Title
Liquor License - Taco Cinco - District 3
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 347594.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Pedro Huichapa, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
777 E. Thunderbird Road, Ste. 100
Zoning Classification: C-1
Council District: 3
This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit. This business is currently being remodeled with plans to open in August 2025.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is July 14, 2025.
Pursuant to A.R.S. 4-203, a spirituous liquor license shall be issued only after satisfactory showing of the capability, qualifications, and reliability of the applicant and that the public convenience and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance. If an application is filed for the issuance of a license for a location, that on the date the application is filed has a valid license of the same series issued at that location, there shall be a rebuttable presumption that the public convenience and best interest of the community at that location was established at the time the location was previously licensed. The presumption shall not apply once the licensed location has not been in use for more than 180 days.
Other Active Liquor License Interest in Arizona
This applicant does not hold an interest in any other active liquor license in the State of Arizona.
Public Opinion
No protest or support letters were received within the 20-day public comment period.
Applicant’s Statement
The applicant submitted the following statement in support of this application. Spelling, grammar, and punctuation in the statement are shown exactly as written by the applicant on the City Questionnaire.
I have the capability, reliability, and qualifications to hold a liquor license because:
“I have completed the required training in order to serve alchohol in a responsible manner. I have a strong track record of being a law abiding citizen and have no alcohol related violaitons. I have a strong financial reputation with a very strong FICO. I will demonstrate strong judgment and operate a professional business. I will commit to maintaining a safe and responsible environment for all my patrons”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“By allowing the sale of alcohol at my establishment, community and neighborhood engagement will be promoted. It will provide a safe environment for adults to enjoy leisure activities and enhance social gatherings. My establishment will serve only patrons that are of age to enjoy alcohol beverages through strict age verification practices. And through the sale of alcohol in my establishment, the taxes generated by the revenue of such sales will be reinvested into the community.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application noting the applicant must resolve any pending City of Phoenix building and zoning requirements, and be in compliance with the City of Phoenix Code and Ordinances.
Attachments
Attachment A - Taco Cinco - Data
Attachment B - Taco Cinco - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.