Title
Liquor License - Bistro Brunch Cocina Mexicana - District 7
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 409837.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Ixsael Ugarte, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
5950 W. McDowell Road, Ste. 101
Zoning Classification: C-2
Council District: 7
This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location was not previously licensed for liquor sales and does not have an interim permit.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is November 9, 2026.
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 will be able to provide more employment in my business. I will also be paying more in taxes due to increase in sales to the City of Phoenix. I have zero criminal records and I am a law abiding citizen.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Bistro Brunch is a locally owned Restaurant committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and family friendly dining experience. The liquor license allows us to enhance our existing food and beverage offerings by providing customers with the convenience of enjoying alcoholic beverages such as mimosas and cocktails, Resposibly with their meals.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of this application.
Attachments
Attachment A - Bistro Brunch Cocina Mexicana - Data
Attachment B - Bistro Brunch Cocina Mexicana - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson and the City Clerk Department.