Title
Liquor License - Tortas El Guero - District 4
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 341499.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Lidia Lom, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
2518 N. 16th Street
Zoning Classification: C-2 CNSPD
Council District: 4
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 June 20, 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 been a business owner for over 40 years. I have been serving this community for the last 20 years . we have the experience and the desire to continue showing the community that we are care and appreciate it. I have once already sold liquor through my butchers shop that we sold.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“The community of restaurants on 16th Street is growing and we would like to offer patrons all the products and services others are already offering. We know that if we are able to do so we have a better chance to remain in business for another 20 years.”
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 - Tortas El Guero - Data
Attachment B - Tortas El Guero - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.