File #: 25-0035   
Type: License - Liquor Status: Recommended for Approval
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 2/19/2025 Final action:
Title: Liquor License - Tacos Chilango - District 8
District: District 8
Attachments: 1. Attachment A - Tacos Chilango - Data.pdf, 2. Attachment B - Tacos Chilango - Map.pdf

Title

Liquor License - Tacos Chilango - District 8

 

Description

Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 321447.

 

License Information

Summary

 

Applicant

Rodrigo Jimenez, Agent

 

License Type

Series 12 - Restaurant

 

Location

2320 E. Baseline Road, Ste. 150

Zoning Classification: C-2 BAOD

Council District: 8

 

This request is for a new liquor license for a restaurant. This location was previously licensed for liquor sales and may currently operate with an interim permit. This location requires a Use Permit to allow outdoor alcohol consumption.

 

The 60-day limit for processing this application is February 22, 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

The ownership of this business has an interest in other active liquor license(s) in the State of Arizona. This information is listed below and includes liquor license violations on file with the AZ Department of Liquor Licenses and Control and, for locations within the boundaries of Phoenix, the number of aggregate calls for police service within the last 12 months for the address listed.

 

Tacos Chilango (Series 12)

1573 N. Dysart Road, Ste. B2, Avondale

Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix

Liquor license violations: None

 

Tacos Chilango (Series 12)

19425 W. Indian School Road, Ste. 103, Buckeye

Calls for police service: N/A - not in Phoenix

Liquor license violations: None

 

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 over 25 years in the restaurant industry, with many of those years spent behind the Bar serving alcohol responsibly. I have successfully held a liquor license at another location With a business entity name of Broken Spanish LLC for over two years. I recently Completed both the regular and the manager liquor license training required by the State of Arizona.”

 

The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:

“I strongly believe that it is critical to be a good steward of a liquor license, and in the gravity Of the importance of serving alcohol to the public responsibly. At our restaurants, we stand By our commitment to delivering outstanding hospitality, and a critical part of this hospitality Is serving alcohol to the community responsibly. We will enhance the community through our food And drink, and our Guest experience will be better through drinking alcohol responsibly.”

 

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 - Tacos Chilango - Data

Attachment B - Tacos Chilango - Map

 

Department

Responsible Department

This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the City Clerk Department.