Title
Liquor License - Pony's Miches Michelada Bar & Grill - District 7
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 362326.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Sergio Escamilla, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
105 W. Portland Street
Zoning Classification: DTC-Downtown Gateway
Council District: 7
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.
The 60-day limit for processing this application is December 1, 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.
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 am duly licensed attorney in two states, CA (since 2009), and Arizona (since 2007). I successfully run ELG Accident Attorneys (since 2009), and we already run a successful restaurant, PoNy's Miches, in Goodyear Arizona (opened in 2024). We serve award winning food, and we were recognized by council and Goodyear Mayor as "Best Mom & Pop" business in 2024.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“We are community cognizant business. We expect to bring good food, jobs, and enhance and contribute to the vibrant downtown Phoenix landscape. We expect to work hand in hand and collaborate with community organizations and existing businesses, to further generate and promote our downtown Phoenix culture and experiences.”
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 - Pony's Miches Michelada Bar & Grill - Data
Attachment B - Pony's Miches Michelada Bar & Grill - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson and the City Clerk Department.