Title
Liquor License - Dilla Libre Tres Phoenix - District 7
Description
Request for a liquor license. Arizona State License Application 364108.
License Information
Summary
Applicant
Andrea Lewkowitz, Agent
License Type
Series 12 - Restaurant
Location
521 W. McDowell Road
Zoning Classification: C-2
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 9, 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 information about any 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.
Dilla Libre Uno Phoenix (Series 12)
1339 E. Northern Avenue, Phoenix
Calls for police service: 1
Liquor license violations: None
Dilla Libre Dos Scottsdale (Series 12)
8018 E. Thomas Road, Ste. 1, Phoenix
Calls for police service: None
Liquor license violations: None
Public Opinion
Two valid letters protesting the issuance of this license were received and are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. The letters are from local residents who would like the applicant to comply with stipulations outlined in a good faith agreement submitted with the protest letters.
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:
“Applicant is committed to upholding the highest standards for business and maintaining compliance with applicable laws. Managers and staff will be trained in the techniques of legal and responsible alcohol sales and service.”
The public convenience requires and the best interest of the community will be substantially served by the issuance of the liquor license because:
“Opening it's third location in Arizona, Dilla Libre Tres Phoenix serves award-winning, high-quality, authentic Mexican cuisine. Applicant would like to continue the tradition of offering delicious, innovative dishes and would like to offer guests 21 and over the opportunity to order alcoholic beverages with the meals served.”
Staff Recommendation
Staff gave careful consideration to the protest letters received, however after reviewing the application in its entirety, staff recommends approval of this application as submitted pursuant to Title 4 of Arizona Revised Statutes.
Attachments
Attachment A - Dilla Libre Tres Phoenix - Data
Attachment B - Dilla Libre Tres Phoenix - Map
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Alan Stephenson and the City Clerk Department.