Committee approves all-alcohol permit for Mr. Gordo's Tacos at Colonial Promenade Lakewood

The Land Use and Zoning Committee approved a zoning exception to permit the retail sale and service of all alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption at a new restaurant, Mr. Gordo's Tacos and Cantina, at the Colonial Promenade Lakewood shopping center.

Planning staff reported the site at the northeast corner of San Jose Boulevard and University Boulevard previously had an all-alcohol exception approved in 2023 (ordinance 20 23 3 90). Staff said the corridor is a robust commercial area and recommended approval.

No members of the public registered opposition at the committee hearing. The applicant, identified in committee as Mr. Yancey, did not present due to illness but a card was submitted indicating support. After a brief committee discussion the motion passed by voice with a recorded tally of 7-0.

The approval authorizes on‑premises sales at the new restaurant consistent with the previously granted allowance for the plaza; signatures and building permits are still required before any change of operations occurs. The committee did not add development conditions beyond standard licensing and code compliance requirements.

The committee recorded the vote 7-0 in favor; staff will follow normal permitting and licensing checks before any liquor license is issued.

Looking ahead: the owner and operator must secure all applicable business and liquor licenses from the city and state and comply with noise, parking and health inspections before opening.