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Commission approves liquor‑license plan for Que Pasa Taqueria at 221 E. 12 Mile
Summary
After a short presentation by the Royal Oak Police Department and brief comments from owner Gustavo Ruiz, commissioners approved a plan of operation for Que Pasa Taqueria 2 LLC to operate a table‑service Mexican restaurant with a Class C liquor license and specified hours and capacities.
The City Commission approved a plan of operation for Que Pasa Taqueria 2 LLC to operate at 221 East 12 Mile Road and to apply for a Class C liquor license under rules of the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
Royal Oak Police Lieutenant Cuccia told the commission the department reviewed the applicant’s plan, which proposes table service only (no entertainment, no dance permits, no outdoor service), 56 seats, anticipated food/alcohol ratio roughly 80/20, and hours of operation Tue–Fri 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Saturday 12 p.m.–10 p.m. and Sunday 12 p.m.–8 p.m. The police department reported it was not opposed to the request. Owner Gustavo Ruiz addressed the commission briefly; commissioners asked no follow‑up operational questions beyond the presentation. Commissioner Macey moved approval, Commissioner Douglas seconded, and the commission approved the plan by voice vote.
What comes next: The applicant will continue state licensing steps with the Michigan Liquor Control Commission as required.
