Huntington Park planning commission approves El Encanto’s beer-and-wine permit, limits hours to 10 p.m.

On Feb. 18, 2026 the Huntington Park Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for on‑sale beer and wine at a proposed restaurant, El Encanto, located at 6034 Santa Fe Avenue, with conditions that limit closing time to 10:00 p.m. and restrict alcohol to beer and wine served in conjunction with food. Commissioner Estrada moved to approve the permit; Commissioner Tapia seconded and the motion passed by roll call.

Associate Planner Jordan Martinez told commissioners the application (PC‑202506CUP) was filed in the name of Jose Esteca Angeles and describes a 2,337‑square‑foot restaurant in a commercial general (CG) zone. Martinez said the applicant originally requested operating hours of noon to 2:00 a.m., but staff recommended conditioning any approval to close at 10:00 p.m. because the property sits within about 15 feet of nearby residences. “The restaurant focuses on Mexican seafood cuisine,” Martinez said, and added that alcohol must be auxiliary to food service under city code and that windows and signage installed without permits will require review.

The staff…