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Taos council approves three local liquor licenses, citing economic support
Summary
The council approved liquor licenses for Antonio’s Taste of Mexico, Jackalope Burgers and TJ Asian Bistro after public hearings; applicants were sworn, described their businesses, and council votes were recorded in favor.
The Taos Town Council voted May 12 to approve liquor licenses for three North Paseo Del Pueblo businesses following public hearings.
Antonio’s Taste of Mexico (900 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte) sought and received approval for a restaurant B license that allows beer, wine and distilled spirits with on-premises consumption and patio service. Applicant Antonio spoke under oath and thanked the council for the process.
Jackalope Burgers (401 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte) applied for a restaurant A license (beer and wine only). Owner John Quintanilla (Kai) described his business as a family-style burger restaurant with a large patio; council members approved the application.
TJ Asian Bistro Inc. (106 B Paseo Del Pueblo Norte) applied for a restaurant A beer-and-wine license; owner Sauronai Sarthong (Sam) told the council he was grateful for the opportunity to serve Asian cuisine in Taos and the council approved the local option district application.
Town Clerk Denise Martinez noted the Alcohol Beverage Control Division granted preliminary approvals before the applications were forwarded to the local option district for final action. Council members repeatedly commended the restaurants and thanked owners for investing in the town’s economy; several members noted the businesses previously held licenses at those locations, meaning the actions did not increase the town’s license quota.
All three motions passed on roll-call votes recorded by the clerk; council members noted training requirements for servers administered by the state Alcohol Beverage Control Division and confirmed that servers and owners must hold four-year licenses.
