La Plaza Taqueria Seeks Approval To Serve Alcohol In Courtyard

WHEATON, IL — The Wheaton Liquor Commission is set to hold a public hearing for a request by La Plaza Taqueria to allow the Mexican restaurant to serve alcohol in a courtyard area that is part of the Town Square Wheaton green space.

The restaurant will be located at 421 Town Square, Wheaton, in the space that was once occupied by Nothing Bundt Cakes.

According to city documents, the proposed courtyard space would have seating for around 50 diners.

The liquor commission's memorandum states that the courtyard may need to be separated from the rest of the green space by a "screening or a barrier."

The memorandum continues, "[D]elineating the outdoor seating with screening or a barrier would be difficult to do in a manner which would not affect the aesthetics and use of the central green space."

Despite this, "Staff has no outstanding issues or concerns with regards to this request and foresees no problems with approval of the proposed courtyard," the memorandum said.

In February, the liquor commission unanimously recommended La Plaza Taqueria's application for a full-service liquor license.

The application was approved by the Wheaton City Council on March 2.

La Plaza Taqueria will focus on "high-quality ingredients and traditional flavors with a modern touch," owner Isaac Sepulveda told Patch in February.

The selection will include ribeye tacos, fresh seafood and breakfast items. The alcohol menu includes wine, beer, micheladas, palomas and margaritas, Sepulveda said.

He hopes to open the restaurant in April.

The public hearing is scheduled for March 12 at 7 p.m.