La Tia Tacos & More Alcoholic Beverage Retail Sales and Outdoor Dining (Planning Application RSM 26-004)

The City of Rancho Santa Margarita is considering a Conditional Use Permit to allow La Tia Tacos & More, an existing Mexican cuisine restaurant located in the Santa Margarita Marketplace, to serve beer and wine for retail consumption both indoors and in an outdoor dining area. The request does not involve any structural modifications to the building or premises, and the restaurant intends to continue operating under its current footprint and design. The permit seeks authorization specifically for alcoholic beverage sales and expanded outdoor seating, aligning with the city’s regulations for such uses in commercial retail settings. The application, designated as Planning Application RSM 26-004, was posted for public review on June 4, 2026, and is being processed by the city’s planning department. Primary contact for the application is Miranda Diaz-Casarrubias, Planning Technician, reachable at [phone hidden] or [email hidden], while the restaurant owner, Edgar Estrada, can be reached at [phone hidden] or [email hidden]. The proposed changes are limited to operational use and do not require zoning amendments, construction, or alterations to the existing facility, making this a straightforward administrative review focused on compliance with local liquor licensing and outdoor dining standards.