El Patron De Los Tacos receives two Boston licenses for 50 Maverick
Rule Changes Boston, MA localHearing on alcohol license held October 14; decision pending
Overview
El Patron De Los Tacos has received two Boston licenses for 50 Maverick: a Common Victualler license on July 17 and a food establishment license for eating and drinking with takeout on October 5. It also applied for a Common Victualler 7 Day Wines and Malt Beverages License on October 2.
The board's hearing date on that alcohol application is unclear. The story had recorded October 14, but a Boston.gov notice lists a July 15, 2026 virtual hearing for the restaurant's operator. Coverage of the board's October 28 and 29 meetings does not mention El Patron, and no decision on the alcohol license has been reported. The previous tenant, Todo Rico Fast Food, has dropped off the city's active food establishment list.
Why it matters
The question for Boston diners: will El Patron De Los Tacos open at 50 Maverick after two license approvals?
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Organizations Involved
City board that licenses food service and other businesses in Boston.
City department that issues food establishment licenses for eating and drinking establishments.
Timeline
July 2026 October 2026
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Licensing Board Hearing on Alcohol License
Latest LicensingBoston Licensing Board held a virtual hearing on El Patron de Los Tacos' application for a Common Victualler 7 Day Wines and Malt Beverages License at 50 Maverick Square. Outcome not yet reported.
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Food establishment license issued
LicensingCity issues eating and drinking with takeout license to El Patron De Los Tacos for 50 Maverick.
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Alcohol license application filed
LicensingJLI Family Corporation, doing business as El Patron de Los Tacos, applied for a Common Victualler 7 Day Wines and Malt Beverages License for a 3,000 sq ft restaurant at 50 Maverick Square.
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Common Victualler license issued
LicensingBoston Licensing Board issues Common Victualler license to El Patron De Los Tacos for 50 Maverick.
Scenarios
El Patron De Los Tacos Opens at 50 Maverick
Discussed by: Boston food media and restaurant industry observers
The restaurant completes any remaining approvals and begins serving customers at 50 Maverick. This would be confirmed by the business appearing in Boston's active food establishment records and by local coverage.
El Patron De Los Tacos Faces Additional Licensing Hurdles
Discussed by: Boston restaurant industry observers
The restaurant needs additional approvals, such as a certificate of occupancy, health inspection sign-off, or other permits. This would be confirmed by additional records or inspection findings in city data.
El Patron De Los Tacos Does Not Open at 50 Maverick
Discussed by: Boston restaurant industry observers
The business does not complete the remaining steps and the licenses are not used. This would be confirmed by the licenses expiring or the address being licensed to another business.
Licensing Board Approves Alcohol License
Discussed by: Boston restaurant industry observers
The board approves the Common Victualler 7 Day Wines and Malt Beverages License at the October 14 hearing, allowing El Patron to serve alcohol. This would be confirmed by the license appearing in Boston's licensing records.