Commission: Cantina on right track

About three months after the Planning Commission issued a stern warning to El Loco Cantina against operating the business as a bar, commissioners said last night they were pleased with recent changes but reminded the restaurant owners to remain on track. 

Restaurant owners Jose Sambolin and Felipe De La Piedra have removed the bar styled furniture and promoted more food items, steps in line with their conditional use permit. The restaurant, at 11815 Foothill Blvd., is permitted to have live entertainment with the sale of alcohol accompanied by meals.

The commission reminded El Loco that they need to keep their security guards, maintain a full kitchen and should not charge an entry fee. Staff members were directed to come back to the commission in six months with another review.