DANVILLE, CALIFORNIA — The new Rancho Cantina in downtown Danville just moved one big step closer to opening.
The restaurant, which is taking over the former Cocina Hermanas space at 501 Hartz Avenue, has received an active California liquor license for the Danville location, according to state Alcoholic Beverage Control records.
That does not mean the doors are opening today. A restaurant still needs to finish the usual final steps, from staffing to inspections to the last pieces of construction and setup. But for a Mexican restaurant with “Cantina” right in the name — and a Lafayette location known in part for margaritas and a lively bar program — this is a major hurdle to clear.
A Big Step For the New Danville Restaurant
The newly issued license is a Type 47 license, the kind used by restaurants that sell beer, wine and distilled spirits for on-site consumption while operating as a bona fide eating place…