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LA Tapatia Mexican Cafe in Sugar Land, TX
13574 University Blvd, # 1200, Sugar Land, TX, 77479
LA Tapatia Mexican Cafe is a additions to existing building project at 13574 University Blvd, # 1200, Sugar Land, in Fort Bend County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Construction complete (TDLR inspection passed Feb 2022). The project has an estimated value of $70K across about 2,335 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $70K
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- Reported floor area
- 2,335 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $30/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 3 months
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12 days after the preceding date shown.
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92 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About LA Tapatia Mexican Cafe
LA Tapatia Mexican Cafe in Sugar Land completed a 2,335 sq ft addition to its existing full-service restaurant facility. The project, located at 13574 University Blvd, # 1200, added space to the dining area and bar. TDLR closed the project file in February 2022, marking the end of the accessibility review process for this construction.
Vista Equities Group is the owner of record for the project. MAEN Construction, LLC served as the design firm, and Naresh K Dham was the registered accessibility specialist. The estimated cost for the addition was $70,000. This figure places the project in the bottom quarter of estimated costs for similar additions in Fort Bend County, where the median estimated cost is $350,000.
Project Scope and Cost
The scope of work involved a 2,335 sq ft addition to the existing restaurant structure. The cost per square foot was $30, which is below the county median of $89 per square foot for comparable projects. The scheduled build window was 92 days, shorter than the county median of 155 days for additions to existing buildings. The project was privately funded on private land for private use.
The site is located in Fort Bend County, Sugar Land, TX 77479. The ZIP code 77479 has a population of about 92,355 and a median household income of $162,381, based on U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates.
Owner Portfolio and Market Context
Vista Equities Group has four other TDLR-registered projects totaling $3,525,000. These include a Starbucks in Mckinney, a Chili's in Willis, Building A in Sugar Land, and a Plus4 Federal Credit Union branch in Tomball. All four projects are closed. Fort Bend County unemployment rate was 5 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier.
Third-party listings describe the business as a Mexican restaurant, café, and cantina. A Yelp listing from September 2026 notes a rating of 3.7 from 150 reviews. Tripadvisor lists the restaurant with a rating of 4.0 from one review. The TDLR record confirms the construction was completed and the file closed in February 2022.
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LA Tapatia Mexican Cafe is a Additions to Existing Building project located at 13574 University Blvd, # 1200, Sugar Land, TX 77479 in Sugar Land, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $70K covering 2,335 sq ft. Vista Equities Group is the property owner and MAEN Construction, LLC is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on November 3, 2021.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LA Tapatia Mexican Cafe open?
The TDLR record confirms the construction project was closed in February 2022. Third-party listings like Yelp and Tripadvisor indicate the business is operational, but the construction record does not specify current opening hours.
What is the address of the project?
The project is located at 13574 University Blvd, # 1200, Sugar Land, TX 77479 in Fort Bend County.
Who is the owner of the project?
Vista Equities Group is the owner/developer of record for the LA Tapatia Mexican Cafe addition.
How much did the addition cost?
The estimated cost for the 2,335 sq ft addition was $70,000, with a cost per square foot of $30.
When was the project completed?
TDLR closed the project file in February 2022, indicating the completion of the accessibility review and construction.
What is LA Tapatia Mexican Cafe?
LA Tapatia Mexican Cafe is a additions to existing building project at 13574 University Blvd, # 1200 in Sugar Land, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: 2335 Sq. Ft. addition to existing full service restaurant with bar.
Is LA Tapatia Mexican Cafe open in Sugar Land?
Construction on LA Tapatia Mexican Cafe is complete — TDLR records show the project passed its required accessibility inspection in Feb 2022. The building is finished and very likely open.
Where is LA Tapatia Mexican Cafe located?
LA Tapatia Mexican Cafe is located at 13574 University Blvd, # 1200, Sugar Land, TX, 77479, in Fort Bend County.
Who is the owner or developer of LA Tapatia Mexican Cafe?
Vista Equities Group is the property owner/developer of record for LA Tapatia Mexican Cafe, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for LA Tapatia Mexican Cafe?
MAEN Construction, LLC is the design firm of record for LA Tapatia Mexican Cafe, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does LA Tapatia Mexican Cafe cost and how big is it?
LA Tapatia Mexican Cafe has an estimated construction value of $70K and approximately 2,335 square feet (about $30/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
2335 Sq. Ft. addition to existing full service restaurant with bar.
Note: This project is registered under the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) program. TDLR registration is required for commercial and public facility construction to ensure compliance with accessibility requirements under Texas Government Code Chapter 469.
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13574 University Blvd, # 1200, Sugar Land, TX, 77479
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