Masa y Mas in Austin, TX

Masa y Mas, located at 1817 S. Lamar Blvd in Austin’s Bouldin Creek neighborhood, underwent a renovation of a 2,829-square-foot building shell. The TDLR record for this project shows that the agency closed the project file in October 2022, marking the end of the accessibility review process for this construction. The work involved repairing and reinsulating the structure, which previously housed a restaurant, along with improvements and repairs to the adjacent parking lot.

The project was privately funded on private land for private use, with an estimated cost of $555,000. This figure places the renovation above the median estimated cost of $297,000 for similar renovation filings in Travis County. The cost per square foot was calculated at $196, which is above the county median of $103 per square foot for this type of work. The scheduled build window was 92 days, a duration close to the county median of 98 days.

Project Details and Stakeholders

Ken Tsukahara of Collier International is listed as the owner or developer of record for the project. Element 5 Architecture served as the design firm, a company that has six other TDLR-registered projects in the area, including Maverick Metals and Windsor Village Retail Building H. Joshua T Ronson was the registered accessibility specialist responsible for the TABS compliance review. The project was registered with TDLR in May 2022, with construction starting in July 2022 and a completion date of October 2022.

The site is situated in ZIP code 78704, an area with a population of about 50,479 and a median household income of $97,160 according to U.S. Census estimates. Nearby businesses include Magnolia Cafe, Bouldin Creek Cafe, and Polvos South. Third-party sources, such as a post by kvue.com, have described Masa y Más as a taqueria offering authentic Mexican flavors, while other local coverage has noted the establishment’s focus on familial recipes.

The TDLR file remains closed, indicating that the specific regulatory review phase for this renovation is complete. The record does not specify current operational status beyond the construction timeline. The project represents a significant investment in the Bouldin Creek commercial corridor, contributing to the area's diverse mix of dining and retail options. The renovation scope focused on structural integrity and accessibility, ensuring the building met state standards before the review process concluded in late 2022.