Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Whataburger in El Paso, TX
650 SUNLAND PARK DR, El Paso, TX, 79912
Whataburger is a new construction project at 650 SUNLAND PARK DR, El Paso, in El Paso County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Construction complete (TDLR inspection passed Sep 2026). The project has an estimated value of $3.0M across about 2,307 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $3.0M
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Estimated construction cost supplied in the TDLR filing. This is not a current property appraisal or a final construction invoice.
- Reported floor area
- 2,307 ft²
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Square footage reported for this scope of work. It may cover only part of a larger property.
- Estimated cost / ft²
- $1.30K/sqft
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Calculated from this filing’s estimated cost divided by its reported square footage. Available only when both figures are supplied; it is not a market benchmark.
- Scheduled duration
- 5 months
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The project record
Project timeline
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Project registered · TDLR filing
Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Source: TDLR filing
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36 days after the preceding date shown.
Source: TDLR filing
View source recordInspection complete · TDLR filing
The filing records completion of the accessibility inspection.
146 days after the preceding date shown.
Source: TDLR filing
View source recordScheduled completion · Scheduled date
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Same day as the preceding date shown.
Source: TDLR filing
View source recordProject closed · TDLR filing
The project record was closed in TDLR.
527 days after the preceding date shown.
Source: TDLR filing
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📰About Whataburger
A new Whataburger restaurant at 650 Sunland Park Dr in El Paso has completed its construction phase. The project involved the new construction of a 2,307-square-foot facility with parking and landscape improvements. The TDLR record shows the final inspection passed in March 2025, and the project file was closed in September 2026.
The estimated cost for this build was $3,000,000, which works out to $1,300 per square foot. This figure is above the county median of $111 per square foot for similar new construction filings in El Paso County. The total cost also sits in the top quarter of estimated costs for the region, where the median is $800,000.
Smothers J E JR is listed as the owner or developer of record for this privately funded project on private land. GreenbergFarrow served as the design firm of record. The firm has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $7,980,000, including locations for Texas Roadhouse, Ikea, and Bubba’s 33.
Construction Timeline and Scope
The construction start date per the filing was October 2024, with a scheduled completion date of March 2025. This scheduled build window of 146 days is shorter than the county median of 214 days for new construction. The project was registered with TDLR in September 2024.
The scope of work specifically included the new construction of the 2,307-SF Whataburger restaurant along with necessary parking and landscape improvements. The project status is now final, as TDLR closed the project file in September 2026, marking the end of the accessibility review process for this construction.
This development is located in the 79912 ZIP code area. According to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates for this ZIP code, the population is about 79,126 and the median household income is $72,290. The area contains 33,856 housing units, with a median owner-occupied home value of $248,400.
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Whataburger is a New Construction project located at 650 SUNLAND PARK DR, El Paso, TX 79912 in El Paso, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $3.0M covering 2,307 sq ft. SMOTHERS J E JR is the property owner and GreenbergFarrow is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on September 24, 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Whataburger at 650 Sunland Park Dr open?
The TDLR record confirms the final inspection passed in March 2025 and the project file was closed in September 2026. This indicates construction and accessibility review are complete, but the record does not state specific business operating hours or opening status.
Who is the owner of this Whataburger project?
Smothers J E JR is listed as the owner or developer of record in the TDLR filing for this new construction project in El Paso.
What is the square footage of the new restaurant?
The new construction of the Whataburger restaurant is 2,307 square feet, as stated in the scope of work from the TDLR filing.
When did construction start and finish?
Construction started in October 2024. The completion date on the filing was March 2025, when the final inspection passed.
Who designed the Whataburger in El Paso?
GreenbergFarrow is the design firm of record for this project. They are also the design firm for several other TDLR-registered projects in Texas.
What is Whataburger?
Whataburger is a new construction project at 650 SUNLAND PARK DR in El Paso, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: New construction of a 2,307-SF Whataburger restaurant with parking and landscape improvements.
Is Whataburger open in El Paso?
Construction on Whataburger is complete — TDLR records show the project passed its required accessibility inspection in Sep 2026. The building is finished and very likely open.
Where is Whataburger located?
Whataburger is located at 650 SUNLAND PARK DR, El Paso, TX, 79912, in El Paso County.
Who is the owner or developer of Whataburger?
SMOTHERS J E JR is the property owner/developer of record for Whataburger, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Whataburger?
GreenbergFarrow is the design firm of record for Whataburger, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Whataburger cost and how big is it?
Whataburger has an estimated construction value of $3.0M and approximately 2,307 square feet (about $1.30K/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
New construction of a 2,307-SF Whataburger restaurant with parking and landscape improvements.
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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650 SUNLAND PARK DR, El Paso, TX, 79912
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