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This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Torchy's Tacos in Austin, TX
1822 S. Congress Avenue, Austin, TX, 78704
Torchy's Tacos is a renovation/alteration project at 1822 S. Congress Avenue, Austin, in Travis County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Mar 2025 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $150K across about 2,980 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $150K
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- Reported floor area
- 2,980 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $50/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 2 months
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40 days after the preceding date shown.
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58 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Torchy's Tacos
Torchy's Tacos at 1822 S. Congress Avenue in Austin is undergoing an interior dining room remodel. The project covers 2,980 sq ft of existing space in the Travis Heights neighborhood of Travis County. The estimated cost for this renovation is $150,000, which equates to $50 per square foot. The work is classified as a Renovation/Alteration, focusing specifically on the interior dining area.
The owner of record is 1822 South Congress, Ltd., and the design firm of record is Cortland Morgan, Architect AIA. This project is privately funded on private land for private use. The filing indicates a scheduled construction start in February 2025 and a completion date of March 2025. TDLR completed plan review in December 2024 and construction was scheduled to finish in March 2025; TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record.
Project Context and Comparison
This renovation is part of a broader portfolio for the design firm. Cortland Morgan, Architect AIA has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $4,800,000. These include locations in Austin, Waxahachie, Dallas, and Celina. In Travis County, the median estimated cost for similar renovation filings is $300,000. This project's cost is below that county median. The median size for such projects is 3,800 sq ft, while this project is 2,980 sq ft. The median cost per square foot in the county is $103, making this project's $50 per square foot below the median.
The scheduled build window for this project was 58 days. This is shorter than the county median of 98 days for similar renovations. Other registered projects in the Travis Heights area include West Austin Park, REI, 501 Congress, 608 Blanco, and 500 West 2nd, all listed as Renovation/Alteration work. The ZIP code 78704 has a population of about 50,479 people. The median household income is $97,160, and the median owner-occupied home value is $862,000. Housing in this area is mostly renter-occupied.
City of Austin permit records show three permits on file at this street address. These were issued between April 2025 and June 2025. The permit types include one Electrical Permit, one Plumbing Permit, and one Building Permit. All three permits have a final status. The most recent permit description is Interior & Exterior Remodel Work of Existing Restaurant. Remodel to In. The Travis County unemployment rate was 3.9 percent in August 2026. This project is registered with TDLR, and the status is Review Complete.
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Design review complete, construction may proceed
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Torchy's Tacos is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 1822 S. Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78704 in Austin, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $150K covering 2,980 sq ft. 1822 South Congress, Ltd. is the property owner and Cortland Morgan, Architect AIA is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on December 23, 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Torchy's Tacos at 1822 S. Congress Avenue open?
The TDLR record has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the operational status is not confirmed in the public record. Construction was scheduled to finish in March 2025.
Who is the architect for this project?
The design firm of record is Cortland Morgan, Architect AIA. They are responsible for the interior dining room remodel at this location.
What is the estimated cost of the renovation?
The estimated cost is $150,000. This equates to $50 per square foot for the 2,980 sq ft project area.
When was the plan review completed?
TDLR completed plan review in December 2024. The construction start was scheduled for February 2025.
Is this project privately funded?
Yes, this project is privately funded, on private land for private use. The owner of record is 1822 South Congress, Ltd.
What is Torchy's Tacos?
Torchy's Tacos is a renovation/alteration project at 1822 S. Congress Avenue in Austin, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Interior Dining Room Remodel
Is Torchy's Tacos open in Austin?
Torchy's Tacos was scheduled to finish construction in Mar 2025 according to its TDLR registration, but TDLR has not recorded a final accessibility inspection, so its opening status is not confirmed in the public record.
Where is Torchy's Tacos located?
Torchy's Tacos is located at 1822 S. Congress Avenue, Austin, TX, 78704, in Travis County.
Who is the owner or developer of Torchy's Tacos?
1822 South Congress, Ltd. is the property owner/developer of record for Torchy's Tacos, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Torchy's Tacos?
Cortland Morgan, Architect AIA is the design firm of record for Torchy's Tacos, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Torchy's Tacos cost and how big is it?
Torchy's Tacos has an estimated construction value of $150K and approximately 2,980 square feet (about $50/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Interior Dining Room Remodel
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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1822 S. Congress Avenue, Austin, TX, 78704
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