LA LA LAND KIND CAFE - SHOPS AT LA CANTERA in San Antonio, TX

The Shops at La Cantera in San Antonio is undergoing a $300,000 renovation of a 2,006 sq ft tenant space. The project, filed under the name La la Land Kind Cafe, involves altering an existing suite to accommodate a new cafe with a dedicated kitchen, restrooms, and dining area. The work is classified as a renovation/alteration on the Northwest Side of the city, specifically at 15900 La Cantera Parkway, Suite 20100.

The owner of record is La Cantera Retail Limited Partnership, which also manages several other projects within the same retail complex. The design firm of record is Angela Odom, and Jeffery L Kelley is the registered accessibility specialist. The estimated cost of $300,000 translates to $150 per square foot, a figure that sits above the Bexar County median of $85 per square foot for similar renovation filings.

Project Timeline and Status

TDLR completed the plan review in May 2025. Construction was scheduled to begin in July 2025, with a completion date listed for October 2025. However, the public record indicates that TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection. This means the current state of the site is not confirmed in the official logs, and the project remains in a status where final verification is pending.

For context, this project is part of a broader pattern of development at the La Cantera location. The owner has six other TDLR-registered projects in San Antonio, totaling over $12 million. The design firm, Angela Odom, has six other registered projects across Texas, including work in Amarillo, Bastrop, Denton, and Commerce. These prior projects include both completed inspections and those still in review, indicating an active portfolio of commercial renovations.

The surrounding area, ZIP code 78256, has a population of about 12,014 people according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 estimates. The median household income is $72,797, and the median owner-occupied home value is $494,400. The neighborhood is home to major retailers such as Dillard's, Apple, and Abercrombie & Fitch. The scheduled build window of 120 days is close to the county median of 103 days for renovation projects, suggesting a standard construction timeline despite the higher cost per square foot.