Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Fork to Fit Café - UTRGV Cancer and Surgery Center
624 E. Savannah Ave., Bldg A, Mcallen, TX, 78503
Fork to Fit Café - UTRGV Cancer and Surgery Center is a renovation/alteration project at 624 E. Savannah Ave., Bldg A, Mcallen, in Hidalgo County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Jul 2025 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $95K across about 563 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $95K
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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
- 563 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $169/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 2 months
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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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Same day as the preceding date shown.
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15 days after the preceding date shown.
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View source recordScheduled completion · Scheduled date
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54 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Fork to Fit Café - UTRGV Cancer and Surgery Center
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is renovating a 563 sq ft space at 624 E. Savannah Ave., Bldg A, Mcallen, TX 78503. The filing, registered with TDLR in May 2025, identifies the project as the Fork to Fit Café within the UT Health RGV Cancer and Surgery Center. The estimated cost for this renovation and alteration work is $95,000.
Construction was scheduled to begin in June 2025 and finish in July 2025. The scope of work includes framing, sheetrock, painting, electrical, and plumbing. Yip - pon Designs is the design firm of record, and Jose Ricardo Guerrero serves as the registered accessibility specialist. The project is privately funded on private land for private use.
TDLR completed plan review in May 2025. Although the scheduled completion date has passed, the agency has not yet recorded a final inspection. Therefore, the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record. The TDLR status is listed as Review Complete.
Project Context
This renovation is smaller and less expensive than typical projects in the area. The estimated cost of $95,000 is below the county median of $250,000 for renovation and alteration filings in Hidalgo County. The scheduled build window of 54 days is shorter than the county median of 92 days. However, the cost per square foot of $169 is above the county median of $70.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley has five other TDLR-registered projects in the region, totaling $34,592,242. These include major facilities in Edinburg and Harlingen. Other registered renovation projects in the McAllen area include Residence Inn McAllen by Marriott, Rio Bank, and Dillard's at La Plaza Mall. The project is located in ZIP 78503, which has a population of about 22,566 according to U.S. Census estimates.
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Design review complete, construction may proceed
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Fork to Fit Café - UTRGV Cancer and Surgery Center is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 624 E. Savannah Ave., Bldg A, Mcallen, TX 78503 in Mcallen, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $95K covering 563 sq ft. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is the property owner and Yip - pon Designs is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on May 22, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Fork to Fit Café open?
The TDLR record shows construction was scheduled for July 2025 but has not yet recorded a final inspection. There is no public confirmation that the business is open or operating.
Who owns the property?
The owner of record is The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. The project is located in Building A at 624 E. Savannah Ave., Mcallen.
How much does the renovation cost?
The estimated cost is $95,000. This figure is below the median cost for similar renovation projects in Hidalgo County.
What work is being done?
The scope includes framing, sheetrock, painting, electrical, and plumbing. The total area is 563 sq ft.
Is the project finished?
The scheduled completion date was July 2025. However, TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so completion is not confirmed in the public record.
What is Fork to Fit Café - UTRGV Cancer and Surgery Center?
Fork to Fit Café - UTRGV Cancer and Surgery Center is a renovation/alteration project at 624 E. Savannah Ave., Bldg A in Mcallen, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Framing, Sheetrock, Painting, Electrical, Plumbing
Is Fork to Fit Café - UTRGV Cancer and Surgery Center open in Mcallen?
Fork to Fit Café - UTRGV Cancer and Surgery Center was scheduled to finish construction in Jul 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 Fork to Fit Café - UTRGV Cancer and Surgery Center located?
Fork to Fit Café - UTRGV Cancer and Surgery Center is located at 624 E. Savannah Ave., Bldg A, Mcallen, TX, 78503, in Hidalgo County.
Who is the owner or developer of Fork to Fit Café - UTRGV Cancer and Surgery Center?
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is the property owner/developer of record for Fork to Fit Café - UTRGV Cancer and Surgery Center, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Fork to Fit Café - UTRGV Cancer and Surgery Center?
Yip - pon Designs is the design firm of record for Fork to Fit Café - UTRGV Cancer and Surgery Center, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Fork to Fit Café - UTRGV Cancer and Surgery Center cost and how big is it?
Fork to Fit Café - UTRGV Cancer and Surgery Center has an estimated construction value of $95K and approximately 563 square feet (about $169/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Framing, Sheetrock, Painting, Electrical, Plumbing
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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624 E. Savannah Ave., Bldg A, Mcallen, TX, 78503
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