Dutch Bros TX1109

Dutch Bros Coffee is building a new drive-thru coffee shop at 3520 N Zaragoza Rd in El Paso. The project, filed as Dutch Bros TX1109, involves new construction of a 1,025 sq ft facility featuring double drive-thru lanes and a walk-up window. The design explicitly excludes interior access for the public, focusing entirely on vehicle and curb-side service. This compact footprint is typical for the brand's quick-service model, prioritizing speed and capacity over dine-in space.

The estimated cost for this build is $350,000, which calculates to $341 per square foot. While the total price tag is below the El Paso County median of $800,000 for new construction, the cost per square foot is significantly higher than the county median of $111. This reflects the specialized infrastructure required for high-volume drive-thru operations, including complex lane geometry and external service equipment. The project is privately funded by Dutch Bros., LLC on private land.

Armet Davis Newlove Architects is the design firm of record for this location. They have handled several other Dutch Bros projects across Texas, including closed locations in Austin and San Antonio, as well as registered projects in Midland. Martha Pena Weiss is the registered accessibility specialist for this filing. The project was registered with TDLR in August 2025, and plan review was completed in the same month.

Construction Timeline and Status

Construction was scheduled to begin in February 2026, with a planned completion date of May 2026. This represents an 84-day build window, which is shorter than the 214-day median scheduled build window for new construction in El Paso County. However, the public record indicates that TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection. Therefore, the current physical state of the site is not confirmed in the public record, and the project should not be assumed to be complete or operational based on the filing dates alone.

This location joins five other TDLR-registered Dutch Bros projects in Texas, including closed locations in Kyle, Amarillo, Lubbock, and another El Paso site. The presence of multiple nearby businesses, such as Taco Bell and Circle K, suggests a high-traffic commercial corridor in the Eastview neighborhood. The project fits within the broader context of El Paso County’s construction activity, where 368 new projects were registered in the last 24 months.