Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Portillo's in College Station, TX
701 Texas Ave, College Station, TX, 77840
Portillo's is a new construction project at 701 Texas Ave, College Station, in Brazos County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Jan 2027. The project has an estimated value of $2.5M across about 5,412 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $2.5M
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- Reported floor area
- 5,412 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $462/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 5 months
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Project registered · TDLR filing
Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
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53 days after the preceding date shown.
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230 days after the preceding date shown.
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137 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Portillo's
Portillo's is constructing a new freestanding quick-service restaurant at 701 Texas Ave in College Station, Texas. The 5,412 sq ft building is located in Brazos County on a 1.7-acre site directly across from Texas A&M University, according to an Instagram post by Oldham Goodwin. The project is a new construction effort with an estimated cost of $2,500,000.
The registered accessibility specialist for this Portillo's TDLR filing is Marc S Frame. The design firm of record is PM Design Group, which has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $9,180,000. The owner of record is Roalson Interests, Inc. The project is privately funded on private land for private use.
Construction Timeline and Status
TDLR completed plan review in January 2026 and construction is scheduled to finish in January 2027, with work starting August 2026. The TDLR status is Review Complete. A Facebook post regarding the Portillo's project mentioned a target opening date of February 2027, but the official TDLR record specifies the construction completion date as January 2027.
The estimated cost of $2,500,000 for the Portillo's project places it in the top quarter of costs for new construction filings in Brazos County, where the median is $700,000. The cost per square foot is $462, which is above the county median of $116. The scheduled build window of 137 days is shorter than the county median of 212 days.
The ZIP code 77840 has a population of about 55,186 and a median household income of $31,278, according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 estimates. Housing in the area is predominantly renter-occupied, with 25,423 housing units and a median owner-occupied home value of $241,000.
Review Complete
Design review complete, construction may proceed
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Portillo's is a New Construction project located at 701 Texas Ave, College Station, TX 77840 in College Station, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $2.5M covering 5,412 sq ft. Roalson Interests, Inc. is the property owner and PM Design Group is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on November 21, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will Portillo's in College Station be finished?
Construction is scheduled to finish in January 2027. Work is planned to start in August 2026, following the completion of plan review in January 2026.
How much does the Portillo's project cost?
The estimated cost is $2,500,000. This figure is above the county median for new construction and equates to $462 per square foot.
Who is building Portillo's in College Station?
Roalson Interests, Inc. is the owner of record. PM Design Group is the design firm, and Marc S Frame is the registered accessibility specialist.
Is the Portillo's restaurant open?
The TDLR record shows construction is scheduled to finish in January 2027. A Facebook post mentioned a target opening date of February 2027, but the business is not yet open.
Where is the new Portillo's located?
The restaurant is located at 701 Texas Ave, College Station, TX 77840. It is on a 1.7-acre site directly across from Texas A&M University.
What is Portillo's?
Portillo's is a new construction project at 701 Texas Ave in College Station, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: New freestanding QSR restaurant
Is Portillo's open in College Station?
Portillo's is still under construction in College Station, TX, with an estimated completion of Jan 2027 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is Portillo's located?
Portillo's is located at 701 Texas Ave, College Station, TX, 77840, in Brazos County.
Who is the owner or developer of Portillo's?
Roalson Interests, Inc. is the property owner/developer of record for Portillo's, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Portillo's?
PM Design Group is the design firm of record for Portillo's, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Portillo's cost and how big is it?
Portillo's has an estimated construction value of $2.5M and approximately 5,412 square feet (about $462/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
New freestanding QSR restaurant
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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701 Texas Ave, College Station, TX, 77840
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