Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Mendocino Farms
1100 S. Lamar #1125, Austin, TX, 78704
Mendocino Farms is a renovation/alteration project at 1100 S. Lamar #1125, Austin, in Travis County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Oct 2026. The project has an estimated value of $675K across about 3,860 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $675K
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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
- 3,860 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $175/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 6 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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96 days after the preceding date shown.
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35 days after the preceding date shown.
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170 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Mendocino Farms
A 3,860 sq ft interior renovation for a Mendocino Farms restaurant is underway at 1100 S. Lamar #1125 in Austin. This tenant improvement project includes outdoor patio seating within the existing multi-tenant structure of Lamar Union Plaza. The work is classified as a renovation/alteration with an estimated cost of $675,000.
Project Scope and Status
The filing describes the scope as an interior tenant improvement project for the restaurant. The estimated cost of $675,000 translates to $175 per square foot. This figure is above the Travis County median of $103 per square foot for similar renovation filings. The scheduled build window is 170 days, which is longer than the county median of 98 days for this project type.
Construction is scheduled to finish in October 2026, with work starting in April 2026. TDLR completed plan review in March 2026. The project was registered with TDLR in December 2025. The owner of record is FHF I Lamar Union LLC, and the design firm of record is AO. Rob Roy Parnell is the registered accessibility specialist for the project.
Owner and Location Context
FHF I Lamar Union LLC has three other TDLR-registered projects in Austin totaling $1,215,194. These include The Collective Demising Wall, Lamar Union Bldg 2, and TLC. The design firm AO has worked on two other TDLR-registered projects totaling $21,652,820, including another Mendocino Farms location in Austin and a large industrial park project in Cibolo.
The project is located in ZIP code 78704. U.S. Census estimates for this area indicate a population of about 50,479 and a median household income of $97,160. The area has 29,959 housing units, with a median owner-occupied home value of $862,000. Housing in this ZIP code is mostly renter-occupied. City of Austin permit records show at least 25 permits on file at this street address, with the 25 most recent issued between February 2024 and July 2026.
The Travis County unemployment rate was 3.9 percent in July 2026. This privately funded project is on private land for private use. The TDLR status for this filing is Review Complete.
Review Complete
Design review complete, construction may proceed
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Mendocino Farms is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 1100 S. Lamar #1125, Austin, TX 78704 in Austin, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $675K covering 3,860 sq ft. FHF I LAMAR UNION LLC is the property owner and AO is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on December 17, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Mendocino Farms renovation scheduled to finish?
The project is scheduled to finish in October 2026, with construction work commencing in April 2026 according to the TDLR filing.
What is the estimated cost of the Lamar Union project?
The estimated cost for this renovation is $675,000, covering the 3,860 sq ft interior tenant improvement and outdoor patio seating.
Who is the owner of the Lamar Union project?
The owner of record listed on the TDLR filing is FHF I Lamar Union LLC, which also has other projects in Austin.
Is the business open yet?
The TDLR record tracks construction status and schedule, not business opening status. Construction is scheduled to finish in October 2026.
What is the design firm for this project?
The design firm of record for this project is AO, which has also worked on other TDLR-registered projects in the region.
What is Mendocino Farms?
Mendocino Farms is a renovation/alteration project at 1100 S. Lamar #1125 in Austin, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: INTERIOR TENANT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FOR A 3,860 SF RESTAURANT WITH OUTDOOR PATIO SEATING IN AN EXISTING MULTI-TENANT BUILDING WITHIN THE LAMAR UNION PLAZA
Is Mendocino Farms open in Austin?
Mendocino Farms is still under construction in Austin, TX, with an estimated completion of Oct 2026 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is Mendocino Farms located?
Mendocino Farms is located at 1100 S. Lamar #1125, Austin, TX, 78704, in Travis County.
Who is the owner or developer of Mendocino Farms?
FHF I LAMAR UNION LLC is the property owner/developer of record for Mendocino Farms, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Mendocino Farms?
AO is the design firm of record for Mendocino Farms, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Mendocino Farms cost and how big is it?
Mendocino Farms has an estimated construction value of $675K and approximately 3,860 square feet (about $175/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
INTERIOR TENANT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FOR A 3,860 SF RESTAURANT WITH OUTDOOR PATIO SEATING IN AN EXISTING MULTI-TENANT BUILDING WITHIN THE LAMAR UNION PLAZA
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.
Location & views
1100 S. Lamar #1125, Austin, TX, 78704
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