McDonald's (42-3679) Dove Avenue and Jackson Road in Edinburg, TX

McDonald's USA is building a new 4,146 sq ft restaurant at the intersection of Dove Avenue and Jackson Road in Edinburg. The project, filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) as McDonald's (42-3679), involves the new construction of a standalone dining facility on private land in Hidalgo County.

The estimated cost for this build is $750,000, which translates to $181 per square foot. This cost per square foot is above the county median of $100 for similar new construction filings in the region. The total investment is close to the county median estimated cost of $660,256 for new projects in Hidalgo County.

Timeline and Status

TDLR completed the plan review process in June 2026. Construction started in June 2026 and is scheduled to finish in December 2026. This creates a scheduled build window of 213 days, which is close to the county median of 212 days for comparable projects. The TDLR status for this filing is Review Complete.

Castles Design Group is the design firm of record for this project. McDonald's USA is the owner of record, and this build is one of several recent registrations for the brand in the state. Other McDonald's USA projects registered with TDLR include locations in McAllen, Palmview, Cleveland, Del Rio, and Donna, each with similar estimated costs around $750,000.

The site is located in a residentially dense area within ZIP code 78539. Census estimates for this area indicate a population of about 38,162 people and a median household income of $64,864. The neighborhood includes several established medical and legal practices, such as Yazji & Associates MD and the Law Offices of Jesse Contreras, suggesting a well-established local service ecosystem.