Mi Cocina in Dallas, TX

Renovation work at the Mi Cocina restaurant location in the Dallas Love Field Main Terminal, Suite C2111, was scheduled to conclude in August 2026. The project involves a comprehensive alteration of 6,066 square feet of existing dining, bar, kitchen, and grab-and-go spaces to transition the tenant from Cool River to Mi Cocina. The estimated cost for this renovation is $850,000, which equates to $140 per square foot.

The City of Dallas is the owner of record for this project, which is located at 8008 Herb Kellher Way in Dallas, Texas. Rouch Architects serves as the design firm of record, and Richard Todd Lozano is the registered accessibility specialist. The project is privately funded on private land for private use, despite the city ownership of record. TDLR completed plan review in May 2026, and construction was scheduled to finish in August 2026; TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record.

Project Context and Comparisons

This renovation is notably larger and more expensive than typical projects in the area. Among 32,493 TDLR-registered renovation and alteration filings in Dallas County, the median estimated cost is $249,000, and the median size is 4,226 square feet. This project's cost is above the county median for its type, placing it in the top quarter of filings. The scheduled build window of 61 days is shorter than the county median of 92 days, while the cost per square foot of $140 is above the county median of $72.

Rouch Architects has been involved in six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $63,975,000, including significant work at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. The City of Dallas has six other registered projects totaling $40,850,000, such as the East Pump Station at DFW Airport. Nearby businesses include Dickey's Barbecue Pit, Whataburger, and Dunkin', indicating a high-traffic commercial environment. The ZIP code 75235 has a population of about 19,067, with a median household income of $60,817 according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 estimates.

The project was registered with TDLR in February 2026. The scope of work explicitly includes the renovation of existing dining, bar, kitchen, and grab-and-go areas. The transition from Cool River to Mi Cocina suggests a change in brand and menu offerings, though specific operational details are not included in the TDLR filing. The construction timeline was tight, with a 61-day window from start to scheduled completion.