Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Taco Palenque
26003 Northwest FWY, Cypress, TX, 77249
Taco Palenque is a renovation/alteration project at 26003 Northwest FWY, Cypress, in Harris County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Oct 2026 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $550K across about 4,000 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $550K
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- Reported floor area
- 4,000 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $138/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 6 months
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Project registered · TDLR filing
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29 days after the preceding date shown.
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14 days after the preceding date shown.
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183 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Taco Palenque
Taco Palenque Cypress is a renovation project at 26003 Northwest FWY in Cypress, Texas. The work involves altering an existing 4,000-square-foot restaurant building for a new Fresh Mex concept. The estimated cost is $550,000, or $138 per square foot. Construction is scheduled to finish in October 2026, with work starting in April 2026.
The owner of record is Taco Palenque Group, and the design firm is CG5 Architect LLC. The registered accessibility specialist is Roberto Hernandez. It is privately funded on private land for private use. TDLR completed plan review in March 2026, and the status is Review Complete.
Project Details and Comparisons
The estimated cost of $550,000 is above the Harris County median of $250,000 for renovation and alteration filings. The cost per square foot of $138 is above the county median of $80. The scheduled build window of 183 days is longer than the county median of 92 days. The square footage matches the county median of 4,000 sq ft. Taco Palenque Group has three other registered projects in San Antonio totaling $2,450,000. CG5 Architect LLC has six other registered projects totaling $12,606,000.
Local Context
Local coverage on myneighborhoodnews.com reported the renovation transforms the building into a Fresh Mex restaurant. A Facebook post by fb-answers noted the location is still under construction. Nearby businesses include Walmart Supercenter, Alicia's Mexican Grille, and Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital. Other registered projects in the area include Kuno Haus, PAM Health Cypress Rehab Hospital, and Spec's Liquor Store. The Harris County unemployment rate was 5.2 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier.
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Design review complete, construction may proceed
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Taco Palenque is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 26003 Northwest FWY, Cypress, TX 77249 in Cypress, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $550K covering 4,000 sq ft. Taco Palenque Group is the property owner and CG5 Architect LLC is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on February 17, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Taco Palenque Cypress open?
The TDLR record indicates construction is scheduled to finish in October 2026. A Facebook post reported the location is still under construction. The record does not confirm an opening date.
What is the estimated cost of the renovation?
The estimated cost for the Taco Palenque Cypress renovation is $550,000. This figure is above the Harris County median of $250,000 for similar renovation and alteration filings.
Who is the design firm for this project?
CG5 Architect LLC is the design firm of record for the Taco Palenque Cypress renovation. They have six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $12,606,000.
When does construction start and end?
Construction is scheduled to start in April 2026 and finish in October 2026. The total build window is 183 days, which is longer than the county median of 92 days.
What is Taco Palenque?
Taco Palenque is a renovation/alteration project at 26003 Northwest FWY in Cypress, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Renovation of existing restaurant building for new restaurant
Is Taco Palenque open in Cypress?
Taco Palenque was scheduled to finish construction in Oct 2026 according to its TDLR registration, but TDLR has not recorded a final accessibility inspection, so its opening status is not confirmed in the public record.
Where is Taco Palenque located?
Taco Palenque is located at 26003 Northwest FWY, Cypress, TX, 77249, in Harris County.
Who is the owner or developer of Taco Palenque?
Taco Palenque Group is the property owner/developer of record for Taco Palenque, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Taco Palenque?
CG5 Architect LLC is the design firm of record for Taco Palenque, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Taco Palenque cost and how big is it?
Taco Palenque has an estimated construction value of $550K and approximately 4,000 square feet (about $138/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Renovation of existing restaurant building for new 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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26003 Northwest FWY, Cypress, TX, 77249
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