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This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
EL SOL EXPRESS in Corpus Christi, TX
1221 FM 43, Corpus Christi, TX, 78401
EL SOL EXPRESS is a new construction project at 1221 FM 43, Corpus Christi, in Nueces County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Dec 2026. The project has an estimated value of $156K across about 1,800 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $156K
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- Reported floor area
- 1,800 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $86/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 7 months
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32 days after the preceding date shown.
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214 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About EL SOL EXPRESS
El SOL Express is a new construction project for a 1,800-square-foot metal building drive-thru taqueria located at 1221 FM 43 in Corpus Christi. The project is registered with TDLR in Nueces County and is targeted for December 2026. This filing documents the creation of a new food service facility on private land, distinct from any existing structure at that address.
The owner of record is Plaza Michuacana INC, which is developing the site as a privately funded venture. The estimated cost for this build is $155,500, resulting in a computed cost of $86 per square foot. This figure sits below the county median of $118 per square foot for similar new construction filings in Nueces County. The total budget is also below the median estimated cost of $659,195 for the region, placing it in the bottom quarter of recent filings by value.
Schedule and Scope
Construction is scheduled to begin in May 2026, with a completion date targeted for December 2026. This represents a scheduled build window of 214 days, which is close to the county median of 241 days for new construction projects. The scope of work is explicitly defined as the new construction of a metal building drive-thru taqueria. No renovation of existing structures is included in this specific registration, indicating a ground-up build for the new facility.
Valeriana Flores is the registered accessibility specialist associated with this project. The registration was filed in April 2026, and plan review is pending. The project remains in the registered status with TDLR, confirming that the construction phase has not yet concluded. The site is located in ZIP code 78401, an area with a population of about 4,668 and a median household income of $37,796 according to U.S. Census estimates.
The labor market in Nueces County shows an unemployment rate of 4.9 percent which is higher than a year earlier. This context helps frame the economic environment in which the new taqueria is being built. The project is strictly for private use and does not involve public funding. The final status of the building will be determined by the completion of the construction phase, which is targeted for December 2026.
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EL SOL EXPRESS is a New Construction project located at 1221 FM 43, Corpus Christi, TX 78401 in Corpus Christi, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $156K covering 1,800 sq ft. PLAZA MICHUACANA INC is the property owner. The project was registered with TDLR on April 13, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is El SOL Express open for business?
The TDLR record shows the project is in new construction and targeted for December 2026. It has not opened for business yet.
Who owns the El SOL Express project?
Plaza Michuacana INC is the owner of record for this new construction project in Corpus Christi.
How big is the new taqueria building?
The new metal building is 1,800 square feet in size, with an estimated construction cost of $155,500.
When will construction be finished?
The project is targeted for December 2026, with construction starting in May 2026 according to the filing.
What is EL SOL EXPRESS?
EL SOL EXPRESS is a new construction project at 1221 FM 43 in Corpus Christi, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: NEW CONTRUCTION METAL BUILDING DRIVE THRU TAQUERIA.
Is EL SOL EXPRESS open in Corpus Christi?
EL SOL EXPRESS is still under construction in Corpus Christi, TX, with an estimated completion of Dec 2026 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is EL SOL EXPRESS located?
EL SOL EXPRESS is located at 1221 FM 43, Corpus Christi, TX, 78401, in Nueces County.
Who is the owner or developer of EL SOL EXPRESS?
PLAZA MICHUACANA INC is the property owner/developer of record for EL SOL EXPRESS, per its TDLR project registration.
How much does EL SOL EXPRESS cost and how big is it?
EL SOL EXPRESS has an estimated construction value of $156K and approximately 1,800 square feet (about $86/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
NEW CONTRUCTION METAL BUILDING DRIVE THRU TAQUERIA.
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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1221 FM 43, Corpus Christi, TX, 78401
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