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HUEY MAGOO'S in Brownsville, TX
4004 N. CANDLEWOOD DR. SUITE J, Brownsville, TX, 78526
HUEY MAGOO'S is a new construction project at 4004 N. CANDLEWOOD DR. SUITE J, Brownsville, in Cameron County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Jan 2027. The project has an estimated value of $375K across about 2,468 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $375K
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- Reported floor area
- 2,468 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $152/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 8 months
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14 days after the preceding date shown.
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240 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About HUEY MAGOO'S
Huey Magoo's Chicken Tender Restaurant is undergoing new construction at 4004 N. Candlewood Dr., Suite J, in Brownsville, Texas. The project, filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (TDLR) as "Huey Magoo's - Brownsville, Texas," involves the construction of a quick-service restaurant. The facility is designed to be 2,468 square feet with an estimated cost of $375,000, equating to $152 per square foot.
The owner of record for this development is Gabriela's Real Estate Holdings, LLC. James D. Smith Architects serves as the design firm of record. Valeriana Flores is the registered accessibility specialist associated with the filing. The project was registered with TDLR in May 2026, and the construction start date listed in the filing is also May 2026. The completion date on the filing is January 2027.
Project Scope and Local Context
The scope of work is defined specifically as the construction of a Huey Magoo's Chicken Tender quick-service restaurant. This project involves public funds, public land, or is a Federally funded roadway project. The estimated cost of $375,000 is below the median estimated cost of $500,000 for new construction filings in Cameron County. The scheduled build window of 240 days is close to the county median of 249 days. However, the cost per square foot of $152 is above the county median of $97.
James D. Smith Architects has one other TDLR-registered project totaling $375,000, which is a Huey Magoo's Chicken Tender Restaurant in Harlingen. The Brownsville project is located in ZIP code 78526. According to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates, this area has a population of about 59,719 and a median household income of $68,143. The area contains 18,222 housing units, with a median owner-occupied home value of $158,300. Housing in this ZIP code is mostly owner-occupied.
Status and Timeline
Plan review for this project is pending. The construction timeline is targeted for January 2027. The TDLR status of the project is Project Registered. Cameron County’s unemployment rate was 7.3 percent in June 2026, which is higher than a year earlier. The project is in the registration and planning phase, with no indication of completion in the provided records.
Project Registered
Project has been registered with TDLR and is in pre-construction phase
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HUEY MAGOO'S is a New Construction project located at 4004 N. CANDLEWOOD DR. SUITE J, Brownsville, TX 78526 in Brownsville, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $375K covering 2,468 sq ft. GABRIELA'S REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS, LLC is the property owner and JAMES D. SMITH ARCHITECTS is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on May 11, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Huey Magoo's in Brownsville open?
The TDLR record indicates the project is in new construction with plan review pending. The completion date is targeted for January 2027. There is no information in the filing confirming that the restaurant is operating.
Who owns the Huey Magoo's project in Brownsville?
Gabriela's Real Estate Holdings, LLC is the owner and developer of record for this project. James D. Smith Architects is the design firm, and Valeriana Flores is the registered accessibility specialist.
What is the address of the new Huey Magoo's in Brownsville?
The project is located at 4004 N. Candlewood Dr., Suite J, Brownsville, TX 78526. It is a new construction project in Cameron County.
When is the Brownsville Huey Magoo's expected to be finished?
The filing lists a completion date of January 2027. The project was registered in May 2026, and the timeline is targeted for January 2027.
How much does the Brownsville Huey Magoo's cost per square foot?
The estimated cost is $375,000 for 2,468 square feet, resulting in a cost of $152 per square foot. This is above the Cameron County median of $97 per square foot for similar filings.
What is HUEY MAGOO'S?
HUEY MAGOO'S is a new construction project at 4004 N. CANDLEWOOD DR. SUITE J in Brownsville, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Construction of Huey Magoo's Chicken Tender Quick Service Restaurant
Is HUEY MAGOO'S open in Brownsville?
HUEY MAGOO'S is still under construction in Brownsville, TX, with an estimated completion of Jan 2027 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is HUEY MAGOO'S located?
HUEY MAGOO'S is located at 4004 N. CANDLEWOOD DR. SUITE J, Brownsville, TX, 78526, in Cameron County.
Who is the owner or developer of HUEY MAGOO'S?
GABRIELA'S REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS, LLC is the property owner/developer of record for HUEY MAGOO'S, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for HUEY MAGOO'S?
JAMES D. SMITH ARCHITECTS is the design firm of record for HUEY MAGOO'S, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does HUEY MAGOO'S cost and how big is it?
HUEY MAGOO'S has an estimated construction value of $375K and approximately 2,468 square feet (about $152/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Construction of Huey Magoo's Chicken Tender Quick Service 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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4004 N. CANDLEWOOD DR. SUITE J, Brownsville, TX, 78526
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