Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
El Pollo Rico in Pflugerville, TX
1205 E. Wells Branch Pkwy, Bldg. 1, Unit 140, Pflugerville, TX, 78660
El Pollo Rico is a new construction project at 1205 E. Wells Branch Pkwy, Bldg. 1, Unit 140, Pflugerville, in Travis 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 $450K across about 2,700 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $450K
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- Reported floor area
- 2,700 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $167/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 4 months
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Project registered · TDLR filing
Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
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55 days after the preceding date shown.
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4 days after the preceding date shown.
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119 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About El Pollo Rico
Grace Plaza Retail in Pflugerville is a new construction project for a restaurant, specifically identified in the filing as El Pollo Rico. The project occupies Unit 140 in Building 1 at 1205 E. Wells Branch Pkwy. It is scheduled to finish in December 2026, with construction starting in August 2026. The total estimated cost is $450,000 for a 2,700 sq ft space, resulting in a cost of $167 per square foot.
The owner of record is ARIG Investments LLC, and the design firm is MAD Architecture. The scope of work is listed as interior finish-out for a restaurant. Robert Ronson is the registered accessibility specialist for this project.
Project Timeline and Status
TDLR completed plan review in August 2026. The TDLR status is Review Complete. The scheduled build window is 119 days, which is shorter than the county median of 304 days for similar new construction filings in Travis County. The project is privately funded on private land for private use.
Local Context and Comparisons
According to a Facebook post by ComingSoonTexas, the new restaurant will be located at the Grace Plaza Retail center at the specified address. The estimated cost of $450,000 is below the county median of $1,000,000 for new construction in Travis County. However, the cost per square foot of $167 is above the county median of $125. MAD Architecture has six other TDLR-registered projects, including locations in Manor and Austin, with a combined value of $3,609,210.
U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates for ZIP 78660 indicate a population of about 118,437 and a median household income of $109,522. The Travis County unemployment rate was 3.9 percent in July 2026, according to FRED. The project is part of a broader trend of commercial development in the area, though specific details about the restaurant's menu or operating hours are not included in the TDLR filing.
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Design review complete, construction may proceed
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El Pollo Rico is a New Construction project located at 1205 E. Wells Branch Pkwy, Bldg. 1, Unit 140, Pflugerville, TX 78660 in Pflugerville, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $450K covering 2,700 sq ft. ARIG Investments LLC is the property owner and MAD Architecture is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on June 12, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Grace Plaza Retail open?
The TDLR record shows construction is scheduled to finish in December 2026. There is no information in the provided facts indicating the business is open or operating.
Who is building the restaurant?
The owner of record is ARIG Investments LLC, and the design firm is MAD Architecture. The registered accessibility specialist is Robert Ronson.
How much does the project cost?
The estimated cost is $450,000 for a 2,700 sq ft space, which calculates to $167 per square foot.
When is the project scheduled to finish?
Construction is scheduled to finish in December 2026, with work starting in August 2026. TDLR completed plan review in August 2026.
What is El Pollo Rico?
El Pollo Rico is a new construction project at 1205 E. Wells Branch Pkwy, Bldg. 1, Unit 140 in Pflugerville, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Interior Finish-Out for Restaurant
Is El Pollo Rico open in Pflugerville?
El Pollo Rico is still under construction in Pflugerville, TX, with an estimated completion of Dec 2026 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is El Pollo Rico located?
El Pollo Rico is located at 1205 E. Wells Branch Pkwy, Bldg. 1, Unit 140, Pflugerville, TX, 78660, in Travis County.
Who is the owner or developer of El Pollo Rico?
ARIG Investments LLC is the property owner/developer of record for El Pollo Rico, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for El Pollo Rico?
MAD Architecture is the design firm of record for El Pollo Rico, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does El Pollo Rico cost and how big is it?
El Pollo Rico has an estimated construction value of $450K and approximately 2,700 square feet (about $167/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Interior Finish-Out for 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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1205 E. Wells Branch Pkwy, Bldg. 1, Unit 140, Pflugerville, TX, 78660
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