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American Kiwami Ramen in Mcallen, TX
4201 W Expressway 83, Mcallen, TX, 78503
American Kiwami Ramen is a renovation/alteration project at 4201 W Expressway 83, Mcallen, in Hidalgo County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Feb 2027. The project has an estimated value of $500K across about 2,500 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $500K
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- Reported floor area
- 2,500 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $200/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 6 months
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Project registered · TDLR filing
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16 days after the preceding date shown.
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1 days after the preceding date shown.
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184 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About American Kiwami Ramen
American Kiwami Ramen is undergoing a 2,500 sq ft tenant build-out at 4201 W Expressway 83 in McAllen, Texas. The project, filed under the facility name Kiwami Ramen, involves a renovation and alteration of the space to include a dining area and kitchen. The estimated cost for this work is $500,000, which translates to $200 per square foot.
Construction is scheduled to finish in February 2027, with work beginning in August 2026. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) completed plan review in August 2026, marking the project status as Review Complete. This timeline allows for a 184-day build window, which is longer than the 92-day median scheduled build window for similar renovation and alteration filings in Hidalgo County.
Project Details and Cost Context
The owner of record is LHQ 63 LLC, and the design firm of record is Lainez Architects. The registered accessibility specialist for this project is Isaac Ochoa. The work is privately funded on private land for private use. At $500,000, the estimated cost is above the county median of $250,000 for renovation and alteration projects in Hidalgo County. The $200 per square foot cost is also above the county median of $71 per square foot.
Lainez Architects has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $5,053,000, including Our Lady of Good Counsel in Brownsville and Central Plumbing & Electrical Pharr in Pharr. The project is located in ZIP code 78503, which has a population of about 22,566 according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates. The median household income in this area is $48,765, and the median owner-occupied home value is $130,100.
Hidalgo County’s unemployment rate was 7 percent in June 2026, higher than a year earlier. The specific scope of work includes the tenant build-out for the restaurant, covering the dining and kitchen areas. The project is one of 386 renovation and alteration filings registered in Hidalgo County in the last 24 months.
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American Kiwami Ramen is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 4201 W Expressway 83, Mcallen, TX 78503 in Mcallen, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $500K covering 2,500 sq ft. LHQ 63 LLC is the property owner and Lainez Architects is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on July 29, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the construction scheduled to finish?
The project is scheduled to finish in February 2027, with construction starting in August 2026.
What is the estimated cost of the project?
The estimated cost is $500,000, which is above the Hidalgo County median for similar renovation projects.
Who is the design firm for this project?
Lainez Architects is the design firm of record for the American Kiwami Ramen renovation.
Is the restaurant currently open?
The TDLR record only covers construction status. It does not indicate that the business is open or operating.
What is the square footage of the build-out?
The tenant build-out covers 2,500 sq ft, including dining and kitchen areas.
What is American Kiwami Ramen?
American Kiwami Ramen is a renovation/alteration project at 4201 W Expressway 83 in Mcallen, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: 2,493 SF, tenant build out for restaurant, including dining and kitchen area.
Is American Kiwami Ramen open in Mcallen?
American Kiwami Ramen is still under construction in Mcallen, TX, with an estimated completion of Feb 2027 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is American Kiwami Ramen located?
American Kiwami Ramen is located at 4201 W Expressway 83, Mcallen, TX, 78503, in Hidalgo County.
Who is the owner or developer of American Kiwami Ramen?
LHQ 63 LLC is the property owner/developer of record for American Kiwami Ramen, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for American Kiwami Ramen?
Lainez Architects is the design firm of record for American Kiwami Ramen, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does American Kiwami Ramen cost and how big is it?
American Kiwami Ramen has an estimated construction value of $500K and approximately 2,500 square feet (about $200/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
2,493 SF, tenant build out for restaurant, including dining and kitchen area.
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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4201 W Expressway 83, Mcallen, TX, 78503
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