Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
TACO PALENQUE HOUSTON KIRBY
3797 SW. FWY., Houston, TX, 77027
TACO PALENQUE HOUSTON KIRBY is a renovation/alteration project at 3797 SW. FWY., Houston, in Harris 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 $1.2M across about 2,975 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $1.2M
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- Reported floor area
- 2,975 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $403/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 6 months
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29 days after the preceding date shown.
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2 days after the preceding date shown.
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165 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About TACO PALENQUE HOUSTON KIRBY
Taco Palenque is renovating a 2,975-square-foot building at 3797 SW. FWY. in Houston, Texas. The project, registered with TDLR as Taco Palenque Houston Kirby, involves the adaptive reuse of an existing structure to create a new restaurant space. The estimated cost for this renovation and alteration work is $1,200,000.
Ent-What GP LLC is the owner of record for this development in Harris County. The design firm handling the architectural plans is Cg5 Architect, LLC. Roberto Hernandez is the registered accessibility specialist associated with the filing. This project is privately funded and located on private land for private use.
Construction Timeline and Status
TDLR completed the plan review process in September 2026. Construction is scheduled to finish in February 2027, with work starting in September 2026. The TDLR status for this registration is Review Complete.
The estimated cost of $1,200,000 places this project above the Harris County median for renovation and alteration filings, which is $250,000. The cost per square foot is calculated at $403, which is above the county median of $80 per square foot. The scheduled build window is 167 days, which is longer than the county median of 92 days for similar projects.
City of Houston permit records show one permit on file at this street address, issued between May 2026 and May 2026. The permit type is listed as Building Pmt, with a description indicating a commercial interior demo of non-load bearing elements. These records may include other tenants or suites at the same address and do not exclusively confirm the scope of this specific Taco Palenque project.
The surrounding area, ZIP code 77027, has a population of about 19,269 according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates. The median household income in this ZIP code is $102,861, and the median owner-occupied home value is $881,700. Housing in this area is predominantly renter-occupied.
Review Complete
Design review complete, construction may proceed
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TACO PALENQUE HOUSTON KIRBY is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 3797 SW. FWY., Houston, TX 77027 in Houston, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $1.2M covering 2,975 sq ft. ENT-WHAT GP LLC is the property owner and CG5 ARCHITECT, LLC. is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on August 3, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Taco Palenque Houston Kirby scheduled to finish construction?
Construction is scheduled to finish in February 2027. TDLR completed plan review in September 2026, and work started in September 2026.
Who is the owner and design firm for this project?
Ent-What GP LLC is the owner of record. Cg5 Architect, LLC is the design firm of record for the renovation.
What is the estimated cost of the renovation?
The estimated cost is $1,200,000. This is above the Harris County median for renovation projects, which is $250,000.
Is the business open yet?
The TDLR record only tracks construction status. Construction is scheduled to finish in February 2027, and there is no information in the filing indicating the business is open.
Where is the project located?
The project is located at 3797 SW. FWY., Houston, TX 77027, in Harris County.
What is TACO PALENQUE HOUSTON KIRBY?
TACO PALENQUE HOUSTON KIRBY is a renovation/alteration project at 3797 SW. FWY. in Houston, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: RENOVATION & ADAPTIVE REUSE OF AN EXISTING BUILDING FOR A NEW TACO PALENQUE RESTAURANT.
Is TACO PALENQUE HOUSTON KIRBY open in Houston?
TACO PALENQUE HOUSTON KIRBY is still under construction in Houston, TX, with an estimated completion of Feb 2027 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is TACO PALENQUE HOUSTON KIRBY located?
TACO PALENQUE HOUSTON KIRBY is located at 3797 SW. FWY., Houston, TX, 77027, in Harris County.
Who is the owner or developer of TACO PALENQUE HOUSTON KIRBY?
ENT-WHAT GP LLC is the property owner/developer of record for TACO PALENQUE HOUSTON KIRBY, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for TACO PALENQUE HOUSTON KIRBY?
CG5 ARCHITECT, LLC. is the design firm of record for TACO PALENQUE HOUSTON KIRBY, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does TACO PALENQUE HOUSTON KIRBY cost and how big is it?
TACO PALENQUE HOUSTON KIRBY has an estimated construction value of $1.2M and approximately 2,975 square feet (about $403/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
RENOVATION & ADAPTIVE REUSE OF AN EXISTING BUILDING FOR A NEW TACO PALENQUE 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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3797 SW. FWY., Houston, TX, 77027
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