Casa Luna Restaurant in Horizon City, TX

A 2,400-square-foot tenant improvement for a restaurant is underway at Market At Darrington in Horizon City. The project, filed under the business name Casa Luna Restaurant, involves the renovation and alteration of Suite C304 - C305 at 13640 Doncaster. This work is scheduled to finish in December 2026, with construction starting in August 2026. The estimated cost for this specific build is $156,000.

Rop Darrington LLC is the owner of record for this privately funded project on private land. The construction is managed under the oversight of registered accessibility specialist Olaf E Brunjes. TDLR completed the plan review for this renovation in August 2026, marking the start of the active construction phase for this commercial space.

Project Scope and Cost

The scope of work is defined strictly as a tenant improvement for a restaurant. This 2,400-square-foot renovation has an estimated cost of $156,000, which calculates to $65 per square foot. In the context of El Paso County, this project's cost is below the county median for renovation and alteration filings, which stands at $204,735. The $65 per square foot rate is close to the county median of $67, indicating a standard cost structure for this type of commercial build.

The scheduled build window of 150 days is close to the county median of 120 days for similar projects. This timeline aligns with the registration date of August 2026 and the target completion date of December 2026. The project is located in El Paso County, a region where the unemployment rate was 4.8 percent in July 2026, according to FRED data. This construction activity contributes to the local labor market in the far east El Paso area.

Location and Market Context

Market At Darrington is a neighborhood center located at 13671 Eastlake Blvd in Horizon City. Third-party listings from sources such as PropertyShark and Brandmarch describe the property as a retail space with multiple available units. The specific suites C304 and C305 are the focus of this renovation filing. The area serves a population of approximately 82,792 residents, with a median household income of $73,704 based on U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates for ZIP code 79928.

This project is one of 541 renovation and alteration filings registered in El Paso County in the last 24 months. The TDLR record confirms the status as Review Complete, validating the accessibility compliance of the plans before construction began. The private nature of the funding and land use distinguishes this project from public infrastructure works, focusing solely on the commercial retail environment of the Darrington development.