Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
MR MEAT CARNICERIA LLC in Mcallen, TX
5301 N WARE RD Suite 8, 9, Mcallen, TX, 78501
MR MEAT CARNICERIA LLC is a renovation/alteration project at 5301 N WARE RD Suite 8, 9, Mcallen, in Hidalgo County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Oct 2026 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $100K across about 2,194 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $100K
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- Reported floor area
- 2,194 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $46/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 2 months
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52 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About MR MEAT CARNICERIA LLC
MR Meat Carniceria LLC is renovating a 2,194 sq ft facility at 5301 N Ware Rd, Suites 8 and 9, in McAllen, Texas. The project, filed under the facility name Highland Park, is privately funded and located on private land in Hidalgo County. The work is classified as a Renovation/Alteration with an estimated cost of $100,000.
The scope of work involves converting the space into a meat market. This includes the installation of commercial kitchen equipment, a hood, and a grease interceptor. The renovation also covers plumbing, electrical systems, HVAC, and interior finishes. The registered accessibility specialist for this project is Josiah Saenz.
Project Details and Timeline
The owner of record is Dake, LLC, and the design firm is VME Engineering, LLC. The project was registered with TDLR in August 2026. Construction start is also listed for August 2026, with plan review pending. Completion is targeted for October 2026. This scheduled build window of 61 days is shorter than the county median of 92 days for similar renovation filings.
At $46 per square foot, the estimated cost is below the Hidalgo County median of $71 per square foot for renovation and alteration projects. The total estimated cost of $100,000 is also below the county median of $250,000. Dake, LLC has one other TDLR-registered project in McAllen called The Highlands, valued at $700,000, which has completed review.
The project is situated in ZIP code 78501. According to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates, the area has a population of about 59,095 and a median household income of $49,451. The median owner-occupied home value in this ZIP code is $149,000. Hidalgo County’s unemployment rate was 6.8 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier.
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MR MEAT CARNICERIA LLC is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 5301 N WARE RD Suite 8, 9, Mcallen, TX 78501 in Mcallen, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $100K covering 2,194 sq ft. DAKE, LLC is the property owner and VME ENGINEERING, LLC is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on August 19, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is being built at 5301 N Ware Rd in McAllen?
The space is being renovated into a meat market. Work includes installing commercial kitchen equipment, a hood, grease interceptor, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and interior finishes for MR Meat Carniceria LLC.
When is the renovation expected to be finished?
Construction start is listed for August 2026, and the project is targeted for October 2026. Plan review is pending per the TDLR registration.
Who is the owner and design firm for this project?
Dake, LLC is the owner of record, and VME Engineering, LLC is the design firm. Josiah Saenz is the registered accessibility specialist for the project.
How much does the renovation cost per square foot?
The estimated cost is $100,000 for 2,194 sq ft, resulting in $46 per square foot. This is below the Hidalgo County median of $71 per square foot for similar projects.
Is the meat market open for business?
The TDLR record shows the project is registered and under construction, targeted for October 2026. The facts provided do not indicate that the business is open or operating.
What is MR MEAT CARNICERIA LLC?
MR MEAT CARNICERIA LLC is a renovation/alteration project at 5301 N WARE RD Suite 8, 9 in Mcallen, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Improvement for meat market, including installation of commercial kitchen equipment, hood, grease interceptor, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, interior finishes.
Is MR MEAT CARNICERIA LLC open in Mcallen?
MR MEAT CARNICERIA LLC was scheduled to finish construction in Oct 2026 according to its TDLR registration, but TDLR has not recorded a final accessibility inspection, so its opening status is not confirmed in the public record.
Where is MR MEAT CARNICERIA LLC located?
MR MEAT CARNICERIA LLC is located at 5301 N WARE RD Suite 8, 9, Mcallen, TX, 78501, in Hidalgo County.
Who is the owner or developer of MR MEAT CARNICERIA LLC?
DAKE, LLC is the property owner/developer of record for MR MEAT CARNICERIA LLC, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for MR MEAT CARNICERIA LLC?
VME ENGINEERING, LLC is the design firm of record for MR MEAT CARNICERIA LLC, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does MR MEAT CARNICERIA LLC cost and how big is it?
MR MEAT CARNICERIA LLC has an estimated construction value of $100K and approximately 2,194 square feet (about $46/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Improvement for meat market, including installation of commercial kitchen equipment, hood, grease interceptor, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, interior finishes.
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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5301 N WARE RD Suite 8, 9, Mcallen, TX, 78501
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