Project intelligenceTDLR TABS2027000066Renovation/Alteration
Funding type

This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.

Varadero Cuban Cafe

111 West 2nd St, Irving, TX, 75060

Opening ~Feb 2027Project Registered

Varadero Cuban Cafe is a renovation/alteration project at 111 West 2nd St, Irving, in Dallas 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 $1.8M across about 4,000 sq ft.

Estimated project value
$1.8M
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Reported floor area
4,000 ft²
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Estimated cost / ft²
$450/sqft
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Scheduled duration
4 months
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Sep 1, 2026167 days across supplied datesFeb 15, 2027

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  1. Project registered · TDLR filing

    Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

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  2. Scheduled construction start · Scheduled date

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    61 days after the preceding date shown.

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  3. Scheduled completion · Scheduled date

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    106 days after the preceding date shown.

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📰About Varadero Cuban Cafe

Varadero Cuban Cafe is undergoing a complete renovation at 111 West 2nd St in Irving, Texas. The project involves the demolition of an existing single-story, 4,000 square foot masonry building, retaining only three exterior walls, to construct a new two-story steel frame structure. This transformation is estimated to cost $1,800,000, equating to $450 per square foot.

SMB Staffing LLC is the owner of record for this development. Cortland Morgan Architects serves as the design firm, overseeing the creation of exterior patios at both the first and second levels. Christopher John Jacobs is the registered accessibility specialist for the project. The work is classified as a renovation and alteration filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR).

Construction Timeline and Scope

The project was registered with TDLR in September 2026. According to the filing, construction is scheduled to begin in November 2026. The total build window is 106 days, which is close to the 92-day median scheduled build window for similar renovation filings in Dallas County. Completion is targeted for February 2027. The status of the project is Project Registered, with plan review pending.

The financial scale of this project places it in the top quarter of estimated costs among 32,443 renovation and alteration filings in Dallas County. The county median estimated cost for this type of work is $248,661. Similarly, the $450 per square foot cost is above the county median of $72 per square foot. The 4,000 square foot size is slightly below the median size of 4,226 square feet for comparable projects in the area.

Location and Context

The surrounding ZIP code 75060 has a population of about 47,170 people, with a median household income of $69,708. The Dallas County unemployment rate was 3.3 percent in July 2026. This project is privately funded on private land for private use. SMB Staffing LLC has one other TDLR-registered project in Irving that is closed, and Cortland Morgan Architects has six other registered projects across Texas, including locations in Arlington, Temple, San Antonio, and Houston.

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Varadero Cuban Cafe is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 111 West 2nd St, Irving, TX 75060 in Irving, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $1.8M covering 4,000 sq ft. SMB STAFFING LLC is the property owner and Cortland Morgan Architects is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on September 1, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Varadero Cuban Cafe open for business?

The TDLR record indicates the project is in the construction phase with plan review pending. It does not confirm that the business is open or operating to the public.

What is the estimated cost of the renovation?

The estimated cost for the Varadero Cuban Cafe renovation is $1,800,000. This figure places the project in the top quarter of costs for similar renovation filings in Dallas County.

Who is the architect for this project?

Cortland Morgan Architects is the design firm of record for the Varadero Cuban Cafe renovation. They are responsible for the design of the new two-story steel frame building.

When is construction expected to be completed?

Construction is scheduled to begin in November 2026, and the project completion is targeted for February 2027 according to the TDLR filing.

What changes are being made to the building?

The existing single-story masonry building will be demolished except for three exterior walls. A new two-story steel frame building with exterior patios at both levels will be constructed in its place.

What is Varadero Cuban Cafe?

Varadero Cuban Cafe is a renovation/alteration project at 111 West 2nd St in Irving, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Renovation of existing single story 4,000 sf. masonry building, will demo all of building except for 3 masonry exterior walls, will build new 2 story steel frame building with exterior patios at level 1 and level 2.

Is Varadero Cuban Cafe open in Irving?

Varadero Cuban Cafe is still under construction in Irving, TX, with an estimated completion of Feb 2027 according to its TDLR registration.

Where is Varadero Cuban Cafe located?

Varadero Cuban Cafe is located at 111 West 2nd St, Irving, TX, 75060, in Dallas County.

Who is the owner or developer of Varadero Cuban Cafe?

SMB STAFFING LLC is the property owner/developer of record for Varadero Cuban Cafe, per its TDLR project registration.

Who is the architect or design firm for Varadero Cuban Cafe?

Cortland Morgan Architects is the design firm of record for Varadero Cuban Cafe, according to its TDLR filing.

How much does Varadero Cuban Cafe cost and how big is it?

Varadero Cuban Cafe has an estimated construction value of $1.8M and approximately 4,000 square feet (about $450/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.

Scope of Work

Renovation of existing single story 4,000 sf. masonry building, will demo all of building except for 3 masonry exterior walls, will build new 2 story steel frame building with exterior patios at level 1 and level 2.

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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111 West 2nd St, Irving, TX, 75060

32.81289, -96.94638

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