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ZIP 79938 · 17 projects from public filings · updated Oct 23, 2026

8coming soon

3recently opened

2changing hands

4closing

Coming soon · 8 spots

Confirmed = two matching records or news · Filed = one official record

El PasoNA

Permit filedFiled

N/a

3025 N. Zaragoza · El Paso, TX 79938

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Construction filing · Oct 13 · Construction registered · $80,000 · tenant improvements to a 2940 sq existing shell building · est. 10/13/2026–12/11/2026

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El PasoPlanned for Nov 1BT

Just registeredFiled

Better Together Kitchen and Cocktail Lounge

2260 N Zaragoza Rd · El Paso, TX 79938

Just registered as a new bar.

Tax registration · Oct 2 · Registered for sales tax · Full-service restaurant · plans to start sales Nov 1, 2026

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El PasoPlanned for Nov 1FM

Just registeredFiled

Filibertos Mexican Food

12211 Montwood Dr · El Paso, TX 79938

Just registered as a new Mexican spot.

Tax registration · Sep 22 · Registered for sales tax · Full-service restaurant · plans to start sales Nov 1, 2026

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El PasoSC

Permit filedFiled

Sunfire Crossing Shopping Center

2050 Zaragoza Road, Ste B201 · El Paso, TX 79938

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Construction filing · Jul 8 · Construction registered · $500,000 · new tenant improvement in an existing shell building · est. 8/2/2026–12/2/2026

Construction filing · Jul 8 · Construction registered · $500,000 · a tenant imrpovement in an existing shell building · est. 7/15/2026–11/15/2026

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El Paso

Permit filedFiled

McDonald's

14400 John Hayes St. · El Paso, TX 79938

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Construction filing · Jun 22 · Construction registered · $2,500,000 · construction of a single story, wood-framed restaurant w/ drive-thru l · est. 7/24/2026–10/4/2027

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El PasoO

Permit filedFiled

Ocotillo

11680 Montana Ave Building C, Ste C100 · El Paso, TX 79938

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Construction filing · Jun 18 · Construction registered · $52,000 · tenant improvement for restaurant of approximately 2,000 square feet · est. 6/29/2026–8/29/2026

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El Paso

Opening soonFiled

Whataburger

12302 Montana Ave, Ste 100 · El Paso, TX 79938

The build-out is signed off. Opening should be close.

Construction filing · Dec 22 · Construction finished · accessibility inspection completed

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El PasoWC

Permit filedFiled

Wonder Center

3660 Joe Batle, Ste 10 · El Paso, TX 79938

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Construction filing · Nov 11 · Construction registered · $180,000 · tenant improvement and addition of a terrace for the same unit · est. 11/16/2025–2/9/2026

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Recently opened · 3 spots

El PasoPU

Likely openConfirmed

Pull Up Kingz

2114 N Zaragoza Rd, Ste B6 · El Paso, TX 79938

Licensed and likely open by now.

Liquor license · Oct 9 · Applied for liquor license · wine & beer

Tax registration · Jul 14 · Registered for sales tax · Full-service restaurant · started sales Jul 15, 2026

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El PasoUD

Likely openConfirmed

Union Draft House

12040 Tierra Este Rd, Ste A101 · El Paso, TX 79938

Licensed and likely open by now.

Liquor license · Oct 7 · Applied for liquor license · full bar

Tax registration · May 19 · Registered for sales tax · Full-service restaurant · started sales Jul 1, 2026

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El Paso

Likely openFiled

Menchie's

3154 N Zaragoza Rd, Ste A105 · El Paso, TX 79938

Licensed and likely open by now.

Tax registration · Oct 1 · Registered for sales tax · Coffee, snack or dessert shop · started sales Sep 16, 2026

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Changing hands · 2 spots

El PasoJG

Changing handsConfirmed

Jl Grill Shack

14021 Pebble Hills Blvd, Ste A-107 · El Paso, TX 79938

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Tax registration · Aug 3 · Registered for sales tax · Limited-service restaurant · started sales Aug 15, 2026

Liquor license · Dec 15 · Liquor license expired · wine & beer

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El PasoTB

Changing handsConfirmed

Tool Box East

2106 N Zaragoza Rd, Ste 101 · El Paso, TX 79938

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Construction filing · May 7 · Construction registered · $90,000 · a tenant improvement restaurant-bar adding a wall and a restroom. · est. 4/30/2026–2/15/2027

Liquor tax filing · Mar 11 · Liquor tax account closed · out of business (open since 2022)

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Closing · 4 spots

El PasoCK

May have closedConfirmed

Crave Kitchen and Bar/ Chilaquiles Buen Dia

2260 N Zaragoza Rd, Ste C · El Paso, TX 79938

Records from more than one agency show this bar closed.

Liquor tax filing · Sep 24 · Liquor tax account closed · out of business (open since 2019)

Liquor license · Sep 24 · Liquor license surrendered · full bar

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El PasoC

May have closedConfirmed

Los Colegas

12430 Edgemere Boulevard, Ste 205-207 · El Paso, TX 79938

Records from more than one agency show this restaurant closed.

Liquor tax filing · Jul 24 · Liquor tax account closed · out of business (open since 2016)

Liquor license · Jul 24 · Liquor license expired · full bar

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El Paso

May have closedConfirmed

Pizza Hut

2401 N Zaragoza Rd · El Paso, TX 79938

Records from more than one agency show this pizza spot closed.

Liquor tax filing · May 20 · Liquor tax account closed · out of business (open since 2022)

Liquor license · May 20 · Liquor license surrendered · full bar

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El PasoPT

May have closedConfirmed

Pho Tre Bien Cafe

12302 Montana Ave, Ste 502 · El Paso, TX 79938

Records from more than one agency show this café closed.

Liquor tax filing · Mar 4 · Liquor tax account closed · out of business (open since 2024)

Liquor license · Mar 4 · Liquor license expired · full bar

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Filedone official record
Spotted 90 days before openinghow early the first filing came

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