Lupe Tortilla in Katy, TX

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Owner Gerald Lusk was the project manager and the superintendent was Glenn Lusk.  VanHorn Reed + Associates was the architect and the structural engineer was CJG Engineers.

According to Gerald Lusk, the 6,832sf new restaurant construction project took five months to complete.  He says the approximate project cost was $1.2 million.

“The design and construction was meant to mirror the original Lupe Tortilla which was an old home that was added on to and converted into a restaurant,” Lusk said. “This made for great design and construction details for this new space.

“We used similar siding that was used on the original Lupe Tortilla.  In the dining area, we built a faux kitchen, sink and cabinets.  You really feel like you are in the kitchen of the old home.”

Lusk says CMU block was used at the kitchen and conventional wood framing was used for the rest of the building.

“A large porch wraps around three sides of the restaurant,” he said.  “There is also a “sandbox area” with fire pits and outdoor seating. Folks can enjoy everything on the outside of the restaurant as well as on the inside.”

 Lusk says TLG interests had a great working relationship with both the owner, Holt, Holt & Hoback and the architect.

“We have been working with VanHorn Reed + Associates as long as we have been in business,” he said.  “We have also worked with the owner for many years.  Stan Holt, Holt, Holt & Hobock, was very hands on and involved in the project.  He added his own personal touches throughout the project.”

Lusk founded TLG Interests in Jul. 1997.  The company provides general contracting services and specializes in restaurant construction.

“Over the years, we have built night clubs, restaurants, assisted-living centers, catering kitchens, large office buildings, custom homes and more,” he said. “We have completed over 100 restaurants and still counting!   In addition, we have now become a fully integrated design-build firm.”   –ab

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