IntheKnowHouston Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 (edited) 3921 North Main in the Greater Heights was once the location of Tex-Mex and Mexican restaurant Spanish Flower. Does anyone remember what other businesses operated here? The property was on the market in 2017 and purchased shortly thereafter. https://loopnet.com/Listing/3921-N-Main-St-Houston-TX/8788736/print Edited June 25, 2022 by IntheKnowHouston Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted November 7, 2021 Author Share Posted November 7, 2021 (edited) I saw this in the Houston Heights Foodie group on Facebook last week: "There's a new bar & grill in the works for the Montie Beach neighborhood within the Greater Heights area. The two-story building (and property) at 3921 N Main St will be converted into a food and beverage establishment named El Cucuy. It's located a few blocks from the Heights Place retail center housing Hughie's and gelato shop Dolce Neve. El Cucuy, which has a location in New Orleans, is a restaurant from a former Houston food truck operator. [It's a] Mexican street food concept. Expect to see dishes like street tacos, tortas, Sonoran-style hot dogs, and elote." Edited November 7, 2021 by IntheKnowHouston 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 Yes!!! When I used to live in the area I always loved this little building. Great save! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted August 12, 2022 Author Share Posted August 12, 2022 Has there been any visible renovations at 3921 North Main St? The property will be home to El Cucuy, a bar & grill concept from New Orleans. El Cucuy is described as a restaurant, bar, and discotheque in their Instagram bio. In an Instagram post from December, El Cucuy estimated an opening of summer or fall of 2022: "Houston Heights Summer/Fall 2022. Antojitos Mexicanos style kitchen, outside cosmic cervecería patio, indoor agave high tide libations port, upstairs late night discotheque." https://www.instagram.com/p/CYH6B6xF07U/ https://www.instagram.com/elcucuyhtown/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twisterhunt Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 Unfortunately, not a thing appears to have been done. I remember seeing this post last year and being excited about the prospects of something new in the area / rehabbing this building, so I've kept an eye out every time I drive past... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted August 13, 2022 Author Share Posted August 13, 2022 18 hours ago, twisterhunt said: Unfortunately, not a thing appears to have been done. I remember seeing this post last year and being excited about the prospects of something new in the area / rehabbing this building, so I've kept an eye out every time I drive past... Thanks. Who knows why it appears there hasn't been noticeable changes, but I hope it comes together soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted August 14, 2022 Author Share Posted August 14, 2022 El Cucuy is shown in marketing materials for a neighboring property. According to the listing for the other property, El Cucuy will share parking with 3933 N Main next door. From the topic 3933 N Main: https://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/topic/45491-3933-n-main-st/?do=findComment&comment=661029 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twisterhunt Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 Looks like this project could finally be moving forward - from this week: 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted July 31, 2023 Author Share Posted July 31, 2023 On 5/13/2023 at 11:09 AM, twisterhunt said: Looks like this project could finally be moving forward - from this week: This is good news. It does appear permits related to renovation/construction for El Cucuy means this is moving forward. Looking at the plan review inspection report, the city approved plans for permitting in late April. I wonder if renovations El Cucuy will be completed by spring 2024? El Cucuy bills itself as a restaurant, bar, and discotheque. It's slated for 3921 N Main St in the Greater Heights area. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted September 5, 2023 Author Share Posted September 5, 2023 On 5/13/2023 at 2:09 PM, twisterhunt said: Looks like this project could finally be moving forward - from this week: On 7/31/2023 at 4:48 AM, IntheKnowHouston said: This is good news. It does appear permits related to renovation/construction for El Cucuy means this is moving forward. Looking at the plan review inspection report, the city approved plans for permitting in late April. I wonder if renovations El Cucuy will be completed by spring 2024? El Cucuy bills itself as a restaurant, bar, and discotheque. It's slated for 3921 N Main St in the Greater Heights area. El Cucuy posted an update to its Instagram yesterday. Billed as a restaurant, bar, and discotheque, El Cucuy informed its followers renovations are moving along. The bar & grill concept out of New Orleans is located at 3921 N Main St. Additionally, El Cucuy's updated Instagram bio states the team behind Houston's Dan Electros is also involved with this location. The caption from the Instagram post: Been awhile yall. After a very long, long permitting process, we finally have resumed construction. Stay up-to-date here on our progress as we try and get this beautiful restoration complete. Can’t wait to show y’all the final space! https://www.instagram.com/p/CwyOA2_yR_M/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted September 21, 2023 Author Share Posted September 21, 2023 (edited) On 5/13/2023 at 2:09 PM, twisterhunt said: Looks like this project could finally be moving forward - from this week: On 7/31/2023 at 4:48 AM, IntheKnowHouston said: This is good news. It does appear permits related to renovation/construction for El Cucuy means this is moving forward. Looking at the plan review inspection report, the city approved plans for permitting in late April. I wonder if renovations El Cucuy will be completed by spring 2024? El Cucuy bills itself as a restaurant, bar, and discotheque. It's slated for 3921 N Main St in the Greater Heights area. Plumbing permit was pulled today for 3921 N Main St. Located on the property is El Cucuy, which is undergoing renovations. It bills itself as a restaurant, bar, and discotheque. I assume the Montie Beach neighborhood bar may open sometime in 2024. Edited September 21, 2023 by IntheKnowHouston 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted January 4 Author Share Posted January 4 (edited) El Cucuy posted an progress photo of the Houston location to social media a week and a half ago. The restaurant, bar, and discotheque is located at 3921 N Main St. Progress!! Stay tuned y’all. She’s moving along pretty quickly. https://www.instagram.com/p/C1NiLrmRses/ Edited January 4 by IntheKnowHouston 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 What a great save for the neighborhood 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRed Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Yeah this is awesome to see 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted Sunday at 08:17 AM Author Share Posted Sunday at 08:17 AM On 1/4/2024 at 1:46 PM, j_cuevas713 said: What a great save for the neighborhood On 1/12/2024 at 9:48 AM, BigRed said: Yeah this is awesome to see I agree. Saving this building and restoring it is great for the neighborhood and the city, IMHO. As previously mentioned, the Houston outpost of El Cucuy involves Alex Jackson and Will Thomas. Both are the new owners of Dan Electros. Eater Houston published an article last fall with a blurb about Jackson, who is a local real estate developer. He is also partnering with El Cucuy's owners on the Houston location. The article also highlighted Jackson's work in developing other properties like Vibrant's Montrose location and natural wine store and bar Light Years. Jackson said this about those properties and more, which I would think also applies to the 3921 N Main property: “I have a love of fixing up older properties,” Jackson admits, citing that most of the structures he acquires are considered tear-downs. He aims to give them another lease on life. “By keeping these older buildings around, we’re preserving their history and creating something unique for the city.” https://houston.eater.com/23969503/houston-live-music-venue-bar-dan-electros-heights-openings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted Sunday at 08:20 AM Author Share Posted Sunday at 08:20 AM El Cucuy recently shared update on the progress of its forthcoming Houston location. The update and a photo were posted Friday to Instagram. Located at 3921 North Main St, El Cucuy is a bar & grill concept out of New Orleans. The Houston location involves the team behind Dan Electros. Caption from the Instagram post: Doors and windows are in! https://www.instagram.com/p/C59Uw21SboF/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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