Survivability Rankings for Tex-Mex Restaurant in Los Angeles
StreetSpring's 2026 ranking of Los Angeles neighborhoods to open a Tex-Mex Restaurant, on Best, from Lacy (89.7% survival) to Northwood Point (56.0%).
By Robert Koons | Last reviewed: November 2026 | Methodology
Quick Summary
- Survivability Score: the projected chance a business type lasts two or more years at a specific address
- Best, Typical and Worst: Best is the average chance of lasting two or more years for the better of two addresses picked at random in the place, in a smaller space; Typical is the average address; Worst is the same for the worse of two, in a larger space
- #1 Neighborhood: Lacy: 89.7% Best, 86.5% Typical for Tex-Mex Restaurant
- The range inside Lacy: the best locations reach 89.0% and the most challenging sit at 79.8%, a spread of 9.2 points. Picking the neighborhood narrows the search; the specific address is what settles it
- Neighborhoods at or above 70% Typical: 43 of 173 ranked
- Average across the 173 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 65.5% for Tex-Mex Restaurants
- Most challenging area: Northwood Point: 56.0% Best, 52.6% Typical
- Revenue Capture Score: the most important factor in choosing a location, StreetSpring's proprietary estimate of the revenue a business can capture at a specific address
- Data freshness: 2026 data · Full methodology →
Table of Contents
- Summary
- 10 Best Neighborhoods
- Where Would a Tex-Mex Restaurant Make the Most Money?
- What Should I Consider?
- Where Should I Start?
- FAQ: Best Neighborhoods
- FAQ: Can a Tex-Mex Restaurant Succeed in Lower-Ranked Areas?
- FAQ: How Often Are Rankings Updated?
- FAQ: Is a Tex-Mex Restaurant a Good Tenant?
- Landlord Survivability Data
- Best Neighborhoods for Any Business
Summary
Opening a Tex-Mex Restaurant in Los Angeles? Our 2026 analysis identifies Lacy as the top location, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 89.7% Best and 86.5% Typical. The last-ranked neighborhood is Northwood Point, at 56.0% Best and 52.6% Typical. A low-ranking neighborhood can still contain high-potential storefronts: the address matters most.
What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around Los Angeles to Open a Tex-Mex Restaurant?
Lacy ranks #1 of the 173 ranked neighborhoods in and around Los Angeles for Tex-Mex Restaurant survivability, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 89.7% Best as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:
| Rank | Neighborhood | Metro | Best | Typical | Worst |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lacy | Los Angeles | 89.7% | 86.5% | 82.8% |
| 2 | Fairfax | Los Angeles | 89.2% | 84.2% | 79.1% |
| 3 | University Park | Los Angeles | 89.0% | 83.0% | 77.5% |
| 4 | Larchmont | Los Angeles | 88.9% | 83.5% | 78.1% |
| 5 | Tropico | Los Angeles | 88.3% | 81.7% | 76.5% |
| 6 | Historic South Central | Los Angeles | 87.3% | 79.7% | 74.9% |
| 7 | Hollywood | Los Angeles | 86.2% | 78.1% | 73.6% |
| 8 | Koreatown | Los Angeles | 86.2% | 76.7% | 70.9% |
| 9 | Beverly Grove | Los Angeles | 86.0% | 79.3% | 75.1% |
| 10 | Palms | Los Angeles | 84.6% | 76.7% | 71.8% |
Best and Worst are the average results for the better and the worse of two addresses picked at random in the place: a weighted average of every scored location in which the best locations count the most for Best and the weakest count the most for Worst. Typical is the average address. Best is shown for a smaller space (half the standard size) and Worst for a larger one (half again as large), at the metro's median asking rent, using the same rent rule as our tool; Typical is at the market rent.
Neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation: always check your specific address. Our live tool reflects the latest competitive landscape: these static rankings may already be slightly out of date.
The ranking runs on Best. Every figure is the projected chance of lasting two or more years, as printed in the linked file. See our full methodology →
These figures assume a lease at the local market rate. The live tool adjusts the figure when you enter a lease that is cheaper or more expensive than that.
Try StreetSpring to see if this location is still the best and see if there are locations to rent in this area right now.
Where in or Around Los Angeles Would a Tex-Mex Restaurant Make the Most Money?
Where a Tex-Mex Restaurant would make the most money in or around Los Angeles comes down to the exact address. The Revenue Capture Score is the most important factor in choosing a location: StreetSpring's proprietary estimate of the revenue a business can capture at a specific address.
Lacy is ranked #1 for Tex-Mex Restaurant survivability, at 89.7% Best and 86.5% Typical; Northwood Point is ranked last of the 173, at 56.0% Best and 52.6% Typical. Revenue at a specific storefront is what the Revenue Capture Score estimates, so check it for each address you are weighing.
Our data shows the projected chance for the same business type moving a long way between neighborhoods of one city. Opening a Tex-Mex Restaurant in Los Angeles requires careful location choice. Across the 173 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Tex-Mex Restaurant lasts two or more years is 65.5% Typical. Our models show that the optimal location profile varies dramatically from one business category to the next.
What Should I Consider When Opening a Tex-Mex Restaurant in or Around Los Angeles?
When selecting a location for a Tex-Mex Restaurant in or around Los Angeles, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. StreetSpring's proprietary Revenue Capture Score, the revenue a business can capture at a specific address, is the factor that matters most when choosing where to open. StreetSpring computes this by projecting the business's market share, which is based on the quality and quantity of primary, secondary, and tertiary competitors. Our forecasting engine processes data from 24 major U.S. metro areas. Neighborhoods with a mix of similar businesses frequently outperform isolated locations. These forecasts are generated using StreetSpring's unique analytical framework. StreetSpring scores 500+ business types: 153 base business types, most of them at 5 price points, which is 569 type-and-price combinations you can choose in the tool.
This can be summarized as:
Revenue Capture Score = Projected Market Share × Forecasted Spend on Specific Business
Related: Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters
StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. However, market conditions change daily, and it's best to use StreetSpring's live data to check the Survivability Score for a specific address.
Where in or Around Los Angeles Should I Start a Tex-Mex Restaurant?
Based on our analysis, the leading neighborhoods are Lacy, Fairfax, and University Park, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Northwood Point, Lakewood Village, and Woodbury. However, individual locations vary widely, and even in lower-scoring neighborhoods there are pockets that perform exceptionally well. Because local conditions evolve weekly, the live survivability tool offers a more current snapshot than any published ranking.
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- Business Survivability Rankings: Los Angeles
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- National City Survivability: Tex-Mex Restaurant
- National Neighborhood Survivability: Tex-Mex Restaurant
What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Los Angeles to Open a Tex-Mex Restaurant?
Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Tex-Mex Restaurant in Los Angeles is Lacy, at 89.7% Best and 86.5% Typical, followed by Fairfax and University Park. 43 of the 173 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% Typical.
Real-time data from StreetSpring accounts for recent openings, closures, and seasonal shifts that static rankings cannot.
Can a Tex-Mex Restaurant Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Los Angeles?
Yes, neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation. Even in neighborhoods ranked outside the top 10, individual storefronts with strong foot traffic, low direct competition, and favorable lease terms can outperform the area average. However, individual locations vary widely, and even in lower-scoring neighborhoods there are pockets that perform exceptionally well. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.
How Often Are Tex-Mex Restaurant Rankings in Los Angeles Updated?
StreetSpring recalculates survivability scores regularly using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. Rankings are updated quarterly; the live tool always reflects the most current predictions for any address in Los Angeles.
Is a Tex-Mex Restaurant a Good Tenant for Los Angeles Landlords?
In Lacy, the projected chance that a new Tex-Mex Restaurant lasts two or more years is 86.5% Typical and 89.7% Best, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.
Landlord Survivability Data for Tex-Mex Restaurant in Los Angeles
The data tells a clear story for Tex-Mex Restaurant tenants across Los Angeles's top neighborhoods. Lacy leads at 89.7% Best. Fairfax is at 89.2% Best, and University Park at 89.0% Best. Get a live Survivability Score for your specific storefront in the live tool.
StreetSpring provides highly detailed forecasts: revealing how long hundreds of business types are likely to last at a specific address.
Related: How Landlord Representatives Can Reduce Vacancy & Increase Tenant Longevity
What Are the Best Neighborhoods in or Around Los Angeles for My Business Overall?
You can see the best neighborhoods in or around Los Angeles to open any type of business in our article Neighborhood Survivability Rankings: Los Angeles.
Related Resources
- Business Survivability Rankings: Los Angeles: See how Tex-Mex Restaurant compares to all other business types in Los Angeles
- Best Cities to Open a Tex-Mex Restaurant in the US: National city-level survivability rankings for Tex-Mex Restaurant
- Business Survivability in Lacy, Los Angeles: All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
- Business Survivability in Fairfax, Los Angeles: All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
- Business Survivability in University Park, Los Angeles: All business types ranked in the #3 neighborhood
Technical note: Aggregated survivability rankings for Los Angeles are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.
View technical data for Los Angeles
StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data, so the live score may differ from the figures shown here.