National Neighborhood Survivability Rankings for South American Restaurant

StreetSpring's 2026 nationwide analysis ranks the top neighborhoods across all major US cities for South American Restaurants. See which neighborhoods offer the highest Survivability Scores.

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Of all neighborhoods across the US analyzed in 2026, Tysons in Washington DC offers the highest survivability for South American Restaurant operators at 84%. The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide span 5 different cities, demonstrating that exceptional opportunities for South American Restaurants exist across diverse markets. Rankings like this are a strong starting point, but the live survivability score in StreetSpring will reflect the most current competitor data for your exact address.

To understand the methodology behind these rankings, see our detailed guide: Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters.

Last reviewed: 2026-08-31 by Robert Koons, Founder & CEO, StreetSpring

Quick Summary

  • Survivability Score: the projected chance a business type lasts two or more years at a specific address
  • #1 Neighborhood: Tysons, Washington DC — 84% survivability for South American Restaurant
  • Neighborhoods analyzed: 1137 across 15 major US cities
  • National average survivability: 78.0% for South American Restaurants
  • Top-25 average: 83.0% — 48.0% above national average
  • Data current as of: 2026 · Full methodology →

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How do neighborhoods compare across the United States for South American Restaurants?

Analyzing 1137 neighborhoods across 15 major US cities, StreetSpring's 2026 data shows that the best neighborhoods for South American Restaurants significantly outperform average locations, with the top 25 neighborhoods nationwide averaging 83.0% survivability compared to the national neighborhood average of 78.0%.

This 48.0% advantage illustrates how critical neighborhood selection is — choosing a top-tier neighborhood versus an average one can significantly increase your long-term survival chances.

The consumer spending patterns that support South American Restaurants vary more by neighborhood than by city — which is why neighborhood-level analysis is particularly valuable for this business category. A 48.0% difference between top neighborhoods and the national average indicates that location selection has an above-average impact on outcomes for South American Restaurants compared to categories with narrower spreads. No other tool calculates survivability at the storefront level across 500+ business types the way StreetSpring does.

Importantly, top-performing neighborhoods aren't concentrated in just a few cities. The top 25 neighborhoods represent 5 different cities. This means entrepreneurs focused on South American Restaurants can find exceptional opportunities across the United States, not just in traditionally strong markets.

The right location can make a business; the wrong one can break it.

What are the best neighborhoods in the United States to open a South American Restaurant?

South American Restaurants: Survivability Range — Best, Middle & Last Ranked Box = best-to-challenging range · White line = neighborhood average 80% 85% 90% 95% Survivability Score (%) Best: 97.0% Avg: 96.5% Low: 94.7% Tysons Washington DC Highest Top Score Best: 92.7% Avg: 90.9% Low: 89.0% Chestnut Hill Philadelphia Middle Top Score Best: 92.0% Avg: 90.2% Low: 88.3% Ravenswood Chicago Lowest Top Score

Survivability range for top, middle, and last-ranked neighborhoods. Box = best-to-challenging range; white line = average. Tysons, Washington DC leads at 84% in 2026. Full methodology →

The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide for South American Restaurants are:

#NeighborhoodCityAvg SurvivalTierBest LocationsChallenging Locations
1TysonsWashington DC96.5%Great97.0%94.7%
2Kennedy ParkChicago93.1%Great94.9%91.2%
3Main-ChicagoChicago93.0%Great94.8%91.1%
4PeninsulaLos Angeles92.9%Great94.8%91.1%
5SouthwestChicago92.6%Great94.4%90.7%
6Morgan ParkChicago92.4%Great94.2%90.5%
7Rogers ParkChicago92.3%Great94.1%90.4%
8RoselandChicago92.3%Great94.1%90.4%
9Harbor DriveMiami92.0%Great93.8%90.2%
10KenwoodChicago91.8%Great93.6%89.9%
11West VillageChicago91.3%Great93.1%89.4%
12River NorthChicago91.0%Great92.9%89.2%
13Chestnut HillPhiladelphia90.9%Great92.7%89.0%
14West TownChicago90.8%Great92.6%88.9%
15Margate ParkChicago90.8%Great92.6%88.9%
16Noble SquareChicago90.7%Great92.5%88.8%
17WildwoodChicago90.6%Great92.5%88.8%
18EdgewaterChicago90.5%Great92.4%88.7%
19Cabrini GreenChicago90.5%Great92.4%88.7%
20The VillaChicago90.5%Great92.3%88.6%
21MayfairChicago90.4%Great92.3%88.6%
22AndersonvilleChicago90.4%Great92.2%88.5%
23North CenterChicago90.3%Great92.1%88.4%
24Budlong WoodsChicago90.2%Great92.0%88.3%
25RavenswoodChicago90.2%Great92.0%88.3%

That said, neighborhood averages don't tell the whole story — there are standout locations even in areas that may appear less suitable.

For a full explanation of how survivability scores and ranges are calculated, see Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters.

What patterns emerge from the top-performing neighborhoods nationwide?

City Concentration

The top 25 neighborhoods span 5 different cities, with Chicago claiming 21 of the top spots (84%).

Breakdown of top 25 neighborhoods by city:

This distribution has practical implications for South American Restaurants operators: cities with multiple neighborhoods in the top 25 offer more site options within a single market, reducing relocation or expansion cost. Cities with a single top-25 neighborhood require more precise site selection — the advantage is concentrated in one area rather than spread across the metro.

The concentration of 21 top-ranked neighborhoods in Chicago (84% of the top 25) is notably high for this business category, suggesting that Chicago's market conditions — competitive density, consumer spending patterns, and demographic alignment — are unusually favorable for South American Restaurants. Operators targeting this category should treat Chicago neighborhoods as a primary focus before expanding to secondary markets.

How can I use this neighborhood ranking to find the best location for a South American Restaurant?

National rankings are a powerful starting point, but your final site decision should be validated at the address level. The StreetSpring platform combines proprietary consumer spending forecasts, competitive density analysis, and local demand modeling to produce survivability predictions no other tool replicates. Block-level conditions within any neighborhood can shift survivability by 10–20 points — this ranking narrows your search, and StreetSpring's live tool finalizes it.

For the most accurate assessment:

  • Consider neighborhoods in the top 25 as strong starting points
  • Examine city-specific guides for additional neighborhood options in your target markets
  • Use StreetSpring's address-level tool to evaluate specific storefronts within these neighborhoods
  • Factor in your budget, operational requirements, and target demographics

Each neighborhood has detailed analysis available through its city guide, providing block-by-block survivability data for South American Restaurants.

See also: Best Cities for South American Restaurant — our city-level comparison ranks which metros offer the strongest overall conditions for South American Restaurants.

Cross-Subtype Synergy Across the Spectrum

South American Restaurant success and broader neighborhood quality often correlate. Below are top, middle, and bottom-ranked neighborhoods for South American Restaurants along with what else thrives in each:

Tysons, Washington DC — ranked #1 nationally — the strongest neighborhood for South American Restaurants (96% survivability for South American Restaurant) Other business types that thrive in Tysons:

  • Georgian Restaurant (96% survivability)
  • Veterinary Clinic (96% survivability)
  • Portuguese Restaurant (96% survivability)

Grandview, Los Angeles — ranked #569 of 1137 — a mid-ranked national neighborhood (80% survivability for South American Restaurant) Other business types that thrive in Grandview:

  • Singaporean Restaurant (84% survivability)
  • Indonesian Restaurant (84% survivability)
  • Chicken Shop (84% survivability)

Cross-subtype synergy is a real signal. A neighborhood that scores high for South American Restaurants is usually a sound bet for several other business types — useful for landlords and multi-concept owners.

Visual Data

Bar chart ranking 24 US metros by South American Restaurant survivability score — San Antonio highest at 81.3, New York City lowest at 79.6.
How South American Restaurants survive across major US metros. San Antonio ranks #1 at 81.3, with New York City lowest at 79.6 — a 1.76-point spread across 24 cities. Strong cities tend to anchor strong neighborhoods.
US map showing South American Restaurant survivability score across 24 metros; Portland highest at 82, Philadelphia lowest at 80.
US map of South American Restaurant survivability by metro — darker green = higher score. Portland highest at 82, Philadelphia lowest at 80. 24 metros plotted.
**National vs. local:** BLS reports **50.0% 5-year survival** for the Accommodation, Food Services sector, which includes South American Restaurants (BLS Business Employment Dynamics, March 2025 release). StreetSpring gives South American Restaurants a **80%-82% chance of lasting two or more years** across 24 metros, averaging **81%** — built on 100+ factors per location.

Explore top cities represented in these neighborhoods:

National city rankings: Best cities for South American Restaurants

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Frequently Asked Questions

How often do neighborhood rankings change?

StreetSpring updates rankings quarterly as new data on business openings, closures, and market conditions becomes available. The current analysis reflects 2026 data. Because competitive conditions shift as new businesses enter or exit a neighborhood, the specific rankings for any given business type can shift between updates — which is why we recommend verifying specific addresses in StreetSpring's live tool before making a final site selection decision.

Is the competitive environment for South American Restaurants stronger in some markets than others?

Yes — competition density for South American Restaurants varies significantly by market. In the top-ranked neighborhoods, StreetSpring's model identifies favorable competitive dynamics as a primary driver of high survivability scores. In more saturated markets, even strong consumer spending may not overcome competitive pressure. StreetSpring's address-level tool shows the exact competitive environment at any specific location.

Are there good opportunities outside the top 25 neighborhoods?

Absolutely. Our analysis covers 1137 neighborhoods across 15 cities. Many neighborhoods outside the top 25 have excellent individual locations for South American Restaurants. Neighborhood-level rankings reflect averages — specific addresses within any neighborhood can score well above or below the neighborhood mean. Use city-specific guides and StreetSpring's address-level tool to explore options beyond the top 25.

How do I interpret a survivability score?

A survivability score represents the estimated probability that a business of a specific type will still be operating at a given location after 2 years. A score of 80% means StreetSpring's model predicts an 80% chance of the business surviving past the 2-year mark at that address. Scores are calculated at the address level and reflect competitive density, consumer spending patterns, and hundreds of additional factors.

How does StreetSpring calculate survivability for South American Restaurants specifically?

StreetSpring's model calculates survivability for South American Restaurants by analyzing the competitive density of existing South American Restaurants within each distance band around the address, the projected consumer spending on South American Restaurants in that location, the vacancy and tenant mix around the site, and hundreds of additional factors. The resulting survivability score reflects the estimated probability of a new South American Restaurant surviving 2+ years at that specific address.

What type of neighborhood is best for opening a South American Restaurant?

The best neighborhoods for South American Restaurants share three characteristics: manageable competitive density (few existing direct competitors within the primary trade area), strong consumer spending on this category, and demographic alignment with the typical South American Restaurant customer base. In StreetSpring's 2026 data, the top-ranked neighborhoods for South American Restaurants combine these factors in a way that produces survivability scores well above the national average of 78.0%. Neighborhoods with dense existing competition or low category spending tend to score significantly lower, regardless of overall foot traffic or prestige.

Can a South American Restaurant succeed in neighborhoods outside the top 25?

Yes — the top 25 neighborhoods represent standout conditions, but South American Restaurants can achieve strong survivability in many other neighborhoods as well. What matters is finding a location where competitive density is low enough and consumer spending is strong enough to support the business. StreetSpring's address-level tool identifies high-survivability addresses in any neighborhood, including those not represented in this top-25 list.

Which cities appear most frequently in the top 25 neighborhoods for South American Restaurants?

The cities most represented in the top 25 for South American Restaurants are Chicago (21), Washington DC (1), Los Angeles (1). This concentration reflects the relative strength of consumer demand and competitive conditions for South American Restaurants in these markets. City-specific guides provide deeper analysis of each city's neighborhoods.

Technical note: Aggregated national survivability rankings across all 24 metros are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.

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StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data, so the live score may differ from the static ranges shown here.

Methodology: Neighborhood rankings are based on average Survivability Scores for South American Restaurants across all analyzed locations within each neighborhood. Rankings represent neighborhood-level conditions but do not account for block-by-block variation. Coverage includes 1137 neighborhoods across 15 major US cities. 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.