National Neighborhood Survivability Rankings for Tapas Restaurant

StreetSpring's 2026 nationwide analysis ranks the top neighborhoods across the 22 US metros in this ranking for Tapas Restaurants. See which neighborhoods offer the highest Survivability Scores.

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Of all neighborhoods across the US analyzed in 2026, Platt Park in Denver offers the highest survivability for Tapas Restaurant operators at a typical address: 83.6%. The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide span 8 different cities, demonstrating that exceptional opportunities for Tapas Restaurants exist across diverse markets. StreetSpring's survivability scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool.

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

Last reviewed: 2026-10-05 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: Platt Park, Denver: 83.6% survivability at a typical address for Tapas Restaurant
  • What the figures measure: every figure in this ranking is the typical address, the neighborhood's average in its metro file, and the ranking orders on it
  • Ranked neighborhoods: 1,907 across 22 major US cities
  • Average across the 1,907 ranked neighborhoods: 67.7% at a typical address for Tapas Restaurants
  • Top-25 average: 82.2% at a typical address, 14.5 points above the average across all ranked neighborhoods
  • Data current as of: 2026 · Full methodology →

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How do neighborhoods compare across the United States for Tapas Restaurants?

Across 1,907 ranked neighborhoods in 22 major US cities, StreetSpring's 2026 data shows the top 25 neighborhoods for Tapas Restaurants averaging 82.2% survivability at a typical address, against 67.7% for the average across the 1,907 ranked neighborhoods.

This 14.5-point gap is the distance between those two averages, both at a typical address. It compares projections for neighborhoods; the projection for any one storefront is made at its own address.

For Tapas Restaurants specifically, StreetSpring's model reads competitive density within the immediate trade area alongside local consumer spending on the category. The 14.5-point gap between the top-ranked neighborhoods and the average across the 1,907 ranked neighborhoods, both at a typical address, shows how far the projection for Tapas Restaurants moves from one neighborhood to the next. These predictions are generated by StreetSpring's proprietary machine learning system, validated against hundreds of thousands of real business outcomes.

Importantly, top-performing neighborhoods aren't concentrated in just a few cities. The top 25 neighborhoods represent 8 different cities. This means entrepreneurs focused on Tapas Restaurants can find exceptional opportunities across the United States, not just in traditionally strong markets.

A great product in the wrong location will underperform; an average product in the right location can thrive.


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

Tapas Restaurants: first, middle and last neighborhood in the table Box = lowest to highest address in the file · White line = typical address 70% 75% 80% 85% 90% Survivability Score (%) Highest: 84.0% Typical: 83.6% Lowest: 79.0% Platt Park Denver Rank #1 in the table Highest: 84.0% Typical: 82.1% Lowest: 75.0% Jefferson Park Denver Rank #13 in the table Highest: 83.6% Typical: 81.1% Lowest: 77.2% Adonea Denver Rank #25 in the table

The first, middle and last neighborhood in the table below, with the same three figures the table prints from each metro file: the box runs from the lowest to the highest address, and the white line is the typical address. Platt Park, Denver leads at 83.6% at a typical address in 2026. Full methodology →

The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide for Tapas Restaurants are:

Scores for Tapas Restaurants run from 48.0% to 84.0% on this scale. The best address in 442 of the 1,907 ranked neighborhoods reaches the 84.0% ceiling, so the Best Locations column often shows that ceiling rather than a difference between places.

Neighborhoods are ordered on the typical address, the file's average for each neighborhood. Best Locations and Challenging Locations are the file's highest and lowest address.

#NeighborhoodCityAvg Survival (Typical Address)TierBest LocationsChallenging Locations
1Platt ParkDenver83.6%Great84.0%79.0%
2LeDroit ParkWashington DC83.2%Great84.0%80.0%
3Colonial Town CenterOrlando83.1%Great84.0%78.6%
3U Street CorridorWashington DC83.1%Great84.0%78.6%
3BlandtownAtlanta83.1%Great84.0%75.9%
6Heritage Eagle BendDenver82.9%Great84.0%77.7%
7City Park WestDenver82.8%Great84.0%80.8%
7South OrangeOrlando82.8%Good84.0%79.5%
9Palmer SquareChicago82.7%Great84.0%76.8%
10LacyLos Angeles82.6%Great84.0%78.6%
11ShawWashington DC82.4%Great84.0%74.1%
12Truxton CircleWashington DC82.3%Great84.0%72.8%
13Jefferson ParkDenver82.1%Great84.0%75.0%
14Pleasant PlainsWashington DC82.0%Great84.0%72.8%
15EdgewoodWashington DC81.9%Great84.0%74.1%
16WhiteoakCharlotte81.7%Great84.0%75.9%
17EckingtonWashington DC81.5%Great84.0%66.9%
18HighlandDenver81.4%Great84.0%70.5%
18BloomingdaleWashington DC81.4%Great84.0%67.8%
18Kirkman SouthOrlando81.4%Good83.6%76.8%
21Northwest EverettSeattle81.3%Great84.0%71.4%
22WoodlandSeattle81.2%Great84.0%73.2%
22FairfaxLos Angeles81.2%Great84.0%69.2%
22FitzsimonsDenver81.2%Great84.0%71.0%
25AdoneaDenver81.1%Great83.6%77.2%

However, the specific location is very important and there are some great locations in neighborhoods that might not appear to be a great fit.

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 8 different cities, with Washington DC claiming 8 of the top spots (32%).

Breakdown of top 25 neighborhoods by city:

This distribution has practical implications for Tapas 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 relatively even distribution of top neighborhoods across the 8 cities represented in the top 25 is consistent with a category where consumer demand is broadly distributed rather than concentrated in specific metros. For Tapas Restaurants operators, this means strong site opportunities exist in multiple markets: the key variable is neighborhood-level competitive conditions rather than city-level market size.

How can I use this neighborhood ranking to find the best location for a Tapas 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. Survivability moves from one address to the next within any neighborhood: this ranking narrows your search, and StreetSpring's live tool scores the address.

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 Tapas Restaurants.

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


Explore top cities represented in these neighborhoods:

National city rankings: Best cities for Tapas Restaurants

Essential resources:



Frequently Asked Questions

How should a landlord use this ranking when evaluating tenants for Tapas Restaurants?

Landlords can use this national neighborhood ranking to assess whether their property is in a location favorable to Tapas Restaurants, and by extension, how likely a Tapas Restaurant tenant is to maintain long-term occupancy. If your property is in one of the top 25 neighborhoods, Tapas Restaurants represent a strong tenant category. If not, StreetSpring's address-level tool will show the survivability score for your specific address and which tenant types score highest there.


Are there good opportunities outside the top 25 neighborhoods?

Absolutely. This ranking covers 1,907 ranked neighborhoods across 22 cities. Many neighborhoods outside the top 25 have excellent individual locations for Tapas 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 Tapas Restaurants specifically?

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


What is the difference between city-level and neighborhood-level survivability rankings for Tapas Restaurants?

City-level rankings reflect average survivability for Tapas Restaurants across all neighborhoods in a given city: useful for identifying which cities offer the best overall conditions. Neighborhood-level rankings go deeper, showing which specific neighborhoods within those cities rank highest. StreetSpring's address-level tool adds a third layer, scoring individual storefronts within any neighborhood.


How does the national ranking for Tapas Restaurants compare to city-level rankings?

The national neighborhood ranking for Tapas Restaurants identifies the strongest neighborhoods across the 22 metros in this ranking. City-level rankings provide a more granular view of the best neighborhoods within a specific city. In cases where a city has multiple neighborhoods in the national top 25, the city-level guide shows the full ranking of all neighborhoods in that market: including those outside the national top 25 that may still offer strong site-specific opportunities.


What demographic factors drive survivability for Tapas Restaurants?

For Tapas Restaurants, StreetSpring's model incorporates neighborhood-level demographic data including population density, median household income, employment rates, and consumer spending on this specific category. These factors vary by business type: the demographic profile that drives survivability for Tapas Restaurant customers may differ significantly from what matters for other business categories.


Where can I download the underlying data?

Every neighborhood figure on this page comes from the metro file for its city, each a free download under CC BY 4.0: Denver (https://streetspring.com/resources/data/denver-survivability-scores-2026.csv), Washington DC (https://streetspring.com/resources/data/washington-dc-survivability-scores-2026.csv), Orlando (https://streetspring.com/resources/data/orlando-survivability-scores-2026.csv), Atlanta (https://streetspring.com/resources/data/atlanta-survivability-scores-2026.csv), Chicago (https://streetspring.com/resources/data/chicago-survivability-scores-2026.csv), Los Angeles (https://streetspring.com/resources/data/los-angeles-survivability-scores-2026.csv), Charlotte (https://streetspring.com/resources/data/charlotte-survivability-scores-2026.csv), Seattle (https://streetspring.com/resources/data/seattle-survivability-scores-2026.csv). The national file, https://streetspring.com/resources/data/national-survivability-scores-2026.csv, has one row per metro and business type.


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

View national technical data

The table above reproduces from these metro files, one per city: Denver, Washington DC, Orlando, Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, Charlotte, Seattle.

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

Methodology: Neighborhoods are ranked on the typical address: the average Survivability Score for Tapas Restaurants across the scored locations within each neighborhood, as its metro file publishes it. The average across all ranked neighborhoods is the plain mean of those figures, not the national average on the city ranking, which averages metros. Rankings represent neighborhood-level conditions but do not account for block-by-block variation. Coverage includes 1907 neighborhoods across 22 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.