National Neighborhood Survivability Rankings for Tex-Mex Restaurant

Name: National Neighborhood Survivability Dataset: Tex-Mex Restaurants (2026)
Creator: StreetSpring
Published: 2026-05-18T00:00:00-05:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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

May 18, 2026•19 min read

Platt Park (Denver) ranks #1 nationally for Tex-Mex Restaurant survivability in 2026, with 83.6% survivability at a typical address. The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide span 8 different cities, demonstrating that exceptional opportunities for Tex-Mex Restaurants exist across diverse markets. However, market conditions change daily, and it's best to use StreetSpring's live data to check the survivability score for a specific address.

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 Tex-Mex 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: 67.8% at a typical address for Tex-Mex Restaurants

Top-25 average: 82.3% at a typical address, 14.5 points above the average across all ranked neighborhoods

Data current as of: 2026 · Full methodology →

How neighborhoods compare nationwide
Top 25 neighborhoods in the US
Geographic patterns
How to use this ranking
Related resources
Frequently asked questions

How do neighborhoods compare across the United States for Tex-Mex Restaurants?

Across 1,907 ranked neighborhoods in 22 major US cities, StreetSpring's 2026 data shows the top 25 neighborhoods for Tex-Mex Restaurants averaging 82.3% survivability at a typical address, against 67.8% 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 Tex-Mex 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 Tex-Mex Restaurants moves from one neighborhood to the next. Every forecast is powered by StreetSpring's private data models.

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 Tex-Mex 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 Tex-Mex Restaurant?

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 Tex-Mex Restaurants are:

Scores for Tex-Mex Restaurants run from 48.0% to 84.0% on this scale. The best address in 441 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.

#	Neighborhood	City	Avg Survival (Typical Address)	Tier	Best Locations	Challenging Locations
1	Platt Park	Denver	83.6%	Great	84.0%	79.5%
2	U Street Corridor	Washington DC	83.2%	Great	84.0%	79.0%
2	LeDroit Park	Washington DC	83.2%	Great	84.0%	80.8%
4	Colonial Town Center	Orlando	83.1%	Great	84.0%	78.2%
4	Blandtown	Atlanta	83.1%	Great	84.0%	77.2%
6	City Park West	Denver	82.9%	Great	84.0%	80.8%
6	Heritage Eagle Bend	Denver	82.9%	Great	84.0%	77.7%
6	South Orange	Orlando	82.9%	Good	84.0%	80.0%
9	Lacy	Los Angeles	82.7%	Great	84.0%	79.0%
9	Palmer Square	Chicago	82.7%	Great	84.0%	76.8%
11	Shaw	Washington DC	82.6%	Great	84.0%	75.9%
11	Truxton Circle	Washington DC	82.6%	Great	84.0%	73.2%
13	Jefferson Park	Denver	82.2%	Great	84.0%	74.6%
13	Pleasant Plains	Washington DC	82.2%	Great	84.0%	72.8%
15	Edgewood	Washington DC	82.0%	Great	84.0%	75.0%
16	Whiteoak	Charlotte	81.8%	Great	84.0%	75.9%
17	Eckington	Washington DC	81.7%	Great	84.0%	68.7%
18	Highland	Denver	81.6%	Great	84.0%	70.5%
18	Bloomingdale	Washington DC	81.6%	Great	84.0%	69.6%
20	Kirkman South	Orlando	81.5%	Good	83.6%	77.7%
20	Fitzsimons	Denver	81.5%	Great	84.0%	70.5%
22	Fairfax	Los Angeles	81.4%	Great	84.0%	69.6%
22	Adonea	Denver	81.4%	Great	83.6%	77.7%
24	Woodland	Seattle	81.2%	Great	84.0%	72.8%
24	Northwest Everett	Seattle	81.2%	Great	84.0%	71.0%

Market conditions are changing daily and it is best to use StreetSpring's most up-to-date data to make sure that there have not been major changes.

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:

Washington DC: 8 neighborhoods (32% of top 25): View city guide
Denver: 7 neighborhoods (28% of top 25)
Orlando: 3 neighborhoods (12% of top 25): View city guide
Los Angeles: 2 neighborhoods (8% of top 25): View city guide
Seattle: 2 neighborhoods (8% of top 25): View city guide
Atlanta: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25): View city guide
Chicago: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25): View city guide
Charlotte: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25): View city guide

This distribution has practical implications for Tex-Mex 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 Tex-Mex 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 Tex-Mex Restaurant?

While nationwide neighborhood rankings identify standout markets, address-level analysis reveals even greater variation. Our AI engine has been trained on millions of real business outcomes, giving every survivability prediction a foundation of data that no other platform can match. Even within top-ranked neighborhoods, the lowest and highest address can sit several points apart, as the Best Locations and Challenging Locations columns show.

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 Tex-Mex Restaurants.

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

Explore top cities represented in these neighborhoods:

National city rankings: Best cities for Tex-Mex Restaurants

Essential resources:

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of neighborhood is best for opening a Tex-Mex Restaurant?

The best neighborhoods for Tex-Mex 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 Tex-Mex Restaurant customer base. In StreetSpring's 2026 data, the top-ranked neighborhoods for Tex-Mex Restaurants combine these factors and score well above the average across the 1,907 ranked neighborhoods, 67.8% at a typical address. Neighborhoods with dense existing competition or low category spending tend to score significantly lower, regardless of overall foot traffic or prestige.

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

The national neighborhood ranking for Tex-Mex 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.

Is the competitive environment for Tex-Mex Restaurants stronger in some markets than others?

Yes, competition density for Tex-Mex Restaurants varies significantly by market. StreetSpring's model reads the number of direct competitors against the consumer spending available to them at each address. StreetSpring's address-level tool shows the exact competitive environment at any specific location.

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 Tex-Mex 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 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.

Can a Tex-Mex Restaurant succeed in neighborhoods outside the top 25?

Yes, the top 25 neighborhoods represent standout conditions, but Tex-Mex 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.

Where can I download the underlying data?

Which cities appear most frequently in the top 25 neighborhoods for Tex-Mex Restaurants?

The cities most represented in the top 25 for Tex-Mex Restaurants are Washington DC (8), Denver (7), Orlando (3). City-specific guides provide deeper analysis of each city's neighborhoods.

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, Los Angeles, Chicago, 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 Tex-Mex 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.

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