Survivability Rankings for Mexican Restaurant in Orlando

2026 ranking of Orlando neighborhoods to open a Mexican Restaurant, at a good address, from Colonial Town Center (84.0% survival) to Rosemont.

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By Robert Koons | Last reviewed: October 2026 | Methodology

Quick Summary

  • Survivability Score: the projected chance a business type lasts two or more years at a specific address
  • #1 Neighborhood: Colonial Town Center: 84.0% at a good address, 83.3% at a typical address for Mexican Restaurant (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure)
  • Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 13 of 13 ranked
  • Average across the 13 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 78.4% for Mexican Restaurants
  • Most challenging area: Rosemont: 82.3% at a good address, 76.6% at a typical address
  • 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 →

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Summary

Of all the neighborhoods in and around Orlando, Colonial Town Center ranks #1 for opening a Mexican Restaurant, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.0% at a good address and 83.3% at a typical address (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure). Its highest scored address is at 84.0% and its lowest at 79.0%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Rosemont, at 82.3% at a good address and 76.6% at a typical address. Remember that a neighborhood average smooths over wide variation: your exact block could significantly outperform.


What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around Orlando to Open a Mexican Restaurant?

Colonial Town Center ranks #1 of the 13 ranked neighborhoods in and around Orlando for Mexican Restaurant survivability, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.0% at a good address as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

RankNeighborhoodMetroAt a good addressAverage (typical address)Best LocationsChallenging Locations
1Colonial Town CenterOrlando84.0%83.3%84.0%79.0%
2College ParkOrlando84.0%77.5%84.0%49.4%
3South OrangeOrlando83.7%82.8%84.0%80.4%
4Central Business DistrictOrlando83.6%79.1%84.0%54.3%
5Engelwood ParkOrlando83.6%78.8%83.6%70.0%
6West ColonialOrlando83.6%78.1%84.0%65.1%
7Florida CenterOrlando83.6%77.9%84.0%49.8%
8Kirkman SouthOrlando83.5%81.5%83.6%77.7%
9MetroWestOrlando83.2%76.2%83.6%53.0%
10Airport NorthOrlando83.1%76.6%84.0%56.1%

These averages are directional, not definitive; the best decision comes from analyzing your specific storefront. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool.

The ranking runs on the good-address figure (the 90th percentile of the scored addresses in each neighborhood). Average is the typical address; Best and Challenging Locations are the highest and lowest scored address in the neighborhood. Every figure is the projected chance of lasting two or more years, as printed in the linked file. See our full methodology →

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Where in or Around Orlando Would a Mexican Restaurant Make the Most Money?

Where a Mexican Restaurant would make the most money in or around Orlando 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.

Colonial Town Center is ranked #1 for Mexican Restaurant survivability, at 84.0% at a good address and 83.3% at a typical address; Rosemont is ranked last of the 13, at 82.3% at a good address and 76.6% at a typical address. 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 Mexican Restaurant in Orlando requires careful location choice. Across the 13 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Mexican Restaurant lasts two or more years is 78.4% at a typical address. Different business types will have different forecasted spend than others, and all of those would have different projections for each location.


What Should I Consider When Opening a Mexican Restaurant in or Around Orlando?

When selecting a location for a Mexican Restaurant in or around Orlando, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. The most important factor for a business's success is the Revenue Capture Score for the business at the location it selects. StreetSpring computes this by projecting the business's market share, which is based on the quality and quantity of primary, secondary, and tertiary competitors. We incorporate data from thousands of neighborhoods and hundreds of thousands of individual businesses. Areas with complementary competitors tend to generate higher overall foot traffic. Our proprietary models incorporate data sources not available through any public platform. 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. Our live tool reflects the latest competitive landscape: these static rankings may already be slightly out of date.


Where in or Around Orlando Should I Start a Mexican Restaurant?

According to StreetSpring's data, optimal neighborhoods include Colonial Town Center, College Park, and South Orange, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Rosemont, Spring Lake, and Hunters Creek. For the most current predictions, visit StreetSpring to analyze your specific location in real-time. Market dynamics shift frequently; validate these insights with real-time data from StreetSpring.

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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Orlando to Open a Mexican Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Mexican Restaurant in Orlando is Colonial Town Center, at 84.0% at a good address and 83.3% at a typical address (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure), followed by College Park and South Orange. 13 of the 13 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

Real-time data from StreetSpring accounts for recent openings, closures, and seasonal shifts that static rankings cannot.


Can a Mexican Restaurant Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Orlando?

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. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.


How Often Are Mexican Restaurant Rankings in Orlando 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 Orlando.


Is a Mexican Restaurant a Good Tenant for Orlando Landlords?

In Colonial Town Center, the projected chance that a new Mexican Restaurant lasts two or more years is 83.3% at a typical address and 84.0% at a good address, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

Landlord Survivability Data for Mexican Restaurant in Orlando

From a risk-assessment perspective, a Mexican Restaurant tenant in Colonial Town Center, the top-ranked neighborhood, has a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 83.3% at a typical address. College Park is at 77.5% at a typical address, and South Orange at 82.8% at a typical address. See which business types are most likely to succeed at your property address right now.

Our models produce survivability scores at the individual address level, not just neighborhood averages.

Related: How Landlord Representatives Can Reduce Vacancy & Increase Tenant Longevity


What Are the Best Neighborhoods in or Around Orlando for My Business Overall?

You can see the best neighborhoods in or around Orlando to open any type of business in our article Neighborhood Survivability Rankings: Orlando.


Technical note: Aggregated survivability rankings for Orlando are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.

View technical data for Orlando

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