What is the best neighborhood in Philadelphia to open a South American Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in Philadelphia to open a South American Restaurant is Chestnut Hill, with 82% average survivability. 95 of 99 neighborhoods analyzed exceed the 70% two-year survival threshold.

How much more revenue can a South American Restaurant make in the best vs. average Philadelphia neighborhood?

In Chestnut Hill, the best possible South American Restaurant location in Philadelphia offers approximately 16.4% more expected revenue than the average location. The worst-performing neighborhoods could yield approximately 11.1% less than average.

What are the worst neighborhoods for South American Restaurant in Philadelphia?

The most challenging neighborhoods in Philadelphia for South American Restaurant include East Kensington with 73% average survival chance, Mantua, and West Powelton. Our data shows that roughly 15% of top-performing locations sit in neighborhoods ranked below the city median.

How accurate are StreetSpring's South American Restaurant survivability predictions?

StreetSpring publishes its accuracy on the methodology page, stated with its base rate: how often the model tells an open business from a closed one on cities held out of training, its precision on risk flags, and its discrimination. Each score draws on 100+ factors and is reported as the projected chance of lasting two or more years, never as a guarantee. StreetSpring analyzes your specific address against comparable businesses to forecast success.

Survivability Rankings for South American Restaurant in Philadelphia

Q: What is the city-wide average survivability for South American Restaurant in Philadelphia?

The city-wide average survivability for South American Restaurant across Philadelphia is 76% for surviving more than 2 years. Top neighborhoods like Chestnut Hill substantially outperform this average, reaching 82%.

Q: Can a South American Restaurant succeed in lower-ranked neighborhoods in Philadelphia?

Yes — neighborhood rankings are averages that 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. Market dynamics shift frequently; validate these insights with real-time data from StreetSpring.

StreetSpring's 2026 analysis ranks the best and worst neighborhoods in Philadelphia to open a South American Restaurant, from Chestnut Hill (82% surviva...

September 22, 2026•12 min read

By Robert Koons | Last reviewed: September 2026 | Methodology

Quick Summary

Survivability Score: the projected chance a business type lasts two or more years at a specific address

#1 Neighborhood: Chestnut Hill — 82% average survivability for South American Restaurant

Neighborhoods at or above 70%: 95 of 99 analyzed

City-wide average: 76% for South American Restaurants

Most challenging area: East Kensington at 73%

Revenue advantage (top vs. avg location): ~16.4% more expected revenue in Chestnut Hill

Data freshness: 2026 data · Full methodology →

Summary
10 Best Neighborhoods
Where Would a South American Restaurant Make the Most Money?
What Should I Consider?
Where Should I Start?
FAQ: Best Neighborhoods
FAQ: Can a South American Restaurant Succeed in Lower-Ranked Areas?
FAQ: How Often Are Rankings Updated?
FAQ: Is a South American Restaurant a Good Tenant?
Landlord Survivability Data
Best Neighborhoods for Any Business

Summary

Chestnut Hill leads Philadelphia's 2026 survivability rankings for South American Restaurant operators with 82% average chance of surviving more than 2 years, with the best locations offering 84% and the most challenging locations in Chestnut Hill at 71%. The worst neighborhoods include East Kensington with 73% average chance. For the most current predictions, visit StreetSpring to analyze your specific location in real-time.

What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around Philadelphia to Open a South American Restaurant?

Chestnut Hill ranks #1 of 99 neighborhoods analyzed in and around Philadelphia for South American Restaurant survivability, with a 82% chance of lasting two or more years as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

Rank	Neighborhood	Average Locations	Best Locations	Challenging Locations
1	Chestnut Hill	80.0% – 84.0%	83.0% – 84.0%	71.0% – 73.0%
2	Wissahickon Park	78.0% – 82.0%	83.0% – 84.0%	70.0% – 72.0%
3	Summerdale	77.0% – 82.0%	80.0% – 82.0%	77.0% – 79.0%
4	Wynnefield Heights	77.0% – 82.0%	79.0% – 81.0%	77.0% – 79.0%
5	Crescentville	77.0% – 82.0%	80.0% – 82.0%	73.0% – 75.0%
6	Oxford Circle	77.0% – 82.0%	80.0% – 82.0%	76.0% – 78.0%
7	Germany Hill	77.0% – 81.0%	79.0% – 81.0%	77.0% – 79.0%
8	Roxborough Park	77.0% – 81.0%	83.0% – 84.0%	77.0% – 79.0%
9	Tacony	77.0% – 81.0%	83.0% – 84.0%	74.0% – 75.0%
10	Manayunk	76.0% – 81.0%	80.0% – 82.0%	75.0% – 77.0%

A low-ranking neighborhood can still contain high-potential storefronts — the address matters most. Neighborhood rankings are useful, but the exact odds for your location can only be seen by running a current survivability check in StreetSpring.

Survivability ranges reflect best and worst storefront conditions within each neighborhood. See our full methodology →

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 Philadelphia Would a South American Restaurant Make the Most Money?

In Chestnut Hill, the best possible location offers the opportunity of making ~16.4% more than the average location in or around Philadelphia.

On the other hand, in East Kensington, the worst possible location could result in making ~11.1% less than the average location in the city.

The difference between success and failure often comes down to where you sign the lease. Opening a South American Restaurant in Philadelphia requires careful location choice. Across 99 neighborhoods analyzed, the overall average survival chance for a new South American Restaurant is 76% for lasting more than 2 years — due to a combination of many factors across competition, consumer spending, and location dynamics. A high-traffic corner that works well for a coffee shop may be entirely wrong for a specialty retailer.

What Should I Consider When Opening a South American Restaurant in or Around Philadelphia?

When selecting a location for a South American Restaurant in or around Philadelphia, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. Among all factors in our model, Revenue Capture Score carries the most weight in determining long-term survivability. 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 analysis covers businesses serving the 24 largest metros in America. Some of the best-performing locations are surrounded by complementary competitors that drive foot traffic. These insights come from StreetSpring's exclusive, in-house forecasting models. 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

StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool.

Where in or Around Philadelphia Should I Start a South American Restaurant?

The strongest survivability scores belong to Chestnut Hill, Wissahickon Park, and Summerdale, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be East Kensington, Mantua, and West Powelton. 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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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Philadelphia to Open a South American Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a South American Restaurant in Philadelphia is Chestnut Hill with 82% average survivability, followed by Wissahickon Park and Summerdale. 95 of 99 neighborhoods analyzed exceed 70% two-year survival.

Market dynamics shift frequently; validate these insights with real-time data from StreetSpring.

Can a South American Restaurant Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Philadelphia?

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. For the most current predictions, visit StreetSpring to analyze your specific location in real-time. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.

How Often Are South American Restaurant Rankings in Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia.

Is a South American Restaurant a Good Tenant for Philadelphia Landlords?

In Chestnut Hill, StreetSpring forecasts a 80.0% – 84.0% average chance for a new South American Restaurant to survive more than 2 years, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

Landlord Survivability Data for South American Restaurant in Philadelphia

Landlords in Philadelphia's top three neighborhoods for South American Restaurant can expect the following average survivability for new tenants:

Chestnut Hill: 80.0% – 84.0%
Wissahickon Park: 78.0% – 82.0%
Summerdale: 77.0% – 82.0%

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

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

Business Survivability Rankings: Philadelphia — See how South American Restaurant compares to all other business types in Philadelphia
Best Cities to Open a South American Restaurant in the US — National city-level survivability rankings for South American Restaurant
Business Survivability in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia — All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Wissahickon Park, Philadelphia — All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Summerdale, Philadelphia — All business types ranked in the #3 neighborhood

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

View technical data for Philadelphia

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

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