Survivability Rankings for Mexican Restaurant in Seattle

StreetSpring's 2026 ranking of Seattle neighborhoods to open a Mexican Restaurant, at a good address, from Woodland (84.0% survival) to Somerset (65.6%).

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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: Woodland: 84.0% at a good address, 81.1% at a typical address for Mexican Restaurant (5 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure)
  • Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 52 of 94 ranked
  • Average across the 94 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 70.6% for Mexican Restaurants
  • Most challenging area: Somerset: 65.6% at a good address, 56.3% 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

Opening a Mexican Restaurant in Seattle? Our 2026 analysis identifies Woodland as the top location, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.0% at a good address and 81.1% at a typical address (5 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure). Its highest scored address is at 84.0% and its lowest at 72.8%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Somerset, at 65.6% at a good address and 56.3% at a typical address. These rankings are based on the latest available data; check StreetSpring for real-time updates.


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

Woodland ranks #1 of the 94 ranked neighborhoods in and around Seattle 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
1WoodlandSeattle84.0%81.1%84.0%72.8%
2FremontSeattle84.0%79.9%84.0%58.4%
3North Queen AnneSeattle84.0%78.8%84.0%61.5%
4North College ParkSeattle84.0%77.5%84.0%50.2%
5West Queen AnneSeattle84.0%72.5%84.0%50.7%
6Silver LakeSeattle83.7%71.1%84.0%52.5%
7Northwest EverettSeattle83.6%81.2%84.0%71.0%
8BaysideSeattle83.6%79.3%84.0%68.7%
9RiversideSeattle83.6%78.9%84.0%67.4%
10Port GardnerSeattle83.6%78.2%84.0%53.8%

For the most current predictions, visit StreetSpring to analyze your specific location in real-time. The live platform incorporates the most recent competitor, housing vacancy, and spending data for your exact address.

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 →

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 Seattle Would a Mexican Restaurant Make the Most Money?

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

Woodland is ranked #1 for Mexican Restaurant survivability, at 84.0% at a good address and 81.1% at a typical address; Somerset is ranked last of the 94, at 65.6% at a good address and 56.3% 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.

The rankings below show how far apart the neighborhoods of one city sit for the same business type. Opening a Mexican Restaurant in Seattle requires careful location choice. Across the 94 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Mexican Restaurant lasts two or more years is 70.6% 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 Seattle?

When selecting a location for a Mexican Restaurant in or around Seattle, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. Revenue Capture Score is the top factor to weigh before signing a lease, because it measures how much of the local customer spending a business at that address can win. 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 forecasting engine processes data from 24 major U.S. metro areas. Areas with complementary competitors tend to generate higher overall foot traffic. These forecasts are generated using StreetSpring's unique analytical framework. 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. For the most accurate predictions, always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform.


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

StreetSpring identifies the strongest markets as Woodland, Fremont, and North Queen Anne, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Somerset, Olympic Manor, and West Lake Sammamish. These averages are directional, not definitive; the best decision comes from analyzing your specific storefront. Real-time data from StreetSpring accounts for recent openings, closures, and seasonal shifts that static rankings cannot.

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

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Mexican Restaurant in Seattle is Woodland, at 84.0% at a good address and 81.1% at a typical address (5 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure), followed by Fremont and North Queen Anne. 52 of the 94 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

Neighborhood rankings are useful, but the exact odds for your location can only be seen by running a current survivability check in StreetSpring.


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

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 Seattle 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 Seattle.


Is a Mexican Restaurant a Good Tenant for Seattle Landlords?

In Woodland, the projected chance that a new Mexican Restaurant lasts two or more years is 81.1% 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 Seattle

From a risk-assessment perspective, a Mexican Restaurant tenant in Woodland, the top-ranked neighborhood, has a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 81.1% at a typical address. Fremont is at 79.9% at a typical address, and North Queen Anne at 78.8% at a typical address. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

StreetSpring analyzes your specific address against comparable businesses to forecast success.

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


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

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


Technical note: Aggregated survivability rankings for Seattle 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 figures shown here.