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

In Logan Circle, the best possible South American Restaurant location in Washington DC offers approximately 9.3% more expected revenue than the average location. The worst-performing neighborhoods could yield approximately 11.6% less than average.

What are the worst neighborhoods for South American Restaurant in Washington DC?

The most challenging neighborhoods in Washington DC for South American Restaurant include Douglas with 73% average survival chance, Anacostia, and Shepherd Park. A low-ranking neighborhood can still contain high-potential storefronts — the address matters most.

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. Our tool delivers pinpoint accuracy down to the exact storefront location for any business category.

Survivability Rankings for South American Restaurant in Washington DC

Q: What is the best neighborhood in Washington DC to open a South American Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in Washington DC to open a South American Restaurant is Logan Circle, with 81% average survivability. 58 of 59 neighborhoods analyzed exceed the 70% two-year survival threshold.

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

The city-wide average survivability for South American Restaurant across Washington DC is 78% for surviving more than 2 years. Top neighborhoods like Logan Circle substantially outperform this average, reaching 81%.

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

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. The live platform incorporates the most recent competitor, vacancy, and spending data for your exact address.

StreetSpring's 2026 analysis ranks the best and worst neighborhoods in Washington DC to open a South American Restaurant, from Logan Circle (81% surviva...

September 22, 2026•13 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: Logan Circle — 81% average survivability for South American Restaurant

Neighborhoods at or above 70%: 58 of 59 analyzed

City-wide average: 78% for South American Restaurants

Most challenging area: Douglas at 73%

Revenue advantage (top vs. avg location): ~9.3% more expected revenue in Logan Circle

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

StreetSpring's 2026 analysis shows the best neighborhood in and around Washington DC to open a South American Restaurant is Logan Circle with 81% average chance of surviving more than 2 years, with the best locations offering 83% and the most challenging locations in Logan Circle at 80%. The worst neighborhoods include Douglas with 73% average chance. However, individual locations vary widely, and even in lower-scoring neighborhoods there are pockets that perform exceptionally well.

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

Logan Circle ranks #1 of 59 neighborhoods analyzed in and around Washington DC for South American Restaurant survivability, with a 81% chance of lasting two or more years as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

Rank	Neighborhood	Average Locations	Best Locations	Challenging Locations
1	Logan Circle	79.0% – 82.0%	81.0% – 83.0%	79.0% – 81.0%
2	Kalorama	79.0% – 82.0%	81.0% – 83.0%	77.0% – 79.0%
3	Foggy Bottom	78.0% – 81.0%	80.0% – 82.0%	75.0% – 77.0%
4	Dupont Circle	78.0% – 81.0%	81.0% – 83.0%	75.0% – 77.0%
5	Lyon Park	78.0% – 81.0%	80.0% – 82.0%	76.0% – 78.0%
6	Lyon Village	78.0% – 81.0%	80.0% – 82.0%	77.0% – 79.0%
7	Woodley Park	78.0% – 81.0%	79.0% – 81.0%	76.0% – 78.0%
8	Adams Morgan	78.0% – 81.0%	79.0% – 81.0%	77.0% – 79.0%
9	Bloomingdale	78.0% – 81.0%	79.0% – 81.0%	77.0% – 79.0%
10	Shaw	78.0% – 81.0%	80.0% – 82.0%	77.0% – 79.0%

StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool. 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 Washington DC Would a South American Restaurant Make the Most Money?

In Logan Circle, the best possible location offers the opportunity of making ~9.3% more than the average location in or around Washington DC.

On the other hand, in Douglas, the worst possible location could result in making ~11.6% 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 Washington DC requires careful location choice. Across 59 neighborhoods analyzed, the overall average survival chance for a new South American Restaurant is 78% for lasting more than 2 years — due to a combination of many factors across competition, consumer spending, and location dynamics. Our models show that the optimal location profile varies dramatically from one business category to the next.

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

When selecting a location for a South American Restaurant in or around Washington DC, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. Revenue Capture Score is the single best indicator of whether a business will thrive at a location. 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 models draw from one of the most comprehensive commercial real estate datasets ever assembled. Competition density is not inherently negative — it often signals an established customer base. Every score is produced by our in-house models, continuously refined against real-world business outcomes. 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. Our live tool reflects the latest competitive landscape — these static rankings may already be slightly out of date.

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

StreetSpring identifies the strongest markets as Logan Circle, Kalorama, and Foggy Bottom, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Douglas, Anacostia, and Shepherd Park. Market conditions are changing daily and it is best to use StreetSpring's most up-to-date data. However, market conditions change daily, and it's best to use StreetSpring's live data to check the Survivability Score for a specific address.

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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Washington DC to Open a South American Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a South American Restaurant in Washington DC is Logan Circle with 81% average survivability, followed by Kalorama and Foggy Bottom. 58 of 59 neighborhoods analyzed exceed 70% two-year survival.

Our live tool reflects the latest competitive landscape — these static rankings may already be slightly out of date.

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

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. These averages are directional, not definitive; the best decision comes from analyzing your specific storefront. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.

How Often Are South American Restaurant Rankings in Washington DC 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 Washington DC.

Is a South American Restaurant a Good Tenant for Washington DC Landlords?

In Logan Circle, StreetSpring forecasts a 79.0% – 82.0% 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 Washington DC

Reducing vacancy starts with choosing tenants whose business type matches the neighborhood's strengths. For South American Restaurant tenants, Logan Circle provides the best survivability conditions (79.0% – 82.0%). Kalorama and Foggy Bottom also show viable averages at 79.0% – 82.0% and 78.0% – 81.0% respectively. Get a live Survivability Score for your specific storefront at no cost.

Each prediction is calibrated to the specific address, factoring in competition, vacancy, and consumer spending at that exact location.

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

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

Business Survivability Rankings: Washington DC — See how South American Restaurant compares to all other business types in Washington DC
Best Cities to Open a South American Restaurant in the US — National city-level survivability rankings for South American Restaurant
Business Survivability in Logan Circle, Washington DC — All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Kalorama, Washington DC — All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Foggy Bottom, Washington DC — All business types ranked in the #3 neighborhood

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

View technical data for Washington DC

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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