Survivability Rankings for Mexican Restaurant in Boston

StreetSpring's 2026 ranking of Boston neighborhoods to open a Mexican Restaurant, at a good address, from Winter Hill (84.0% survival) to Back Bay (62.4%).

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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: Winter Hill: 84.0% at a good address, 80.5% 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: 17 of 52 ranked
  • Average across the 52 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 67.6% for Mexican Restaurants
  • Most challenging area: Back Bay: 62.4% at a good address, 54.2% 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

StreetSpring's 2026 analysis shows the best neighborhood in and around Boston to open a Mexican Restaurant is Winter Hill, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.0% at a good address and 80.5% 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 61.0%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Back Bay, at 62.4% at a good address and 54.2% at a typical address. A low-ranking neighborhood can still contain high-potential storefronts: the address matters most.


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

Winter Hill ranks #1 of the 52 ranked neighborhoods in and around Boston 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
1Winter HillBoston84.0%80.5%84.0%61.0%
2East BostonBoston84.0%73.8%84.0%48.0%
3Davis SquareBoston83.7%78.7%84.0%59.7%
4CharlestownBoston83.7%78.4%84.0%53.0%
5Magoun SquareBoston83.6%80.6%83.6%64.2%
6Porter SquareBoston83.6%79.3%84.0%65.6%
7Ball SquareBoston83.6%77.7%84.0%57.0%
8East SomervilleBoston83.6%77.5%84.0%58.4%
9Teele SquareBoston83.5%80.4%83.6%72.3%
10Central HillBoston83.4%80.8%84.0%67.4%

For the most current predictions, visit StreetSpring to analyze your specific location in real-time. 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 →

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 Boston Would a Mexican Restaurant Make the Most Money?

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

Winter Hill is ranked #1 for Mexican Restaurant survivability, at 84.0% at a good address and 80.5% at a typical address; Back Bay is ranked last of the 52, at 62.4% at a good address and 54.2% 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.

Your choice of location is one of the few business decisions you can test against data before you commit. Opening a Mexican Restaurant in Boston requires careful location choice. Across the 52 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Mexican Restaurant lasts two or more years is 67.6% 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 Boston?

When selecting a location for a Mexican Restaurant in or around Boston, 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. The analysis behind these rankings spans millions of data points across competition, spending, and mobility. Some of the best-performing locations are surrounded by complementary competitors that drive foot traffic. StreetSpring leverages exclusive data sources and custom models for these projections. 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. Real-time data from StreetSpring accounts for recent openings, closures, and seasonal shifts that static rankings cannot.


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

According to StreetSpring's data, optimal neighborhoods include Winter Hill, East Boston, and Davis Square, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Back Bay, Merrymount, and Fenway. Neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation: always check your specific address. 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 Boston to Open a Mexican Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Mexican Restaurant in Boston is Winter Hill, at 84.0% at a good address and 80.5% at a typical address (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure), followed by East Boston and Davis Square. 17 of the 52 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

However, market conditions change daily, and it's best to use StreetSpring's live data to check the Survivability Score for a specific address.


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

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. Market conditions are changing daily and it is best to use StreetSpring's most up-to-date data. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.


How Often Are Mexican Restaurant Rankings in Boston 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 Boston.


Is a Mexican Restaurant a Good Tenant for Boston Landlords?

In Winter Hill, the projected chance that a new Mexican Restaurant lasts two or more years is 80.5% 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 Boston

From a risk-assessment perspective, a Mexican Restaurant tenant in Winter Hill, the top-ranked neighborhood, has a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 80.5% at a typical address. East Boston is at 73.8% at a typical address, and Davis Square at 78.7% at a typical address. You can see the Survivability Score for your location for any business right now.

With StreetSpring, you can see the precise probability of success for countless business models at any exact location.

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


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

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


Technical note: Aggregated survivability rankings for Boston 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.