What is the average survivability for Spanish Restaurant across Houston's ranked neighborhoods?

Across the 57 ranked neighborhoods in Houston, the average projected chance that a Spanish Restaurant lasts two or more years is 71.8% at a typical address. Midtown, ranked #1, is at 80.9% at a typical address.

What are the worst neighborhoods for Spanish Restaurant in Houston?

The most challenging neighborhoods in Houston for Spanish Restaurant include Medical Center Area (ranked last, at 75.2% at a good address and 64.0% at a typical address), Greater Inwood, and South Main. These averages are directional, not definitive; the best decision comes from analyzing your specific storefront.

Survivability Rankings for Spanish Restaurant in Houston

Q: What is the best neighborhood in Houston to open a Spanish Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in Houston to open a Spanish Restaurant is Midtown, ranked #1 at 84.0% at a good address and 80.9% at a typical address (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure). 40 of the 57 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

Q: Where in Houston would a Spanish Restaurant make the most money?

It depends on 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. Check it in the live tool for each Houston address you are weighing.

Q: Can a Spanish Restaurant succeed in lower-ranked neighborhoods in Houston?

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. New competitor openings and closures happen weekly: the live tool ensures you see the latest picture.

StreetSpring's 2026 ranking of Houston neighborhoods to open a Spanish Restaurant, at a good address, from Midtown (84.0% survival) to Medical Center Area.

September 22, 2026•13 min read

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: Midtown: 84.0% at a good address, 80.9% at a typical address for Spanish Restaurant (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure)

Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 40 of 57 ranked

Average across the 57 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 71.8% for Spanish Restaurants

Most challenging area: Medical Center Area: 75.2% at a good address, 64.0% 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 →

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

Summary

Opening a Spanish Restaurant in Houston? Our 2026 analysis identifies Midtown as the top location, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.0% at a good address and 80.9% 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 60.2%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Medical Center Area, at 75.2% at a good address and 64.0% at a typical address. The highest and lowest scored addresses inside one neighborhood can sit far apart, so the neighborhood figure is a starting point.

What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around Houston to Open a Spanish Restaurant?

Midtown ranks #1 of the 57 ranked neighborhoods in and around Houston for Spanish 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:

Rank	Neighborhood	Metro	At a good address	Average (typical address)	Best Locations	Challenging Locations
1	Midtown	Houston	84.0%	80.9%	84.0%	60.2%
2	Neartown/Montrose	Houston	84.0%	78.9%	84.0%	59.7%
3	Gulfgate Riverview/Pine Valley	Houston	83.6%	78.0%	84.0%	56.1%
4	Sharpstown	Houston	83.6%	77.3%	84.0%	55.6%
5	Greater Heights	Houston	83.6%	76.6%	84.0%	48.4%
6	Gulfton	Houston	83.6%	76.4%	84.0%	54.8%
7	Greater Eastwood	Houston	83.6%	73.8%	84.0%	49.8%
8	Spring Branch West	Houston	83.3%	75.5%	84.0%	56.6%
9	Greater Uptown	Houston	83.3%	72.2%	84.0%	48.0%
10	Fourth Ward	Houston	83.2%	77.8%	84.0%	67.4%

However, individual locations vary widely, and even in lower-scoring neighborhoods there are pockets that perform exceptionally well. However, market conditions change daily, and it's best to use StreetSpring's live data to check the Survivability Score for a specific 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 →

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Where in or Around Houston Would a Spanish Restaurant Make the Most Money?

Where a Spanish Restaurant would make the most money in or around Houston 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.

Midtown is ranked #1 for Spanish Restaurant survivability, at 84.0% at a good address and 80.9% at a typical address; Medical Center Area is ranked last of the 57, at 75.2% at a good address and 64.0% 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.

Location is one of the few things about a new business you can measure before it opens. Opening a Spanish Restaurant in Houston requires careful location choice. Across the 57 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Spanish Restaurant lasts two or more years is 71.8% at a typical address. Consumer spending patterns differ dramatically across business types and micro-locations.

What Should I Consider When Opening a Spanish Restaurant in or Around Houston?

When selecting a location for a Spanish Restaurant in or around Houston, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. When evaluating a potential location, Revenue Capture Score should be the first number you look at. StreetSpring computes this by projecting the business's market share, which is based on the quality and quantity of primary, secondary, and tertiary competitors. StreetSpring has analyzed hundreds of thousands of business outcomes across major US metros. 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

StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability 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.

Where in or Around Houston Should I Start a Spanish Restaurant?

The highest-performing areas for this business type are Midtown, Neartown/Montrose, and Gulfgate Riverview/Pine Valley, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Medical Center Area, Greater Inwood, and South Main. For the most current predictions, visit StreetSpring to analyze your specific location in real-time. 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 Houston to Open a Spanish Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Spanish Restaurant in Houston is Midtown, at 84.0% at a good address and 80.9% at a typical address (2 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure), followed by Neartown/Montrose and Gulfgate Riverview/Pine Valley. 40 of the 57 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

New competitor openings and closures happen weekly: the live tool ensures you see the latest picture.

Can a Spanish Restaurant Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Houston?

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. Remember that a neighborhood average smooths over wide variation: your exact block could significantly outperform. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.

How Often Are Spanish Restaurant Rankings in Houston 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 Houston.

Is a Spanish Restaurant a Good Tenant for Houston Landlords?

In Midtown, the projected chance that a new Spanish Restaurant lasts two or more years is 80.9% 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 Spanish Restaurant in Houston

For Spanish Restaurant tenants in Houston's three top-ranked neighborhoods, the projected chance of lasting two or more years at a typical address is:

Midtown: 80.9%
Neartown/Montrose: 78.9%
Gulfgate Riverview/Pine Valley: 78.0%

Our tool shows the survivability outlook for any business type at your exact address, updated regularly.

StreetSpring provides highly detailed forecasts: revealing how long hundreds of business types are likely to last at a specific address.

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

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

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Business Survivability in Midtown, Houston: All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Neartown/Montrose, Houston: All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Gulfgate Riverview/Pine Valley, Houston: All business types ranked in the #3 neighborhood

Technical note: Aggregated survivability rankings for Houston 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.

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