Tex-Mex Restaurant Inspection Grades in New York City

318 Tex-Mex restaurants inspected. 95.6% earned a Grade A.

318
Restaurants
95.6%
Grade A
0.4%
Grade C

Grade distribution

Grade A95.6%262
Grade B4.0%11
Grade C0.4%1

There are 318 Tex-Mex restaurants in New York City tracked by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Of those with a current letter grade, 95.6% have earned a Grade A, the highest mark for food safety. This is above the citywide average of 92.5%, indicating that Tex-Mex restaurants tend to perform well in inspections.

Grade C restaurants — those scoring 28 or more violation points — account for 0.4% of graded Tex-Mex establishments. Common violations across all cuisines include improper food temperature, evidence of pests, and inadequate hand-washing facilities.

When choosing a Tex-Mex restaurant in NYC, the letter grade posted in the front window is your quickest indicator of food safety. A Grade A means the fewest violations were found. Check the inspection date to see how recent the result is.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Worst-scored restaurants

NameBoroughGradeScoreDate
TAQManhattanC33Dec 03, 2025

Performance by borough

BoroughRestaurants% Grade A% Grade C
Bronx3296.9%0.0%
Brooklyn6698.5%0.0%
Manhattan10792.5%0.9%
Queens5896.6%0.0%
Staten Island11100.0%0.0%

Frequently asked questions

How many Tex-Mex restaurants in NYC have a Grade A?+

There are currently 262 Tex-Mex restaurants in New York City with a Grade A, representing 95.6% of all graded Tex-Mex establishments.

What percentage of Tex-Mex restaurants have a Grade C?+

0.4% of graded Tex-Mex restaurants in NYC have a Grade C, meaning they scored 28 or more violation points during their most recent inspection.

Which borough has the best Tex-Mex restaurant grades?+

Grade A rates for Tex-Mex restaurants vary across NYC's boroughs. Check the borough breakdown table above for a detailed comparison.

Data from official government food safety agencies