318 Tex-Mex restaurants inspected. 95.6% earned a Grade A.
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.
| Name | Borough | Grade | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAQ | Manhattan | C | 33 | Dec 03, 2025 |
| Borough | Restaurants | % Grade A | % Grade C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronx | 32 | 96.9% | 0.0% |
| Brooklyn | 66 | 98.5% | 0.0% |
| Manhattan | 107 | 92.5% | 0.9% |
| Queens | 58 | 96.6% | 0.0% |
| Staten Island | 11 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
There are currently 262 Tex-Mex restaurants in New York City with a Grade A, representing 95.6% of all graded Tex-Mex establishments.
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.
Grade A rates for Tex-Mex restaurants vary across NYC's boroughs. Check the borough breakdown table above for a detailed comparison.