Tex-Mex Restaurant Inspection Grades in New York City

309 Tex-Mex restaurants inspected. 97.7% earned a Grade A.

309
Restaurants
97.7%
Grade A
0.0%
Grade C

Grade distribution

Grade A97.7%253
Grade B2.3%6
Grade C0.0%0

There are 309 Tex-Mex restaurants in New York City tracked by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Of those with a current letter grade, 97.7% have earned a Grade A, the highest mark for food safety. This is above the citywide average of 93.7%, indicating that Tex-Mex restaurants tend to perform well in inspections.

Grade C restaurants — those scoring 28 or more violation points — account for 0.0% 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.

Source snapshot retrieved: July 26, 2026. Ratings may have changed since retrieval; verify with the linked authority.

Performance by borough

BoroughRestaurants% Grade A% Grade C
Bronx32100.0%0.0%
Brooklyn63100.0%0.0%
Manhattan10097.0%0.0%
Queens5494.4%0.0%
Staten Island10100.0%0.0%

Frequently asked questions

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

The source snapshot contains 253 Tex-Mex restaurants in New York City with a Grade A, representing 97.7% of all graded Tex-Mex establishments.

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

0.0% 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