309 Tex-Mex restaurants inspected. 97.6% earned a Grade A.
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, 97.6% have earned a Grade A, the highest mark for food safety. This is above the citywide average of 93.5%, 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.
| Borough | Restaurants | % Grade A | % Grade C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronx | 29 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Brooklyn | 62 | 98.4% | 1.6% |
| Manhattan | 98 | 98.0% | 0.0% |
| Queens | 56 | 94.6% | 0.0% |
| Staten Island | 10 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
The source snapshot contains 249 Tex-Mex restaurants in New York City with a Grade A, representing 97.6% 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.