2 Silver Spring Eateries Make Best New Mexican Restaurant List

SILVER SPRING, MD — Two Silver Spring eateries landed on Washingtonian's list of best new Mexican restaurants around D.C.

The list, released in May, features a total of 17 dining destinations — most of them are in the District. The Silver Spring restaurants that made the cut: Buena Vida and Tacos, Tortas & Tequila.

Before we dive into why they are so good, let's talk about the concept behind the eateries, which are, by the way, sister restaurants.

The colorful brick building at 8407 Ramsey Ave. houses both restaurants: TTT is on the first floor and Buena Vida is on the second. Together, they've made it onto the magazine's best new Mexican restaurant list.

Unlike Buena Vida, TTT offers a more casual dining experience. Culinary offerings include tostadas, slow-roasted barbacoa beef, and chicharrón. All cage-free eggs and meats on the menu are locally sourced from Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania farms.

Upstairs, is Buena Vida, which means "good life" in Spanish. According to the restaurant's website, "Buena Vida takes a traditional approach to cooking techniques from all of Mexico, from coastal cuisine to the interior — and provides a fun and modern approach, designed for sharing a variety of flavors." Items on the menu include tuna ceviche, grilled chorizo meatballs, and plantains.