Ay! Mama Mex-Taqueria
Neighborhoods
Ripley District
8200 Dixon Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(804) 912-1327
In 2015 Papa Tovar knew, after a lifelong career in the food industry, that he needed to share his passion for food — authentic dishes and their Mexican heritage — with his DC community. Backed by his hardworking family, all eager to support his dream, they set out to accomplish this vision with the latest addition Ay! Mama Mex-Taqueria.
Father and son, both named José – built the business together, developing the recipes. José’s wife, Jhosselyn, is the welcoming face behind the counter, always greeting guests and cooking with energy. The Tovar sisters, Nancy and Saralee, shine in customer service and team support, always ready to step in wherever needed.
It is this family support that motivates José and Papa Tovar – the support of their loved ones makes every day better. And this family has only grown! With each new customer the Tovar’s have built deep connections and cooked up lifelong friendships. With 5 years and counting, the whole Tovar family looks forward to deepening their roots and sharing their traditions across the District of Columbia.
Nearby Food & Drink
- Kati Roll Wala8206 Dixon Ave (105 feet W)
- Manna Sushi8206 Dixon Ave (106 feet W)
- Pau & Sophia Thai Kitchen8206 Dixon Ave (106 feet W)
- Third Hill Brewing8216 Georgia Ave (257 feet E)
Nearby Shopping & Retail
- Silver Cycles8307 Dixon Ave (274 feet NE)
- Community, A Walgreens Pharmacy1015 Ripley Street (310 feet NE)
- Joe's Record Paradise8700 Georgia Ave (335 feet E)
- Sherwin-Williams8230 Georgia Ave (336 feet NE)
Nearby Arts & Entertainment
- Third Hill Brewing8216 Georgia Ave (257 feet E)
- Two Roads1155 Ripley St (314 feet NW)
- Joe's Record Paradise8700 Georgia Ave (335 feet E)
- NOAA Auditorium and Science Center1301 East-West Hwy (440 feet SW)
Nearby Parking & Transportation
- Georgia Ave @ Ripley St (335 feet E)
- Georgia Ave @ Silver Spring Ave (461 feet SE)
- Ripley St. & Bonifant St. Bikeshare Station8400 Colesville Rd (480 feet NW)
- Bonifant & Dixon Garage1101 Bonifant St (583 feet NW)