Wondering what to serve with tacos? These are some of the tastiest Mexican inspired side dishes for taco night! Recipes for fresh homemade dishes – from striking new salsa flavors to complementary trimmings – elevate Taco Tuesday to new heights!
Taco night always feels like a celebration at our house. And why not? They’re relatively easy to make, no matter how many people I’m feeding. The topping choices are endless and there aren’t nearly enough foods where we’re encouraged to get messy.
Tacos are such a big hit within our humble abode that I’ve developed several recipes beyond traditional ground beef to keep it “fresh.” Some of our favorites include Blackened Fish Tacos, Carnitas Tacos, and Butternut Squash Tacos. But what if I want a little more than just tacos?
Good news! I’m sharing 35 trimmings, toppings, and tasty sides. Browse recipes for salsas, salads, rice, beans, and more. Ready to kick Taco Tuesday up a notch?
Tasty Salsas and Sauces for Tacos
Try your hand at one of these easy-to-follow recipes and see how easy it is to break up with that brand-name bottle of sugar & salt.
- White Queso – Seriously, the BEST! With just 3 ingredients, this is the authentic queso blanco dip recipe that you can make just like Mexican restaurants.
- Blender Salsa – Make your own restaurant style salsa in with this tasty, two-step homemade salsa recipe that comes together in a flash.
- Avocado Crema – Avocado and cilantro blend with a creamy base to create a versatile and light sauce in less than 5 minutes.
- Mango Salsa – One of my favorite toppings for fish tacos.
- Roasted Tomato Salsa – Roasted tomatoes, tomatillos, onions, peppers, and garlic, make for robust, authentic flavor.
- Easy Cilantro Chimichurri – It’s a perfect combination for grilled meats or veggies, it can quickly dress up a salad or infuse an extra burst of flavor into marinades.
- Poblano Cream Sauce – Get ready to spice up your dinner game with this creamy, quick poblano cream sauce.
- Salsa Taquera (Chili de Arbol Salsa) – If you like it HOT, this one’s for you. Arbol chilies has a distinguished presence among authentic Mexican taquerias.
- Tomatillo Salsa – Getting your green salsa from a jar? Not anymore. This easy recipe is vibrant, fresh, and comes together in 10 minutes flat.
Salsa Fresca and Ensalada Recipes
While classic salsa has a thin consistency from being blended or pureed, these recipes feature chopped ingredients which are distinctly discernable, similar to Pico de Gallo.
Homemade Pico de Gallo
Tangy Corn and Black Bean Salad
Pineapple Habanero Salsa
Avocado Corn Salsa
Spicy Mexican Slaw with Lime and Cilantro
Tomato Corn Salsa
Easy Cowboy Caviar
Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad
Jalapeno and Roasted Corn Salad
Rice & Bean Recipes
You’ll find many varieties of beans in authentic Mexican food. Browse through these modern recipes featuring this classic culinary power couple.
Cilantro Lime Rice
Easy Homemade Mexican Rice
Arroz Rojo with Chorizo
Instant Pot Refried Beans
Frijoles Charros
Mexican Chipotle Kidney Beans
Soup DuJour
In Mexican culture, their midday meal is usually the largest. The first course? Soup!
Vegan Ceviche
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Poblano Corn Soup
Side Dish Ideas
Of course, I had to include the many fresh and tasty side dishes to serve with tacos or other Mexican or Latin Inspired cuisines.
Calabacitas
Elotes
Mexican Sweet Potatoes
Spicy Roasted Cauliflower
Cheese Quesadilla
Abuelo’s Papas con Chile
Chicken Nachos
Vegan Taquitos with Guacamole
Southwestern Sweet Potato Wedges with Avocado-Cilantro Sour Cream
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