What To Serve With Tacos: 37+ Best Side Dishes

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If you're in search of side dishes for tacos, and you’re wondering what to serve with tacos, look no further! This roundup post is the ultimate list.

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When serving tacos, it's essential to complement them with a variety of side dishes and condiments to enhance the overall dining experience.

Popular choices include fresh salsa, guacamole, sour cream, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and sliced jalapeños.

Additionally, you can serve Mexican rice or refried beans as traditional accompaniments. For a refreshing beverage pairing, consider offering margaritas or Mexican sodas.

These flavorful and diverse options will elevate your taco meal and delight your taste buds with a vibrant combination of textures and flavors.

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1. Avocado Sauce
2. Green Beans And Potatoes
3. Air Fryer Home Fries
4. Buttermilk Cornbread
5. Spanish Rice
6. Pico de Gallo
7. Pineapple Mango Salsa
8. Skillet Mexican Street Corn
9. Pickled Red Onions
10. Mexican Street Corn Salad
11. Avocado Mango Salad
12. Chipotle Corn Salsa
13. Fresh Tomato Salsa
14. Jalapeño Fish Taco Slaw with Chipotle Crema
15. Frijoles De La Olla (Mexican Beans)
16. Fresh Corn and Tomato Salad with Avocado
17. Pulled Pork Nachos
18. Guacamole
19. Black Bean and Corn Salad
20. Cilantro Lime Rice
21. Mango Black Bean Salad
22. Roasted Corn and Zucchini Salsa
23. Mexican Chipotle Brussel Sprouts
24. Elote Recipe (Mexican Street Corn)
25. Fiesta Corn Dip Recipe for a Crowd
26. Cowboy Caviar
27. 7-Layer Mexican Dip
28. Jalapeno Popper Party Dip
29. Chipotle Fajita Veggies
30. Black Bean and Corn Salad
31. Chipotle Sauce
32. Monterey Jack Queso
33. Cilantro Lime Quinoa
34. Cilantro Yogurt Sauce
35. Grilled Corn Avocado Salad with Feta, Cilantro, & Lime
36. Roasted Mexican Zucchini
37. Mexican Potatoes
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What To Serve With Tacos: 37+ Best Side Dishes
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1. Avocado Sauce

This simple creamy avocado sauce only takes a few minutes to make and is great on tacos, quesadillas, sandwiches, salads, and more! It can also be used as a dip for vegetables or chips!

2. Green Beans And Potatoes

These green beans and potatoes are the perfect easy and healthy side dish for any main dish! It takes 30 minutes to make and uses simple ingredients.

Top of potatoes and green beans on a sheet pan.

The air fryer cooks the potatoes to crispy perfection without all the excess oil, making them a healthier alternative to traditional fried potatoes. Their crunchy texture and savory flavor complement the flavors of tacos beautifully, adding a delicious twist to your meal.

Breakfast potatoes on a parchment paper.

4. Buttermilk Cornbread

This cast iron buttermilk cornbread recipe is made from scratch with a cast iron skillet that gives this cornbread crispy edges and a moist crumb.

5. Spanish Rice

Spanish rice is hearty, simple, and quick to make a delicious side dish that is cooked with tomatoes, garlic, and seasoning in broth to make it a flavor-packed accompaniment.

6. Pico de Gallo

Pico de Gallo is loaded with fresh tomatoes, onion, jalapeno, cilantro, and lime juice. Learn the secret to the best Mexican Pico de Gallo; one simple tip makes it taste authentic.

7. Pineapple Mango Salsa

Fresh, light and healthy Pineapple Mango Salsa with fresh pineapples, mangoes, bell peppers, red onions, cilantro and lime juice. The perfect spring and summer side dish

8. Skillet Mexican Street Corn

Skillet Mexican Street Corn is a quick and easy side dish to add to just about any dinner. Everything you love about Elote corn on the cob but much easier to serve and enjoy!

9. Pickled Red Onions

These Quick Pickled Red Onions come together in under 40 minutes! This recipe comes together with 4 simple ingredients and creates tangy, crispy red onions.

10. Mexican Street Corn Salad

Mexican Street Corn Salad is a crowd favorite at summer get-togethers and BBQs. Sweet corn is mixed with bell pepper, cilantro, green onion, cotija cheese, and a creamy, spiced dressing.

11. Avocado Mango Salad

Creamy avocado and sweet mango are the start of this avocado mango salad! If you love pico de gallo but want to mix up the flavors using ripe mangoes, this healthy fruit salad, or dip is for you!

12. Chipotle Corn Salsa

You will love how simple but delicious this copycat chipotle roasted corn salsa tastes. Perfect for tacos, on salads, as a dip and so much more!

13. Fresh Tomato Salsa

This fresh tomato salsa is a Chipotle copycat recipe that could not be easier to make at home. Fresh produce and minimal ingredients make for the most delicious, bright salsa.

14. Jalapeño Fish Taco Slaw with Chipotle Crema

This easy no mayo coleslaw has some spice (thanks to the jalapeño peppers), but you can control how spicy it is. Plus, it’s wonderfully crunchy and tossed in a simple homemade chipotle crema for even more delicious flavor!

15. Frijoles De La Olla (Mexican Beans)

Got a bag of dried black beans or pinto beans? Make frijoles de la olla or beans in a pot. This prolific Mexican dish is standard fare throughout the Gulf region states and the starting point for many Mexican dishes.

16. Fresh Corn and Tomato Salad with Avocado

You’ll love this lively summer corn salad as a healthy side dish for summer cookouts and barbecues. The tasty honey lime dressing adds a sweet, tangy note to the corn avocado salad that’s irresistible.

17. Pulled Pork Nachos

These pulled pork nachos are crispy, cheesy, and so flavorful! This quick and easy recipe is great as an appetizer or entertaining family and friends. Great way to use up leftover pulled pork. Everyone loves this recipe!

18. Guacamole

This is the BEST guacamole recipe – a simple, no-fuss recipe that uses quality ingredients to create a mouthwatering dip that pairs perfectly with chips, tacos, burritos, and more!

19. Black Bean and Corn Salad

This easy Black Bean Corn Salad is colorful, nutritious, and delicious. Loaded with corn, black beans, avocado, bell pepper, and red onion. It's also called Cowboy Caviar!

20. Cilantro Lime Rice

Forget about Chipotle’s Cilantro Lime Rice and make your own! This recipe is bursting with fresh lime and cilantro flavor, and it’s perfect in burrito bowls or as a side dish for tacos, enchiladas and more!

21. Mango Black Bean Salad

A colorful salad full of juicy mango, fresh veggies, and black beans. Serve over protein, as a side dish, or as a dip with chips!

22. Roasted Corn and Zucchini Salsa

All of the best summer produce is thrown together in this bold and bright Roasted Corn and Zucchini Salsa.

23. Mexican Chipotle Brussel Sprouts

These spicy Mexican chipotle brussel sprouts will convert even the pickiest brussel sprout haters in your home! Packed with tender brussel sprouts, smokey charred corn, and the zest and spice of chipotles in adobo and fresh lime.

24. Elote Recipe (Mexican Street Corn)

Elote, or Mexican Street Corn, is a popular street food in Mexico and the absolute best way to enjoy grilled corn on the cob. Easy to make at home, sweet corn is smothered in a mixture of creamy mayonnaise, chili powder, and lime juice, then topped with tangy crumbled cotija cheese.

25. Fiesta Corn Dip Recipe for a Crowd

This Fiesta Corn Dip recipe is simple to make and perfect for a crowd. This dip can be made ahead of time and served with Frito's for the perfect finish.

26. Cowboy Caviar

Cowboy Caviar is a simple, yet flavorful dish that’s the perfect appetizer and a great source of protein. This dish is a mix of fresh vegetables and beans, dressed in tangy lime dressing, making it a totally addictive snack or side dish!

27. 7-Layer Mexican Dip

This irresistible 7-Layer Mexican Dip is a touchdown at every gathering, big or small! It’s perfect for Game Day or any time you have hungry friends coming over.

28. Jalapeno Popper Party Dip

This Jalapeño Popper Party Dip is just what the party or game day calls for. It’s crispy, cheesy, kicked-up, and pretty much ensures an empty bowl at the end of the night. Bring it to all the get-togethers this season!

29. Chipotle Fajita Veggies

Fajita Veggies are a super versatile side dish, that is perfect for adding to so many meals. They make a quick and easy side dish that has so much flavor from very few ingredients.

30. Black Bean and Corn Salad

This black bean and corn salad is a fresh mix of black beans, corn, red peppers, jalapeno, and avocado, all tossed in a zesty cilantro lime dressing. An easy salad that’s the perfect side dish for any meal!

31. Chipotle Sauce

The BEST spicy chipotle sauce recipe- This is easy to make and easy to adapt and most importantly focuses more on chipotle flavor with a creamy texture.

32. Monterey Jack Queso

This authentic restaurant-style Monterey Jack Queso is the ultimate party appetizer! It’s made with milky Monterey Jack cheese, flavorful green chiles, and the perfect amount of spice.

33. Cilantro Lime Quinoa

Give quinoa a flavor boost with this easy Cilantro Lime Quinoa recipe. It only requires 5 ingredients and can be prepared on the stove or in an Instant Pot.

34. Cilantro Yogurt Sauce

This easy 5-minute cilantro yogurt sauce is perfect on salads, grilled veggies, tacos, and more! Make a batch ahead of time and keep it in the fridge to use as needed during the week.

35. Grilled Corn Avocado Salad with Feta, Cilantro, & Lime

This delicious grilled corn salad recipe is a quick and healthy Tex Mex-inspired recipe filled with avocado, charred sweet corn, fresh tomatoes, and feta and topped with a cilantro lime dressing.

36. Roasted Mexican Zucchini

Tossed with a handful of seasonings, lime juice, cilantro, and cotija cheese, it’s a quick and flavorful side that goes well with any Mexican lunch and dinner.

37. Mexican Potatoes

These Mexican potatoes are so easy to make and you’ll surely find all the spices in your kitchen, adaptable to the ones you do have in case you don’t find these exact ones.

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What are good side dishes with tacos?

When it comes to pairing side dishes with tacos, popular options include Mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, and corn on the cob.

What are tacos traditionally served with?

Tacos are traditionally served with a variety of accompaniments, such as salsa, guacamole, sour cream, shredded lettuce, and cheese. These toppings add flavor and texture to the delicious filling wrapped in a soft or crispy tortilla shell.

What is healthy to eat with tacos?

When it comes to enjoying tacos while maintaining a healthy diet, opt for fresh ingredients like lean proteins such as grilled chicken or fish, plenty of vegetables like lettuce, tomatoes, and peppers, and choose whole grain or corn tortillas for added fiber.

More side dishes

Homemade Pita Bread- This homemade pita bread recipe is super easy to make, made with simple ingredients, and creates fluffy and pillowy pita pockets that you can fill with anything!

Tomato Burrata Salad- This fresh tomato burrata salad is made with fresh cherry tomatoes that are marinated in garlic, and balsamic vinegar, and is topped with a ball of burrata cheese that is drizzled with pesto and served with toasted bread.

Roasted Cauliflower With Tahini- This roasted cauliflower with tahini is served over a bed of homemade tahini sauce and is the perfect delicious and healthy side dish or appetizer that anyone will love!

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