Mexican Side Dishes
This list of easy Mexican side dishes is exactly what you need to spice up your taco Tuesdays, Cinco de Mayo celebrations, and weeknight dinners!
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Hey friends. Are you looking to host an awesome Mexican party and need to make some easy Mexican side dishes to serve with it?
Or just looking for some fajitas side dishes, side dishes for enchiladas, or sides for tacos, for your taco Tuesdays, Cinco de Mayo, or weeknight dinner? Then I got you this list of easy Mexican sides, including potatoes, rice, guacamole, dips, chips, tortillas, and more.
These recipes are perfect for Mexican fiesta, your easy weeknight dinners, pool party, holiday celebrations, and more.
And, here are some Mexican main dishes that go with these awesome sides;
- Air Fryer Fish Tacos.
- Walking Taco Casserole.
- 15 Minutes Shrimp Taco.
- Crockpot Chicken Enchiladas Casserole.
- Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas.
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Mexican Side Dishes
Taquitos are a great side dish, and cooking frozen taquitos in the air fryer makes them crispy and crunchy, not soggy and greasy like when baked in the oven.
This canned refried beans recipe is perfect for serving with all of your favorite Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes, and these super simple tricks for how to make canned refried beans better are incredibly quick and easy.
This Mexican potatoes recipe is an easy oven-baked side dish that's perfect for pairing with all your favorite Mexican-inspired main dishes.
Mexican Air Fryer Corn On the Cob is a quick and easy side that cooks to tender charred perfection in just 10 minutes. This versatile side dish can be dressed up with your favorite toppings or enjoyed as is.
Get ready to take Taco Tuesday to the next level with this simple Homemade Adobo Guacamole. Easy to make with a few everyday ingredients, this homemade guacamole will become an essential accompaniment for all your Mexican meals
This spiced canned pinto beans recipe is so quick and easy, you'll want to make it every day of the week! Flavored with spices you already own, this adaptable side dish comes together in minutes and makes for a delicious side dish that the whole family will love.
Cornbread casserole is a versatile side that pairs perfectly with so many different dishes. Chock full of delicious corn flavor, it's a great prep-ahead recipe for busy weeknight meals.
It doesn't get much faster or easier than boiled corn on the cob. It's a family favorite side dish to serve with all your favorite Mexican meals.
These soft Homemade Corn Tortilla are made with just 4 ingredients and are quick and easy to make. Use them with your tacos, enchiladas, fajitas and more.
Friends, this air fryer corn ribs TikTok recipe is so much fun to make! It’s like Mexican street corn with a twist.
Homemade Mexican cheese dip is cheesy, creamy, and just as flavorful as what you get at your favorite Mexican restaurant. A delicious combination of cheese, jalapenos, Mexican tomatoes, and salsa, this easy Mexican cheese dip recipe is perfect for Cinco de Mayo, Taco Tuesday and, 4th of July Parties.
This Crockpot Salsa Chicken recipe is a great addition to your Mexican meals. It’s the magic of just two ingredients, bringing you a light, healthy dish bursting with that unbeatable Mexican flavor. Use it to top your tacos, fajitas, salads, and more.
This mango pineapple salsa is packed with sweet mangoes, fresh pineapple, and juicy tomatoes. The lime and oregano balance the sweetness of the fruit to make this a crave-worthy side dish.
This aromatic, fail-safe, perfect Instant Pot Brown Rice is made with only three ingredients and takes less than 30 minutes to cook. Serve it as a side to your taco Tuesday or Fiesta.
Dump and Start Instant Pot Black Beans Stew is easy to make and full of classic Mexican flavor! Make black beans from scratch in the Instant Pot in less than an hour, and with no soaking is required.
This savory spiced golden crispy Cornbread will be the best homemade cornbread you have ever had. It is simple to make and a great side for any Mexican Recipes and Taco Tuesdays.
Air Fryer Tortilla Chips are addictive and incredibly easy to make with just 2 essential ingredients. They are a must for snacking, picnics, cookouts, game days, Cinco de Mayo celebrations, and more.
You only need 4 ingredients and a few minutes to make this Chipotle Copycat Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice. It is the perfect side dish for Mexican dishes, and great for weekly meal prep.
Take all of your favorite Mexican dishes to the next level with this simple and fresh Pico de Gallo. You are going to love this copycat Chipotle salsa recipe.
This Instant Pot Mexican Rice is super easy to make, full of flavour and is the perfect side for your favourite Mexican meal (or any meal that requires a tasty side dish).
These Air Fryer Southwest Egg Rolls, packed full of simple yet delicious flavors, are ready in just 20 minutes
These Mexican Deviled Eggs are a tasty take on the classic. They are easy to whip up and ideal as a side dish to your Mexican Party, Cinco De Mayo and everyday eats.
Celebrate with these fun, festive and super flavourful Salmon Black Bean Nachos. With a recipe this simple and totally fuss-free, your kids will can easily make it themselves!
Homemade seasoned juicy chicken fajitas, crisp lettuce, creamy avocado, and a delicious cilantro lime salad dressing makes a great side dish that comes together in less than 20 minutes. Easy to wrap up with tortillas into tacos.
Cook more Pinto Beans than you need and store them in the fridge. Use them for your taco table, fajitas, add them to your chili and salads and more.
This Easy Southern Coleslaw Recipe is tangy and crunchy with just a hint of sweet. The perfect dish for all your summertime parties, picnics and BBQs.
Tips
- Cook once, eat all week: Batch cooking and storing your meals in airtight containers to use throughout the week can help save both time and money.
- Invest in flavor: keeping your pantry stocked with good quality spices and seasonings makes it easy to add amazing flavor and color to all sorts of recipes.
- Make your appliances do the work: Use countertop appliances like an air fryer, slow cooker, and Instant Pot to reduce the amount of hands-on cooking time needed.
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Mexican Side Dishes
Ingredients
- Frozen Taquitos in Air Fryer
- How to Make Canned Refried Beans Better
- Mexican Potatoes
- Mexican Air Fryer Corn on the Cob
- Homemade Adobo Guacamole
- Spiced Canned Pinto Beans Recipe
- Cornbread Casserole
- Boiled Corn on the Cob
- Homemade Corn Tortillas
- Mexican Air Fryer Corn Ribs
- Air Fryer Mexican Cheese Dip
- Easy Crockpot Salsa Chicken
- Best Mango Pineapple Salsa
- Instant Pot Brown Rice (Fluffy and Perfect)
- Dump and Start Instant Pot Mexican Black Beans Stew
- Cornbread
- Air Fryer Tortilla Chips
- Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice – Chipotle Copycat
- Pico de Gallo – Chipotle Copycat
- Instant Pot Mexican Rice
- Southwest Air Fryer Egg Rolls
- Mexican Deviled Eggs
- Salmon Black Bean Nachos Recipe
- Easy Chicken Fajita Salad
- Easy Pinto Beans
- Easy Southern Coleslaw Recipe
Instructions
- Pick out the Mexican side dishes you want to make.
- Gather the ingredients and follow the instructions in the recipe.
- Serve up a delicious Mexican meal!