Are you wondering what to serve with tacos? If you are looking to serve them for lunch or dinner, you are in the right place. Here you’ll find over 25 of our most popular and best side dishes including vegetable side dishes, pasta and potato sides, the perfect rice, salads, and more!
It always feels like a treat when tacos are in my dinner lineup. Tacos make a versatile and delicious meal that can be enjoyed in many different ways. While the fillings, the salsas and either flour or corn tortillas are undoubtedly the stars of the show, serving the right accompaniments can elevate your taco experience to new heights.
Best Sides For Tacos
Whether you’re hosting a taco party or preparing a family dinner, choosing the perfect side dishes, toppings, and beverages can take your taco meal from good, to a feast!
So, what goes with tacos?
Bean Recipes
In my opinion, you cannot go wrong with serving beans as a side dish for tacos. Here are a few of the best bean side dishes to try.
1. Frijoles Puercos (Party Beans)
2. Healthy Frijoles Charros Recipe
3. Frijoles Refritos (Refried Beans)
Rice Recipes
Tasty, inexpensive, and very versatile, these rice side dishes are the perfect way to use up your pantry staples. Grab a bag of rice and prepare to be amazed at what you can do with the humble grain and how well it goes with all kinds of tacos!.
7. Arroz Primavera (Mexican White Rice)
8. Arroz Verde (Mexican Green Rice)
9. Cilantro Lime Rice (Rice Cooker)
Salads & Vegetables
Whether you’re a veggie lover or just looking to add some healthy goodness to your plate, these vibrant sides will brighten up your meal and leave you feeling satisfied. Some can even act as the main taco filler for delicious vegetarian or vegan tacos.
12. Rajas Con Crema
13. Chiles Toreados
15. Calabacitas
16. Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Chipotle Crema
17. Cebollitas
These roasted vegetables can be served in tacos but also make a perfect side dish.
Elote (Corn) Recipes
If you’re anything like me, you can’t resist the sweet and juicy goodness of corn. Whether it’s on the cob or off, corn is a versatile veggie that can bring lots of flavor and texture to any meal. Here are just a few that I’m sure you’ll enjoy:
20. Elote Asado
21. Esquite
22. Vegan Mexican Street Corn Salad
23. Smoked Elote
Pastas
If you’re looking to jazz up your tacos and take it to the next level, I’ve got just the thing for you: pasta side dishes. Even in Mexico, pasta is very popular in many dishes. These delicious additions complement your tacos perfectly, making for a well-rounded and satisfying meal. Let’s dive into some fantastic options:
24. Sopa De Fideo
25. Espagueti Verde
27. Mexican Sopa
Drinks
From coffee and cocktails to Agua Frescas. Here you’ll find the best drinks and beverages for every occasion. Whether you’re looking for a licuado de platano (banana smoothie) to go with breakfast tacos or refreshing agua fresca, I’ve got you covered!
Salsas
When you think of what to serve with tacos, this also means Salsas! Tacos are built on layers and a good Mexican salsa is a must. Be sure to explore my Salsas collection since they all pair differently depending on the taco.
What To Serve With Tacos (Best Side Dishes & More)
Ingredients
- 2 large ears corn husked
- 2 tablespoons chipotle crema
- 6 scallions, white and light green parts thinly sliced
- ½ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish
- ½ serrano chile (use the whole pepper if you like it spicy) thinly sliced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 large lime, juiced
- 1 cup freshly popped popcorn optional
- ¼ cup crumbled cotija cheese
Instructions
- Heat a gas or charcoal grill to medium heat. Grill the husked corn, turning the ears every few minutes, until the kernels are blistered and the color has gone from pale to bright yellow. Let the corn cool, and then slice the kernels off the cobs.
- In a medium serving bowl, combine the grilled corn, Chipotle Crema, scallions, cilantro, serrano, garlic, and lime juice and mix well.
- Sprinkle with the popcorn, Cotija, and more cilantro.
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We eat tacos weekly at our house and I was running out of ideas what I could serve them with. I can’t wait to try to make some of these delicious side dishes! Specially the street corn in a bowl. yum!