What To Serve With Tacos 17 Best Side Dishes Bake It With Love

Jump to Recipe If you’re wondering What to Serve with Tacos, I’ve gathered all of my best and favorite side dishes here in one place for you! These are perfectly suited to pair with taco night meals any night of the week, or to make your Cinco de Mayo more festive and flavorful!!

The Best Sides for Tacos: From Chips & Dip to Much More! I love meal planning! Especially when there’s something fun on the horizon! With Cinco de Mayo just days away, I had to gather up some of my favorite sides to round out a festive dinner!

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When you’re getting ready to plan out that taco dinner, don’t forget to check out my homemade flour tortillas and the best taco seasoning mix! Plus I have a great assortment of tacos and taco meats to star in the meal! Mexican Picadillo • Ground Beef Taco Meat • Pork Carnitas •Barbacoa Beef Cheeks • Tacos Dorados • Albóndigas • Turkey Carnitas You can also check out the tasty sides for tacos web story here! The Best Salsas & Dips to Serve with Your Tacos The most basic and most likely one of the most popular sides for tacos is quite simply chips and dip! Here’s a great assortment of salsas and Mexican-flavored dips to choose from to start your Taco Tuesday out right!

Salsa Roja

Roasted Salsa Roja

This salsa roja is an incredibly delicious homemade treat that only takes a few minutes to roast the vegetables and prepare! Leave it coarse or blend it to a smooth consistency, whichever way you like it! I like to finish my salsa in a cast iron skillet for an amazing flavor boost to this better than restaurant quality salsa!

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This delightfully tasty salsa is full of rich tomato flavor with just the right amount of spice and seasoning! It’s a great all-purpose salsa to serve up with any meal and absolutely perfect as a taco topping! 2. Salsa Verde (Tomatillo Salsa)

Authentic Salsa Verde

Easy, homemade, Authentic Salsa Verde!

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This tomatillo-based salsa is a personal favorite! I’ve been hooked on it since I fell in love with Baja Fresh in my 20’s (this restaurant chain was my go-to for lunches)! It’s a super simple salsa to make and you can blacken your ingredients for a robust roasted flavor too! 3. Pico de Gallo (Salsa Fresca)

Pico De Gallo

This pico de gallo recipe is a family favorite - just enough heat from the jalapeno without overwhelming the delicious, fresh ingredients! It is made with the freshest ingredients and combines onion, tomatoes, jalapeno, lime, and cilantro in the perfect proportions for the most amazing homemade salsa! Let the flavors combine overnight for the best and easiest ever homemade salsa to serve with your favorite Mexican food meals and chips!

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What more can I say about this classic pico?! It is SO GOOD! And once upon a time I wouldn’t have touched anything with raw tomatoes with a 10-foot pole. Not anymore! It’s my husband’s version that got me hooked on this quick and easy salsa. It is now a household staple for pairing with anything Mexican-inspired! 4. Pineapple Salsa

Pineapple Salsa Recipe {10 Minutes!} - Two Peas & Their Pod

This easy pineapple salsa recipe is sweet, colorful, and versatile. Serve with fish, pork, steak, tortilla chips, or spoon over tacos.

Check out this recipe

The combination of sweet pineapple in this fresh salsa is divine! It’s a wonderful salsa to serve with fish tacos! 5. Mango Salsa

Fresh Mango Salsa

This colorful mango salsa recipe is so easy to make! It’s sweet, spicy and absolutely delicious. Fresh mango salsa is great with chips, on tacos and more!

Check out this recipe

Another sweet and fruity take on fresh pico is this mango salsa! It’s a wonderul salsa to use with pork carnitas! 6. Guacamole

Guacamole (How To Make The Best Ever Guacamole!)

This incredibly easy homemade Guacamole is the perfect combination of creamy avocado, lime, fresh cilantro, diced Roma tomatoes, and diced red onion that is seasoned with salt, pepper, and paprika! Seriously tasty and addictive flavors from wonderfully fresh ingredients!

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The classic guacamole needs no extras when served up fresh! Pile up your guac on just about anything from tacos to soups, enchiladas, and much more!! You can also try my creamy guacamole or hatch chile guacamole for some flavor variations! 7. Queso Dip

Life Changing Queso Dip (Mexican Cheese Dip)

Code cracked: made with real cheese, this Queso Dip is a copycat of the dip sold in jars and served at your favourite Mexican restaurant. Silky smooth!

Check out this recipe

OMYummy! Silky beefy cheesy queso dip is a delightful nacho or taco topping as well as a wonderful dip for chips! It’s a tasty dip that will make your bag of chips disappear! 8. 7 Layer Dip

7 Layer Dip

This 7 Layer Dip is a tasty combination of refried beans, sour cream, guacamole, salsa, cheese, diced tomatoes, and sliced black olives! Your easy taco dip can be served warm or cold, and either way, it’s always a hit at parties, a game day get-together, or as an amazing family dinner! Best of all, you can throw this 7 layer dip together in just 10 minutes flat!

The classic 7 layer dip is an awesome appetizer or make it a meal in itself! It’s one of those dishes that you could serve up ’taco bar’ style and let everyone pile up their plates with their personal faves! Beans & Rice Side Dishes Perfect for Serving With Tacos Beans and rice side dishes are commonly served with Mexican food and I love the way that they just belong together! Plus they’re a great way to stretch the dollar for some very economical meals! 9. Cilantro Lime Rice

Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice

Wonderfully ‘zesty’ Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice is an incredibly tasty rice side dish that is suitable for so many meals! From pairing with your Mexican food entrees to serving with seafood, or a Thai-inspired dish, this fragrant rice is sure to become a household staple!

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This delightfully zesty rice is a flavorful addition to burritos and burrito bowls, and is perfect with picadillo filling for your tacos too! It’s a super simple upgrade to plain rice! 10. Mexican Rice (Restaurant Style)

Restaurant Style Mexican Rice

Restaurant Style Mexican Rice recipe that delivers that authentic flavor is hard to find, but this recipe may just be the best! This rice is so good, you’ll be back for more! It has just enough of a hint of spicy, and a deliciously rich tomato flavor too. I’ll use any Mexican-inspired dinner night as an excuse to fry this fabulous Mexican rice up!

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My Mexican rice is made restaurant style for maximum flavor! It’s one of my favorite sides to serve with enchiladas or ’enchilado-style’ burritos! 11. Refried Black Beans

Refried Black Beans

Perfect for any Mexican-themed meal, enjoy these on the lighter side by using coconut oil!

Check out this recipe

Homemade refried black beans is where it’s at! These are incredibly easy to make but so amazingly tasty! You’ll never go back to store-bought canned refried beans! Veggie Sides & Salads to Pair With Tacos If you’re keeping your starters light (to save room for dinner, right!) you can enjoy some of these tasty veggie-based dishes! From one of my all-time favorites below (calabacitas) to an amazingly flavorful Mexican coleslaw, there’s something for everyone! 12. Calabacitas

Calabacitas - What’s Gaby Cooking

Grab the recipe for Calabacitas, a veggie loaded side dish packed with zucchini, corn, tomatoes, and poblano pepper and topped with melted cheese!

Check out this recipe

You had me at summer squash, but add the corn and some heirloom cherry tomatoes and yumm! I never turn this side dish down and seriously wish that the rest of my family loved squash as much as I do! 13. Mexican Corn Salad

Mexican Corn Salad

This Mexican corn salad is corn kernels and vegetables tossed in a creamy lime dressing, then topped with cotjita cheese.

Check out this recipe

This delicious and hearty salad is another great use of fresh corn! I absolutely love topping it with some fresh cotija cheese crumbles! 14. Avocado Fries

Crispy Baked Avocado Fries & Chipotle Dipping Sauce

Fresh sliced avocado, coated in crispy panko breadcrumbs and baked to perfection. These avocado fries are incredibly tasty and easy to make and are sure to impress the pickiest eaters. There’s one thing I never get

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Now these are straight up my hubby’s alley! Deliciously crispy avocado fries with melt-in-your-mouth buttery avocado inside. What an amazing combination!! 15. Mexican Coleslaw

Mexican Coleslaw Recipe

Taco Salad meets coleslaw in this creamy Mexican Coleslaw recipe! Packed with flavor, it’s the perfect side dish for Cinco de Mayo and summer cookouts!

Check out this recipe

I think this may be in the running for best coleslaw ever! Crispy cabbage with a tangy Mexican-flavored dressing sounds like a match made in heaven to me! 16. Elotes (Mexican Street Corn)

Mexican Street Corn (Elotes)

This Mexican Street Corn (Elotes) is a tasty change from the usual steamed corn, delicious!!

Check out this recipe

If you’re looking for a fun change to your standard corn on the cob, you’ve simply got to try these elotes! They’re simple to make but a big change to the standard ear of corn! 17. Mexican Corn Fritters

Mexican Corn Fritters

These easy Mexican Corn Fritters can be made as spicy as you like! The only problem will be how to divide them up for all to enjoy!

Check out this recipe

Another great way to use up some corn on the cob, that also just happens to be a wonderful side dish, appetizer, or anytime snack! These quick and easy fritters fry up in no time at all! 📋 Recipe

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What to Serve With Tacos

If you’re wondering What to Serve with Tacos, I’ve gathered all of my best and favorite side dishes here in one place for you! These are perfectly suited to pair with taco night meals any night of the week, or to make your Cinco de Mayo more festive and flavorful!!

Author | Angela

Servings: 4 servings Calories: 26kcal Prep 15 minutes Cooking 30 minutes Total Time 45 minutes

Pin Recipe Share on Facebook Ingredients 1x2x3xSalsas & Dips▢ Roasted Salsa Roja▢ Authentic Salsa Verde▢ Pico de Gallo▢ Pineapple Salsa▢ Mango Salsa▢ Guacamole▢ Queso Dip▢ 7 Layer DipBeans & Rice Side Dishes▢ Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice▢ Restaurant Style Mexican Rice▢ Refried Black BeansVeggie Sides & Salads▢ Calabacitas▢ Mexican Corn Salad▢ Avocado Fries▢ Mexican Coleslaw▢ Elotes▢ Mexican Corn Fritters

InstructionsSelect your favorite menu items from the meal plan ideas shared here.Prepare the appetizers, sides, or salads that you would like with your tacos.Serve and enjoy a wonderful taco night dinner! NutritionCalories: 26kcal (1%) | Carbohydrates: 8g (3%) | Sodium: 399mg (17%) | Sugar: 5g (6%) | Vitamin A: 266IU (5%) | Vitamin C: 3mg (4%) Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love! side dishes for tacos, What to Serve With Tacos Course Appetizers, Side DishCuisine American, MexicanAngela @ BakeItWithLove.comAngela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma’s kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love! bakeitwithlove.com/about/

The Best Sides for Tacos: From Chips & Dip to Much More!

I love meal planning! Especially when there’s something fun on the horizon! With Cinco de Mayo just days away, I had to gather up some of my favorite sides to round out a festive dinner!

Mexican Picadillo • Ground Beef Taco Meat • Pork Carnitas •Barbacoa Beef Cheeks • Tacos Dorados • Albóndigas • Turkey Carnitas

You can also check out the tasty sides for tacos web story here!

The Best Salsas & Dips to Serve with Your Tacos

The most basic and most likely one of the most popular sides for tacos is quite simply chips and dip! Here’s a great assortment of salsas and Mexican-flavored dips to choose from to start your Taco Tuesday out right!

1. Salsa Roja

Roasted Salsa Roja

Check out this recipe

2. Salsa Verde (Tomatillo Salsa)

Authentic Salsa Verde

Easy, homemade, Authentic Salsa Verde!

Check out this recipe

This tomatillo-based salsa is a personal favorite! I’ve been hooked on it since I fell in love with Baja Fresh in my 20’s (this restaurant chain was my go-to for lunches)!

Easy, homemade, Authentic Salsa Verde!

It’s a super simple salsa to make and you can blacken your ingredients for a robust roasted flavor too!

3. Pico de Gallo (Salsa Fresca)

Pico De Gallo

Check out this recipe

What more can I say about this classic pico?! It is SO GOOD! And once upon a time I wouldn’t have touched anything with raw tomatoes with a 10-foot pole. Not anymore!

It’s my husband’s version that got me hooked on this quick and easy salsa. It is now a household staple for pairing with anything Mexican-inspired!

4. Pineapple Salsa

Pineapple Salsa Recipe {10 Minutes!} - Two Peas & Their Pod

This easy pineapple salsa recipe is sweet, colorful, and versatile. Serve with fish, pork, steak, tortilla chips, or spoon over tacos.

Check out this recipe

The combination of sweet pineapple in this fresh salsa is divine! It’s a wonderful salsa to serve with fish tacos!

This easy pineapple salsa recipe is sweet, colorful, and versatile. Serve with fish, pork, steak, tortilla chips, or spoon over tacos.

5. Mango Salsa

Fresh Mango Salsa

This colorful mango salsa recipe is so easy to make! It’s sweet, spicy and absolutely delicious. Fresh mango salsa is great with chips, on tacos and more!

Check out this recipe

Another sweet and fruity take on fresh pico is this mango salsa! It’s a wonderul salsa to use with pork carnitas!

This colorful mango salsa recipe is so easy to make! It’s sweet, spicy and absolutely delicious. Fresh mango salsa is great with chips, on tacos and more!

6. Guacamole

Guacamole (How To Make The Best Ever Guacamole!)

Check out this recipe

The classic guacamole needs no extras when served up fresh! Pile up your guac on just about anything from tacos to soups, enchiladas, and much more!!

You can also try my creamy guacamole or hatch chile guacamole for some flavor variations!

7. Queso Dip

Life Changing Queso Dip (Mexican Cheese Dip)

Code cracked: made with real cheese, this Queso Dip is a copycat of the dip sold in jars and served at your favourite Mexican restaurant. Silky smooth!

Check out this recipe

OMYummy! Silky beefy cheesy queso dip is a delightful nacho or taco topping as well as a wonderful dip for chips! It’s a tasty dip that will make your bag of chips disappear!

Code cracked: made with real cheese, this Queso Dip is a copycat of the dip sold in jars and served at your favourite Mexican restaurant. Silky smooth!

8. 7 Layer Dip

7 Layer Dip

Beans & Rice Side Dishes Perfect for Serving With Tacos

Beans and rice side dishes are commonly served with Mexican food and I love the way that they just belong together! Plus they’re a great way to stretch the dollar for some very economical meals!

9. Cilantro Lime Rice

Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice

Check out this recipe

This delightfully zesty rice is a flavorful addition to burritos and burrito bowls, and is perfect with picadillo filling for your tacos too! It’s a super simple upgrade to plain rice!

10. Mexican Rice (Restaurant Style)

Restaurant Style Mexican Rice

Check out this recipe

My Mexican rice is made restaurant style for maximum flavor! It’s one of my favorite sides to serve with enchiladas or ’enchilado-style’ burritos!

11. Refried Black Beans

Refried Black Beans

Perfect for any Mexican-themed meal, enjoy these on the lighter side by using coconut oil!

Check out this recipe

Homemade refried black beans is where it’s at! These are incredibly easy to make but so amazingly tasty! You’ll never go back to store-bought canned refried beans!

Perfect for any Mexican-themed meal, enjoy these on the lighter side by using coconut oil!

Veggie Sides & Salads to Pair With Tacos

If you’re keeping your starters light (to save room for dinner, right!) you can enjoy some of these tasty veggie-based dishes! From one of my all-time favorites below (calabacitas) to an amazingly flavorful Mexican coleslaw, there’s something for everyone!

12. Calabacitas

Calabacitas - What’s Gaby Cooking

Grab the recipe for Calabacitas, a veggie loaded side dish packed with zucchini, corn, tomatoes, and poblano pepper and topped with melted cheese!

Check out this recipe

You had me at summer squash, but add the corn and some heirloom cherry tomatoes and yumm! I never turn this side dish down and seriously wish that the rest of my family loved squash as much as I do!

Grab the recipe for Calabacitas, a veggie loaded side dish packed with zucchini, corn, tomatoes, and poblano pepper and topped with melted cheese!

13. Mexican Corn Salad

Mexican Corn Salad

This Mexican corn salad is corn kernels and vegetables tossed in a creamy lime dressing, then topped with cotjita cheese.

Check out this recipe

This delicious and hearty salad is another great use of fresh corn! I absolutely love topping it with some fresh cotija cheese crumbles!

This Mexican corn salad is corn kernels and vegetables tossed in a creamy lime dressing, then topped with cotjita cheese.

14. Avocado Fries

Crispy Baked Avocado Fries & Chipotle Dipping Sauce

Check out this recipe

Now these are straight up my hubby’s alley! Deliciously crispy avocado fries with melt-in-your-mouth buttery avocado inside. What an amazing combination!!

15. Mexican Coleslaw

Mexican Coleslaw Recipe

Taco Salad meets coleslaw in this creamy Mexican Coleslaw recipe! Packed with flavor, it’s the perfect side dish for Cinco de Mayo and summer cookouts!

Check out this recipe

I think this may be in the running for best coleslaw ever! Crispy cabbage with a tangy Mexican-flavored dressing sounds like a match made in heaven to me!

Taco Salad meets coleslaw in this creamy Mexican Coleslaw recipe! Packed with flavor, it’s the perfect side dish for Cinco de Mayo and summer cookouts!

16. Elotes (Mexican Street Corn)

Mexican Street Corn (Elotes)

This Mexican Street Corn (Elotes) is a tasty change from the usual steamed corn, delicious!!

Check out this recipe

If you’re looking for a fun change to your standard corn on the cob, you’ve simply got to try these elotes! They’re simple to make but a big change to the standard ear of corn!

This Mexican Street Corn (Elotes) is a tasty change from the usual steamed corn, delicious!!

17. Mexican Corn Fritters

Mexican Corn Fritters

These easy Mexican Corn Fritters can be made as spicy as you like! The only problem will be how to divide them up for all to enjoy!

Check out this recipe

Another great way to use up some corn on the cob, that also just happens to be a wonderful side dish, appetizer, or anytime snack! These quick and easy fritters fry up in no time at all!

These easy Mexican Corn Fritters can be made as spicy as you like! The only problem will be how to divide them up for all to enjoy!

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What to Serve With Tacos

Author | Angela

Servings: 4 servings Calories: 26kcal Prep 15 minutes Cooking 30 minutes Total Time 45 minutes

Angela @ BakeItWithLove.comAngela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma’s kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love! bakeitwithlove.com/about/

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