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Need some sides for your Mexican fiesta? Don’t fret! We have all the Mexican side dishes you need to complete your meal!

Collage of Mexican side dish recipes.

Our Favorite Mexican Sides

We enjoy Mexican food weekly! It’s our go-to cuisine of choice (probably because of our heritage).

You can pretty much pair any of these Mexican side dishes with your favorites. Once you’ve chosen the main course it will be easier to pick the perfect accompaniments! Some of these dishes can also be used as appetizers or even a main dish when making a simple meal.

Whether you’re making a weeknight dinner for your family or hosting a Mexican-themed fiesta with friends, find the perfect sides to go along with the rest of your meal.


Our Top Mexican Sides

4.99 from 5783 votes

Spanish Rice Recipe

Restaurant-Style Spanish Rice (aka Mexican Rice), that is easy to make and tastes like it came straight from the restaurant, and is the best side dish to any Mexican entree.
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4.97 from 63 votes

Cilantro Lime Rice

Our 30-minute Cafe Rio cilantro lime rice tastes just like the original – perfect for a salad, burrito, or taco!
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4.98 from 72 votes

Flour Tortilla Recipe

Great Grandma Bean Burro's soft and easy FAMOUS flour tortilla recipe is whipped up with only 5 Ingredients!
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5 from 35 votes

Esquites Recipe

This Esquites recipe is creamy, flavorful, and perfect for any fiesta – plus, it's made in just 20 minutes!
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5 from 48 votes

Canned Refried Beans

Get perfectly creamy restaurant-style beans by adding just THREE extra ingredients to your canned refried beans!
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5 from 62 votes

Mexican Corn on the Cob

This Mexican corn on the cob recipe is one of the best street foods in the world!! It's slathered in cheese, mayo, and spices.
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5 from 1 vote

Nachos Recipe

When feeding a crowd, this sheet pan nachos recipe is a must! It's quick, easy, and completely customizable!
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5 from 7 votes

Mexican Corn Salad Recipe

Grilled Mexican corn salad is a quick, easy twist on Elote. It's a perfect side for pairing with your Mexican favorites!
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5 from 108 votes

Mexican Cornbread

This quick prep Mexican cornbread recipe is light, fluffy, and filled with cheese and jalapeño for a bit of a nip and loads of flavor.
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5 from 9 votes

Tortilla Chip Recipe

Homemade tortilla chips are crispy and sprinkled with salt. They are surprisingly quick and simple to whip up!
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More Mexican Side Dish Recipes

5 from 23 votes

Loaded Nachos Recipe

This piled-high loaded nachos recipe is the perfect game-day food or appetizer -customize it with your favorite toppings!
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5 from 13 votes

Southwest Egg Rolls Recipe

These delicious southwest egg rolls are fried to perfection! Serve them with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole.
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5 from 14 votes

Sour Cream Rice Recipe

Mexican Sour Cream Rice filled with cheese, corn, green chiles, sour cream and cilantro. This delicious side dish is simple and great with any meal!
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4.97 from 94 votes

Queso Blanco Recipe

Our favorite queso blanco recipe is quick, simple, and extra cheesy – add tortilla chips for the perfect addition to your next party!
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4.98 from 46 votes

7 Layer Bean Dip

This 10-minute 7 layer bean dip is a must-have at every function! It has loads of flavor and all your favorite dip ingredients!
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5 from 13 votes

How to Make Guacamole

For an addictingly fresh, restaurant-quality dip or side, learn how to make guacamole at home in only 10 minutes!
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5 from 113 votes

Salsa Recipe

This is such an EASY salsa recipe. It tastes just like restaurant salsa and goes perfectly with tortilla chips, tacos, and more!
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5 from 380 votes

Bean Dip Recipe

Our favorite bean dip recipe is ready to enjoy in only 30 minutes. Enjoy it with chips, tacos, or any Mexican dish!
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5 from 578 votes

Mexican Street Corn Recipe

Made in under 20 minutes, this deliciously cheesy Mexican street corn recipe is a perfectly spiced complement to any Mexican dinner.
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5 from 3 votes

Mexican Bean Salad

This veggie-packed Mexican bean salad is seasoned to perfection and prepped in minutes for a tasty, filling side!
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5 from 18 votes

Southwest Salad Recipe

Our favorite Southwest Salad recipe is healthy and hearty and topped with a delicious homemade cilantro ranch dressing.
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5 from 12 votes

Southwest Quinoa Salad Recipe

Southwest Quinoa Salad is bursting with freshness. It's got a ton of texture going on and a whole lot of flavor!
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5 from 7 votes

Taco Pasta Salad Recipe

Delicious Taco Pasta Salad filled with beans, corn, tomatoes, avocado and more!!
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5 from 3 votes

Calabacitas

Calabacitas or "little squashes" is an easy Mexican side dish with summer squash, zucchini, and savory goodness.
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Refried Black Beans

Make restaurant-quality refried black beans at home – a creamy and flavorful Mexican staple, perfect for burritos, tacos, and nachos.
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5 from 45 votes

Crock Pot Pinto Beans Recipe

Nutrient-rich pinto beans are cooked to perfection. These make a great meal or a tasty side dish to any of your Mexican dishes.
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5 from 6 votes

Baked Tortilla Chips

Baked tortilla chips are just as tasty, but with fewer calories. Only 3 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep for a better way to snack!
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5 from 14 votes

Frito Corn Salad Recipe

Fresh and tasty frito corn salad is bursting with sweet corn and covered in a perfectly spicy creamy sauce. It is perfectly refreshing.
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7 Comments

  1. Assunta says:

    5 stars
    Really good

  2. Kyle says:

    4 stars
    Love the taste, but at 15 minutes, the rice was seared to the bottom of my pan!

  3. Julie Coombs says:

    5 stars
    Absolutely the best Mexican rice I’ve ever made. Rivals any authentic restaurant. Turns out perfect every time.

  4. Dianna says:

    5 stars
    This is one of my favorite recipes from your page. My family loves it.

  5. Olivia says:

    Cant really go wrong with any of these sides! There all so delicious and your family will love them.

  6. Sue says:

    My girls sold your red and green salsa to raise money for girls’ camp. Everyone loved the recipes, particularly the sweet salsa verde.

  7. Joy says:

    I think I have made almost everything on this list!! None of them disappoint!! I make your Spanish rice a few times a month & have people asking me for the recipe all the time!!