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    Home » Side Dishes

    25 Sides For Taco Night

    Published: Apr 27, 2023 by Heather · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 1095 words. · About 6 minutes to read this article.

    Wondering what to serve with tacos for dinner? We've got you covered! Today I'm sharing 25 easy sides for taco night. You'll find sides like dips, salads, roasted veggies and more to add to your next taco Tuesday.

    A decorative collage of sides for taco night.

    Adding a few sides to your next taco night is an easy way to stretch dinner a little further and feed more people. Plus, it's fun to mix things up and try something new!

    Sides like refreshing salads, roasted spiced veggies, refried beans, and seasoned rice make great additions to a taco dinner.

    Taco recipes

    Is your weekly taco night getting boring? Try rotating in a new protein, like shrimp or pork. Here are a few of our favorite taco recipes:

    • Slow cooker shredded chicken tacos
    • Ground pork tacos
    • Sweet potato black bean tacos
    • Shrimp tacos with jalapeño lime slaw

    Toppings for tacos

    Set out taco toppings and let family and friends customize their plates to suit their tastes. Not only is it fun to build your own tacos, it makes for an easy weeknight meal that everyone loves!

    • Chopped onion
    • Cilantro
    • Lime wedges
    • Sour cream
    • Sliced avocado
    • Shredded cheese
    • Crumbled cotija cheese
    • Salsa
    • Pico de gallo
    • Shredded lettuce
    • Hot sauce

    Sides for taco night

    Here are 25 sides for your next taco night. Roasted veggies, coleslaw, dips, and more will help spice up your next taco Tuesday!

    Avocado Black Bean Salad

    Avocado black bean salad is an easy, cold lunch or side dish for your next picnic or summer meal. Black beans, avocado, red pepper, and red onion are tossed in a fresh and bright lime vinaigrette. 
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    A white bowl filled with black beans, red peppers, and avocado.

    Mexican Roasted Vegetables

    By Zucchini Zone
    Thick sliced and seasoned with warm, southwestern spices, these roasted vegetables are perfect for adding to your next taco salad or fajitas. The caramelized flavor from roasting adds a hint of sweetness that balances the spiciness of Taco Tuesday nicely.
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    Sliced and roasted vegetables on a sheet pan.

    4 Ingredient Guacamole

    By Sweet Tea and Thyme
    This guacamole is easy to make, only has four ingredients, and is packed with fresh flavor. The creamy texture and mild flavor are perfect for the kids, who will also have fun helping you make it with a potato masher.
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    Authentic Mexican Rice

    By Gift of Hospitality
    This rice is fluffy and light, tinted a beautiful color by a blended garlic and tomato sauce used during cooking. It pairs great with any southwestern or Mexican dishes and even reheats easily.
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    Bowl of seasoned rice with lime wedges.

    Best Baked Churro Chips

    By Simply Scrumptious
    Butter, cinnamon, and sugar baked on a tortilla yields a sweet and crunchy side or dessert. It's very popular at Cinco de Mayo parties.
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    Wedges of fried tortilla with cinnamon sugar and caramel drizzled on top.

    Pineapple Pico de Gallo

    Make a batch of pineapple pico de gallo for a sweet and spicy summer appetizer or topping your next batch of tacos. Ready in just five minutes and filled with fresh flavor!
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    Close up of pineapple pico de gallo in a white bowl.

    Frijoles Charra

    By Foodie and Wine
    These beans are served hot, like a soup, and are packed with flavor from garlic, onions, peppers, and everyone's favorite bacon. The cumin and oregano add a warmth that makes this hearty dish something special.
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    Pot of churro beans with a wooden serving spoon.

    Mexican Black Beans

    By The Forked Spoon
    A great, restaurant style side dish to serve with any of your favorite Tex-Mex or Mexican entrees. This particular recipe is vegan, gluten-free, and packed with nutrients.
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    A pot of black beans with a wooden spoon.

    Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice - Chipotle Copycat

    By Budget Delicious
    You can fill a burrito or use this fluffy rice as a base for a bowl for your next Mexican or Asian style meal. It's quick and easy, using only 5 every day ingredients.
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    Instant Pot Refried Beans

    By Flavor Mosaic
    These refried beans are full of flavor from garlic, onion, and cumin and cook easy in your Instant Pot. Best of all you can freeze and reheat the leftovers to enjoy later.
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    Chopped Kale Avocado Salad

    Make a chopped kale avocado salad today - all you need are seven simple pantry ingredients! This hearty salad is made with cubed avocado, roasted sunflower seeds, and simple a homemade vinaigrette.
    View Recipe
    Bowl filled with kale and cubed avocado.

    Mexican Street Corn Salad

    By A Cedar Spoon
    Make this delicious and customizable corn salad for your next get together. You can serve it next to your favorite tacos, chicken, or steak and it even works great as a dip with chips.
    View Recipe
    A blue bowl of Mexican corn salad with a metal serving spoon.

    Salsa Verde

    By Living Smart and Healthy
    This green salsa is a staple for taco nights or as a snack dip. It uses chipotle peppers to add a great bit of smoky flavor and heat.
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    Red bowl of salsa verde.

    Black Refried Beans

    By Three Olives Branch
    These beans are vegan and gluten free so great for a flexible side dish for taco night. They're also very flexible in consistency or spiciness so they'll fit any taste.
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    An orange bowl of refriend beans with sliced pepper and lime wedge garnish.

    Mango Black Bean Salad

    By Running to the Kitchen
    Using exotic sounding ingredients like mango and jicama will make you feel like a real chef. Make this simple salad quickly and easily with flavorful ingredients for your next side dish, you won't regret it.
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    A glass bowl of mango and black bean salad with a metal serving spoon.

    Creamy Jalapeño Corn

    Creamy jalapeño corn is an easy homemade side dish for your next barbecue or weeknight meal. Corn and diced jalapeños are cooked on the stove top and coated in a creamy, flavorful sauce.
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    A fork stirring creamy corn in a bowl.

    Easy Mango Habanero Salsa with Avacado

    By Craving Something Healthy
    This salsa has a bright and fresh flavor with just the right balance of sweetness and spice. It's even a feast for the eyes with its vibrant colors. Serve with a meal or as a snack with chips.
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    A white bowl of mango habanero salad with a metal serving spoon.

    Crispy Mexican Potatoes

    By The Daily Dish
    These potatoes are crisped up in a cast iron skillet and so tender on the inside. With an amazing and easy to make seasoning they'll pair perfect with tacos, enchiladas, or any of your other favorite meals.
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    Vegan Mexican Chopped Salad with Avocado Dressing

    By Happy Kitchen
    A great side for a cookout or even a stand alone dinner, this colorful and flavorful salad will wow guests and family alike. The avocado dressing has just the right touch of acid and spice.
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    Two bowls of Mexican chopped salad with avocado dressing.

    Fried Avocado

    By Urban Farmie
    These avocado wedges are breaded and then baked or air-fried for a crispy snack, side, or even an ingredient for tacos. They're also vegan and gluten-free.
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    A basket of breaded and fried avocado wedges.

    Cowboy Caviar

    Cowboy caviar is a flavor packed mix between a salad and a salsa. Filled with black beans, black eyed peas, avocado, corn, tomatoes, jalapenos, and more - this cold salad is the perfect party appetizer.
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    A tortilla chip taking a scoop of salsa.

    Summer Squash with Corn and Green Chilis (Calabacitas)

    By The Vegan Atlas
    This classic and versatile side dish is a great option for taco night. You can ramp up or dial back the heat by using different peppers or even trade out the yellow squash for zucchini.
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    A wooden bowl of corn and squash.

    Mango Jicama Slaw

    By Caroline's Cooking
    Quick and easy to make, this simple slaw recipe combines fresh flavors of fruits and vegetables with a tangy lime dressing. You can use it as a side with any of your favorite meals or even as a topping for your tacos.
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    A wooden bowl of slaw with a matching wooden serving spoon.

    Cucumber Pico de Gallo

    By Wholefood Soulfood Kitchen
    Your tacos need this pico de gallo with its fresh, bright flavor and spice. Leave it on the side as its own dish or top your tacos with it. It'll provide a great crunch.
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    Bowl of cucumber pico de gallo with a wooden serving spoon and tortilla chips.

    Cactus Salad (Nopales Salad)

    By Cooking with Janica
    Mix Nopal cactus paddles with queso fresco, onions, jalapenos and more for a delicious fresh flavor perfect for warm weather and tacos. You can find fresh cactus paddles at Mexican grocers or used jarred in a pinch.
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