Mexican Side Dish Recipes From Top Chefs

For Taco Tuesday, Enchilada Sunday or any day your dining options lead you south of the border, these Mexican side dish recipes will complete your menu in a flavorful fashion. Explore a curated collection of delectable side dishes for tacos that lend additional spice, as well as healthy Mexican side dishes that take a lighter approach to culinary accompaniment. With Mexican vegetable sides, seasoned rice creations and other regional favorites, your feast becomes a fiesta.
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Refried Black Beans
Side Dish recipes: Refried Black Beans
Side Dish | Mexican
414 CAL.
Refried Black Beans
8 Ingredients - 6 Steps - 1h 5m
Refried black beans are the number one choice of side dish for Mexican food. They're simple, delicious and super nutritious. You can make a large batch and use them in several ways. Healthy, tasty and smooth, refried beans are family friendly and prefect for party snacks.
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Chef Annette
414 CALORIES / SERVING
Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad
Side Dish recipes: Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad
Side Dish | Mexican
725 CAL.
Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad
10 Ingredients - 4 Steps - 15m
Cucumber tomato avocado salad is a simple and easy salad, perfect for when tomatoes are in season. Fresh vegetables are tossed in a light lemon vinaigrette that makes a great accompaniment to a variety of dishes.
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Chef Joy
725 CALORIES / SERVING
Avocado Crema
Side Dish recipes: Avocado Crema
Side Dish | Mexican
291 CAL.
Avocado Crema
7 Ingredients - 3 Steps - 8m
Avocado crema is tangy, flavorful and easy to make. A great alternative to guacamole, this avocado crema recipe will be a welcome addition to your next Mexican meal.
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Giselle Park
291 CALORIES / SERVING
Cilantro Chimichurri
Side Dish recipes: Cilantro Chimichurri
Side Dish | Mexican
1945 CAL.
Cilantro Chimichurri
9 Ingredients - 4 Steps - 10m
Cilantro chimichurri busts with fresh herbaceous flavor. This chimichurri with cilantro, parsley, and Thai basil gets its lip-smacking zesty flavor from a blend of red wine vinegar and lemon juice.
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Chef Joy
1945 CALORIES / SERVING
Street Corn Dip
Appetizer recipes: Street Corn Dip
Appetizer | Mexican
333 CAL.
Street Corn Dip
12 Ingredients - 5 Steps - 20m
Street corn dip is spicy, zesty, sweet and savory all in one bowl. This Mexican street corn dip takes the flavors of grilled Mexican street corn, elotes, and transforms them into a scoopable dip.
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Giselle Park
333 CALORIES / SERVING
Avocado Corn Salad
Side Dish recipes: Avocado Corn Salad
Side Dish | Mexican
402 CAL.
Avocado Corn Salad
13 Ingredients - 4 Steps - 15m
Avocado corn salad is a versatile summery salad. Bursting with bright flavors, it is great on its own, as a side and also makes an excellent topping for tacos! Using frozen corn kernels saves time with less mess, but using fresh corn cut off the cob is also a delicious option.
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Chef Mike M.
402 CALORIES / SERVING
Black Bean Hummus
Appetizer recipes: Black Bean Hummus
Appetizer | Mexican
368 CAL.
Black Bean Hummus
12 Ingredients - 5 Steps - 10m
Black bean hummus explodes with flavor and is packed full of protein. This twist on hummus is a real crowd-pleaser that comes together in a matter of minutes and keeps in the fridge for days. It's a great grab-and-go snack or the perfect addition to your next party spread.
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Chef Mike M.
368 CALORIES / SERVING
Corn Ribs
Appetizer recipes: Corn Ribs
Appetizer | Mexican
133 CAL.
Corn Ribs
12 Ingredients - 9 Steps - 25m
Corn ribs get their name from the curled rib-like shape after it is fried. Dressed in mayonnaise, spices, cojita cheese and cilantro, these corn ribs emulate the flavors of elotes, also known as Mexican street corn.
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Giselle Park
133 CALORIES / SERVING
Roasted Poblano Peppers - Two Ways
Side Dish recipes: Roasted Poblano Peppers - Two Ways
Side Dish | Mexican
23 CAL.
Roasted Poblano Peppers - Two Ways
2 Ingredients - 7 Steps - 30m
Smoky, mild and full of flavor, roasted poblano peppers are easy to make at home. Whether it is over an open flame or in the oven, roasted poblano peppers are a great addition to sandwiches, dips, salads and a variety of Mexican dishes.
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Giselle Park
23 CALORIES / SERVING
Blue Corn Tortillas
Side Dish recipes: Blue Corn Tortillas
Side Dish | Mexican
412 CAL.
Blue Corn Tortillas
4 Ingredients - 6 Steps - 40m
Blue corn tortillas are made with anti-inflammatory blue corn masa instead of the traditional white or yellow corn masa. The antioxidant-filled blue corn tortillas are softer than white or yellow tortillas and best used to make soft tacos or quesadillas.
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Chef Sara
412 CALORIES / SERVING
Keto Guacamole
Appetizer recipes: Keto Guacamole
Appetizer | Mexican
316 CAL.
Keto Guacamole
9 Ingredients - 5 Steps - 20m
This keto guacamole is sure to convert anyone into enjoying avocados. The simple and quick preparation makes it a great snack for a crowd and every bite truly satisfies the taste buds.
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Chef Logan
316 CALORIES / SERVING
Tomatillo Red Chili Salsa
Appetizer recipes: Tomatillo Red Chili Salsa
Appetizer | Mexican
44 CAL.
Tomatillo Red Chili Salsa
8 Ingredients - 3 Steps - 2h 15m
This flavorful tomatillo and red chili salsa is marvelous on any grilled item and great on nachos. Fresh tomatillos meld with a variety of peppers, cilantro and fresh limes for a refreshing burst of flavor.
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Chef Denis
44 CALORIES / SERVING
Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
Side Dish recipes: Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
Side Dish | Mexican
79 CAL.
Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
8 Ingredients - 9 Steps - 25m
Cilantro lime cauliflower rice is a perfect low-carb side dish for any Mexican dish. Tangy and bright from the classic pairing of lime and cilantro, it is a side dish that will liven up any meal.
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Giselle Park
79 CALORIES / SERVING
Mango Avocado Salsa
Appetizer recipes: Mango Avocado Salsa
Appetizer | Mexican
222 CAL.
Mango Avocado Salsa
9 Ingredients - 5 Steps - 30m
This mango avocado salsa is packed with nutritional ingredients. Sweet mango and smooth avocado combine to make a fruity salsa that works perfectly as a dip or as side salad that pairs well with any entree.
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Chef Sara
222 CALORIES / SERVING
Roasted Chili Corn Salsa
Side Dish recipes: Roasted Chili Corn Salsa
Side Dish | Mexican
90 CAL.
Roasted Chili Corn Salsa
9 Ingredients - 4 Steps - 10m
This roasted chili corn salsa comes together in less than 10 minutes. Sweet corn mingles with roasted green chiles and refreshing cilantro for a zesty burst of flavors.
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Chef Dom
90 CALORIES / SERVING
Vegan Tortillas
Breakfast recipes: Vegan Tortillas
Breakfast | Mexican
189 CAL.
Vegan Tortillas
4 Ingredients - 8 Steps - 30m
You only need four ingredients to make these incredible and surprisingly simple homemade vegan tortillas. Use them for tacos, burritos, homemade tortilla chips, lunch wraps and more.
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Tiffany La Forge
189 CALORIES / SERVING
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