Taco Bar Side Dishes (2024)

Easy Pico de Gallo by Juggling Act Mama: This classic salsa is simple to make and can be tailored to your liking. Add more or less of any ingredient to suit your taste. Pico de Gallo is great on tacos, burritos, or even just straight up with a bag of chips!

Homemade Corn Tortillas by Muy Bueno Cookbook: Tortillas are essential to any taco bar. You can buy them at the store or make them yourself. Corn tortillas are easier to make than you think and require only three ingredients—corn flour, salt, and warm water. Or, for a softer texture, try flour tortillas. Once the warm tortillas are in place, load them up with your favorite fillings and toppings.

Homemade Tortilla Chips by The Suburban Soapbox: Of course, you'll need some tortilla chips to dip and scoop up all the salsas and dips in your taco bar spread. Sure, you can buy a bag (or three) of tortilla chips, but making your own is so satisfying... and tasty. Crispy, crunchy, salty chips—is there anything better? These are also one of my favorite sides for taco soup!

Mexican Black Beans by The Forked Spoon: These black beans are a delicious and healthy addition to any taco bar. Besides being packed with protein and fiber, they're also super easy to make. Just simmer them on the stove with some onions, garlic, bell peppers, and spices until they're nice and soft.

You might also enjoy Easy Pinto Beans from The Minimalist Baker

Beef Queso Dip by Juggling Act Mama: creamy, cheesy, spicy and delicious! This is yummy with chips, as an appetizer, but would be tasty as a topping for Steak Tacos, too. Mix it into rice for a cheesy rice that everyone will rave about.

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Homemade Guacamole by Juggling Act Mama: Grab a few tortilla chips and dig into this restaurant-quality guacamole. Next to sour cream or salsa, this is the best taco topping out there!

Taco Salad with Doritos - with seasoned ground beef, corn, beans, onions, tomatoes, and - Doritos!

Don't knock it 'till you try it!

Add some chilies or cotija cheese for even more flavor!

Black Bean Corn Salsa by Finding Zest: Open a couple of cans, chop up some fresh ingredients, and whip up a light dressing to make this scrumptious black bean salsa. The fresh ingredients elevate the dish, and the dressing brings all the flavors together. It's perfect for scooping up with chips or serving on tacos. When it comes to what to serve with tacos, you can't go wrong with salsa!

Pineapple Salsa by Juggling Act Mama: This salsa is the perfect mix of sweet and savory. The diced pineapple and mango add a delicious sweetness that contrasts perfectly with the salty chips, tangy lime juice, and spicy peppers.

Mexican Cheese Dip by Jen Around the World: Is there anything better than a warm bowl of cheese dip and a huge pile of chips from your favorite Mexican restaurant? Well, now you can make it at home with a handful of simple ingredients—white American cheese, diced green chilis, garlic powder, milk, and salt and pepper. You'll be dipping and devouring your chips or tacos in no time.

Homemade Mango Salsa by Juggling Act Mama: Sweet, tangy, and a little spicy, mango salsa is a great addition to any meal. Enjoy it with anything Mexican! You can make this simple recipe in only a few minutes. It is as simple as chopping up some mango, red onion, jalapeno, and cilantro, and mixing them with lime juice. This is one of my favorite healthy sides for tacos.

Salsa Verde by Christian Guzman: Skip the bottled salsa verde when it's this easy to make your own in about 30 minutes. It's a taco bar staple because it's so yummy on top of your tacos or mixed into your rice or beans.

Homemade Nacho Cheese Sauce by Maple and Mango: Make sure you have plenty of tortilla chips (see the homemade ones above) for this delectable nacho cheese sauce. Ditch the nacho cheese sitting on the shelf for one made from scratch with real food ingredients like whole milk, freshly shredded cheddar, and basic spices.

Homemade Taco Sauce by Delightful E Made: Forget that watery thin taco sauce you buy in the bottles. This thick, tasty sauce is made with good-for-you ingredients that taste amazing.

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These Waffle Fry Nachos are the perfect appetizer for any taco night or game day get together.

Crispy fries, seasoned taco beef, and melted cheesy - so good!

Cilantro Lime Rice by Little Sunny Kitchen: You'll love this homemade version of Chipotle's cilantro lime rice that's fluffy, soft, and so easy to make. It calls for basic ingredients that you probably already have on hand, such as rice, lime and lemon juice, cilantro, and a bay leaf. From start to finish, it takes only 20 minutes.This is also one of my favorite burrito side dishes.

Skillet Mexican Street Corn by Miss in the Kitchen: Get everything you love about Mexican street corn on the cob in an easier skillet dish. This buttery, creamy corn packs flavor into every bite. Not only is it fantastic for your taco bar, but you can serve this crunchy, buttery corn alongside burgers and chicken, too. This is one of my husband's favorite sides to go with tacos!

Cowboy Corn Casserole by Juggling Act Mama: Here's another yummy corn dish that your guests won't be able to get enough of. This creamy, cheesy side dish is loaded with corn, smoky bacon, and cowboy seasoning.

This is one of my favorite side dishes to serve along with grilled proteins, too.

You can even serve this as a dip with your favorite tortilla chips.

Pickled Red Onions by Homemade in the Kitchen: Pack extra flavor into every bite of your tacos with pickled red onions. You only need five ingredients to make them, and the recipe is as simple as mixing and waiting for at least an hour before diving in.

Picked red onions are fabulous on tacos, lettuce wraps, and more.

10-Minute Mexican Rice by This Mama Cooks: Mexican rice alongside your tacos is a total win. This quick and easy version will taste like you spent loads of time on it, but it's done in 10 minutes. The secret is using instant white or brown rice for a quick cook time.

This is a must have food to serve with taquitos, tacos, burritos, and more!

You might also enjoy Spanish Rice from Lil' Luna.

Mexican Avocado Salad by Home Body Eats: Serve this healthy tomato, cucumber, and avocado salad alongside your tasty tacos. Make it in under 15 minutes for a refreshing and light summer salad everyone will love.This is high on my list of tasty sides for my next taco party! This makes a fabulous salad to go with chicken enchiladas, too.

Fajita Veggies by Maple and Mango: You may be thinking, "Why do I need fajita veggies for a taco bar?" But trust me, they're a MUST. First, it's nice to offer plenty of options for your vegetarian or vegan friends. But second, they're absolutely delicious on your tacos. Win-win!

Refried Beans by Flavor Mosaic: Making refried beans couldn't be simpler thanks to your Instant Pot. They're easy to customize and way healthier than the canned beans you find in the stores. Make an extra batch to freeze for your next taco bar night!

Pickled Jalapenos by Homemade in the Kitchen: Kick your tacos and nachos up a notch with a little bit of heat from these quick pickled jalapenos. You probably have everything you need for them in your kitchen right now—jalapenos, vinegar, sugar, salt, and water. If you do, give this recipe a try! It's best to let them sit overnight, but if you just can't wait, an hour will do.

Mexican Coleslaw by Healthy Seasonal Recipes: In just five minutes, you can make a simple, healthy, and crunch side dish to go with your tacos and other Mexican side dishes. Crunchy cabbage is topped with papitas (toasted pumpkin seeds), scallions, and minced red onion. It all comes together in the dressing made with lime juice, honey, and oil. Yum!

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