Wondering what the best side dishes for taquitos are? Look no further! I’m here to answer the question! From healthy sides for tacos, to Mexican sides and appetizers, this handy guide will help you find what you want to make in a hurry!
What should I serve with taquitos?
When serving taquitos for dinner, there are 3 essentials in my book:
- An amazing dipping sauce for your taquitos – like chipotle crema or cilantro lime sauce. Here are even MORE tasty taco sauces!
- Margaritas. Keep reading below to find some great options!
- And, of course, some really delicious side dishes.
You can never go wrong with the classics, like refried beans, tortilla chips, and salsa.
But, what else goes with taquitos for a side?
Here are 35+ AMAZING sides!
Be sure to check out these Mexican Appetizers, Mexican Desserts and Mexican Breads too!
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Starters + Appetizers
Cheesy Enchilada Dip Recipe
Take your snacking to the next level with this Cheesy Enchilada Dip. Beans are layered with ground beef and enchilada sauce, and topped with lots of melty cheese, green onions and a dollop of sour cream.
Cheesy Enchilada Dip
Mexican Street Corn Soup Recipe
This Mexican Corn Soup recipe has all the flavors of Mexican street corn in soup form. This creamy corn soup is flavored with chile powder, poblano peppers and cotija cheese.
Mexican Corn Soup
Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Green Tahini Sauce
Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Green Tahini Sauce are perfect for summer barbeques and so simple to prepare.
Grilled Shrimp Skewers
Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup
This is the BEST Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup! It tastes like it’s been cooking all day, but it only takes minutes in your electric pressure cooker.
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Albondigas (Spanish Meatballs)
Spanish Meatballs – or Albondigas – simmer in enchilada sauce and are topped with sour cream, radishes & cilantro. Serve them taco-style in tortillas or as an appetizer with toothpicks.
Spanish Meatballs
White Chicken Chili Recipe
This is the BEST White Chicken Chili and it can be made in under 30-minutes. Spicy and smoky it's made with chicken, white beans, jalapenos, mild green chilis and plenty of monterey jack cheese. It's a delicious, creamy white chicken chili that perfect for cozy nights at home.
White Chicken Chili
Vegetable Sides for Taquitos
Mexican Carrots
I’m serving up these Oven Roasted Mexican Carrots elote style. Similar to how you’d dress grilled street corn, these delicious tender carrots are topped with lime, crumbled cheese, jalapenos and cilantro. So crazy good!
Oven Roasted Mexican Carrots
Mexican Street Corn Salad
This Couscous Corn Salad puts a salad twist on Mexican Street Corn. Smoky grilled corn, a creamy cumin-lime dressing, and pearl couscous combine to create this delicious salad.
Couscous Corn Salad
Blistered Shishito Peppers Recipe
These Blistered Shishito Peppers are the perfect finger food. They’re so easy to make too. Lightly seasoned and slightly smoky, you’ll find that most are mild… one out of every ten might surprise you.
Blistered Shishito Peppers
Stuffed Poblano Peppers
Stuffed Poblano Peppers loaded with a mixture of beef & rice and topped with a zesty lime-crema. This healthy recipe will be on your table in 30 minutes.
Stuffed Poblano Peppers
Stuffed Peppers with Quinoa & Beef
These Quinoa Stuffed Peppers with Beef make a hearty, healthy, protein packed meal that's amazingly delicious and quick and easy to prepare.
Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
Healthy Sides for Taquitos
Red Cabbage Coleslaw (No Mayo)
Red Cabbage Slaw is a super simple side dish recipe made without mayo. It’s tangy, delicious and crunchy.
Red Cabbage Slaw
Elote Salad with Shrimp
Elote Salad with Shrimp is the ultimate summer side dish! Smoky shrimp, grilled corn, fresh veggies, and tangy cotija cheese are tossed in a rich and zesty dressing, making it a must-try side for grilling season.
Elote Salad with Shrimp
Southwest Chicken Salad with Pico de Gallo
This Southwest Chicken Salad is topped with a chipotle seasoned chicken breast, black beans, avocado, fresh pico de gallo & a zesty lime vinaigrette.
Southwest Chicken Salad
Octopus Ceviche (aka Ceviche de Pulpo)
Octopus Ceviche (aka ceviche de pulpo) combines tender octopus with tangy lime juice, red onions, cilantro and chiles for a light and refreshing appetizer. Serve it with tortillas or chips and enjoy!
Octopus Ceviche
Beans // 3 Ways!
Instant Pot Pinto Beans
Instant Pot pinto beans are easy to make and taste so much better than the canned version! Perfect for meal prep or as a side dish to your favorite tacos, salads, or protein bowls, these beans can be ready in under an hour with no soaking required.
Pinto Beans
Mexican Black Beans
Jazz up the cans of black beans in your cupboard with this easy Mexican Black Beans recipe. It’s a low-fuss skillet recipe that’s quick and easy, and made with warm and smoky Mexican-inspired flavors. Serve them with tacos, enchiladas, quesadillas, fajitas, and more!
Mexican Black Beans
The BEST Instant Pot Refried Beans
Instant Pot Refried Beans require no presoaking. Plus, they're virtually fat free and can be made vegetarian or vegan with some simple swaps.
Refried Beans
Rice – An Essential Mexican Side Dish
Instant Pot Mexican Rice
Inspired by the flavors of the classic Mexican restaurant side dish, this Instant Pot Mexican Rice is perfect with enchiladas, fajitas, tacos, and more. It’s a foolproof recipe made entirely in your pressure cooker!
Mexican Rice
Arroz Verde (Green Rice)
This easy Arroz Verde (Green Rice) recipe is inspired by the classic Mexican side dish. Fluffy white rice is mixed with green veggies and lime juice, lending a vibrant green hue and delicious, zesty flavors! Pair it with chicken, beef, or seafood, or use it as the tasty base for a grain bowl.
Arroz Verde
Instant Pot Lentils and Rice Recipe
These EASY Cheesy Southwestern Instant Pot Lentils & Rice are the perfect quick vegetarian weeknight dinner recipe that's perfect for Meatless Monday! Hearty lentils and brown rice combine with southwestern spices, tomatoes, peppers & plenty of melty cheese!
Lentils & Rice
Rice Cooker Rice
With an electric rice cooker and this easy-to-follow guide, you’ll make tender and fluffy rice every time. This Rice Cooker Rice is as simple as measuring, pushing a button, and returning to a batch of perfectly cooked rice!
Instant Pot Rice
Salsas, Sauces & Condiments
Cilantro Lime Crema
This quick and tangy Cilantro Lime Crema is ready in just 5 minutes. Better than sour cream, this Mexican condiment is flavored with fresh cilantro and lime juice to create a creamy and vibrant dressing, taco topping, or dipping sauce.
Cilantro Lime Crema
Chipotle Crema
Add some smoke and spice to your favorite recipes with this Chipotle Crema. A Mexican-inspired sauce, this creamy mix is made with chipotles in adobo to give a boost to tacos, salads, and more!
Chipotle Crema
Quick Pickled Red Onions
Quick Pickled Onions are so easy to make at home. With just 5-minutes you can have your red onions pickling. Let them cool to room temperature before using and then you can store them in the fridge for up to two weeks!
Quick Pickled Onions
Easy Guacamole
This fresh and vibrant Guacamole recipe is so easy! Mix it up in minutes for a creamy dip, a delicious topping for nachos, or to serve on Taco Tuesday.
Guacamole
Fresh Mango Salsa
This sweet Mango Salsa has tons of flavor and flair! The bursts of acidity and brightness from the juicy fresh mangos, jalapeno, lime juice, and red onion are delicious with tortilla chips or on fish tacos.
Mango Salsa
Easy Pico de Gallo Recipe
This fresh, easy Pico de Gallo recipe is a classic Mexican salsa made from tomatoes, onions, lime, chiles, and cilantro. It’s a delicious snack to enjoy with chips or as a topping on tacos, eggs, and burrito bowls!
Pico de Gallo
Mexican Pickled Carrots
Learn how to make Mexican Pickled Carrots at home! Tender-crisp carrots are pickled with spicy jalapeños and aromatics to create the perfect tangy-hot, crunchy condiment to add to any meal. They stay fresh and crisp for up to 2 weeks, and there’s no canning needed!
Mexican Pickled Carrots
Chipotle Salsa
This 5-Minute Chipotle Salsa comes together easily with the help of your blender. It's a great sauce for tacos or dip for tortilla chips!
Chipotle Salsa
Chips
Air Fryer Flour Tortilla Chips
These 3-ingredient Air Fryer Tortilla Chips are quick and easy to make, super crunchy, and light. They’re perfect for dunking in salsa, guacamole, hummus, and more! Made with flour or corn tortillas.
Air Fryer Tortilla Chips
Homemade Baked Tortilla Chips
These Baked Tortilla Chips are made using store-bought corn tortillas. Just cut them into wedges, season them with Mexican spices, spray with oil and bake for a perfectly crispy, dippable chip!
Baked Tortilla Chips
What Drinks Go with Taquitos?
Margaritas, of course! Here are some amazing ones to try!
Grapefruit Habanero Margarita
This Grapefruit Habanero Margarita is the perfect spicy cocktail for sipping on summer days!
Grapefruit Habanero Margarita
Hibiscus Margarita
This Hibiscus Margarita recipe is a fun twist on a traditional margarita. Made with an easy homemade hibiscus tea concentrate, grapefruit juice and tequila. The ingredients are simple, but the taste is amazing!
Hibiscus Margarita
St. Germain Margarita
Elderflower Margaritas can be made with just three ingredients – tequila, elderflower liqueur and lime juice. They're a delicious St. Germain cocktail that you'll love having in your arsenal.
Elderflower Margaritas
Italian Margarita Recipe
This Italian Margarita recipe is easy to make with just four ingredients! Orange juice, tequila, amaretto and lime juice combine in this delicious cocktail recipe.
Italian Margarita
Grilled Pineapple Margarita Recipe
This Grilled Pineapple Jalapeno Margarita is the perfect blend of sweet, spicy, and smoky. Caramelized grilled pineapple & a splash of vanilla make it extra delicious.
Grilled Pineapple Jalapeno Margarita
How to Make Ahead and Store
Many of these taquito side dish recipes can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for a few days or even in the freezer. Simply check the individual recipes for full storing instructions and details on how to make ahead.
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What to Serve with Taquitos: 35+ Side Dishes
Wondering what the best side dishes for taquitos are? Look no further! I'm here to answer the question! From healthy sides for tacos, to Mexican sides and appetizers, this handy guide will help you find what you want to make in a hurry! Try this Rice Cooker Mexican Rice is perfect. It’s a foolproof recipe made entirely in your automatic rice cooker!
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Serves 6 people
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups long grain white rice (rinsed)
- ½ medium onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 1/2 cups bone broth (chicken broth, or water)
- 2/3 cup tomato sauce
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup frozen peas
- 1 Tablespoon fresh cilantro (minced)
Instructions
- Combine rinsed rice, onion & garlic, broth, tomato sauce, bay leaves and salt in the rice cooker liner.
- Cook on the “quick” setting or white rice setting.
- After the cook time is up, allow the rice to sit for 5-10 minutes. Remove the bay leaves.
- Sprinkle in the salt, peas and cilantro and fluff the rice with a fork. Season with additional salt, to taste. Enjoy.
Nutrition
Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 349mg | Potassium: 201mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 217IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg
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