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Mexican side dishes

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Rather than make Mexican street corn on the cob, we're turning it into a casserole. Loaded with cojito cheese, chili powder, and cilantro this Mexican street corn casserole is an easy Mexican side dish you can make to enjoy alongside so many main course meals! It would pair perfectly with steak tacos, enchiladas, fajitas and more! the perfect side for any Mexican meal.

Loaded with cojito cheese, chili powder, and cilantro this Mexican street corn casserole is the perfect side for any Mexican meal.

Preparing a Mexican fiesta for dinner tonight and need the perfect Mexican side dishes to pair with it? Whether you are making tacos, fajitas, or enchiladas, and you are wondering "what to serve with Mexican food", you are in the right place. We are sharing over 25 of the best Mexican sides including everything from rice, veggies, dips, soup, salad, and more. Perfect for Taco Tuesday, Cinco de Mayo, or anytime you are craving a little fiesta. | aheadofthyme.com #mexicansidedish via @aheadofthyme

Wondering what to serve with Mexican food? Browse over 25 of the best Mexican side dishes including rice, veggies, dips, soup, salad, and more. One of my favorite recipes is this Mexican Street Corn.

Ingredients

Produce
  • 1/2 cup Cilantro, fresh
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 Lime
  • 4 Sweet corn, medium on the cob
Condiments
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
Baking & Spices
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper, ground
  • 1 Chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
Dairy
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan or cotija cheese
  • 1/2 cup Sour cream
MEXICAN STREET CORN SALAD!!! + WonkyWonderful

This Mexican Street Corn Salad Recipe is a lighter version of traditional street corn. A great side dish for potlucks, parties and barbecues.

This Mexican Rice recipe is SO easy that you'll want to make it for all of your Mexican dishes! You can serve this Easy Mexican Rice (or Spanish Rice) as a side dish for all your Mexican meals!

This Mexican Rice recipe is SO easy that you'll want to make it for all of your Mexican dishes! You can serve this Easy Mexican Rice (or Spanish Rice) as a side dish for all your Mexican meals!

Spice up your Taco Tuesday with these 21 sides for tacos! With guacamole, Mexican corn salad, and more, you'll never wonder what to serve with tacos again.

14 · 25 minutes · This cilantro lime rice is one of our favorite sides for tacos and other Mexican recipes!

Ingredients

Produce
  • 1/2 cup Cilantro
  • 1 Garlic clove, small
  • 1 tsp Lime, zest
  • 2 Scallions
Condiments
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Lime juice
Pasta & Grains
  • 1 cup Jasmine rice, long-grain
Baking & Spices
  • 1 pinch Red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 tsp Sea salt
Oils & Vinegars
  • 3 tsp Olive oil, extra-virgin
Liquids
  • 1 1/2 cups Water
Mexican Street Corn Salad

This Spicy Mexican Street Corn Salad is the BEST side dish to serve with tacos or fajitas! It's great for a crowd because you can make it ahead of time and you can make it as spicy or as mild as you like.

Mexican potatoes are so easy to make Serve these Mexican potatoes as a side dish with grilled or roasted chicken, fish, beef and vegetables.

4 · 75 minutes · These Mexican potatoes are so easy to make and you’ll surely find all the spices in your kitchen, adaptable to the ones you do have in case you don’t find these exact ones.

Ingredients

Produce
  • 1 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp Onion, dried
  • 2 1/4 lb Russet potatoes
Baking & Spices
  • 1 tsp Chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1 tsp Paprika, smoked
  • 1 Salt
Oils & Vinegars
  • 1 Olive oil
Nuts & Seeds
  • 1 tsp Cumin, ground
This Mexican Street Corn Salad turns a classic Mexican street food item into a delicious, incredibly flavorful side dish ready for any dish that's easy to make and ready super fast!

520 · 20 minutes · This Mexican Street Corn Salad turns the classic Mexican street food into a delicious and easy to make side dish!

Ingredients

Produce
  • 1 bunch Cilantro, fresh
  • 4 cups Corn
  • 1 Jalapeno
  • 1 Red bell pepper
  • 1/2 Red onion, large
Condiments
  • 4 tbsp Lime juice, fresh
  • 2 tbsp Mayonnaise
Baking & Spices
  • 1/4 tsp Chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp Paprika
Oils & Vinegars
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
Nuts & Seeds
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin
Dairy
  • 2/3 cup Cotija cheese
  • 3 tbsp Sour cream

57 · This Cilantro Lime Slaw recipe is easy to make in just 10 minutes, it tastes extra fresh and light, and it can work great as a zesty side dish or as a topping for tacos, burgers, sandwiches and more.

Ingredients

Produce
  • 1/2 cup Cilantro, tightly-packed fresh
  • 2 Garlic cloves
  • 3 Green onions
Condiments
  • 1/4 cup Lime juice, freshly-squeezed
Baking & Spices
  • 7 cups 1 (14-ounce) bag cole slaw mix
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper, freshly-cracked
  • 1/2 tsp Sea salt, fine
Nuts & Seeds
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin, ground
Dairy
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt, plain
Other
  • (optional) 1 jalapeño or serrano pepper, stemmed and cored
This simple cucumber salad is inspired by our favorite street food, Mexican street corn. With crunchy cucumbers, sweet corn, cojita cheese, and a creamy dressing, it's an easy side dish with a bit of kick to complement any Mexican-style meal. Buen provecho! #theendlessmeal #mexicancucumbersalad #cucumbersalad #salad #cucumber #mexican #mexicansalad #sidedish #mexicanside #cucumbercornsalad #elotesalad #elotes #cornsalad

40 · This simple Mexican cucumber salad is inspired by our favorite street food, Mexican street corn. With crunchy cucumbers, sweet corn, cotija cheese, and a creamy dressing, it's an easy side dish with a bit of kick to complement any Mexican-style meal. Buen provecho!

Ingredients

Produce
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro
  • 1 cup Corn, frozen
  • 6 Cucumbers, mini thin
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 1 Lime, zest and juice
  • 2 tbsp Red onion
Condiments
  • 2 tbsp Mayonnaise
Baking & Spices
  • 1/2 tsp Chili powder
  • 1 Sea salt
Dairy
  • 2 tbsp Cotija cheese
  • 2 tbsp Sour cream

Watch popular Mexican side dishes videos

Next time you’re thinking of cooking pinto beans, or Frijoles de la Olla, try out this easy recipe. It is the perfect side dish to your Mexican food favorites.
An easy way to cook and season canned black beans to make a delicious and healthy side dish in no time! Serve with Mexican and Tex-Mex favorites like tacos, enchiladas and burritos.
Mexican Street Corn Casserole
Arroz Mexicano (Mexican rice) is a staple side dish that's ready in under 30 minutes. Fluffy, incredibly tasty, and the perfect compliment to your Mexican dishes.