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Jazz up Taco Tuesday with the best side dishes for tacos. These recipes are easy for busy weeknights but so delicious.

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What to serve with Tacos

My family loves tacos but it can get boring serving the same side dishes. If you are looking for inspiration, we have compiled a great list.

Each of these recipes are quick and easy. Plus, they will be a hit with the entire family.

Take a look and get ready for the best side dishes in minutes.

Check out what to serve with tacos.  These are our favorite easy side dishes to serve with our favorite taco recipes!  Check out our favorite side dish recipes!  #eatingonadime #sidedishrecipes #tacos #sidedishes

1. Homemade Spanish Rice

My family just loves this easy Spanish rice recipe. Once you make this and can freeze it, there is no reason to use those box mixes for Mexican Rice.

Spanish Rice Recipe
This recipe for homemade spanish rice tastes just like the restaurants.Try this easy Spanish rice recipe. Learn how to make spanish rice.
Spanish Rice Recipe

2. Crock pot Refried Beans

Instead of paying around $1 per can, you can easily make your own refried pinto beans. They are freezer friendly  and will save your family a ton of money. Then you only have to heat them up to eat.

Crock Pot Refried Beans
Learn how to make refried beans by cooking them in the crockpot! It is so easy to make Crock Pot refried beans and saves a ton of money.
Crock Pot Refried Beans

3. Chips and Mexican White Cheese Dip

This Mexican white cheese dip recipe is similar to white cheese sauces served in many delicious Mexican restaurants.  It is so delicious and versatile.

Best Mexican White Cheese Dip
This is the Best Mexican White Cheese Dip recipe. An Authentic queso dip that tastes just like the Mexican Restaurant white sauce. Your entire family is going to love this queso blanco.
Best Mexican White Cheese Dip

4. Chips and Homemade Salsa

It is easy enough to whip up for a snack and it is seriously so good. Since you only need a few ingredients, it is a breeze to make.

Homemade Salsa
Homemade Salsa Recipe is so easy that you will not believe it.  Make this in minutes and enjoy the best salsa and chips at home. Yum!
Homemade Salsa

5. Easy Homemade Guacamole Recipe

Guacamole has never been easier than this simple guacamole recipe. Your family will be making this easy guacamole recipe every chance you get. Enjoy it with tortilla chips or straight out of the bowl. Chips and salsa always make a great choice.

Easy Guacamole Recipe with Salsa
Don't be afraid of making homemade Guacamole! This easy guacamole recipe with salsa is perfect every time.
Easy Guacamole Recipe with Salsa

6. 7 Layer Dip

This dip combines everything you love into one great party dip. Each bite is so amazing because you get a little bit of each layer.

Layers of refried beans, salsa, guacamole and more make this one of the best dips.

7 layer dip recipe
7 layer dip recipe is a crowd pleaser and easy to make. Layers of refried beans, salsa, guacamole and more make this a great dip for parties and tailgating.
7 layer dip recipe

7. Mango Salsa

We love mango salsa and this recipe is super easy and fast to make. Anyone can make this mango salsa recipe in minutes. It is one of our favorite recipes.

Mango Salsa Recipe
This easy Mango salsa recipe has the perfect combination of sweet and spicy. Enjoy this with your favorite Mexican dish, seafood or with tortilla chips.
Mango Salsa Recipe

8. Instant pot Spanish Rice

Instant Pot Spanish Rice recipe takes just minutes and makes the perfect side dish for enchiladas, tacos and much more. The flavor is amazing and the rice is freezer friendly.

Easy Spanish Rice Pressure Cooker Recipe
Try this Spanish rice pressure cooker recipe. This is the best Spanish Rice you will make. Try this easy instant pot Spanish recipe recipe!
Easy Spanish Rice Pressure Cooker Recipe

9. Velveeta Chili Cheese Dip

If there is one thing we love around here, it is a good cheese dip. This new recipe with chili is so hearty and creamy. Plus, it only has 3 ingredients so you can make it with very little effort.

Velveeta chili cheese dip
Velveeta chili cheese dip is creamy and delicious. With only 3 ingredients, it is super easy to make for the best snack or appetizer.
Velveeta chili cheese dip

10. Corn Salsa

Chipotle corn salsa is super easy to make and tastes so fresh and delicious. Serve with fish tacos, shrimp or eat as a snack with tortilla chips. You can’t go wrong with this easy recipe.

Chipotle Corn Salsa
You are going to love this easy Mexican Corn Salsa Recipe. It is super easy and packed with flavor. Try this Mexican Corn Salsa Recipe. 
Chipotle Corn Salsa

11. Crock pot Rotel Dip

You can have the best of both words when you make this super easy recipe. Everyone gets to enjoy a really tasty dip and you don’t have to do hardly any work. It is so cheesy and delicious.

Crock pot Rotel Dip Recipe
Crock Pot Rotel Dip Recipe is our go to appetizer for parties, game day and more! This dip is so tasty and amazing for an instant crowd pleaser!
Crock pot Rotel Dip Recipe

12. Chili Cheese Dip

The dip is so creamy and delicious with the perfect amount of heat from the jalapenos. Everything comes together for the best dip and it is so inexpensive to make.

A cast iron skillet filled with creamy refried beans topped with sliced jalapeños, black olives, and diced tomatoes, reminiscent of a favorite chili cheese dip recipe. The skillet is placed on a wooden surface with a patterned cloth partially visible in the corner.
Chili Cheese Dip Recipe
Chili cheese dip recipe is the perfect appetizer when you are craving comfort food. It is the best dip and so inexpensive to make. 
Chili Cheese Dip Recipe

13. Salsa Verde

This salsa has the perfect blend of sweet and spicy and is easy to make too. This tastes great with any Mexican dish. I love to eat this Mexican salsa straight out of the dish with tortilla chips.

Salsa Verde de Tomatillo
Try this easy salsa verde de tomatillo recipe. This simple salsa verde recipe is amazing. We eat it with chips or serve it with our tacos.
Salsa Verde de Tomatillo

14. Instant pot Homemade Refried Beans

With very little effort, you can make this Instant Pot Homemade Refried Beans Recipe for your family.  For a fraction of the cost of store bought beans, you can have an easy side dish for your Mexican recipes.

Instant Pot Homemade Refried Beans
Learn how to make homemade refried beans for a fraction of the cost of buying them. Try Instant pot Homemade Refried beans recipe for a tasty meal.
Instant Pot Homemade Refried Beans

15. Crock pot White Cheese Dip

This is a very authentic queso dip and we don’t use any processed Velveeta.  This recipe uses just good old fashion white American cheese.

The Best Crock pot White Cheese Dip Recipe
This crock pot Mexican white cheese dip recipe is easy to make and everyone loves it. A restaurant quality white queso dip recipe that you can make at home.
The Best Crock pot White Cheese Dip Recipe

16. Pico De Gallo Recipe

Try making this easy Pico de Gallo Recipe for the perfect addition to your tacos.  Grab some chips and learn how to make pico de gallo with red onion that is authentic and delicious.

A glass bowl brimming with an easy pico de gallo recipe showcases a vibrant mix of chopped tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, and cilantro. Lime wedges are subtly visible in the background.
Pico De Gallo Recipe
Try making this easy Pico de Gallo Recipe for the perfect addition to tacos, grilled chicken and more. Learn how to make pico de gallo that is authentic.
Pico De Gallo Recipe

17. Cilantro Lime Rice

Rice is such a tasty and inexpensive side dish. Jazz it up quickly and easily to make this tasty Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe. The entire family will enjoy it.

Chipotle Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe
Try Cilantro lime rice recipe for an easy side dish. Cilantro lime rice is so quick to make. Everyone will enjoy Cilantro Lime Rice recipe.
Chipotle Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe

18. Grilled Avocado Recipe

The flavor on this is just amazing.  Something happens when you grill an avocado. It is a must try with tacos.

Easy Grilled Avocado Recipe
Easy Grilled Avocado Recipe has the most amazing flavor. This recipe is so simple to prepare and absolutely delicious. Plus, it is keto friendly!
Easy Grilled Avocado Recipe

19. Black Beans

It takes practically no effort. Black beans are one of the easiest beans to cook in the crockpot. They taste amazing with tacos and it is so frugal.

Slow Cooker Black Beans
Save money and learn how to cook black beans in the crock pot. It is super easy and takes hardly any effort.
Slow Cooker Black Beans

20. Mexican Corn on the Cob

Have you ever had Mexican Street Corn before? If not, you are truly missing out.  Mexican street corn is grilled corn topped with a delicious mixture of mayonnaise, sour cream and spices.

Mexican Corn on the Cob
Easy grilling recipe! Try this simple Mexican Corn. It tastes just like authentic Mexican Street corn. You will love this Mexican corn recipe.
Mexican Corn on the Cob

21. Oven Nachos

This is one of our favorite recipes and my kids go crazy over these nachos. Everyone seriously gets so excited when I make these and the entire thing is SO easy.

A plate of oven nachos topped with melted cheese, ground beef, black beans, diced tomatoes, red onions, sliced black olives, jalapeño slices, and avocado chunks. A lime wedge is on the side for garnish.
Oven Nachos
Oven nachos are delicious and perfect to feed a crowd.  You can fix sheet pan nachos in minutes and everyone can enjoy their favorite toppings!
Oven Nachos

22. Grilled Bell Peppers

Learn how to grill bell peppers for the perfect veggie to go with tacos and more. The grill makes the peppers amazing with perfectly crispy edges.

How to Grill Bell Peppers
You are going to loved these delicious and easy grilled peppers. Learn how to grill peppers, it's easier than you think!
How to Grill Bell Peppers

23. Avocado Dip

Avocado dip has Greek yogurt in it for a really creamy dip recipe. It pairs nicely with tacos.

Avocado Dip
Avocado Dip is so creamy and delicious. This is the perfect snack or party food to enjoy with tortilla chips or pita chips.
Avocado Dip

24. Nacho Bar Recipe

If you are looking for a super easy side dish that can feed a crowd without much work, this nacho bar is the way to go. The crock pot does all the work making this so easy. Plus, the toppings bar allows everyone to get exactly what they want.

Nacho Bar
We love to fix a nacho bar for parties, game day and more. It is easy and always a hit. Everyone loves to customize their nachos and it's a fun meal idea.
Nacho Bar

25. Homemade Flour Tortillas

We have the best flour tortilla recipe that is super easy. You probably already have all of the ingredients on hand to make these.

Homemade Flour Tortilla Recipe
Have you tried to make homoemade flour tortillas before? You have to try The Best Flour Tortilla Recipe. Homemade tortillas are now easy to make at home!
Homemade Flour Tortilla Recipe

26. Homemade Taco Shells

If you love tacos, try making Homemade Taco Shells.  They are perfect to serve with on taco night. We also love these handy taco stands.

How to make Homemade Taco Shells
Learn how to make these delicious and Homemade Taco Shells.  They are so simple to make and these homemade taco bowls taste great and are budget friendly.
How to make Homemade Taco Shells

27. Ground Beef Taco Dip

This taco dip has amazing layers of ground beef, cream cheese, salsa, lettuce, tomatoes and more. You can easily change things up and add or omit based on your preference.

Ground beef taco dip
Ground beef taco dip has lots of delicious layers for the best party dip. This is always a crowd pleaser and so easy to make.
Ground beef taco dip

The Best Side Dishes for Tacos.

Give these a try. I think your family will love these recipes.

Which side for tacos will you try? Let us know what your favorite sides include.

Crockpot Chicken Tacos Recipe
Crock pot Chicken Tacos recipe is so good! Make slow cooker Shredded chicken tacos! Chicken tacos crock pot recipe is quick. Crock pot shredded chicken tacos
Crockpot Chicken Tacos Recipe
Carne Asada Street Tacos
Try Carne Asada Street Tacos for a quick and tasty meal idea. Carne asada tacos are packed with flavor. Everyone will love this easy carne asada recipe.
Carne Asada Street Tacos
Ground Beef Tacos
All you need is 3 ingredients to make the best ground beef tacos recipe. Enjoy delicious tacos in minutes with this easy skillet recipe. 
Ground Beef Tacos
Crock Pot Pork Tenderloin Tacos
Tender pork comes together for the best Crock Pot Pork Tenderloin Tacos. Enjoy this meal any night of the week thanks to the crock pot.
Crock Pot Pork Tenderloin Tacos
Baked Chicken Tacos
These Baked Chicken Tacos are easy to make with Old El Paso products. Everyone loves this Oven Baked Chicken Tacos Recipe!
Baked Chicken Tacos
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