Not sure what to serve with enchiladas? These are the easy side dishes I make on repeat for chicken enchiladas, fajitas, tacos, and more. Quick, flavor-forward, and ready to round out a weeknight dinner! Whether you’re looking for sides besides rice or planning a full taco night spread, this list is the one I use when I make my slow cooker enchilada chicken, ground turkey enchiladas, and beef enchiladas. You’ll find pantry-friendly picks like beans and rice, fresh sides like Mexican slaw and salsa, and a few pull-it-all-together favorites that come together in 15-minutes or less!

A hand dipping a round chip into a bowl of black bean and corn salsa.
5 stars (2 ratings)

Black Bean Corn Salsa and Dip

This black bean corn salsa dip comes together in 15-minutes with no cooking. Serve with chips, over tacos, or as a topping for bowls and grilled chicken.
Ingredients Needed: black beans, sweet corn, red onion, Roma tomatoes, jalapeno, cilantro, garlic, salt, paprika, lime juice, olive oil, honey.
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Closeup image of a bowl of cabbage and carrot slaw.
5 stars (7 ratings)

Mexican Coleslaw (Honey Lime)

An easy Mexican slaw for tacos, enchiladas, and Tex-Mex meals made without mayo. Crunchy cabbage and carrots in a smoky honey-lime dressing!
Ingredients: garlic, salt, chipotle peppers, honey, lime juice, avocado oil, cabbage, carrots, onion, cilantro.
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A white plate filled with a vegetable platter with an easy 4-ingredient guacamole in the center.
5 stars (13 ratings)

4-Ingredient Guacamole

This Easy 4-Ingredient Guacamole is so simple and tastes amazing. It's the perfect party appetizer or everyday condiment; use it as a dip, a topping, or just straight out of the bowl. Everything is better with guacamole!
Ingredients: avocado, lime juice, garlic, and salt.
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Corn on the cob next to a large bowl filled with pasta, charred corn, diced chicken, cotija cheese, and a creamy lime spice yogurt mixture.
5 stars (3 ratings)

Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad (with Chicken)

This creamy Mexican street corn pasta salad with chicken is a high-protein and made in 20-minutes. Great for potlucks, feeding a crowd, or meal prep.
Ingredients: pasta. olive oil, corn, Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime, granulated garlic, chili powder, salt, cooked chicken, red onion, cilantro, and cotija cheese.
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A black fork rests in a white dish filled with cilantro lime rice, garnished with lime wedges and fresh cilantro.
5 stars (1 rating)

Baked Cilantro Lime Rice (Hands-Off)

Fluffy cilantro lime rice baked in the oven. Hands-off, no-fail method with lime juice, fresh cilantro, and perfect texture every time.
Ingredients You'll Need: rice, olive oil, bay leaf, salt, water, lime juice, lemon juice, and cilantro.
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A white bowl filled with fresh tomato salsa chipotle copycat with lime wedges and corn chips on the side.
5 stars (5 ratings)

Chunky Fresh Tomato Salsa (Chipotle Style!)

Inspired by Chipotle's famous salsa, this easy 5-minute chunky tomato salsa recipe uses fresh tomatoes, onion, and lime juice for a salsa that's perfect for dipping + topping tacos or burrito bowls. It comes together easily in 1-bowl and tastes so darn good you won't believe how easy it is to make!
Ingredients: tomatoes, red onion, cilanto, jalapeno, lime juice, lemon juice and salt.
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Overhead image of an enameled cast iron pot with cooked onions, beans, and rice. The pot is flanked by bowls with: guacamole, sour cream, pickled jalapeños, lime wedges, salsa, and shredded cheese.
4.93 stars (27 ratings)

Quick Pinto Beans & Rice (One-Pot)

This quick & easy beans and rice recipe uses pinto beans and long grain white rice for a delicious one-pot meal both vegetarian and meat-eaters will love!
Ingredients: olive oil, red onion, salt, fresh garlic, tomato paste, chili powder, dried oregano, vegetable stock (or chicken stock), canned pinto beans, white rice, lime juice.
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Cilantro lime sauce being spooned out of a glass jar, with fresh herbs and lime wedges alongside it.
5 stars (20 ratings)

Cilantro Lime Sauce (for Fish, Tacos + Chicken!)

Vibrant, fresh, and easy to whiz together in a blender or food processor, this 5-minute cilantro lime sauce is perfect with fish, shrimp, fish tacos, chicken, rice bowls and more. Truly, it elevates just about anything you pour it on! Plus it’s easy enough to whip up any night of the week.
Ingredients: fresh cilantro, fresh lime juice, garlic cloves, avocado oil, ground cumin, honey (optional) and salt.
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glass jar of green salad dressing with sliced lemons and cut avocados on a white background
5 stars (6 ratings)

5-Minute Creamy Avocado Dressing (for Salad + More!)

The base for this simple 5-minute creamy vegan dressing is one ripe avocado, lemon juice, and just the right amount of garlic. Easily prepared in a blender or food processor, it's made without mayonnaise, and is perfect on salads, as a dip, or drizzled on just about anything!
Ingredients: avocado, extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, garlic, water and salt
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A glass bowl filled with a colorful salad containing cherry tomatoes, black beans, corn, chopped peppers, red onions, and cilantro on a light blue surface.
5 stars (6 ratings)

Black Bean Corn Salad (No Avocado)

This simple black bean corn salad comes together in 10 minutes with no avocado, making it a budget-friendly side for enchiladas, tacos, or meal prep.
Ingredients: black beans, corn, tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, cumin, garlic, and olive oil.
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An overhead shot of an enameled cast iron pot with chicken and rice topped with cilantro and a silver serving spoon. The pot is surrounded by a kitchen towel, half an avocado, and small bowls with sliced jalapenos, salsa, and lime wedges.
5 stars (6 ratings)

Easy Mexican Chicken and Rice (One-Pot)

One-pot Mexican chicken and rice made with chicken thighs, tomato paste, and Mexican spices. Just 30-minutes, one-pan, and dinner is on the table!
Ingredients: avocado oil, yellow onion, chicken thigh (or chicken breast), salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cumin, long-grain white rice, tomato paste, chicken broth, lime juice.
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Thinly sliced purple cabbage slaw with carrots in a bowl with a striped blue napkin on the side.
4.86 stars (7 ratings)

Coleslaw for Pulled Pork (5-Ingredient)

Easy 5-ingredient coleslaw for pulled pork sandwiches and tacos. Made with crunchy cabbage, carrots, and a creamy honey-lime dressing in 15 minutes
Ingredients: red and green cabbage, carrots, mayonnaise (traditional, vegan mayo or Greek yogurt), honey (optional), lime juice, and salt.
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