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Side Dishes

A selection of Mexican side dish recipes to pair with your main dish for a great Mexican meal.


How to make Rajas- Green Chile and Onion
A step-by-step guide on how to make rajas, a delicious dish of green onions and chiles.

Top Mexican Rice Recipes
Learn how to make Mexican rice with different flavors to go with various main dishes.

History of Spanish Rice (Mexican Rice)
Everything you need to know about this popular Mexican side dish.

Refried Black Beans with Jalapeno
A delicious alternative to traditional refried beans.

Mexican Rice with Lime
Mexican Rice is a wonderful side dish for your favorite Mexican meal, and this recipe has a touch of lime juice to add a refreshing and tangy flavor.

Camote
A delicious Mexican sweet potato dish made with honey and butter.

Mexican Rice with Roasted Green Chiles
Flavorful and zesty this Mexican rice recipe makes the perfect side dish to your favorite meal.

Arroz con Frijoles Negro- Black Beans and Rice
A lovely combination of your two favorite Mexican staples, black beans and rice. When combined together, they each bring out eachothers flavors.

Jalapeno Refried Black Beans
For a quick version, use canned beans. For the more flavorful version, cook your own beans first, then use them in this recipe.

Refried Beans
A great companion to any Mexican entree. Learn how to make them with this easy recipe.

Arroz Rojo
A flavorful rice dish made with red chiles and garlic.

Black Beans
An alternative to refried beans. Makes a great side dish or a meal.

Grilled Onions and Peppers
Great as a topper for fajita's or as a side dish for chicken. Easy to make and great tasting.

Easy Spanish Rice
This is so easy to make, you'll wonder how you ever made tacos without this savory side dish.

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