We don't have to wait for Cinco de Mayo to host a fish taco party - any old Taco Tuesday (or Tostada Monday...or that's-my-tamale-Thursday) will do! Half the fun of planning a party is creating a menu that supports and complements your main dish. Here are my favorite ideas for What To Serve With Fish Tacos.
How can I prepare fish tacos?
My favorite kind of fish taco is whichever kind is in front of me. They're all amazing. But here's my Top 3:
Best Sides for Fish Tacos
Here's your handy guide to the very best sides, sauces and toppings to serve with fish tacos. Mix and match your favorites for the perfect taco spread!
This rice dish is probably the first out of everyone's lips as soon as you mention fish tacos. Or any tacos, for that matter. It's fluffy and super flavorful and worth every minute of cook time.
This healthy and colorful salad is perfect as a side dish for Baked Fish Tacos or Baja Fresh Beer-Battered Tacos. The lime dressing is fresh and delicious and compliments all your favorite tacos!
These creamy vegetarian refried beans are delicious and can be made with a bag of dried beans or a few cans of cooked beans. Either way, they're full of flavor and the perfect way to add fiber and nutrients to your easy side dishes menu.
Mexican street corn would be a dynamite option for a taco party. My Grilled Mexican Corn Casserole calls for salty cotija and pairs perfectly with sweet corn and creamy mayo. If you can use fresh ears and strip the corn kernels, your taste buds will thank you for eternity.
This sautéed peppers and onions recipe is an excellent side dish to serve alongside Sweet and Spicy Mexican Shrimp or any of your favorite fajita and tacos recipes.
This easy-to-prepare authentic Mexican ceviche uses surimi (imitation crab) to build a ceviche the whole family will love! Serve it with crispy tostada shells or chips for a delicious, fresh side.
The sweet fruit, crisps peppers and onions, fresh cilantro, tart lime juice - it's perfectly balanced and satisfying. If sunshine had a flavor, this would be it. Serve it with all your favorite tacos and sides.
This copycat jalapeno ranch sauce recipe is the most delicious spicy, creamy dip and topping for taco night. Make it as spicy or mild as you like and the whole family will go crazy for it!
While we all love traditional Caesar salad, this homemade Mexican Caesar Salad takes us in a deliciously fiery direction. This flavor explosion is an ideal side dish to your next Mexican food party, or as the main dish for dinner tonight alongside Sweet and Spicy Mexican Shrimp.
These easy pickled onions are the perfect condiment to add balancing zing to salads, tacos, tostadas, avocado toast and even grilled cheese.
This Napa Coleslaw Recipe is an easy dish to add as a topping for tacos or a side with your savory red rice and beans.
If Mexican food is your love language, this great salad is a love letter to your taste buds. Just a handful of ingredients but big, fresh flavors in every bite.
This creamy, smoky sauce is so simple to prepare but adds tons of flavor to your tacos. It's also a great dip for your tortilla chips or drizzle for ceviche. It's an all-star!
Fresh octopus ceviche is a beautiful and authentic side to serve with a full spread of tacos. Easy to prepare with pre-cooked octopus, the simple citrus dressing takes mintues to whip up and it's ready to serve!
Whether you serve it as a summer side with a full tray of tacos, or potluck dinner entree, everyone will love this light and refreshing Tex Mex Salad!
If you find yourself reaching for the green sauce every time you pick up your taco order, it's time you make it for yourself. This simple-to-make green sauce recipe is fresh and creamy (but no dairy!) and brings huge flavor to the party.
Bottom line: Taco Night at your house is about to get a whole lot more exciting! Mix and match your favorite sides and just wait for the standing ovation from your family and friends.
What did we miss? What else do you love serving with fish tacos? Leave a comment and we'll include your recommendation in the next article!
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