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    What to Serve with Fish Tacos: 16 Best Sides

    Published: Aug 19, 2022 · Modified: Mar 4, 2024 by Christina Jolam · This post may contain affiliate links. See end of article for more information. · Leave a Comment

    Poster of what to serve with fish tacos with 3 tacos on a table with chips

    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.

    Fish Tacos with rice, beans, mango salsa and tortilla chips.

    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:

    • Spicy baked fish tacos
    • Baja Fresh Fish Tacos
    • Sweet & Spicy Mexican Shrimp
    Baja fish tacos served in charred tortillas with sauce.

    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!

    Mexican Red Rice (Arroz Rojo)

    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.

    Photo Credit: delectablefoodlife.com

    Grilled Corn Avocado Salad with Lime Vinaigrette

    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!

    Authentic Mexican Beans

    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.

    Grilled Mexican Street Corn Casserole Recipe

    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.

    Grilled Fajita Peppers and Onions Recipe

    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.

    Jaiba Ceviche Recipe (Crab Ceviche)

    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.

    Mango Habanero Salsa Recipe

    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.

    Chuy's Creamy Jalapeño Sauce Recipe

    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!

    Mexican Caesar Salad

    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.

    Quick Mexican Pickled Onions

    These easy pickled onions are the perfect condiment to add balancing zing to salads, tacos, tostadas, avocado toast and even grilled cheese.

    Savory Napa Cabbage Slaw

    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.

    Mexican Cucumber Salad Recipe

    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.

    Baja Fresh Fish Taco Sauce

    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!

    Octopus Ceviche Recipe (Ceviche de Pulpo)

    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!

    Photo Credit: thefeatherednester.com

    Tex Mex Cowboy Salad

    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!

    Taco Truck Green Sauce Recipe

    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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    About Christina Jolam

    Christina Jolam is a fish-forward recipe developer, photographer, and food writer. She creates easy and impressive seafood-focused recipes that home chefs of all levels can make and share. Her recipes and seafood expertise have been featured on CNNHealth, MSN, Pip and Ebby, Savoring the Good, Eat Blog Talk and more. She spends most of her time in a seaside village in Portugal with her adventure-loving husband, Ramesh.

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