This is my complete list of great sides dishes for burritos, including some classic recipes and some exciting sides that take flavor to the next level.
When it comes to delicious Mexican food at home, the main dishes are always easy to figure out. But if you want your main dish to sing, you'll need the best side dishes to complete your dinner table.
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Mexican Inspired Rice Dishes
Classic Mexican Rice combines white rice with tomato bouillon, tomato sauce, onions and garlic for an easy recipe on a busy weeknight.
Saffron Rice with Roasted Bell Pepper and Corn Recipe is a personal favorite. Roasted red bell peppers and poblanos combined with sweet corn and saffron make a delicious side dish.
Cilantro Lime Rice, just like Chipotle is the perfect quick rice side dish. There's hardly any prep. The lime juice, oil, and fresh cilantro are added after the rice cooks.
Arroz Verde is a great side dish if you're looking for something new!
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Bean Side Dishes
This Black Beans recipe whips up in 15 minutes. It's the perfect solution for a busy weeknight!
Refried Beans combines onions, garlic, and a few fresh flavors for a super flavorful side dish.
Pintos and Cheese- I make this just like Taco Bell. Refried Pinto beans are smothered in red enchilada sauce and lots of shredded cheese. Heat it in the oven or microwave until the sauce bubbles and the cheese is melted.
Black Bean Soup is a great way to balance out the heaviness from a big burrito with a lighter, less filling side dish.
Corn Recipes for Your Table
Classic Elote- this classic Mexican corn on the cob comes with a tasty Mexican cream, fresh cilantro, and cheese.
Grilled Elote Salad- this is a sweet corn recipe just the classic corn on a stick but it's even easier to eat and serve. The corn kernels are cut off the corn and mixed with a zesty dressing of Mexican crema, spices, lime juice, and cotija cheese.
Side Salad Recipes
Mexican Caesar Salad has a bright kick from jalapeño and garlic that will wake up your taste buds. That heat is cooled off with a creamy avocado and cotija cheese.
Avocado Ranch Salad- this side salad is loaded with crispy greens, red cabbage, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, and a creamy dressing to cool you down.
Jicama Slaw- a refreshing salad that brings tons of crunch with a palate cleansing quality.
Avocado Salad is a great way to add lighter veggies to your plate. This one combines avocado, tomatoes, and red onions for a bright side salad.
Mexican Chopped Salad with cilantro lime dressing is super bright and zesty. The cilantro and lime are the perfect way to cool down with a rich burrito.
Corn and Black Bean Salad is another veggie option. All of the ingredients are Mexican food staples, so it's a no-brainer side dish to serve with your Mexican main dish.
Sauces to Bring the Flavor
Spicy Green Taco Sauce is a smooth and creamy sauce that brightens up any dish. To make the sauce, you'll roast jalapenos, onions, and garlic to build flavor. Then, you'll blend the roasted veggies with avocado, olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, and salt for a flavorful sauce that is perfectly smooth. I especially like this sauce for beef burritos.
Sour Cream Sauce is another tangy and creamy sauce to level your burritos. This recipe is excellent with a classic chicken burrito.
Great Homemade Salsa and Tortilla Chips
Homemade Pico de Gallo is a fresh salsa that brightens up the melted cheese and ground beef from our traditional burrito recipe.
For chicken burritos or carnitas, check out this Salsa Verde recipe. Roasted tomatillos, jalapenos, and onions bring all of the flavor you want with hardly any work. Just roast the veggies and blend.
My Smoked Salsa on a Pellet Smoker is a great way to make a big batch of super flavorful salsa that's a little different than your traditional stuff.
Homemade Tortilla Chips seasoned with salt and chili powder.
Mexican Desserts and Dulces
Easy dulce de leche sauce with vanilla ice cream is heavenly. Warm up some dulce de Leche and add a generous dollop to your favorite ice cream. You won't hear from anyone for a while. They will be busy eating.
Homemade Churros are the perfect after-dinner treat. They're crispy on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside, and dusted with cinnamon-sugar. Your family will definitely ask for these again.
My Favorite Homemade Smothered Burrito
This wet smothered burrito is heaven. Rich enchilada sauce and melted monterey Jack cheese are my favorite way to level up a classic burrito.
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