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    Home > Side Dishes

    What To Serve With Fajitas (34 Amazing Fajita Sides)

    by Vanessa Gilic · Published: Apr 27, 2023 · Updated: Oct 23, 2023
    This post may contain affiliate links. See my disclosure policy.

    Wondering what to serve with fajitas? Here are 34 easy and delicious sides to pair with your favorite fajita recipe!

    Photo collage of fajita side dishes with text overlay that reads "30+ Delicious Fajita Sides".

    Making fajitas and wondering what to serve with them? Although fajitas can definitely be served all by themselves, sometimes it’s nice to add a few side dishes to complete the meal.

    So whether you’re having friends over, hosting a Cinco de Mayo party or perhaps just simply want to stretch out a weeknight family dinner, here are 30+ amazing sides to complete your fajita night.

    34 Side Dishes For Fajitas

    Take your fajita night to the next level with these delicious and simple sides! From colorful veggies and salads to rice and beans to salsa, dips and much much more. I’ve got you covered with the best side dishes to serve alongside your sizzling fajitas.

    These sides would also pair well with tacos, nachos, enchiladas and all your other Mexican and Tex-Mex favorites.

    Veggie Sides

    Fajita veggies sizzling in a cast iron skillet.

    Fajita Veggies

    Let’s start off with the ultimate vegetable side dish for fajitas. A sizzling skillet of these delicious fajita veggies is a must!

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    Closeup of Mexican street corn.

    Mexican Street Corn (Elote)

    Grilled corn on the cob slathered in a creamy lime and chili powder mayonnaise mixture and topped with cotija cheese. Yum!
    Photo Credit: Dinner at the Zoo

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    Mexican potatoes on a sheet pan with bowls of ketchup and seasoning salt.

    Mexican Potatoes

    These crispy, flavorful potatoes are an easy to make side that everyone will love.
    Photo Credit: Organically Addison

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    A bowl of summer squash and corn with green chili peppers.

    Calabacitas

    The combination of fresh corn and summer squash flavored with garlic and chili peppers makes a simple, flavorful side dish.
    Photo Credit: The Vegan Atlas

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    Mexican corn ribs on a baking sheet.

    Mexican Corn Ribs

    All the flavor of Mexican corn in the form of fun, easy to grab riblets.
    Photo Credit: Served From Scratch

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    2 large mason jars of Mexican-style pickled vegetables.

    Mexican-Style Pickled Vegetables

    Crispy, crunchy pickled veggies that can be served as a topping or a side!
    Photo Credit: Craving Something Healthy

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    Rice

    Mexican rice in a serving bowl garnished with chopped cilantro and lime wedges.

    Easy Mexican Rice

    An easy recipe for Mexican Rice, that’s just like what you’d get in a restaurant.
    Photo Credit: Little Sunny Kitchen

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    Mexican green rice in a serving bowl.

    Arroz Verde

    This Mexican Green Rice gets its beautiful color from poblano pepper, cilantro and spinach.
    Photo Credit: Muy Delish

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    Bowl of cilantro lime rice with serving spoons.

    Cilantro Lime Rice

    Fresh lime and cilantro add delicious flavor to this easy rice side dish.
    Photo Credit: A Farmgirl’s Dabbles

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    Mexican red rice in a pan garnished with lime wedges, chili, onion and cilantro.

    Arroz Rojo

    This homemade Mexican Red Rice recipe is infused with the flavors of tomato and chicken broth.
    Photo Credit: 24Bite

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    Rice and Beans

    Black beans and rice on a white plate garnished with cilantro and a lime wedge.

    Black Beans and Rice

    This simple side dish is cooked in one pot and pairs well with fajitas!
    Photo Credit: Bean Recipes

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    Mexican street corn rice and beans on a plate with a hand lifting out a spoonful.

    Mexican Street Corn Rice and Beans

    Mexican street corn meets classic rice and beans in this delicious side dish.
    Photo Credit: Sweet Simple Masala

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    Tomato rice and beans on a serving plate garnished with chopped cilantro.

    Tomato Rice and Beans

    Rice and beans are infused with the flavor of tomatoes in this easy side.
    Photo Credit: Mitten Girl

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    Salsa, Sauces & Dips

    Serve these with tortilla chips as a side dish or even as a topping for your fajitas.

    Salsa in a white ramekin with a tortilla chip dipped in.

    Easy Homemade Salsa

    A classic! Learn how easy it is to make homemade salsa.
    Photo Credit: The Forked Spoon

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    Bowl of guacamole surrounded by tortilla chips.

    Guacamole

    All you need is a few simple ingredients to make this classic – quick and easy to make!
    Photo Credit: Resplendent Kitchen

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    Pico de Gallo in a white bowl.

    Easy Pico de Gallo

    Loaded with fresh ingredients, easy to make and so delicious!
    Photo Credit: Get On My Plate

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    Homemade nacho cheese sauce in a white bowl surrounded by blue and yellow tortilla chips.

    Homemade Nacho Cheese Sauce

    Absolutely delicious and easy to make with a few simple real food ingredients. Just pass the tortilla chips please!

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    Tortilla chip being dipped into a jar of vegan + nut free nacho cheese sauce

    Vegan Nacho Cheese Sauce

    A delicious dairy-free alternative that is made from veggies!

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    Avocado corn salsa in a white serving dish.

    Avocado Corn Salsa

    Healthy, delicious, easy to make and packed with bright, fresh flavors!
    Photo Credit: Carmy

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    Pineapple salsa in a serving bowl surrounded by tortilla chips.

    Pineapple Salsa

    This bright and fresh salsa features pineapple, bell pepper, red onion, cilantro and lime juice.
    Photo Credit: The Almond Eater

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    Mexican street corn dip in a grey bowl with tortilla chips dipped in.

    Creamy Mexican Corn Dip

    All the flavors of Mexican street corn in dip form!
    Photo Credit: Little Spice Jar

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    Hand dipping a tortilla chip into a bowl of spicy peach salsa.

    Spicy Peach Salsa

    Like peaches? Then you’ll love this fresh, sweet and spicy salsa!
    Photo Credit: Inspired By Charm

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    Bowl of Mango Pico de Gallo surrounded by tortilla chips.

    Mango Pico de Gallo

    A fun spin on Pico de Gallo – bright, fresh and bursting with sweet mango flavor!
    Photo Credit: Salt & Spoon

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    Salads

    Fiesta salad in a serving bowl garnished with avocado slices and cilantro.

    Fiesta Salad

    This delicious salad is easy to make, healthy and full of fresh flavors!
    Photo Credit: Big Delicious Life

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    Cilantro Lime Slaw in a blue serving bowl garnished with lime slices and cilantro.

    Cilantro Lime Slaw

    This crunchy slaw recipe features a creamy, tangy yogurt dressing.
    Photo Credit: The Healthful Ideas

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    Mexican street corn salad in a white serving bowl.

    Mexican Street Corn Salad

    This corn salad is creamy, refreshing and packed with delicious flavor.
    Photo Credit: Cooking For My Soul

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    Cilantro Lime Broccoli Slaw in a serving bowl garnished with jalapeno, lime and cilantro.

    Cilantro Lime Broccoli Slaw

    This salad comes together quickly thanks to pre-packaged shredded broccoli slaw mix.
    Photo Credit: Good Life Eats

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    Southwest Quinoa Salad in a serving bowl with serving spoon.

    Zesty Southwest Quinoa Salad

    This zesty quinoa salad is loaded with avocado, beans, corn, peppers, and onions all tossed in a southwest inspired lime vinaigrette.
    Photo Credit: Clean Plate Mama

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    Beans

    A bowl of frijoles charros with spoon.

    Frijoles Charros

    This recipe for Mexican Charro Beans is rich, hearty and super flavorful!
    Photo Credit: Muy Delish

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    Bowl of black refried beans garnished with jalapeno slices, lime wedge and crumbled cotija cheese.

    Black Refried Beans

    These homemade refried beans are a quick and easy side dish.
    Photo Credit: Three Olives Branch

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    White bowl of black beans garnished with cilantro and a lime wedge.

    Instant Pot Black Beans

    No soaking required for these quick and easy Instant Pot black beans!
    Photo Credit: Hey Nutrition Lady

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    Margaritas

    Let’s not forget the margaritas! If you’re looking for a cocktail to go with fajitas, this is my pick every time. Either make a classic margarita or one of the fun variations below.

    A glass of passion fruit margarita garnished with a lime slice and two passion fruit halves sitting beside it.

    Passion Fruit Margarita

    A classic margarita on the rocks with a tropical passion fruit twist.

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    Two margarita glasses filled with frozen citrus margarita and garnished with orange, lemon and lime slices.

    Triple Citrus Frozen Margarita

    This Citrus Blender Margarita is bursting with fresh orange, lemon and lime flavors. Refreshing, delicious and easy to make at home!

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    Mango margarita garnished with tajin and lime wedges.

    Mango Margarita

    If you love mango, then give this fun variation a try!
    Photo Credit: The Wooden Skillet

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    A Few Fajita Recipes

    Of course, I couldn’t write a post about fajita side dishes without also sharing some of my favorite fajita recipes!

    • Fajita Seasoning: So much better than store-bought! Grab your favorite protein and use this flavorful seasoning as a dry rub or as a marinade.
    • Fajita Veggies: You can’t have fajitas without some sizzling fajita veggies and these are AH-MAZING!
    • Ground Beef Fajitas: A delicious and budget-friendly alternative to steak or chicken fajitas.
    • Halloumi Fajitas: This vegetarian fajita recipe is a meatless meal that everyone will love.
    • Chicken Fajita Tacos: Chicken fajitas served up in taco form!

    ⬇ PIN it for later! ⬇

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    Comments

    1. nancy

      May 08, 2023 at 2:02 pm

      everything looks so tasty especially that CILANTRO LIME BROCCOLI SLAW! I am booking this page! So many tasty recipes to make this week

      Reply
    2. Bernice

      May 02, 2023 at 3:39 pm

      Amazing! I want to eat each side featured in this roundup… good thing I’m celebrating Cinco de Mayo on Friday. Now I just have to pick one, or two!

      Reply

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