59 Best Side Dish Ideas to Serve with Fajitas 🌮

You’re planning a fajita night and you want everything to be perfect. You’ve got the main course covered, but you’re not sure what to serve with fajitas. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with ideas for what to serve with these Tex-Mex gems!

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• 🌮 Easy Side Dishes to Serve with Fajitas
• 1. Black Beans Bake
• 2. Salsa Verde
• 3. Baked Tortilla chips
• 4. Refried Beans
• 5. Cilantro Coleslaw
• 6. Mexican Rice
• 7. Guacamole Deviled Eggs
• 8. Pico de Gallo
• 9. Popcorn Shrimp
• 10. Grilled Mexican Street Corn
• 11. Pickled Red Onion
• 12. Taco Bowl
• 13. Vegan Chili
• 14. Mexican Lasagna
• 15. White Bean Dip
• 16. Spanish Rice and Beans
• 17. Roasted Sweet Potatoes
• 18. Fish Tacos
• 19. Bacon Corn Salad
• 20. Grilled Polenta Bites
• 21. Churros
• 22. Vegetable Quinoa Salad
• 23. Sweet Corn Pudding
• 24. Fried Brussels Sprouts Salad
• 25. Tomato Bisque
• 26. Grilled Eggplant Pasta
• 27. Spicy Cucumber Salad
• 28. Fried Mozzarella Sticks
• 29. Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
• 30. Mexican Mac and Cheese
• 31. Chickpea Stew
• 32. Grilled Broccoli
• 33. Fried Peppers and Onions
• 34. Jalapeno and Cheddar Biscuits
• 35. Avocado Potato Salad
• 36. Cauliflower Steaks
• 37. Black Olive Hummus
• 38. Candied Yams
• 39. Fried Green Plantains
• 40. Charro Beans
• 41. Grilled Veggie Quesadillas
• 42. Garlic Smashed Potatoes
• 43. Caprese Roasted Asparagus
• 44. Spinach Gratin
• 45. Zucchini Fritters
• 46. Cilantro Lime Rice
• 47. Mexican Caesar Salad
• 48. Avocado Fries
• 49. Vegan Chiles en Nogada
• 50. Chicken and Tortilla Soup
• 51. Grilled Pineapple
• 52. Mexican Watermelon Salad
• 53. Roasted Garlic Bread
• 54. Chipotle Chicken Wrap
• 55. Okra and Tomato Stew
• 56. Seafood Stuffed Avocados
• 57. Butternut Squash Carbonara
• 58.  Smoked Queso Dip
• 59. Sweet and Spicy Pecans
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🌮 Easy Side Dishes to Serve with Fajitas

From classic sides like guacamole and salsa to more unexpected options like grilled corn and black beans, there are plenty of delicious dishes that will complement your fajitas perfectly. So sit back, relax, and let us help you plan the perfect fajita feast!

Unleash the flavors of fajitas with these delightful side dish ideas – a tasty fajita platter awaits!

1. Black Beans Bake

This mix of black beans, salsa, cheese, and spices are all baked together until it's bubbly and golden. This savory dish is perfect to enjoy alongside some sizzling fajitas for a tasty dinner.

2. Salsa Verde

Salsa Verde is a fresh and bright homemade salsa made from roasted tomatillos and jalapenos. It’s perfect for dipping or for use in enchiladas and other recipes, including chicken fajitas.

3. Baked Tortilla chips

These baked tortilla chips are a healthier version of this popular snack, made from corn tortillas and a blend of spices including garlic salt, onion powder, chili powder, and paprika. They’re easy to prepare and make a great fajitas side dish.

4. Refried Beans

It's easy to make these homemade refried beans because you only need five ingredients. This recipe is simple and healthier than canned refried beans, as it is made with real ingredients. Try making pot chicken fajitas to go along with your refried beans.

5. Cilantro Coleslaw

Cilantro coleslaw is one of the healthy and easy side dishes to serve if you're in a rush. It’s fresh, crisp, and full of flavor. This perfect side dish is recommended for any occasion, and there’s no wrong way to enjoy it.

6. Mexican Rice

You can now make your favorite restaurant-style Mexican rice at home! This tomato-tinged recipe makes a great side dish or burrito filling. It’s loaded with flavor and brightly colorful, so it's worth building a meal around.

7. Guacamole Deviled Eggs

You'll love the creamy avocado and egg yolk filling, perfectly seasoned with lime and spices in this deviled egg dish. It's like a tasty fiesta in your mouth, especially when paired with sizzling steak fajitas.

8. Pico de Gallo

Pico de Gallo is a classic Mexican dish that adds a fresh, healthy, low-calorie boost of flavor to just about any Mexican meal. This classic side is the perfect fresh dip or topping for your Mexican meals.

9. Popcorn Shrimp

Popcorn shrimp is a mind-blowingly addicting appetizer/snack made of bite-sized shrimp coated in batter and deep-fried to golden perfection. It's the perfect side for fajitas with its sweetness and plumpness, and the breading is pretty darn good, too.

10. Grilled Mexican Street Corn

Mexican corn, also known as Elote, is a popular summer dish that is ideal for your next backyard cookout. You can top the charred corn on the cob with a tangy, creamy sauce and sprinkle it with crumbled cheese.

11. Pickled Red Onion

This quick pickled red onion recipe is an absolutely delicious condiment that will go well with your fajitas recipe. You can even add thinly sliced fennel in place of one of the red onions for another variation.

12. Taco Bowl

You’ll love these taco bowls, loaded with juicy ground beef or turkey, cilantro lime rice, lettuce, black beans, corn, guacamole, and tons of possible variations and add-ins. The flour tortillas make the perfect taco bowl shells that pair perfectly with fajitas.

13. Vegan Chili

This vegan chili is incredibly rich and velvety, packed with layers of complex flavor, just like a classic chili should be. An easy homemade chili powder and slow simmering take this bean chili over the top. Serve it with fajitas or serve it on its own.

14. Mexican Lasagna

This lasagna recipe combines the flavors of traditional Mexican cuisine with the comfort of classic lasagna. It starts with layers of tender corn tortillas, flavorful ground beef, beans, and spices, then topped with gooey melted cheese! Fajitas can certainly be a great addition to this dish.

15. White Bean Dip

You can enjoy a delicious fajita dinner with this white bean dip. It’s vegan, gluten-free, and a real crowd-pleaser. The white beans make for a creamy dip that pairs nicely with the sweet caramelized onions.

16. Spanish Rice and Beans

The Spanish rice and beans dish is a combination of rice and red beans with the perfect amount of spices. The rice is so good that it can be served as a main dish or as a side with other dishes.

17. Roasted Sweet Potatoes

You’ll love these roasted potatoes with lime juice. They’re sweet, savory, and the perfect side or pre-run snack. They’re great with fajitas and offer a good balance of protein, carbs, fiber, and micronutrients

18. Fish Tacos

The fish is coated in a delicious homemade blackened seasoning, pan-fried to perfection, and served with a creamy avocado slaw. They’re perfect for a fajitas and tacos night, and the flavoring really brings out the flavors.

19. Bacon Corn Salad

Bacon corn salad is a great side that is served warm. It’s loaded with sweet corn, crisp and salty bacon, and shallots. This stovetop summer corn salad may be the most addictive side you’ll ever make.

20. Grilled Polenta Bites

Enjoy these polenta bites with a delicious roasted red pepper, feta, and thyme spread. The spread is made with just a few ingredients: fresh red bell peppers, quality feta cheese, fresh thyme, and garlic confit or roasted garlic cloves.

21. Churros

Churros are long, sweet doughnuts, but thinner. You dip them in warm, rich chocolate sauce for a sweet treat that's crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth!

22. Vegetable Quinoa Salad

This is a healthy side dish salad that beats any packaged salad by way of flavor, texture, nutrition, and cost. With simple everyday veggies like carrots, cucumber, corn, tomatoes, and bell pepper added to cooked quinoa, it matches shrimp fajitas recipe well.

23. Sweet Corn Pudding

Here's a super easy recipe for a healthy sweet corn pudding casserole. The batter is made gluten-free by using a combination of organic cornmeal and cornstarch. It's a fantastic option for a quick dinner that will surely impress.

24. Fried Brussels Sprouts Salad

The Brussels sprouts salad is the best easy side that is sophisticated but not at all complicated. The soy sauce in the vinaigrette adds a deep salty note alongside the bacon without taking away from the star veggie.

25. Tomato Bisque

This creamy tomato bisque is a leveled-up tomato soup that is pure comfort food. It’s a luscious bowl of red tomatoey goodness that tastes well with homemade fajitas.

26. Grilled Eggplant Pasta

You can enjoy this grilled eggplant pasta any night of the week. The eggplants are roasted and then mixed with sautéed onions and garlic, tomato sauce, and boiled pasta to create a flavorful meal.

27. Spicy Cucumber Salad

This spicy cucumber salad is a zesty, refreshing mix of crunchy cucumbers, zingy lime juice, and a hint of your favorite Mexican spices. It's an amazing side to give flavor to your meal, with a kick of heat that'll make your taste buds dance.

28. Fried Mozzarella Sticks

You'll love these homemade mozzarella sticks. This snack is crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside. You can even serve them with your favorite Mexican dish for an extra tasty twist!

29. Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Trust me when I say that this garlic mashed potato recipe is a must-try. It’s smooth, creamy, and packed with the delicious taste of roasted garlic. Serve it with fajita meat or any other protein of your choice. 

30. Mexican Mac and Cheese

Treat yourself to this festive mac and cheese made with tasty Mexican flavors and is good enough to be a main dish. It’s a meal-in-one that your whole family will love and is sure to become one of your favorite Mexican dishes.

31. Chickpea Stew

Quick, easy, comforting, and anything but bland, this Moroccan chickpea stew is a must-serve for your next family dinner. It’s made with canned chickpeas and canned tomatoes, and flavored with warm spices.

32. Grilled Broccoli

Anyone will become a broccoli lover with this easy side dish thanks to its nutty and smoky flavor. It’s a broccoli recipe to try for your next BBQ and can be a side for any meal.

33. Fried Peppers and Onions

Fried peppers and onions are a flavorsome side dish for any meal that is perfect with easy chicken fajitas. By frying fresh, colorful peppers and onions until they begin to brown,it brings out their inherent sweetness and bumps up the flavor.

34. Jalapeno and Cheddar Biscuits

Jalapeno cheddar biscuits can be served as a side with any type of fajitas. The biscuits have a cheesy richness and a nice level of heat that will appeal to all ages.

35. Avocado Potato Salad

If you’re planning to make fajitas, better make this avocado potato salad. It's a modern take on the traditional potato salad but has the same creaminess and heartiness.

36. Cauliflower Steaks

Crispy Parmesan cauliflower steaks are a delicious side dish for any meal. They're savory, cheesy flavor bombs with a satisfying crunch.

37. Black Olive Hummus

The saltiness of the kalamata olives in this hummus cuts through the rich creaminess of the chickpea mixture, so you get a rich, briny, and incredibly delicious dip. If you’re wondering what to serve with fajitas, this hummus would be a great addition to your meal.

38. Candied Yams

These candied yams are a sweet and tasty side dish. It's made with yams that are cooked in a buttery, sugary syrup until they're soft and caramelized. It's a perfect complement to fajitas to make your meal even more delicious.

39. Fried Green Plantains

Complete your night with these fried green plantains and enjoy the taste of the Caribbean! Tostones are popular throughout the Caribbean and will make you feel like you’re walking on sunshine.

40. Charro Beans

Charro Beans is a Mexican side dish that is loaded with flavor. It has bacon, pinto beans, and seasonings, all simmered together to create a yummy side dish that pairs perfectly.

41. Grilled Veggie Quesadillas

Serve these veggie quesadillas if you want a healthy lunch or dinner. You can use any tortilla of your choice since the filling is what matters the most.

42. Garlic Smashed Potatoes

One of the best recipe ideas to serve with fajitas is this garlic smashed potatoes. The potatoes are incredibly tender on the inside and amazingly crisp on the outside.

43. Caprese Roasted Asparagus

Drizzled with balsamic glaze and olive oil, this Caprese roasted asparagus is a blend of refreshing flavors. For side dish ideas, consider pairing it with fajitas. a salad, or some crusty bread.

44. Spinach Gratin

What you're looking at is a creamy and cheesy spinach dish, baked to perfection, with a crispy golden top. It's the perfect addition to your fajita meal, making it one of the best side dishes for fajitas.

45. Zucchini Fritters

These zucchini fritters are a treat for dinner any night. They're made with grated zucchini, herbs, and a touch of cheese, all mixed into a batter and fried until crispy. You'll love their golden-brown color and how crispy they are on the outside and soft on the inside.

46. Cilantro Lime Rice

This cilantro lime rice recipe that has fluffy white rice mixed with zesty lime juice and fresh cilantro. It is perfect with fajitas or any other Mexican-inspired dishes.

47. Mexican Caesar Salad

This easy Mexican version of the classic Caesar salad features crisp romaine lettuce, crunchy tortilla strips, zesty cotija cheese, and a creamy avocado dressing. This dish combines the familiar flavors of Caesar with a fun Mexican twist.

48. Avocado Fries

The recipe involves cutting ripe but firm avocados into slices, coating them with a mixture of flour, eggs, and panko breadcrumbs, and baking them in the oven. You can enjoy them hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

49. Vegan Chiles en Nogada

This Mexican autumn delight features a roasted poblano pepper stuffed with a flavorful mix of lentils. It's all topped off with a creamy walnut sauce and a sprinkle of pomegranate seeds. Pair it with some simple chicken fajitas for more depth in your meal.

50. Chicken and Tortilla Soup

It's a flavorful, comforting bowl of goodness made with chicken, tomatoes, and spices. Top it with crispy tortilla strips and serve it on the side or try it alongside some sheet pan shrimp fajitas.

51. Grilled Pineapple

This tropical fruit is juicy, has the best smoky-sweet caramelization, and is easy to grill. You can serve it with your favorite grilled meats, such as sheet pan chicken fajitas, or pair it with banana nice cream.

52. Mexican Watermelon Salad

One of the dishes for fajitas and is great for potlucks, BBQ’s, brunch, or as a side dish is this watermelon salad. You can even sprinkle it with a dash of chili powder or cayenne for a punch of heat.

53. Roasted Garlic Bread

The bread is crusty on the outside and soft on the inside, with a wonderful garlic and Parmesan flavor. Wondering what ideas to serve it with, fajitas, pasta, or as an appetizer with marinara sauce for dipping.

54. Chipotle Chicken Wrap

This chipotle chicken wrap makes the perfect side because it's a delicious mix of tender chicken, spicy chipotle sauce, crisp lettuce, and juicy tomatoes all wrapped up in a soft tortilla. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can substitute with fajita filling for a different twist.

55. Okra and Tomato Stew

Made with fresh summer okra, canned tomatoes, bacon, onion, celery, and a few seasonings. It's the best easy side dish for your fajita night. The okra is tender, and the tomatoes add a tasty twist

56. Seafood Stuffed Avocados

These seafood-stuffed avocados are a tasty treat. They're stuffed with creamy avocados, and topped with zesty dressing. Perfect with some sides to go.

57. Butternut Squash Carbonara

Butternut squash pasta carbonara is a fusion of autumn flavors that will make your taste buds dance It’s a rich, hearty meal that’s not just delicious, but also a feast for the eyes.

58.  Smoked Queso Dip

You've got to try this mouthwatering smoked queso dip. It's a creamy blend of cheese, smoky flavors, and spicy jalapeños that your family will absolutely adore. Perfect for dipping chips or veggies, everyone will ask for more!

59. Sweet and Spicy Pecans

Sweet and spicy pecans are one of the surprising side dishes that go with almost anything! They are roasted with the perfect balance of sweet and gentle heat, making them a snack that won’t last long around family and friends.

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