For what to serve with pork tacos, see all my best and favorite easy side dishes that will turn your taco night into a well-balanced meal. This collection includes everything from classic refried beans and Mexican rice to delicious condiments. If you're planning a taco dinner this week, you've come to the right place.
To get dinner started, see my slow-cooker pork carnitas or pork tacos for a delicious meal.
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- 1. Restaurant Style Mexican Rice
- 2. Refried Black Beans
- 3. Guacamole
- 4. Roasted Peppers & Onions
- 5. 7-Layer Dip
- 6. Air Fryer Tortilla Chips
- 7. Cilantro Lime Rice
- 8. Mexican Street Corn
- 9. Baked Avocado Fries
- 10. Jiffy Jalapeno Cornbread
- 11. Mexican Corn Fritters
- 12. Fresh Pineapple Salsa
- 13. Salsa Roja
- 14. Fresh Mango Salsa
- 15. Salsa Verde
- 16. Pico De Gallo
- 17. Avocado Ranch
- 18. Baja Sauce
- 19. Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars
- Tips For Choosing What To Serve With Pork Tacos
- 🐷🥩😋 More Pork Recipes
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- What To Serve With Pork Tacos: 19 Best Side Dishes With Baked Avocado Fries +More!
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Pork tacos are a delectable and versatile dish featuring tender pork meat with a variety of flavors and textures from toppings. Whether you like regular carnitas or marinated pulled pork, they're a great way to mix up your typical ground beef tacos.
I share plenty of tasty side dishes and condiments that will complement the savory flavor of pork. Here are a few great options to make your next taco night extra special - or take your Cino de Mayo to the next level!
1. Restaurant Style Mexican Rice
My Mexican rice is better than restaurant-style rice, yet it's incredibly easy to make at home. Loaded with fire-roasted tomatoes and just enough of a kick from jalapeno peppers, you'll want to make your rice like this every time. I sure do!
2. Refried Black Beans
Of course, taco night is not complete without some delicious refried beans on the side. This quick and easy version features a few cans of black beans simmered with minced onion, garlic, and homemade taco seasoning!
3. Guacamole
Whether you top your tacos or enjoy it with some chips, this simple guacamole will bring a refreshing touch to your dinner. Trust me, its addicting flavors will leave everyone wanting seconds!
You could also try my creamy guacamole or hatch chile guacamole if you're looking for flavor variations.
4. Roasted Peppers & Onions
These succulent roasted peppers and onions are the perfect vegetables to top your tacos, burrito bowls, or fajitas. All you need is a few minutes of prep time, some fresh bell peppers, onions, and simple seasonings.
My roasted mini peppers are delicious if you prefer a sweeter flavored pepper!
5. 7-Layer Dip
I can't think of a better appetizer or side dish for taco night than my easy 7-layer dip. Whether you choose to serve it warm or cold, it's sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.
6. Air Fryer Tortilla Chips
Tortilla chips are always a popular choice to serve with tacos. When you use your trusted air fryer, you never have to worry about them turning out greasy.
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7. Cilantro Lime Rice
This Instant Pot cilantro lime rice is effortless to make and will pair well with a variety of dishes. It tastes similar to Chipotle's version, but you can make it at home for a fraction of the price!
8. Mexican Street Corn
My family absolutely loves when I make Mexican street corn (Elotes) with tacos or any other Mexican-inspired dish. It only takes a few ingredients to make and is ready to serve in 40 minutes.
Another great corn recipe to serve with your pork tacos is my grilled corn on the cob!
9. Baked Avocado Fries
Another great appetizer or snack to serve with your pork tacos is my crispy baked avocado fries. The avocado stays nice and soft on the inside while the Panko breadcrumb coating crisps up to golden perfection.
I like to dip them in my chipotle aioli or Cajun dipping sauce!
10. Jiffy Jalapeno Cornbread
This Jiffy Jalapeno cornbread is an amazing upgrade to everyone's favorite boxed corn muffin mix. It's the perfect way to combine southwest flavors with the sweet taste of Jiffy cornbread - all you have to do is add diced jalapenos, red bell pepper, and cheddar cheese.
11. Mexican Corn Fritters
These pan-fried corn fritters are a quick and easy appetizer or side dish loaded with wonderful Mexican flavors. You don't have to wait for corn to be in season since frozen corn works just as well.
12. Fresh Pineapple Salsa
Another great topping option for your pork tacos is this fresh pineapple salsa. It's incredibly easy and quick to make and has the perfect combination of sweet and spicy ingredients.
13. Salsa Roja
If you're looking for a great all-purpose salsa recipe to top your pork tacos or to serve with chips, my roasted salsa roja is an excellent choice. You can keep it chunky or blend it down for a smoother consistency, either way, it won't disappoint!
14. Fresh Mango Salsa
This fresh mango salsa is not only shockingly delicious, but it's also super simple to make! Loaded with sweet and spicy flavors from diced fresh mango and minced jalapeno, it will complement any Mexican-inspired dishes.
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15. Salsa Verde
This tomatillo-based salsa always gets rave reviews and is a personal favorite of mine! You can roast or grill your veggies to add a robust flavor if preferred.
16. Pico De Gallo
It's no surprise that my classic pico de Gallo made this list! It's packed with authentic Mexican flavors and vibrant colors and will bring just the right amount of kick to your pork tacos.
17. Avocado Ranch
This copycat Taco Bell avocado ranch is an incredibly delicious condiment that literally tastes good on everything! It only takes a few minutes to prepare and is better than the original version.
18. Baja Sauce
Another delicious Taco Bell sauce to make in the comfort of your home is this flavorful Baja sauce! With its creamy texture and slightly zesty flavor, it's the perfect addition to a DIY taco bar, or you can use it to top your burritos, quesadillas, and more!
19. Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars
There's no better way to end your family taco night than these easy and delicious sopapilla cheesecake bars! They're simple to prepare as they are made with canned crescent rolls and a simple sweet cream cheese filling.
For more tasty desserts to round out your dinner, try my Mexican wedding cookies or Mexican pralines - both are delicious!
Tips For Choosing What To Serve With Pork Tacos
I put together a few of my best tips to help you choose which sides to pair with your tasty pork taco dinners.
- Guacamole or Avocado. Avocados always pair wonderfully with tacos. They can be used as a topping or enjoyed on the side.
- Sour Cream or Mexican Crema. If you have exceptionally spicy pork, sour cream does a great job of balancing out the heat. Mexican crema is another good choice and can be easily drizzled on top of your tacos.
- Beans and Rice. Everyone loves beans and rice with Mexican dishes. Try out some refried beans, pinto beans, charro beans, black beans, Spanish rice, or cilantro lime rice.
- Corn. Corn is an easy side dish that will always taste great with tacos. All it needs is a little butter, salt, and pepper. Check out my steamed corn on the cob, Instant Pot corn on the cob, or air fryer corn on the cob.
- Slaw. A fresh slaw full of tangy flavor is the perfect pairing for tacos, especially if you like them spicy. Try my broccolini slaw or Southern coleslaw!
These are just a few of my favorite recipes to pair with pork tacos on family taco night! Let me know if you give any of them a try in the comments down below!
🐷🥩😋 More Pork Recipes
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- Pork Picnic Roast - This roast is super juicy and simple to make for any night of the week!
- Slow Cooker Pork Loin - A delicious all-in-one meal featuring juicy and tender pork loin with tasty vegetables!
- Instant Pot Porketta Roast - This porketta roast recipe is a practically hands-off main course full of Italian flavor!
- Instant Pot Pulled Pork - This Instant Pot recipe features perfectly cooked pulled pork that's made in a fraction of the time!
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What To Serve With Pork Tacos: 19 Best Side Dishes With Baked Avocado Fries +More!
Ingredients
- 2 large avocados (or 4 small avocados)
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour (or your flour of choice)
- 2 large eggs (lightly beaten)
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
(Note: 2x or 3x only changes the ingredient list)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place a greased wire rack on top.
- Peel and pit 2 large avocados, then slice them in half. Cut each half into wedges and set aside.
- Set up a dredging station by placing three shallow dishes or bowls next to each other. Pour ¼ cup all-purpose flour into the first dish, then add 2 large eggs to the second dish and lightly beat them. Mix together 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon garlic powder in the third dish.
- Take an avocado wedge and dip it into the flour, fully coating the surface, then into the egg, and finally into the breadcrumb mixture. Roll the fry and press gently to get the coating to stick, then transfer it to the wire rack on your prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining wedges.
- Make sure the avocado fries have some space between them to cook properly. Place the baking sheet on the center rack and bake at 425°F (220°C) for 15-17 minutes or until golden and crispy. Serve with your favorite dipping sauces.
Notes
- You want to use slightly underripe avocados. They will soften as they bake in the oven, and this helps them from being too mushy while you dredge and coat them.
- Using a wire rack on top of a baking sheet helps the avocado fries get crispy on all sides! If you don't have a wire rack, you can place them directly on the parchment paper. Be sure to flip your fries at the halfway point.
- Make these your own by using your favorite seasoning in the breadcrumb mixture. Cajun seasoning or Italian seasoning would be delicious!
- For a zesty Mexican flare, dip your avocado wedges in lime juice before coating them with flour. Then, mix some Tajin into the breadcrumb mixture!
- To store: Leftover avocado fries can be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- To reheat: Reheat your avocado fries in the oven at 425°F (220°C) for about 10 minutes.
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Originally published July 23, 2023
Updated April 29, 2024, grammar and formatting corrections
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