Mexican side dishes recipes

Mexican Rice

The Best Mexican Rice

I made this for a Cinco de Mayo party and it was just like the rice you get in a Mexican restaurant. Light, fluffy, and perfect for your next…

Arroz a la Mexicana - Mexican Rice

This is the real deal...not the sorry excuse for Mexican rice you often get on a combo plate these days. The…

Esquites

A traditional Mexican corn dish; great with tacos!

Mexican Rice

I was looking for an improved Mexican Rice recipe, so I adapted this one from the America's Test Kitchen cookbook. I used many of the same…

Frijoles Refritos, or Refried Beans

"Refried" beans in Mexico means well cooked, not cooked again. Frijoles refritos are served on the side for…

Homemade Refried Beans

I'm ashamed to say that though I LOVE refried beans, this is the first time I've ever made them myself. It's just so easy to buy them in a can, or…

Incredible Mexican-Style Corn on the Cob

Street vendors across Mexico sell this delicious grilled corn topped with mayonnaise, chili powder and cheese.…

Mango Chipotle Sauce/Glaze

This is a good sauce/glaze for almost anything. It is easy to make and stores refrigerated well for several days or if air tight much longer. I…

Pineapple Salsa

Pineapple regulates the gland and found to be helpful in cases of goiter(enlargement of the thyroid gland). Dyspepsia (chronic digestive…

Arroz A La Mexicana

Instant Tomato Salsa

Know What U Eat: Lycopene is a vital anti-oxidant that helps in the fight against cancerous cell formation as well as other kinds of health…

Mexican Charra Beans

Very flavorful beans, slightly soupy. Frequently served as a side dish with a Mexican meal in many restaurants along the border.

Salsa Ranchera

Salsa is the ketchup of Mexico, but much more tasty, varied and appealing. Salsa Ranchera is served all over Mexico, adding a zesty flavor to meats,…

Mexican Rice Pilaf

Generally, Mexican cooks make this rice with fresh tomatoes, but ever the corner-cutter, I use petite diced, drained.