Mexican side dishes recipes costing less than $2.5 per serving

Tijuana Rice

Aztec Rice 400pp

refried beans 400pp

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…

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…

Vegan Mexican Crock Pot Beans

Easy and good as a side dish. One can use less liquid for less soupy beans. Leftovers are tasty blended into a bean dip for Tortilla Chips.…

Taco Sauce #2

This is inexpensive to make, stays in the fridge for weeks, and is a nice, basic sauce to drizzle on tacos or over tortilla dishes for decoration,…

Potato Seasoning

Sprinkle on baked potato with butter or can be used to season mashed potatoes.

Fresh Pintos

My grandmother Manuela taught me how to make these. She used to serve them in her restaurant in Mexico. A simple recipe which can be served as a…

Black Bean & Quinoa Salad with Shrimp

This recipe is so fresh tasting with lime, cilantro & peppers! Makes a lot so it's great for potlucks. It takes…

Arroz A La Mexicana

Mexican Charra Beans

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

Mexican Rice