What to Serve with Enchiladas - 25 Best Side Dishes

Ever wonder what to serve with enchiladas? Here are 25 perfect side dishes to serve up next time you make this tasty Mexican dish!

Enchiladas have a rich and savory taste that’s definitely enough to satisfy and quench your hunger. Once you take a bite of the crisp tortilla, you’ll know what makes this Mexican dish popular and unique. Bursting with delicious flavors in a bite, enchiladas have a combination of that ingredients and seasonings go perfectly well together.

Another thing that people love about this dish is its versatility. You can customize enchiladas based on your choice of filling, cheese, and sauce. Aside from the wide variety of fillings, cheeses, and sauces that you can choose from, you can further enhance your meal by adding other dishes to serve with your enchiladas. 

Although enchiladas might already seem like a complete meal on their own, nothing can go wrong with upgrading your meal to elevate your Mexican food dining experience. If you have thought of serving enchiladas with other dishes before, you have probably had a hard time finding the best dish to serve it with. Because of its savory sauce and filling, enchiladas have a strong taste that can be overwhelming for some.

A good balance of flavor is ideal to further enjoy this dish. To complement its variety of flavors, it’s important to know what to serve with enchiladas. Here are some of the best enchilada side dish recipes to choose from.

What to Serve with Enchiladas?

Everything from roasted vegetables, Mexican rice, salads, dips, salsas and hot sauces to slaw, slow cooked beans and corn tortilla chips pair well with enchiladas. Let's explore some of the best side dishes below!

25 Best Sides to Serve with Enchiladas

Mexican Tomato Salad with Black Beans, Corn, and Avocado - Calm Eats

A delicious, fresh, and filling Mexican Tomato Salad with Black Beans, Corn, and Avocado that makes for a perfect summer salad or side dish.

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Spicy Pickled Onions

Super easy and flavorful Spicy Pickled Red Onions make a great addition to your favorite dishes! Naturally gluten-free and vegan. Refined sugar-free, too!

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Mexican Street Corn - Foolproof Living

This Mexican Street Corn recipe is a common Mexican street food that is made by grilling corn on the cob and then coating it with a mixture made up of mayonnaise, sour cream, cotija cheese, chile powder, and lime. Also called elotes, this easy to make Mexican Corn On The Cob Recipe is a perfect appe…

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Cilantro Lime Slaw Recipe - Peas and Crayons Blog

This quick and easy cilantro lime slaw is our favorite healthy topping for shrimp tacos, fish tacos, and veggie burgers galore! Delicious!

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Cheesy Black Bean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes - Peas and Crayons

These easy cheesy Black Bean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are fully loaded with black beans, corn, lots of melty Cabot cheese, and tasty toppings!

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Coconut Lime Rice - A Virtual Vegan

My fluffy, creamy and zesty Coconut Lime Rice with toasted coconut and cilantro is an easy side dish that is quick to make and will jazz up any meal!

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The Best Fresh Salsa Recipe

This fresh, easy, homemade salsa recipe is filled with simple & healthy ingredients and packed with flavor for the absolute best delicious garden salsa you could ever make! Most akin to a fresh restaurant style salsa, this vegan salsa is slightly spicy, salty and sweet all rolled into one!

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Cucumber Avocado Salad - A Virtual Vegan

A simple, lemony, avocado-creamy, crunchy and fresh Cucumber Avocado Salad that’s really quick and easy to make!

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Gallo Pinto Recipe

Gallo Pinto is a rice and beans dish with its origins in Central America. This take is inspired by my time living in Costa Rica and how I most frequently experienced this dish. It is so tasty and filling that I love to introduce it to others who may not have experienced it yet! You can also find this recipe in my book, The Vegetarian Family Cookbook.

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Easy Refried Beans - Cookie + Kate

These refried beans are delicious and so easy to make. This refried bean recipe is quick, too—use canned beans and they’re ready in 25 minutes! Healthy, vegan and gluten free.

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Fresh Radish Cucumber Salsa

With a delightful blend of radish, cucumber, bell pepper and a few spices — this crisp, refreshing tomato free salsa is certain to enliven any savory dish it accompanies! This garden fresh summer salsa is beautifully vibrant as well, making it a great entertaining recipe, too! Low-carb and keto diet friendly!

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Best Guacamole Recipe (Easy and Authentic) - Little Sunny Kitchen

Here’s the recipe for the creamiest, authentic, and fool-proof guacamole! The best guacamole recipe is made with just a few ingredients.

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Mexican Cauliflower Rice Recipe - Peas and Crayons

Mexican Cauliflower Rice is loaded with veggies and spiced to perfection! It makes a tasty base for burrito bowls and a great side dish for taco night!

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Easy Pickled Cabbage Recipe

Learn how to make quick and easy pickled cabbage recipe in this informative post! Pickled cabbage can add a dash of crunch and tang to a variety of dishes, making it a wonderful condiment to have on hand in the refrigerator.

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Black Bean Corn Salad - Running on Real Food

Light, fresh and easy to make, you’ll love this simple Southwest-inspired corn salad. Serve on its own as a light main, as a healthy side dish or as a dip or in tacos.

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Simple Roasted Radishes Recipe - Salt and Lavender

These simple roasted radishes make a fantastic healthy low-carb side dish. If you’re looking for something a little different, give these a try!

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Homemade Tortilla Chips (Fried, Baked, or Air Fried!) - Live Eat Learn

This Homemade Tortilla Chips recipe is a delicious way to use your leftover tortillas, turning them into crispy restaurant-style tortilla chips!

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Cilantro Lime Quinoa Salad - Peas and Crayons

This make-ahead Cilantro Lime Quinoa Salad is vegetarian and gloriously gluten-free, making it perfect for meal prep, parties, potlucks, and weekday lunches

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Roasted Tomatoes - Salt and Lavender

Roasted tomatoes topped with tarragon and garlic make a fresh and easy to prepare side dish.

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Slow Cook Black Beans - A Virtual Vegan

Foolproof and delicious Slow Cooker Black Beans! This easy, no-soak recipe yields tender and delicious black beans with barely any hands-on time.

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Beet and Apple Slaw - Running on Real Food

This sweet and tangy, raw beet slaw with apples, onion, and cabbage is easy to make in 15 minutes and is perfect as a healthy side salad or topping for burgers, hot dogs, tacos, buddha bowls and more.

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The Best Mango Salsa Recipe

This Mango Salsa is always a hit whether serving at home or while entertaining a crowd. With ripe juicy mangos, lime and a subtle touch of spice, the well rounded flavors complement a large variety of dishes. This salsa recipe can also be found in my cookbook, The Vegetarian Family Cookbook.

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Smoky 1-Pot Refried Lentils - Minimalist Baker

Isn’t it time refried beans got a makeover? That’s what I was thinking. Say hello to these Smoky, 1-Pot Refried Lentils! They’re ready in less than 30

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Best Simple Tossed Green Salad - Little Sunny Kitchen

This is the best simple tossed green salad that goes so well with any meal! Fresh dressed greens with a simple vinaigrette.

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