Looking for tasty sides to serve with your baked taquitos? From veggie sides to dips, salsas, creamy soups, pastas, starchy options and fresh salads, we've got you covered with 26 popular and diverse side dishes for this Mexican appetizer.
Baked taquitos are great for simple dinners, they are not only delicious but also quick and easy to make, ideal for busy weeknights and Taco Tuesday nights.
The best side dishes to serve with chicken taquitos are Mexican sweet potatoes, cheesy enchiladas, guacamole, or refried beans.
You can also serve them with salsas like salsa verde, corn salsa, or mango slaw, jalapeno cornbread and Mexican rice.
Let's see more options in detail below!
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How To Make Taquitos
These taquitos are so good you'll want to eat them every day!
Why Are They Called Taquitos?
The term "taquito" originates from the Spanish word "taco," denoting a small or snack-sized item.
Taquitos are appropriately named as they are compact, rolled corn or wheat flour tortillas filled with various ingredients, distinguishing them from larger tacos in size and form.
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Best Yummy Side Dishes For Taquitos
1. Cornbread Muffins
Tender, and spicy with a balanced sweet and savory flavor Jalapeño Cornbread Muffins are quick to make, naturally gluten-free, and are perfect to accompany taquitos.
Or opt for a classic sweet Cornbread instead.
2. 3-Ingredient Guacamole
A simple Guacamole recipe only uses 3 ingredients and takes about 5 minutes to whip up.
Great to serve with a variety of appetizers and delicious taquitos for a full Mexican meal.
3. Corn Salad
This delicious Mexican Street Corn salad is loaded with plenty of freshly grilled corn on the cob kernels, tomatoes, avocado and salty feta cheese.
Paired with a simple and light basil olive oil salad dressing is a great side dish for taquitos and BBQ meats.
4. Chickpea Salad Feta
Who doesn't love an easy avocado chickpea salad, perfect for summer picnics, barbecues, and make-ahead meals?
Perfect for anything! Roasted chickpeas some lettuce, feta, simple fresh veggies, and a light olive oil-based salad dressing - it's all you need to make it.
5. Mango Salsa
This Mango Salsa For Fish is bursting with plenty of flavors.
Fresh and juicy, sweet, and spicy, it is the perfect addition to fish tacos and taquitos.
6. Strawberry Salsa
This Strawberry Salsa is luxurious, sweet, and with a little hint of jalapeno.
It is a great appetizer for barbecue tables and summer parties and can simply be enjoyed on its own.
7. Sweet Potato Fries
These Air Fryer Sweet Potatoe Fries are the easiest and quickest side dish to make.
Make as little as you need with simple ingredients and enjoy a fresh batch of flavorful crispy sweet potato fries anytime. They are very addictive!
8. Chicken Fajita Pasta
This chicken fajita pasta recipe is a tasty twist to traditional steak fajitas that the whole family will love.
This easy dinner is made with chicken breasts, fresh veggies, Ro-Tel tomatoes, al dente pasta, and cooked in a creamy fajita sauce seasoned with various spices and fajita seasonings.
9. Enchilada Sauce
Quick 15-minute Enchilada Sauce has a deep rich flavor and the perfect consistency.
The very best part is that it's ready in minutes and makes a great busy weeknight dinner along with delicious enchiladas or as a dip for taquitos.
10. Pico De Gallo
A Classical Mexican freshly chopped tomato recipe, that is almost an essential part of the Mexican-style dinner table.
It takes minutes to whip up and is perfect for serving with tacos, taquitos, and tortilla chips or as a garnish for grilled meats.
11. Parmesan Truffle French Fries
This recipe for Homemade Parmesan Truffle Fries is so good, no frying involved, and easy and quick!
12. Avocado Crema
Silky smooth, fluffy, and bright green avocado crema will brighten any dish. Made with a little spicy addition of jalapenos is perfect to top your favorite Mexican dishes.
13. Pumpkin Soup
This creamy pumpkin soup is one of the best comfort foods for any season! It is non-dairy and tastes delicious with both pumpkin and butternut squash.
We love serving this soup with more fulfilling tacos, taquitos, or chicken wraps.
14. Crock Pot Chicken Chili
A good chili recipe is always great with taquitos!
It is an easy and healthy version of chicken chili with cream cheese. It makes 4 servings, and any leftovers can be refrigerated. It tastes better the next day, too!
15. Cilantro Rice
Presenting you a new kind of rice - Lime Cilantro Rice, with zesty lime and cilantro flavors, tender, fluffy rice makes a great side dish for a Mexican or Asian Dinner party.
16. Buffalo Sauce
Homemade Buffalo Sauce is a tangy, spicy sauce loaded with flavorful spices and melted butter to make it extra creamy and smooth.
17. Cream Cheese Taco Dip
Made with just a few key ingredients, including cream cheese, sour cream, and a perfect blend of taco seasoning, this dip is sure to become a hit.
18. Mexican Corn Dip
Corn and taquitos work excellently together and complement each other pretty well.
Enjoy this easy dip as the perfect appetizer for Game day or summer parties alongside tortilla chips, crackers, and fresh vegetables.
19. Jalapeno Popper Dip
It is an easy and creamy spicy dip made with cream cheese, yogurt, cheese and jalapenos. We like to serve this dip as a part of other appetizers and sides.
20. Mexican Slaw
This best Mexican slaw is made with fresh green and red cabbage, red onion, cilantro, carrots, and lime juice, and is naturally sweetened with a touch of pure honey. It's quick and simple, healthy without the addition of mayo.
21. Sheet Pan Dinner
This veggie-loaded sheet pan dinner has all the best flavors packed in one pan. Roasted golden and tender vegetables packed with nutrients and tossed in an incredibly flavorful marinade.
22. Fried Rice
With every bite, you'll savor the delicate crunch of fresh vegetables, perfectly cooked rice, fluffy scrambled egg, and the burst of simple flavors that create a delicious dish.
23. Kale Chips
These Air Fryer Kale Chips flavored with ranch seasoning provide a healthy and delicious alternative to traditional potato chips that you can enjoy as a midday snack or party appetizer.
24. Chimichurri Sauce
Chimichurri sauce is a versatile condiment that combines fresh herbs like parsley, garlic, tangy vinegar, and a touch of hot peppers.
This oil-dried herb mixture is typically served as a sauce for fish, grilled steaks, or roasted vegetables, but we love to serve it as a dipping sauce on its own. Trust me, you'll be pleasantly surprised.
25. Cheesy Asparagus
A simple way to incorporate healthy vegetables into your menu. This cheesy asparagus is baked in the oven with delicious tomatoes. It's a tasty, low-carb appetizer that is ready in less than 20 minutes.
26. Corn On The Cob
Perfectly baked (or grilled, boiled) corn is dipped in a creamy cajun-mayo sauce, sprinkled with salty crumbled cheese, and is the best choice for any Mexican inspired dinner.
Tips
Here are some useful tips and storage recommendations for taquitos.
How Do You Store Leftover Taquitos?
- To store leftover taquitos, allow them to cool, transfer them to an airtight container, and refrigerate for up to 3-4 days.
- You can easily make ahead or store leftover taquitos for later. Store the baked taquitos in the refrigerator for up to -4 days. When ready to eat, reheat them in the oven until crispy or use an air fryer/toaster oven, ensuring they are heated through before serving.
How To Reheat Taquitos?
To reheat leftover taquitos, preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, place the taquitos on a baking sheet, and bake for about 10-15 minutes or until they are heated through and crispy.
If your taquitos are frozen, you can bake them right away in the oven, but increase the temperature to 425 degrees Fahrenheit, for about 20-25 minutes.
Or in the air fryer (choose the correct setting in your air fryer for reheating fried foods).
Why Are My Taquitos Soggy?
If your taquitos are coming out all soggy, it's probably because you're overstuffing them or not cooking them long enough.
Make sure to evenly spread the filling, and leave some space between each taquito when baking.
Taquitos Recipe: FAQs
The best side dishes to serve with homemade taquitos are Mexican sweet potatoes, cheesy enchiladas, guacamole, or refried beans, salsa verde, corn salsa, or mango slaw, Mexican rice, lime cilantro rice and Pico de Gallo.
No, they are both different types of food in Mexican cuisine. Typically, taquitos are small, rolled tortillas filled with meat, cheese, and other ingredients, usually deep-fried or baked until crispy, and served as appetizers.
A burrito is a larger flour tortilla filled with more ingredients like meat, beans, rice, cheese, and vegetables, and then folded into a cylindrical shape and often served as a complete meal.
Serve taquitos as they are as an appetizer or side dish (similar to spring rolls or tacos) with plenty of dips (salsas, guacamole, ranch dressing) and sides (guacamole, pico de gallo, Mexican rice).
Your favorite dips! We love it hot and spicy with buffalo sauce, salsa, chipotle mayo, or if the taquitos come with spicy filling with ranch dressing/dip, guacamole, avocado crema, or queso dip.
Taquitos are traditionally meant to be crunchy, as they are rolled tightly and deep-fried or baked until crispy.
For softer taquitos, take care to warm the flour or corn tortillas first and then bake them with filling but reduce the baking time by 10-15 minutes.
Taquitos can be gluten-free if made with corn tortillas, but it's important to check the ingredients to be sure.
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