But when making Mexican food, don’t forget the side dishes. They can liven up your menu and can be filling – perfect when feeding a lot of people.

Here are the top Mexican side dishes you can make:

1. Bean and avocado salad

Beans and avocados are a big part of Mexican cuisine. You can put them together for a perfect side dish that will complement heavy meat fares. You can also use this as a side dish for Mexican-type pizza. Try using three types of beans. Kidney beans, garbanzos, and green beans are perfect for this recipe. Add avocados, corn, and tomatoes and you are great to go.

2. Ceviche

It’s more than just an appetizer. Some people regard ceviche as a complete meal for them. Serve them in small cups, rim the cup with salt and garnish with a lime wedge just like a cocktail drink. This will be much easier to consume and you won’t have to bother with a lot of clean-up later.

3. Coleslaw

Make the Mexican version of coleslaw. This is a perfect accompaniment to pulled pork dishes, grilled steak, and anything that you can put on the grill. To infuse Mexican flavors to your slaw, add a lot of herbs and spices such as oregano, cumin, coriander, and garlic. Lime juice and hot sauce will cap it off.

4. Elote

I don’t know about you but I can devour Mexican street corn in seconds. Elotes are always a hit at summer parties. Make authentic Mexican crema and buy your ingredients from a Mexican supermarket. Make sure the corn is fresh to get the most flavors from it.

Don’t like serving corn on the cob? Make Mexican street corn salad instead. It’s easier to eat and you can mix the ingredients much better. You can even put them in individual cups so your guests will not have a hard time eating them.

5. Fruit salad

It’s a very simple side dish that can help cut off the greasiness of meat. You can cut up slices of mangoes, watermelons, or pineapples. Sprinkle some tajin seasoning and serve it.

Get all the ingredients that you need at a Mexican supermarket like Donchendo Mexican Products. They sell hard-to-find ingredients that will help you create authentic Mexican flavors.