What to Serve with Fish Tacos? 7 BEST Side Dishes

Fish tacos are a big deal. Seriously, they’re like the cool kid at the lunch table. We’ve all been there, plate full of freshly made fish tacos, feeling like a champ. Then comes the big question: what on earth do we pair with these beauties?

We’ve gone through the trial and error so you don’t have to. No more side dish stress. I remember the first time we served just plain rice with ours. Talk about a missed opportunity!

Why Consider Serving Side Dishes with Fish Tacos?

As the name suggests, a fish taco uses fish as the main ingredient wrapped in toasted tortillas.

The fish is skillet-fried, baked, or grilled and mixed in a vegetable sauce.

You need to carefully choose side dishes that complement the fish tacos.

It also depends on how you cook your fish; that way, you can add as much or less texture to your side dishes.

Since fish tacos already have much going on, side dishes will add a lot of interesting flavor and texture to your meal.

You should look forward to it.

What to Serve with Fish Tacos? 7 BEST Side Dishes

So, are you ready for the seven best side dishes for fish tacos? Scroll along to find the answer.

1 – Pico de Gallo

Want something bright red to cover your fish tacos? The Pico de Gallo or Salsa Fresca will be a good option to start with.

The star ingredient being tomatoes, this side dish ranks high on the nutrition chart.

Made with chopped tomatoes, serrano peppers, onions, and fresh herbs, the Pico de Gallo uses raw ingredients as compared to regular salsa.

This version of salsa is another of Mexico’s most celebrated side dishes.

And the best thing about this dish is that it makes anything taste better.

You won’t need to prepare much if you have a Pico de Gallo at your dinner table.

2 – Mango Salsa

Nothing beats the summer vibe more than a fresh, bright yellow mango.

But did you know that people made salsa from this popular summer fruit?

If you’re curious to know what it tastes like, you can always try making it on your own, and it’s super easy and takes not more than 15 minutes of your time.

Like any salsa, the mango salsa is spicy but does not run low on the sweetness either.

With complementing flavors from red bell peppers, red onions, jalapeno pepper, cilantro, and lime, the mango salsa fills each bite of your food with savory goodness.

3 – Caesar Salad

If you’re having a hard time persuading people to eat veggies, try serving them some Caesar salad and see the magic that unfolds.

The Caesar salad has everything necessary to bring you to the salad bowl.

It is made with chopped romaine lettuce and croutons and has a citrusy freshness wrapped in olive oil and aromatic garlic.

Who wouldn’t love it?

Boiled eggs add some protein to the salad and is a good option if you want to add more substance to your meal.

Also, limit the amount of parmesan cheese you add to the salad so that you do not make your hard work go to waste by making it unhealthy.

4 – Creamy Garlic Shrimp

Want to add more seafood to your fish taco meal? Grab some shrimps (since they’re easy to find) and try making some creamy garlic shrimp.

This dish features a creamy sauce made of garlic sautéed in butter, low-fat cream, and parmesan cheese.

It is the most important part of the dish and will determine the success or failure of the recipe.

One thing about this dish is that you can use almost any leftover vegetables or items in your fridge to contribute to the final product.

Dip your fish tacos into the creamy sauce and experience each bite burst with flavors.

5 – Cucumber Salad

Cucumbers really make any meal more enjoyable to eat, don’t they? What better way to serve them than a fresh cucumber salad.

With salads, the best way to cut cucumbers is to chop them into bite-size pieces; this eases the eating process.

Add chickpeas, tomatoes, and fresh herbs, drizzle with fresh lemon juice and top with shredded feta cheese for a refreshing, protein-filled salad.

If your fish tacos have a lot of spices, you’ll want to chill the cucumber salad before serving.

That way, you can pair up the food more effectively.

6 – Fruit Salad

We have a colorful and vibrant fruit salad to add more freshness to the fish tacos.

It is the most loved among salad lovers, and you can use just about any fruit that you have at hand.

Apart from the many fruits, you’ll find a far better fruit salad if you add some nuts and sour cream.

The nuts give the salad more texture, while the cream brings everything together with its slightly tangy flavor.

You can always make a fruit salad better by trying new things and adding complementing food items.

7 – Spicy Veg Pasta

Love pasta and spicy food? Wait till you try the spicy veg pasta with fish tacos; you will love it.

This side dish is perfect when you don’t have much time to prepare meals but still want it to look put together.

Just skillet-fry some vegetables, cook some pasta and add a ton of hot chili sauce.

Topping the pasta with shredded cheese absolutely helps and makes it taste much better.

Any type of pasta works for this side dish, and you’ll still have a satisfying meal.

Be sure to warn guests about the spiciness before you get yourself blamed for stomach aches.

Conclusion

You now know what to pair the Mexican fish tacos with.

Don’t just let it sit in your brain to remember later; try it now.

All of the side dishes should be fairly easy to make since we love effortless but delicious dishes.

You’ll probably nail them even on your first try.

Keep the kitchen working, and who knows, you might invent a better version of all the recipes you try.

You can even get your family to assist you in cooking up the side dishes.