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Mexican Sides

Some side dishes are the best part of the meal. Here is a collection of easy recipes for my favorite Mexican side dishes.

Mexican Corn on the Cob served on a white rectangular platter with lime wedges photographed from above.

Mexican Corn on the Cob

Mexican Cauliflower Rice served in a white bowl

Mexican Cauliflower Rice

Slow Cooker Pinto Beans on a spoon.

Slow Cooker Pinto Beans

A bowl of seasoned brown rice garnished with fresh cilantro and lime slices. A spoon rests in the bowl, and there is a small bowl of chopped cilantro nearby on a gray surface.

Cilantro Lime Brown Rice

A bowl of vibrant Mexican brown rice garnished with slices of lime, jalapeño pepper, and fresh cilantro. The rice appears fluffy and seasoned, creating a colorful and appetizing presentation.

Mexican Brown Rice

mexican cornbread served on a white plate

Mexican Cornbread

Calabacitas served in a cast iron skillet and photographed from overhead.

Calabacitas

Rice Cooker Mexican Rice served in a gray ceramic bowl and photographed from above.

Rice Cooker Mexican Rice

Refried Black Beans in a white bowl with a stainless steel serving spoon.

Refried Black Beans

a grid of 6 Mexican food photos and text 50 Recipes for Cinco de Mayo

50+ Recipes to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo!

Homemade Refried-Beans served in a skillet featured

Homemade Refried Beans

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