What to Serve With Fajitas

Whenever I'm unsure about what to serve with fajitas, I turn to this trusty list of side dishes, drinks and desserts. I know that my family is going to eat well and that there won't be a leftover in sight when I make these tasty recipes for our fajita dinner.

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What to Serve With Fajitas

Fajita night is the best night! Dare I say, maybe even better than taco night?

I love making grilled chicken fajitas at home because I get to choose fixings that I know all of us will enjoy.

And let me tell you, when it comes to a delicious Mexican dinner like fajitas, the options for sides, drinks and desserts is practically endless.

Best Tortillas for Fajitas

Fajitas can be served with either soft corn tortillas or flour tortillas. Of course, corn is the traditional option. I usually serve both so everyone can choose their favorite.

Perhaps one of the most important parts of a fajita, besides the meat and fillings, is knowing how to warm tortillas properly. You can do this in the oven, on the stove or in a microwave.

Fajita Toppings

What toppings should you add to the fajitas themselves? Well, that's totally up to you! Personally, I think having a variety of toppings to choose from is the way to go. Here are a few ideas to get you started:

• grated cheese
• fresh cilantro
• sour cream
• sliced avocado or guacamole
• red salsa
• shredded lettuce
• pico de gallo
• diced jalapeños

And this list barely even begins to cover sauces! You can have a lot of fun spicing up your dinner with hot sauce, jalapeño lime ranch, or even enchilada sauce.

Side Dishes for Fajitas

When you order fajitas at a Mexican restaurant, they typically come with black beans or refried beans, Mexican rice, or a side salad.

There are many other sides that taste great with the meal. Some of my favorites are:

• sweet plantains
• nachos
• cilantro lime rice

Keep reading below for even more side dish ideas!

Mexican Drinks

Once you've gone through the effort to make spectacular side dishes with your dinner, you will want a great drink or cocktail to serve with fajitas, too!

A classic margarita or a pitcher of cranberry sangria are great for the adults. Strawberry lemonade is a tasty mocktail option that everyone can enjoy.

Or, if you're more of a beer person, stock up on your favorite Mexican beer, like Dos Equis, Tecate or Corona.

For an extra special cocktail to serve with fajitas, try a cantaloupe margarita!

Desserts

Fajitas are a fun weeknight dinner but they are also amazing for a special occasion, like Mexican Christmas Dinner. I think that dessert should be just as special as the main meal!

Spiced rum cakes are warm and comforting, perfect for fall or winter. In the summer, a fruity frozen dessert like watermelon popsicles are always a big hit.

Or serve a traditional Mexican dessert like sopapillas or churros.

What to Serve With Fajitas

Choose from a variety of side dishes, appetizers and desserts for a delicious fajita night! I carefully curated the best recipes from my own website and others to make your dinner a hit.

As you can see, there are loads of delicious options to serve with fajitas. It really doesn't matter whether they are authentic Mexican dishes or not. The ultimate goal is to make the meal as enjoyable (and delicious!) as possible.

If there are any foods that you personally like to serve with fajitas, please share your ideas with me in a comment below!