What To Serve With Carne Asada (15 Ideas!)

By / April 27, 2023

Discover the perfect side dishes for your carne asada feast! From savory rice and beans to fresh salads these are delicious pairings!

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Wondering What To Serve With Carne Asada? We gotcha covered with this extensive Carne Asada side dish list! It will come in handy come Cinco de Mayo time!

Here are 15 delectable side dishes that will perfectly complement all carne asada recipes and make your fiesta unforgettable.

What To Serve With Carne Asada Recipes

All our 5-star rated San Diego-Style carne asada recipes, utilizing our popular Carne Asada Seasoning, will pair well with any of the below carne asada side dish ideas.

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Carne Asada Sides

Rice Recipes

Rice makes a classic side dish for any Mexican plate. These rice recipes are flavorful and are easy to make while grilling the carne asada meat.

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Mexican rice in a white bowl with a wooden spoon.
Mexican Rice
A staple in Mexican cuisine Arroz Rojo is flavorful, easy to make and is loaded with classic Mexican ingredients: tomato, onion and garlic.
Mexican Rice Recipe
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Cilantro lime rice in a white bowl.
Cilantro Lime Rice
This cilantro lime recipe can be made on the stove top or in a rice cooker in just 35 minutes. Minimal ingredients are required to make.
Cilantro Lime Rice
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Arroz verde in a white bowl.
Arroz Verde – Mexican Green Rice
Arroz Verde, also known as Green Rice, is a quick and easy side dish to pair with your favorite Mexican recipes. Long grain white rice is cooked with a puree of cilantro, onions, peppers and garlic for a dynamic flavor and fluffy texture.
Arroz Verde

Bean Recipes

Along with rice, bean recipes tend to be the go-to when making Mexican grub.

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Refried Bean dip in a white bowl surrounded by chips, a napkin and cilantro.
Refried Bean Dip
Creamy refried bean dips makes an excellent side kick to any Carne Asada dish! This recipe is loaded with creamy beans, flavorful toppings and tons of taco flavor
Refried Bean Dip
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Instant Pot Refried Beans in a white bowl topped with cheese, jalapenos and cilanto.
Instant Pot Refried Beans
Cut down on making creamy refried beans by using the Instant Pot. This is a no-soak refried beans recipe!
Instant Pot Refried Beans
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Frijoles Charra in a small bowl.
Frijoles Charra
Whip up a batch of Frijoles Charra, a.k.a. Charro Beans, a flavorful broth-based Mexican bean recipe loaded with creamy pinto beans, bacon, tomatoes, peppers and spice.
Frijoles Charra

Chips and Dip

Everyone has room for a little chips and dip in their life. Here are our favorite homemade chips and dip options!

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Air Fryer Tortilla Chips on a wooden plate next to a small white bowl of salsa.
Air Fryer Tortilla Chips
Once you make homemade tortilla chips in the air fryer you won’t want to make them any other way. The air fryer leaves you with extra crispy chips made with only 3 ingredients and 10 minutes!
Air Fryer Tortilla Chips
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Clean bowl full of 4 ingredient guacamole. 3 empty small clear bowls and lime slices are next to the guacamole.
4 Ingredient Guacamole Recipe
4-ingredient Guacamole. Once you make guacamole with these 4 ingredients, you’ll never make it any other way.
Guacamole Recipe
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White bowl of Smoked Salsa with Tortilla Chips.
Smoked Salsa
Take your salsa game to the next level by smoking the vegetables before blending. The infusion of smoke flavor will impress your guests.
Smoked Salsa

Soup Recipes

Soups always make a great side dish! They’re light enough to not fill you up but loaded enough to help fill ya up!

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Overhead shot of Caldo de Queso in a white bowl with a slice of lime next to it.
Caldo de Queso
Soup always makes a great side dish! This soup is loaded with potatoes, salty queso fresco, and healthy vegetables.
Caldo de Queso
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Bowl of sopa de fideo next to a striped napkin.
Sopa de Fideo (Mexican Noodle Soup)
Sopa De Fideo is a light and flavorful Mexican chicken noodle soup. It’s perfect for lunch or as a light dinner paired with a fresh garden salad and crusty bread.
Sopa de Fideo

Salad Recipes

Looking for a light option as a side dish for carne asada? Here are a few of our favorite salad recipes.

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Black bowl of street corn salad topped with lime slices.
Elote Corn Salad (Mexican Roasted Corn)
Inspired by Mexican roasted corn, this elote corn salad has a bright and creamy flavor that is always a crowd pleaser. Can be served chilled or at room temperature.
Elote Corn Salad
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Mango chili salad in a white serving dish.
Mango Avocado Chili Lime Salad
Sweet mango and buttery avocado flavoured with chili and lime makes this simple healthy mango salad one to remember!
Mango Avocado Chili Lime Salad
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White bowl full of Mexican chopped salad with wooden serving tongs.
Mexican Chopped Salad with Chipotle Dressing
This fresh and flavorful Mexican chopped salad is paired with a chipotle dressing for a super delicious and satisfying dish
Mexican Chopped Salad

Miscellaneous 

A few of our favorites we can’t stop making and eating!

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Egg shaped plater with Mexican Deviled Eggs.
Easy Mexican Deviled Eggs
These Mexican Deviled Eggs are quick and easy to make with just a few common ingredients. Everyone will love these spicy deviled eggs!
Mexican Deviled Eggs

With these delicious side dishes for carne asada you no longer have to ask “what to serve with carne asada?”. You’ll have the perfect accompaniments to create a mouthwatering feast.

Whether you’re hosting a cookout, a family gathering, or just enjoying a meal at home, these tasty sides are sure to impress

For even more inspiration, check out all our Mexican recipes.

Additional Resources

Cinco de Mayo Menu Ideas
Pollo Asado vs Carne Asada

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