Looking for some easy Mexican recipes and keto sides for tacos?

I’ve gathered a list of 9 of the best low carb Mexican sides that are perfect to serve with tacos, carnitas, enchiladas, and other tasty dishes!

 

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You may think that all of the best Mexican side dishes are full of carbs. Beans, rice, tortilla chips, potatoes and corn – they’re all carby but so delish! Luckily there are plenty of low carb side Mexican side dishes that are totally keto diet friendly and this post will show them to you!
 
Here are 9 of the best keto mexican vegetable sides that you can serve as a side dish for your next Mexican feast! From keto chips & salsa to Mexican cauliflower rice – these tasty low carb mexican sides will have something for everyone!
 
 

9 Keto Sides for Tacos (Easy Mexican Recipes)

 

1&2. Keto Chips and Salsa

This salsa recipe is made in just  minutes, easy to freeze so it can be made ahead of time, and perfect for serving with keto tortilla chips so make some for your next taco night!

Nutritional value:

Tortilla Chips: 4 g net carbs per 32 grams (1 oz) serve

Salsa: 2.2 g net carbs per 1/4 cup serve

keto salsa for tacos

Find the recipe at: Sweet as Honey

 

3. Low Carb Mexican Cauliflower Rice

With Mexican flavors and bursting with low carb goodness, this 30-minute keto Mexican cauliflower rice recipe is a great side dish for taco Tuesday. It’s full of delicious flavors from garlic, jalapenos, tomatoes, onions, bell peppers and fresh cilantro.

I love serving it with a big scoop of sour cream to mellow down the spiciness.

Nutritional value: 10 g net carbs per serve

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Find the recipe at: My Food Story

 

Related: Delicious Low Carb Chicken Enchiladas

 

4. Low Carb Spicy Mexican Fruit Salad

A sweet ginger and lime juice & olive oil dressing and chile-lime salt completes this fresh fruit salad with made with crunchy jicama, sweet mangoes, radishes and cucumbers. It’s an unique low carb take on the classic fruit salad that tastes unlike anything you’ve ever had before, so go ahead and give it a try now!

Nutritional value: 9 g net carbs per serve

keto fruit salad mexican

Find the recipe at: Farm to Jar

 

5. Mexican Roasted Vegetables

With only a few minutes of prep, this keto Mexican vegetables recipe make a tasty side dish or a vegetarian filling for your favorite Mexican recipes.  

Nutritional value: 6 g net carbs per 1/2 cup serve

keto mexican vegetables

Find the recipe at: Easy Family Recipes

 

6. Keto Mexican Street Style Cauliflower

A delicious low-carb side dish for any Mexican-inspired meal.

It’s basically a whole cauliflower marinated and cooked in an oven until tender and then drizzled in a delicious sauce, Queso Fresco  and jalapenos.

As well as being perfect for serving with keto tacos, it’s also a great side dish for keto carnitas.

Nutritional value: 5 g net carbs per serve

keto mexican cauliflower

Find the recipe at: Cast Iron Keto

 

7. Keto Cole Slaw

This crazy delicious serves a crowd and is super inexpensive to make. It’s one of those dump-in-a-bowl dishes that taste amazing with low carb tortillas, tacos, BBQ or carnitas.  

Nutritional value: 2 g net carbs per 1 cup serve

keto cole slaw

Find the recipe at: The Kellie Kitchen

 

8. Keto Mexican Green Beans

With onions, tomatoes and spices, the Mexican green beans recipe make the perfect low carb side dish.

Nutritional value: 3 g net carbs per serve

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Find the recipe at: Low Carb Maven

 

9. Mexican Inspired Roasted Zucchini

This roasted zucchini recipe is an amazing alternative for rice and beans. It’s super easy to make and full of smoky, spicy and savory flavors.

Nutritional value: 4 g net carbs per serve

keto mexican vegetables

Find the recipe at: Bowl Of Delicious

 

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9 Keto Sides for Tacos (Easy Mexican Recipes)

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Here are some easy low carb Mexican sides and keto side dishes that you can serve with tacos and carnitas!

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • Chips and Salsa
  • Cauliflower Rice
  • Mexican Fruit Salad
  • Low Carb Mexican Roasted Vegetables

Instructions

  1. Scroll up and pick you favorite keto sides for tacos recipes.
  2. Click through and find the recipe, make and enjoy

I hope these low carb sides for carnitas and tacos have inspired you. Which of the keto Mexican vegetarian recipes will you be trying out first?