What To Serve With Pulled Pork Tacos – 11 Tasty Side Dishes

Crisp tacos are eaten with the fingers since a knife and fork will leave the crisp shell shattered and crumbled. Do use a fork, however, for any filling that falls to the plate. Soft tacos with sauce are eaten with a knife and fork, but unsauced soft tacos may be eaten with your fingers.

Crisp tacos are eaten with the fingers since a knife and fork will leave the crisp shell shattered and crumbled. Do use a fork, however, for any filling that falls to the plate. Soft tacos with sauce are eaten with a knife and fork, but unsauced soft tacos may be eaten with your fingers.

In a rush? Heres the short answer.

The best side dishes to serve with pulled pork tacos are guacamole, Mexican coleslaw, and loaded baked potato salad. You can also try cucumber and tomato salad, or a mango pico de gallo for some more refreshing options. I also like Mexican rice or a salsa verde.

Ready? Lets jump right in.

Mango pico de gallo

If you want something sweet to pair with your pulled pork tacos, why not try mango pico de gallo?

Sweet and savoury is always a good match.

Furthermore, the mango complements the acidity of the lime and the onions in the salsa.

Do you still need convincing? The bright pico de gallo will look fantastic on your table and is a breeze to create.

For a no-fuss recipe, see Fat Girl Hedonist.

Tropical guacamole

Can you eat tacos without guacamole on the side? I don’t believe so.

But guacamole doesnt have to be boring.

Mix in some fresh pineapple and juicy mango to transform your regular guacamole into something exotic. Its a refreshing side for your utterly rich pulled pork tacos.

This tropical guacamole is a must-try for a summer celebration. (You’ll never go back to ordinary guacamole!)

Jalapeno cheddar honey cornbread

Are your pulled pork tacos saucey?

Then you need something to mop up all that sauce with!

And cheesy jalapeno cornbread is that something.

Believe me, it is GOOD. Wonderfully light, crumbly, sweet, and savory, Jenns recipe is a must-try!

Cucumber and tomato salad

Cucumber and tomato salad is crunchy and bright.

With the acidity from the vinegar and a squeeze of lime, it will adds a freshness to your pulled pork tacos.

Plus its super simple and easy to make. This Egyptian Cucumber and Tomato Salad is a family favorite.

Psst.. I add some red onions too for a bit more bite.

Chipotle chicken nachos

Nachos and tacos are from the same family, and theyre both super fun to eat.

The tacos bring a tender texture, while the nachos bring the crunch (and a whole lot of cheese).

The key to nachos is to eat them directly after baking so dont let these sit out for too long.

These chipotle chicken nachos are smothered in a spicy-but-cooling jalapeno yogurt.

Pickled onions

I always have a jar of pickled onions in my refrigerator.

When things get crazy in the kitchen, this is my go-to side dish.

It adds a bright zing to any meal, and will cut through the richness of the pulled pork taco filling nicely.

Keep this quick and easy pickled onion recipe on hand at all times!

Mexican rice

Mexican rice, aka Spanish rice, is a good, filling accompaniment to your tacos.

And this rice is anything but plain it packs some major smoky flavors from the paprika and fire-roasted tomatoes.

Butter Your Biscuits recipe is a one-dish that comes together in just 30 minutes.

Its a real crowd-pleaser thats guaranteed to have people asking for seconds.

Loaded baked potato salad

Loaded baked potato salad is just as creamy as your traditional potato salad, but with a lighter, fluffier base.

The creamy dressing works really well to mellow out any pulled pork tacos that are a tad too spicy or rich.

Tip: its best to plan ahead and give this potato salad a few hours to chill before serving. This allows the flavors to blend together.

Mexican coleslaw

Coleslaw and pulled pork is a classic one is rarely seen without the other, so we couldnt not include coleslaw on this list.

But of course for tacos, you need to give the coleslaw a little twist.

This Mexican coleslaw recipe uses corn, cilantro, and jalapenos to celebrate Mexican flavors.

Its like half coleslaw half taco salad!

Sweet corn fritters

If youre having a pick n mix kind of table, sweet corn fritters are a great addition.

Theyll add some crunch and are small enough that everyone can enjoy a few without feeling too full.

Make a large batch using this quick nine-ingredient recipe and store any leftovers to snack on later.

Theyre best served them warm with maple syrup or honey drizzled on top. YUM.

Tomatillo salsa verde

Do you feel like your pulled pork tacos need a little extra zing?

Serve some tomatillo salsa verde on the side.

Its fresh, tangy, and has a subtle fieriness that complements the deep, meaty flavors of pulled pork tacos.

Serve your tomatillo salsa verde as a dipping sauce or as a dressing. In any case, it’s certain to be a success.

The best side dishes for pulled pork tacos

• Mango pico de gallo
• Tropical guacamole
• Jalapeno cheddar honey cornbread
• Cucumber and tomato salad
• Chipotle chicken nachos
• Pickled onions
• Mexican rice
• Loaded baked potato salad
• Mexican coleslaw
• Sweet corn fritters
• Tomatillo salsa verde