Mexican themed bbq side ideas

[Jrogers84]

Doing my annual friend and family bbq. I expect 50-80 people. I’ve always done the usually brisket/pork plus a few other fun things but I’m going to do a taco bar type thing this year. I’m cooking the normal brisket,(or I’ll be killed) a Mexican pulled pork, chorizo and maybe barbacoa. Now I need help with sides. Most of which I can prepare the night before. Slaw, street corn salad....what else? I’ll have all the regular fixins out but I need a few more ideas. Help!


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[DerHusker]

Mexican Rice - http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=223944&highlight=Mexican+rice

Mexican Slaw - http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=206465&highlight=mexican+slaw

Elote -


Grill your corn until it starts to turn brown but not burnt. After it's done spread on a thin layer of mayonnaise, then some Tajin seasoning and finally some Cotija cheese.

Enjoy

 

[TxQGuy]

Can't go wrong with a ginormous pot of borracho beans.

 

[keeperofsecrets]

Mexican Rice - http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=223944&highlight=Mexican+rice

Might be too much of an ask since you will have stayed up all night with the brisket, but just the other night I made traditional Mexican rice, and with the leftovers, I made fried rice balls stuffed with fresh jalapeno, Monterey jack cheese and served with a chipotle creme sauce and salsa. Made 9 carnival sized rice balls from a cup and a half of rice. You could double or even triple that amount by making smaller balls.

 

[Free Mr. Tony]

I make a Mex Mac and cheese that is always a hit. A cheddar cheese sauce with a pinch of cloves. Mix Mac and cheese with a little seasoned ground beef, layer in a pan with a couple layers of Mac and a couple layers of salsa Verde and cilantro. Top with tortilla chips and a little more cheddar. Bake until 150 internal temp or so.

 

[LYU370]

Tonybel's beans! SO GOOD!

 

[JS-TX]

Brisket tacos with the trimmings are always a hit.. For dessert you can serve Tres Leches cake.

 

[16Adams]

Jalapeño Popper Dip
Or if preferred whole
Texas Twinkies

Home made pimiento cheese blended with Coarse chopped ABT’s or green Chile with a strong chip or spread on those miniature deli breads

 

[sudsandswine]

Grilled nopales

Grilled onions

 

[thirdeye]

These are called Four Bean & Cheese Poblano Rellenos, and are quite easy to make. Here is the full RECIPE with pictures from a 2009 Throwdown thread.

 

[KevinInStL]

Ever seen Pati's Mexican Table on PBS? My wife and I watch it a lot. Maybe too much. Everything she makes looks amazing, so it's hard to recommend any 1 recipe. But you can look around at her recipes here
https://patijinich.com/show/

 

[Jrogers84]

Awesome ideas guy. Really appreciate it.


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[cholloway]

Mac & Pepper Jack Cheese.

 

[Dr. Trout Bum]

Smoked mac n cheese with green chile in it...