These tasty taco toppings will take any taco bar to the next level! They include salsas, guac, beans, veggies, taco meat, and more. Diy chipotle bowl for a party or an easy weeknight dinner!
I warm a stack of tortillas and set out a taco bar for dinner. It’s a long way from traditional Mexican food, of course, but Jack and I still have fun piling our tacos with whatever toppings sound best. I love this kind of DIY dinner on weeknights. For one, it’s way easier to drum up taco toppings than it is to make one composed main dish, especially if you start with fixings that you already have on hand. Second, it allows everyone to get involved in the cooking.
You’ll find 25 of my go-to taco toppings below. They’re all simple and flavorful, and many will keep well if you make them ahead of time. Choose two, three, four, or more, and assemble a fun, fresh taco bar any night of the week! A side of beans and rice never hurts either. Whether store bought or homemade, tortillas are a must at any taco bar. I suggest choosing small corn tortillas, or soft tortillas made with a mix of corn and wheat flour. That way, you can enjoy the rich flavor of corn tortillas and the pliability of flour tortillas all in one!
Seasoned with cumin, oregano, and lime, they make a great taco filling or side. Cooked pinto beans or refried beans would be an excellent taco bar choice too. No taco night is complete without some kind of side dish, and cilantro lime rice is one of my favorites. Lime, green onion, and cilantro pack it with fresh, zesty flavor. Shiitake mushrooms add rich umami flavor to this savory, smoky vegan taco meat. This jerk-spiced jackfruit recipe comes from The Vegan Instant Pot Cookbook by Nisha Vora.