SOMOS reviews and discussion

Microwaveable instant rice pouches tend to get a bad rap, but SOMOS offers a quick option for a hearty meal if you're short on time. Of course nothing beats freshly cooked food, but convenience is king.

These black beans are a total pantry hero. I grabbed them on a whim and now I always keep a pouch or two on hand. They’re pre-seasoned with just the right blend of spices—flavorful but not overpowering—and the texture is perfect: tender, not mushy.

I have tried several of their products. I am glad they were easily available at Whole Foods. I liked the beans but would have preferred more flavor in the rice personally.

Delicious simmer sauce! Great for cooking and fun to create new tastes from my favorite dishes! Comes in clutch when I need to spice up my food. I can’t wait to try the other sauce flavors!

So easy to prepare and a really filling meal. Love that it's vegan! I prepared mine in a skillet at home, but I could see myself bringing this to work for lunch with a quick zap in the microwave. I also ate it as-is, although I could easily see adding a side of beans or mixing this with a vegan protein. Very versatile.

I tried the refried beans and the black beans from this brand. I like how they were already seasoned and they were easy to reheat within the package rather than having to do it on the stove. I would say the refried beans were my favorite. The black beans were still good I just feel like they were under seasoned.

LOVE the enchilada sauce! i'm a huge fan of chilaquiles and also super lazy, i used the sauce to make a quick version at home and it came out absolutely stunning. i love how lightly spicy it was (cannot handle spice as well as i would like) and how much flavor was in it. usually with jarred salsa i feel like i need to add some extra seasonings and this was perfect as is. the rice on the other hand was okay, but i admittedly am not the biggest fan of pre-packaged rice.

Tastes good but nothing special IMO. Good purchase for a side dish. I would buy it again if it’s on sale.

Enjoyed this - very easy and tasty addition to a Mexican meal at home

I tried the refried beans and the Mexican Street Corn White Rice and both were really good! I like that they use cans because I'm trying to cut down on the chemicals from those. It was easy to whip up a healthy meal from these, but I am trying to reduce seed oils, and I wish that they could find a way to make these without seed oils.

Yum enchilada sauce. Will buy again.

I had the chipotle refried beans, they didn’t seem particularly chipotle-ish. They were pretty basic, and the sodium content was pretty high. I was hoping that the sodium would be reasonable. I ended up eating this pack over 4 meals. I don’t think I would buy these again.

rice with good taste ready to eat goes well with rice and beans in your favorite tacos.

I really love this rice. When I don't have time to make my own, it's a really flavorful and easy dinner to heat up one of these packets and add some chicken and toppings to make great tacos or a bowl. The Mexican Brown Rice doesn't need anything added to taste great, but I sometimes kick it up with jalapeños anyway just for spice. I've also used this rice as a salad base with greens for a quick lunch to take to the office and it's great for that, too. On the pricey side, but worth it because it's such a time saver on busy weeknights or at work when I don't have time to step out (and cheaper than buying lunch!)

Convenient for a quick meal, has pretty great flavor as well. Goes well as aside, I do think that they should be in a can or a more recyclable packaging. Other than that would repurchase again.

The rice I tried from Somos was very good. It was tasty and convenient. While the price is a little higher, it tasted much better than other pre-cooked rice brands that I have had in the past.

We tried both the black beans and white rice for our taco night. Both were a great addition to our spread and everyone had high praise. Super easy to make and delicious!

I really liked this rice! I usually love any kind but this one was tasty! I got the Mexican red rice and enjoyed it

These black beans by Somos are a wonderful and wholesome option for me and my family. We have had them alongside burgers, as a side dish on taco night and even as an add in item for our homemade vegetable soup and chili. And each time we use them, they seem to be better than the last. These black beans truly are a staple in our household! Highly recommend!

Flavor wise, these beans exceeded my expectations. The chipotle adds a delightful hint of smokiness, bringing an elevated depth to the mix. The beans themselves are well-cooked, the texture hitting that sweet spot between a satisfying bite and comforting smoothness. Easily versatile, they're a great staple to have on hand. Only one problem-- they can be a tad too salty. It's not a deal breaker for me, but if you're watching your salt intake, it's something to keep in mind. These Refried Black Beans are highly recommendable. They are all about flavor and convenience, just consider balancing out their saltiness with other ingredients. All in all, a solid addition to any kitchen pantry, especially for a person in a rush and on the go.