SOMOS reviews and discussion

4.4

85% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Flavorful enchilada sauce richness
  • Convenient 90-second pouch format
  • Authentic mexican-inspired seasoning
  • Versatile pantry-friendly meal starters
  • Occasionally mushy rice texture
  • Inconsistent flavor intensity across products
  • Noticeably high sodium content
  • Tightly sealed jar ergonomics

SOMOS earns largely positive reviews for delivering flavorful, ready-in-90-seconds Mexican staples that make weeknight meals effortless, with standouts like Mexican Street Corn White Rice, chipotle and black beans, and enchilada and al pastor simmer sauces. Reviews also flag product drawbacks—occasional bland or mushy rice, high sodium, seed oils, tightly sealed jars, and sporadic off or “packaged” tastes—making the brand convenient and tasty but inconsistent across SKUs.

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194 reviews and posts

  • Tasty in a burrito bowl. I know these products are designed to be microwaved in the packet for convenience, but I just opened mine and put it in a pot to heat up on the stove.

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  • Easy staples. Liked the beans more than the rice. Wish there were more varieties

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  • Made some fajitas with the fajita simmer sauce that I used with sauteed veggies and chicken then added the white somos fajita rice and it was so delicious! So much flavor and so easy! Next time to make it even easier I wanna use the slow cooker with all the meat and veggies in the simmer sauce.

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  • I used this today to make enchiladas and had the Mexican street corn as a side. It was very delicious and made meal prep so quick and easy.

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  • Good stuff

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  • Such an easy side to whip up. I love using bagged rice to make warm bowls for dinner. Having extra flavors of the mexican street corn really elevated the dish.

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  • The rice was easy to cook and had a great flavor. I was impressed at how quick dinner was ready.

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  • Great experience! It was so quick, easy, and convenient to prepare. The rice had a fantastic flavor and texture, I really enjoyed the seasoning! It was the perfect side dish to my main dinner protein. My whole family ate it well and loved it.

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  • I didn't really like these as they had an odd texture, and seemed a little gritty. I wasn't fond of the flavor as well.

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  • Sooo yummy. I tried sauce & a rice packet from whole foods and it was sooo good. I simmered veggies and black beans in the simmer sauce and I had the mexican street corn rice on the side. I can’t believe it was vegan. It’s been forever since I had something that yummy without dairy! I can’t wait to try all the other products.. there’s so many!

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  • Easy to make and simply delicious

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  • Easy, flavorful, and surprisingly healthy. I've found mixing a bag of rice and a bag of beans to be the perfect basis for a lazy night's meal. With added veggies, it's a feast; and even without adding anything, it's doesn't feel like much is "missing."

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  • Absolutely delicious! So glad I got the chance to try these. It has so much flavor and doesn’t have the weird mushy texture most bagged rice has. I am a new long term customer for sure.

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  • I tried the chipotle rice and spicy beans and both worked really well in a burrito bowl and I also had the beans in a taco which was great. The rice is fairly pricey for what it is but it is easy to prepare and had a good hint of chipotle flavor though not strong. The beans had a lot more flavor and were a step up from the rice. Convenient and tasty!

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  • Nicely flavorful and seasoned. But I like my rice a little more al dente, and this stuff was a bit stodgier than the unflavored instant rice pouches I'm used to.

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  • SOMOS, while it didn't stand out, was pretty easy to find in-store. I wouldn't eat it alone but made into a meal or used as a side it is wonderful! It has a little bit of calcium and potassium! Great for tacos, salads, or even a bowl!

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  • I tried the Mexican rice and it was delicious! I will definitely purchase this again as a quick base for my burrito bowls.

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  • Really enjoyed it! It was quick to make. Moist enough and had a good flavor.

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  • They say that this product is SO MOS, but I think it'SOKAY. Price is a bit much for some flavored rice and beans, but that's the cost of convenience.

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  • I decided to try Mexican brown rice. It had flavor but just not enough for me. I had to add spices and chilli flakes and some veggies to make it a meal. Added some beans and shredded cheese. It gave me a base to work on but overall I would not want to buy again.

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