[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] They’re just OKAY refried beans. If you’re in a hurry, or not picky…they’ll do. They’re definitely not the best brand I’ve found and I use a lot of refried beans. They come out of the can kind of soft and wet like they had too much liquid left before they were canned and sealed. Flavor wise they’re passable. You won’t hate them, but they’re unremarkable. 4/10.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I frequently use Old El Paso traditional refried beans in my Mexican lasagna, taco rice bowls, and taco salads. It’s a dependable product which is what I want when cooking. I do dress it up a bit with some taco sauce or taco seasoning. The flavor is good, but I like mine just a bit bolder.

I bought these and the green chili ones to use in burritos. The green chili ones tasted and smelled fine. When I opened the traditional however, ugh! It smelled like plastic and tasted even worse! I had to throw it out and all the burritos I had made with them. The green chilling ones were fine for some reason-smelled good, tasted fine. Seriously, I didn’t expect to be completely grossed out by refried beans, but here we are…

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is our go to pick for quick bean dip and or traditional frijoles refritos con queso. It never fails and tastes great right out of the can prepared as a skillet meal on top of stove or prepped and zapped in the microwave!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I buy and use this style and brand of refried beans for my Mexican-style baked dîshes. It holds up well to the heat and mixing/stirring, plus I can choose to not use additional added salt for my dish; the sodium in this product is rather high. For a stand alone side dish of beans the flavor is a little bland so I prefer to use a different brand or make my own pinto beans from scratch and “refry.” I recommend this product for the cook that’s short on time or new to the kitchen and looking for a quick and acceptable ingredient or addition to their meal.

OMG I just bought the big can and my son flew in from NJ and he wanted his favorite nachos baked in the oven with these beans topped with cheese and Jalapeno peppers!! I knew something was wrong because before I made them I thought something is wrong, but we decided to try them anyways. Brought them out of the oven and WE all ate one and couldn't eat anymore and threw it all away. I took a pic of the beans in the can and got the barcode because I thought they were spoiled, but now I see all these reviews and I wished I would have taken the whole can back to the store for a full refund!! Very unhappy to see you've changed your recipe because I've bought these for so long!! BTW too much Cumin and so watery

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Old El Paso Refried Beans are a favorite in my home. My family loves the way they spice up their favorite dishes. In dishes like Mexican pizza, or cheese and bean dip, and on every burrito.. Old El Paso Refried Beans are a must at every Meal.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It has a better flavor than other brands I have tried. It is the only brand I will use. It makes Mexican nights tasty and fun for everyone. The only problem I have is the texture but the is a common problem for all brands.

I bought two cans of traditional refried beans dated 2025. Both of the cans were extremely watery and runny. We were unable to eat them and I can’t take them back for a refund. Is this a problem with the manufacturer or the handling of the product? Please advise. Not a happy customer.

Their "New Recipe" is nothing more than "Now with more water!" As other reviewers have stated, the changes they've made to this product have resulted in driving customers away. My biggest regret is that we bought a 6-pack at our local warehouse store. We'll be donating these to the food bank as I can't imagine ever wanting to open another can in our house. Enjoy the couple of pennies you saved as your sales dwindle.