Black beans and rice is a classic dish from Latin American cuisine with different variations from country to country. Among the popular ones are the Puerto Rican, Cuban and Mexican black beans and rice. Though they are almost alike, these three slightly vary with its seasonings. Take for example, the Puerto Rican version uses seasonings like adobo, sazon and sofrito which are popular in Puerto Rican cooking. On the other hand, the Mexican version has chipotle peppers (or any type of peppers), cherry tomatoes and sour cream. It is said to have been influenced by the Cuban version that cooks the rice together with the beans.