Wonderful fusion of interesting flavors. This is not a burrito bar. It is much more elevated. Great staff. 100% worth the money.

Very expensive, smallish portions. We had the shrimp special, the corn ribs appetizer, the cheese chile relleno--rice, small salad, one relleno) The dishes tend to be very hot spice-wise. 3 items. Total with tip was over $90. Crazy. I won't be going back any time soon. read more

Amazing food here, everything we had was so good. The dishes are creative and well prepared, it's another level of eating out than most restaurants. Prices are in the range of most restaurants. Service is friendly and attentive with chic comfortable atmosphere. We are very fortunate to have this gem in our little town. I'd give it 10 stars if I could. read more

Three Cultures Kitchen - Chile relleno with salad and rice - Salvadoran Near Me - Guerneville, California

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SO good. I don't usually write reviews, but seeing in that there aren't many on Yelp I wanted to share my thoughts. DELICIOUS. NICEST SERVERS. GLUTEN FREE. UNIQUELY AUTHENTIC. The place was packed for dinner, but we were seated after 15 minutes and tended to promptly. For dinner we ordered the pupusas and the relleno. Both were delicious, with generous portions. For dessert, we enjoyed the churros, which I usually can't eat bc I'm gluten intolerant. Insanely good. read more

Truly stunning flavors and service! This was hands down the best meal I've eaten in months. My partner and I stumbled across this place on our trip Guerneville and ate here on their 7th day open. Special shoutout to the manager, Max, who chatted us up while we were checking out the menu from outside! This review is a little bit of a novel, but I have to gush about this place. The service: Friendly, shockingly smooth and organized for day 7 of opening (another shoutout to Max who was gently guiding staff when they missed something). The vibe: Warm and inviting, There were two, two-person tables outside on the sidewalk if you have a preference for outdoor dining (usually I do, but we are inside because it was cold and also the ambiance is definitely better than the sidewalk). Drinks: Menu has a mix of Mexican and local beers, local wines, and Mexican sodas. I got the 2019 woodenhead brut and my partner got the 2024 desire lines Sauvignon Blanc, both were great and went well with our meal. The Menu: in case you missed it, the "Three Cultures" in the restaurant name are Mexican, Salvadorian, and American. The menu is pretty vegetarian/pescatarian-friendly, one vegan entree. The Food: Chips, salsa, and guac -- 10/10!!! The chips came out hot and fresh, were a mix of yellow and blue corn chips, and were the right thickness/sturdiness to hold up the guac. The guacamole was the perfect ratio of creamy and chunky, salt and acid, a had just a tiny bit of heat. The salsa roja and salsa verde were so good I wanted to slather them on everything I ate (which I did). They were thick enough you could scoop them onto your chip, both had the perfect amount of heat. The salsa roja was a balance of smoky and spicy, and the salsa verde was bright, tangy, and slightly spicier than the red. Grilled corn ribs, chili oil, chipotle and cilantro mayo, cotija cheese -- 10/10 again! Incredible. Charred flavor, messy in the best way, fun to eat. The corn was juicy and tender and came off the cob easily (you'll still wish you had a toothpick after eating), and the sauces were creamy and spicy, and it was all even better if you slather on some of the salsas that came with the chips. Pupusa (zucchini) - 8/10 Tasty, but I think because we had just eaten two total flavor-bomb dishes, this felt a little muted in comparison. I love pupusas, and I think this could have had more filling, and the filling needed more salt. The curtido for me needed more acid, which I think also would have made it juicier which I would have enjoyed. The salsa roja was great, and it helped the dish to pour all of it over the pupusa to make sure you got enough flavor. I think if I were to repeat the meal, I'd want to eat this before blowing my palate on the other dishes. Spicy aguachile shrimp, cucumber, red onions, avocado, cilantro, corn tostada -- 11/10!!! You have an option of black, red, or green salsa for this and when we asked about the difference in flavor profiles we were told that black was mild, red was spicy, and green was extra spicy. They were out of the green, so we got red. This dish was truly incredible and oddly nostalgic. I grew up eating pepino con chile (aka cucumber doused in Valentina) and this dish evoked that flavor profile in the most comforting, nostalgic, but also totally elevated way. The shrimp was plump and absolutely perfect, the cucumber gave the dish that refreshing feeling, and it was all just so bright, acidic, tangy, and spicy! I had to ask for a spoon so I could slurp down every last drop. I would drive up from the bay just to eat that dish again. Churros with dulce de leche - 10/10 this was the dessert they offered and we had to say yes! The churros were hot, crispy, and fresh, and you can never go wrong dunking anything in dulce de leche. My partner and I were seriously blown away by this place! I hope that they stick around for a while so that we can come back on our next trip to Guerneville! read more

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The service is good. The food - not so much. Everything lacked soul/flavor/salt. The papusa had NO flavor and the dough was chewy - extremely overpriced. The slaw is good but they gave my the tiniest amount. The salsa roja was flavor-less! I added some salt and lemon and then it was better. For El Salvadorian food this was feeling very white washed/watered down. The chips were yummy - the guacamole basic - again NO flavor. Everything tasted like nothing. The churros were raw in the middle. The chicken thighs had chewy skin and barely any meat on them. The mole was actually good but the chicken made it impossible to eat. Everything felt really overpriced. Very dissatisfied. My second attempt to give this place a try and felt the same both times. Too bad I was excited to have pupusas in town and wanted to support them. I will NOT eat here for the 3rd time. read more

I loved my meal. Soooooo delicious. I don't usually review places I eat but I had to give a huge shout out for my grilled corn ribs (amazing sauce and flavor), chile relleno, and frise salad. I have a wheat allergy and I could eat everything here, including the churros. So tasty. Worth every penny. What a gem. read more

Such amazing Mexican/Salvadorian/American food! The Chips are freshly made daily and ordered their side of Salsa Roja, which was so flavorful (mix of tangy, spices, and hotness). I didn't expect such flavor. The Chicken Mole was delicious, it's one of my go to plates and I would give this mole a 10/10. Indoor atmosphere is lovely. I like the open kitchen concept, you can see everything being made. Highly recommend. read more

A-ma-zing!!! It's been year since we ate such good food. The kind of food that blows your mind! Everything is well done, well seasoned, well executed... even the tortilla chips were heavenly! I live almost 3h away and I definitely will come back! read more

Very yummy food. The pupusas were incredible. I only wish there were a few more menu options but no complaints about the food on the menu. Great vibe and friendly staff. read more

Great service, even better food. Best chili relleno of my life ! And the pupusas were delicious as well. Great dining experience!

What a great stop while we were in Guerneville! My friend and I sat outside on the patio, the service was great. The radish potato salad was so fresh and had all the best ingredients. The bahn mi was delicious too. I hope they do well, I know when we went they had just opened. read more

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5 Star!! For someone's first time in the Russian River- which was the case for me - to stumble across this hidden gem was a true highlight for my wife and I. The ambience and chic, plus service was equal to any modern downtown big city vibe but wrapped in a personal local touch. Vegan risotto was phenomenal and the chips and guacamole and salsa just delightful. Chips came out hot and fresh, which was a nice added bonus. Good local wines in the menu, Korbel's local influence included!:-) The owner popped out to say hi and we appreciated him. We thought it was such a great experience that we simply can't wait to come back again with a bigger appetite for local staycation #2 of 2026! read more

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We tried a little of everything. So good! Small place but had no trouble getting a table.

This place rules! Spectacular food, super sweet service, beautiful atmosphere. I got the vegan risotto and it knocked my socks off. Super fresh, delicious, and gorgeous. read more

We had an awesome experience here. Delicious fish and pupusas with unique flavors and great drinks. Attentive staff. Would definitely come back. read more

Not a great experience. Disinterested server who didn't give us the specials or ask about our partially eaten plates. We ordered the pork belly and the shrimp and I would strongly suggest not ordering either. The pork belly was tough, overcooked, parts of it inedible. The shrimp was also tough and the dish unappetizing. So wanted to love this place given the description, strong reviews and packed house. read more

0/5 churros: me and my partner came here to order the churros as a dessert to go. They were pretty busy with other orders and other customers and the restaurant service was nice and polite. The to go s took longer because I think they forgot about our to go order. when we received our order; The churros were burnt ,crunchy and oily, which was disappointing and they literally looked like dog poop read more

this place is so good!! as a vegetarian, lots of great options like the vegan risotto and corn smut quesadilla. gluten free churros were a highlight. we'll definitely be back. read more

This place is a culinary delight. Starting with the freshly made tortilla chips & healthy amount of guacamole w/ 2 salsas, plus an order of tender meaty pork ribs, all tasty. We ordered several different entrees which were cooked and flavored to perfection. The rellenos looked great as well as the chicken mole and pork belly dishes, and were well enjoyed. I had one of the best med. rare hamburger's ever. Perfectly charbroiled, topped with watercress and radish w/ melty cheese and aioli. Although, I'd thought 26 bucks a bit pricey for a burger..the yummy large yucca fries made up for it. Great crunch and soft center w/ minimal oil. These are pretty filling, but I could get hooked! We finished while sharing plantain/berry desserts and a few orders of churro's. These were not like any I've had, but with a crispy outside and a creamy middle. Although the texture did not taste like raw batter, we asked our very attentive waitperson if they might be under cooked and were told they use rice flour which forms a creamy custard-like center. They made a great dessert and were polished off. I'm hoping a few more entree's are added to the menu for the future. It's great to have this quality spot in our small town! read more

Three cultures kitchen was a really great place. The food was amazin. And the service was excellent. I highly recommend for any occasion. it's perfect for date night or even a family evening dinner. I give this place a 10 of 10. read more

Absolutely delicious food... we've had nearly everything on the menu! Staff are SO nice and accommodating. Ambiance is warm and cozy. One of our new favorites! We almost always bring friends! read more

We ordered the frisee and papusas. Both fantastic! Our only gripe is our plate was taken away before we were done! The server didn't even ask. Otherwise, we would recommend! read more

service is great! Food is not. Mexican-American myself and the al pastor baby rib taste like birria not al pastor. steak was over cooked & taste rlly burnt but wasn't burnt which I don't like. churros were UNDERCOOKED. I believe this happened because it was a busy day. If they have more room for staff to cook and more cooks. Things would had been decent. read more

it was delish!! The service was great and the sauces and flavors were terrific! I am going back tonight!

Great atmosphere and food! Service is great too! Everything homemade, Chips were served hot with salsas. I highly recommend!

The food & staff here are great! We ordered the frisée, mole chicken, and yucca fries with aioli. All absolutely amazing. Instead of the yucca fries, they accidentally gave us a yucca and plantain mash. They ended up giving it to us for free along with the yucca fries. That being said, I'm so glad it happened! It was so unique and absolutely deliciously savory and sweet. The ambiance was also unlike expectations and was very intimate, which I appreciated. I can't wait to see how far this restaurant comes! I will definitely be back if I'm ever in the area. read more