I went to Kulturas for the first time yesterday. As soon as you walk in, the music and vibe are…read morereally good. But when it came time to order, the experience changed. I asked the waiter if they had shrimp cocktails, and he told me, "No, because we are not a seafood restaurant and we're not a Mexican restaurant." That honestly surprised me because when you look at the menu, most of the food appears to be Mexican-inspired. So I asked, "If you're not a Mexican restaurant, then what are you?" He responded, "We are a culture restaurant, like our title says," and gave me an attitude, almost as if I should've already known that. I didn't want to continue arguing, but it left me confused. If you call yourself a "culture restaurant," wouldn't that mean representing different cultures with a more diverse menu from places like South America, Central America, and beyond? From what I saw, the menu mainly reflected Mexican food. I'm not upset that they don't serve shrimp cocktails. My issue was the way it was explained and the attitude behind it. I think this place should better educate their waiters on how to communicate what "culture restaurant" really means to customers. The reason I gave 3 stars is because the food wasn't bad, but it also wasn't the best. I've definitely had better Mexican food, even though apparently it's not a Mexican restaurant.

The hostess couldn't even be bothered to properly seat us and simply pointed at a table like we…read morewere an inconvenience. Unfortunately, that set the tone for the entire experience. Our waitress completely ignored us for the duration of our meal. Not once did she check on our table, ask if we needed anything, offer refills, or make any effort whatsoever to provide even the most basic level of service. What made it even more insulting was watching her repeatedly check on every other table around us while walking past us over and over again. We were seated right by the entrance, so there is no chance she somehow forgot we were there. After finishing our meal, we sat waiting for an unreasonable amount of time while continuing to be ignored. Eventually, we had to get up and ask for our check ourselves because apparently that was too much to expect. At that point, it was obvious that nobody working there cared whether we had a good experience or not. I've worked in customer service and understand that places get busy, but this wasn't a matter of being busy, it was a matter of not caring. We were treated as if we didn't exist. If this is the standard of service this restaurant accepts, there are plenty of other places that deserve your money far more than this one. I will not be returning, and I would not recommend this place to anyone expecting even the bare minimum level of customer service. Tacos were good, ill give them that.

Delicious Taste of Colombia in Rialto - La Paisita is a Gem!…read more I'm so excited that La Paisita just opened in the Rialto area because it is absolutely AMAZING. I ordered the bandeja paisa, arepa con queso, and empanadas de carne, and every single dish was incredibly delicious. The bandeja paisa was perfectly prepared and beautifully presented -- flavorful meats, fresh ingredients, and generous portions. You can tell everything is made with care and authenticity. The arepa con queso was warm, soft, and packed with cheesy goodness. And the empanadas de carne? Crispy on the outside, savory and perfectly seasoned on the inside. Honestly, some of the best I've had. I also tried their maracuyá (passion fruit) juice, and when I say they give you a HUGE cup -- I mean humongous! It was refreshing, perfectly sweet and tangy, and the portion size alone makes it worth it. Another standout was their version of pico de gallo -- fresh, vibrant, and so flavorful. It complemented everything beautifully. The ambiance is super cute and welcoming. The design makes it feel cozy yet lively -- a great place to sit down and enjoy a meal with family or friends. On top of that, the customer service was very pleasant and attentive. They really make you feel appreciated as a guest. Portions are generous, presentation is on point, flavors are authentic -- La Paisita is definitely a must-try if you're in the Rialto area. I will absolutely be coming back! Highly recommend!

This place went out of business (no surprise) there is a new restaurant there. Although I haven't…read moregone to the new place I did call and they speak English.

I always enjoy Peruvian cuisine. This restaurant is small but has a nice, comfortable vibe for…read moredining in. I ordered an Empanada to start and Pollo Saltado for my dinner. The Empanada was filled with seasoned beef, olives, and hard boiled eggs. The filling was flavorful although the crust was more tender than crisp. It could have used some additional time to attain a decent outer crust. Pollo Saltado consisted of a large portion of tender, boneless chicken, stir fried with French fries and onion and served with steamed rice. It was delicious accompanied by the rice but was very salty from the soy sauce by itself. (This is an extremely common occurrence with this particular dish due to the varying salinity level of different soy sauce brands.) Since the saltado had a good overall flavor, if I were to order this again, I would recommend requesting that the food be made with a little less soy sauce. A dinner roll and butter blend was also served with this meal. The Chicha Morada I ordered as a beverage was delightfully delicious and refreshing from the mix of various fruit juices. The waitstaff were polite and efficient. There were no problems for me as for the service. The restaurant is freeway close to the 10 and there are plenty of parking spaces in the lot. Most of their business seems to be take out but dining in is also a good option. The video stereo system, providing the background music, played some nice tracks which made for an enjoyable experience. I would definitely entertain a return visit soon.

Update- I'm sorry I had to update my review. I ordered the same dish I absolutely love but my…read moreGod-the steak was inedible. It was so tough I literally had to throw it away. The noodles were good as usual but I would rather pay more for the dish with a better cut of meat or they should tenderize the steak. I'll try again soon and see if it was a fluke.

My picture makes no justice ! And I already ate half of my plate . Food is top notch…read more Clean and friendly staff . I order Yuca frita con chicharrón. Pupusas look delicious!! Next time im getting that

We ordered two sets of pupusas to try them out. One order was the bean / cheese and chicken /…read morecheese. The second order was bean / cheese and asada / cheese. Each one was big and very filling - tons of cheese! The bean and cheese were great. The asada and cheese were very tasty. The chicken and cheese was our least favorite. Also try the agua de frutas. Definitely recommended and we will be coming back!

Compadres Cantina is a fantastic, trendy spot with a really lively energy. If you go, the Bone…read moreMarrow Tacos and Pork Belly Tacos are absolute must-tries--the flavor fusion is unique and completely hits the spot. The margarita flight is massive and perfect for sharing, and the ambiance (complete with TVs for sports and great music) makes it a perfect hangout spot for a group or a fun Taco Tuesday.

Best service by Elena !!! If you need anything come and ask for her!! She is the best! If you need…read moregreat service ask for her!! Great service, great person !! This girl is the best no regrets with her!!

Food trucks have been around for quite some time, but finding a cluster of them in a single…read morelocation in Riverside is rather new to me. On a sparsely traveled side street that separates the Target parking lot from the 91 freeway, is an attraction that will have you slamming on your brakes and craning your neck to see what the fuss is all about. The day we came, a Sunday afternoon, there were about 10 different, brightly colored trucks lined up along the curb, lights flashing, music blaring, and lines starting to form. You can park your car in the adjacent parking lot, there's plenty of room! Yes, this a very successful food truck according to Yelp. And by far the most patronized truck I saw that day. Inside the tiny galley kitchen are 4 hustling adults, including sweet Isabelle, the food ambassador of a husband and wife duo. I loved her enthusiasm and bright smile. At this point, I want to mention that Columbian taste buds are more finicky than many of their Central and South American brothers. So do not expect hot chile anything. Their palates prefer milder, not spicy foods, even though one of the sauces served with the empanadas was a garlicky, bright, herbal, oily sauce, not unlike the Argentinian chimichurri sauce. They call it aji (ah hē). I find it very addictive. Bandera Paisa - this is a combo plate that features a fat, Columbian chorizo (a non spicy sausage), a pile of moist shredded beef, a large strip of pork belly, white rice, Columbian red beans, a fried egg, avocado, and several pieces of fried sweet plantain. There is also one Cheese Arepa included. This dish can easily be shared by two and is a phenomenal deal and interesting taste adventure. Beef Arepa. This is basically a fried masa pocket substantially filled with their signature shredded beef, then topped with guacamole and white cheese. This is very similar to their beef empanadas, so I would encourage ordering one or the other, not both. It's big. Beef Empanadas (3). This is not your usual empanada. The generous beef filling is made from their sensational slow-cooked, flavorful shredded beef with a hint of corn and vegetables. The pastry is actually made of a coarse grained masa, formed into the traditional moon-shape, then deep-fried. It is heavier and far more filling than what I am accustomed to, but it has a chewy, coarse textured mouth appeal and rich flavor. One order is 3 empanadas. They offer an interesting variety of drinks, the most notable being their iced Columbian coffee (intensely rich, creamy, and sweetened) and a Passion Fruit Slushy that is an exotic fruity perfection. Both are pre-made and served out of a dispenser. Columbiana soda, plus other sodas and juices, are available in bottles and cans. The only downside is the seating. A few wooden tv trays and canvas folding chairs are set up on the uneven dirt adjacent to the sidewalk. It appears that using the sidewalk is off limits for seating. I loved their cute, vibrant Cuban music, but oftentimes it became overwhelming as it competed with another truck's equally loud Mexican music right next to them. That, and the seating, effectively convinced me that eating my food elsewhere was probably a better idea, even though sweet Isabelle was frequently checking in on us to make sure we had everything we needed. Our bill was really reasonable, considering the amount of food we had. It was approx. $42, and there was plenty to bring home for another day.

Colombian empanadas are my fav type of empanadas!! I don't care for olives, raisins, or sweet…read morefilling often common in other types. The corn dough for these empanadas makes it extra tasty for me. Their arepas are amazing and I'm sure their hearty bandeja paisa is just as scrumptious. Catch the Biikho food truck just on the weekends by Target off the 91.

Door dashed this order. Beans and rice are delicious. We ordered all revuelta pupusas…read more Unfortunately they weren't that flavorful and didn't seem to have much filling. It almost seemed like cheese on the inside but mostly masa.

I don't recommend their pupusas. I wanted to give them a chance since in the past I had them and…read morethey were not great. I thought it's been over 10 years I'm sure they worked on perfecting their pupusas, since they're still in business. No way!!! The pupusas were just as bad if not worse. They were so thin and dry. I ordered pupusas revueltas and all I tasted was masa and some cheese. I've had pupusas from several different restaurants and never have they been this bad. The fact that I had to leave a review to warn others should say enough. Definitely you live and you learn, will never be ordering pupusas from this place again.

We've been looking for good local papusas and this location as well as the one in Rialto showed up…read morewith good reviews. We ordered two cheese pupusas, one cheese and loroco pupusa, and one chicken and cheese pupusa. The flavors were really good overall, and the pupusas were filling and satisfying. I wasn't really a fan of the curtido or the tomato sauce. They just weren't to my taste but the pupusas themselves were solid. The staff was also very friendly and welcoming, which made the experience better. Good food and nice service, will definitely be back.

So delicious!!! The pupusas were so yummy, I had the cheese with jalapeño's and the carne asada…read morewith cheese. Definitely coming back to try them all!!