El Barrio — Restaurant in Guerneville

I took a weekend trip to this small town with friends and was excited to hear they had a mezcal bar in town.

I paid $45 for a single shot. Literally more expensive than Los Angeles, where I'm from. It's a mezcal I drink at home - the bottle is maybe $110 tops, so this is just price gouging in my opinion.

I could handle that if not for the offputting bartender. As other reviews have mentioned, he has a discriminatory disposition. The way he handled white customers in my group as opposed to myself was so obvious, it made my friends uncomfortable. And yes, gay people can be racist. That is part of the interesting dynamic of this town, but a valuable reminder of its culture (or lack thereof).

Welcome to Guernville - a little slice of rainbow painted Deliverance right here in California Lol. I learned it was trump country when we went to the local supermarket and had to listen to the worker rant about "the leftists" after asking him where we could find bottled water 😅

Response to owner: Other reviews have complained about the same bartenders poor service and bigotry. Despite your dismissiveness, it would appear this is not just how I "felt".......regardless of orientation and ethnicity, someone who isn't capable of behaving like a decent human being, is not going to be an asset to...

One of the staff, who has met me before, I PAID CASH , didn’t remember ME or the the fact that I had already PAID..when I went to leave, they said “ you Need to pay your bill “.. I TOLD THEM, I already HAD..CASH ..and Paid a NICE TIP...not COOL at ALL..they DONT REMEMBER ME or that I paid? Also , $13.25 a WINE WINE , you serve out of a can? $$6:00 next door from a bottle? Get real! The First time there , two days prior , ordered a margarita, the order was “lost” waited 15 minutes , plus .. THIS IS NOT CUSTOMER SERVICE.. and I felt invisible and not appreciated ( andcIbhave BEEN in and STILL am in customer service now)! Sadly, disappointed..😞 and I tried to be...

Had an amazing time at El Barrio over the long Valentine’s Day weekend! The drinks were nothing short of exceptional—expertly crafted with precision and care. Stephen, our bartender, was truly impressive. His attention to detail and passion for mixology were evident in every pour. He made the best Manhattan I’ve ever had—perfectly balanced, smooth, and rich in flavor. You can tell the bar takes pride in quality ingredients and classic techniques. The atmosphere was inviting, and the overall experience was top-notch. Highly recommend El Barrio for anyone who appreciates well-crafted cocktails and...