Tohono Chul Garden & Bistro in Tucson, AZ
Food Type- Brunch Spot
Outdoor patios surrounded by lovely gardens and delicious, beautiful, colorful foods. What more could you want? The menu changes seasonally as ingredients are locally sourced, organic, & fresh. This is by far one of my favorite spots in all of Tucson… it’s just one of my favorite spots in any city really.
Their Instagram:
@tohonochul & @tohonochulgardenbistro
Their Website:
Hours and Pricing:
Grounds 8am-5pm daily (admission $6 children age 5+/Adults $15/Military & Senior 62+ $13)
Garden Bistro: 8am-430 pm Daily (Do not need to pay to enter the Botanical Garden to enter the Bistro)
What We Ordered
Mains
Their Signature Prickly Pear Lemonade! I don’t drink but they do Prickly Pear Mimosas! Zack got their Bloody Mary and said it was good!
Chul Burger: 1/2 Pound Sirloin Burger, Grilled Ciabatta, Chul Sauce, Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, Tumbleweed Onions, Arugula, Pickle, & Tomato. With a side of their soup of the day!
Chicken & Blue Corn Waffle: Crispy Chicken Breast, Blue Corn-Green Chile Waffle, Chilepin-Mesquite Honey, Tajin Watermelon. YUM. Zack & I love chicken and waffles so this was a must try and it did not disappoint!
Griddled Quesadilla: Mexican Cheese, Roasted Chiles, Avocado, Spinach, Red Cabbage, Dried Corn, Arbol Salsa & Willcox Charro Beans. Choice between Shredded Red Chile Chicken or Cilantro Avocado Shrimp! We went chicken!
My sister is vegetarian! She got the Beyond Burger: Grilled Ciabatta, Vegan Chipotle Aioli, Avocado, Tumbleweed Onions, Arugula, Pickle, & Tomato
Shredded Red Chile Chicken Street Tacos: Mexican Cheese, Red Cabbage, Spinach, Sweet Dried Corn, Radish, Avocado, House Arbol Salsa, Cilantro Honey Crema. Choice of Corn or Flour Tortilla. Served with a side of Willcox Charro Beans
I’ltoi Onion Smashed Spuds
Yet another overview photo
My brother Stephen cannot resist pancakes! This is a their Chef’s Miniature Pancake Charcuterie Board: Mini Pancakes with a plethora of chef’s toppings. Chopped Bacon, Chocolate, Whipped Cream, House Jams, Nut Butter, Toasted Local Pecans, Maple & Prickly Pear Syrups, & Fresh Berries
Graze Lunch Bowl: Vegan Sausage, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Mushrooms, Roasted Tomato, Shallots, I’ltoi Onion, Smashed Spuds, Poblano, Vegan Herb Aioli
Crispy Avocado Tacos! I don’t think this is currently on the menu.
Side Note:
It had been about 4 years since my whole family (both parents and all 5 of us kiddos) had been together in one spot. Sucks getting older and having responsibilities. Between my brother’s 2 year mission, us all living on separate sections of America, and 2 years of stupid Covid going on we hadn’t been able to all be in one spot. The masterplan was that when I went home for my yearly-birthday-vacation we would all meet up here to kick off our couple of days together. The food is just so delicious & colorful and it seemed like a perfect spot for us all to be together. Definitely one of my favorite memories in the past few years and it happened at this place.
Always a highlight of my stay and I dream about the brunch here! Pure magic.
Locations
They are located at:
7366 Paseo Del Norte
Tucson, AZ 85704
