Garden Bistro - Tohono Chul - Tucson, AZ

Garden Bistro - Tohono Chul - Tucson, AZ
Garden Bistro
Garden Bistro
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gardenbistro@tohonochul.org
AWARDS & ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
GARDEN BISTRO GIFT CARDS
Treat your favorite people to garden vibes and great food. Perfect for birthdays, thank-yous, or just because!
Join us on one of our gorgeous patios or in our charming dining room!
Swing by for brunch and enjoy the incredible flavors of our locally sourced, seasonal dishes in a beautiful garden atmosphere!
Whether you’re looking for lunch with the family or drinks with friends; you’ll be certain to have a fabulous time in the lushness of the Garden Bistro. Located near the entrance of Tohono Chul.
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HOURS
Hours:
Open Daily | 8 AM – 4 PM
Holiday Hours:
Christmas Eve | 8 AM – 2 PM
Christmas Day | Closed
New Year’s Eve | 8 AM – 2 PM
New Year’s Day | Closed
Summer Hours:
Open Daily | 8 AM – 2 PM
(May 25 – September 7)
The Bistro is closed for the 4th of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day
TODAY’S WAITLIST
Dining today?
Use the link below to join the waitlist.
Join Today’s Waitlist
This list is for same-day dining only—advance waitlist sign-ups are not available
See below for reservation information.
RESERVATIONS
Planning a visit with a group of six or more? We’d love to help you plan ahead. Call us at
520-742-6455 ext. 3
and we’ll do our best to accommodate your party.
We do not accept reservations for groups of fewer than six guests. To dine today, use the waitlist option above to add your name.
Special Events
Jazz Under the Stars at the Garden Bistro
Fridays & Saturdays through
May 9
5 – 8 PM
Join us on Friday and Saturday evenings at the Garden Bistro for cocktails, brews, and a
locally sourced menu
of tasty bites while you soak up the smooth sounds of local jazz artists in a beautiful garden atmosphere!
Jazz Under the Stars is sponsored by our
Corporate Members
and brought to you in part by the
Tucson Jazz Festival
Music & Menu
Garden Bistro Menus
With quality, freshness, and sustainability in mind, your Garden Bistro chefs source locally when possible.
Menus feature seasonal Sonoran Desert ingredients harvested from the gardens of Tohono Chul and local partners. Enjoy!
Brunch | 8:00am – 4:00pm | Last seating at 4 pm
Brunch Menu
Beginnings
Served with I’itoi Smashed Spuds and Choice of Toast (Brioche, Multigrain, Sourdough, Gluten Free) · Sub Fresh Fruit & Berries for $1.50
*Simple Choice
18.50
Two Eggs Cooked Your Way with Choice of Protein (Bacon, Chorizo or Vegan Sausage)
*Chul Omelet
21.25
Roasted Tomato, Mexican Cheese Blend, Diced Poblano, Avocado & Chipotle Aioli
*Brunch Burrito
20.75
Three eggs, Mexican cheeses, Hatch Green Chilies, Smashed Spuds, Green Onions, Cilantro, Poblano Crema, Choice of Protein (Bacon, Chorizo, or Vegan Sausage), Served with Charro Beans & Arbol Chile Salsa
*Sonoran Eggs Benedict
22.25
Toasted English Muffin, Bacon, Roasted Poblano, Two Poached Eggs, Lime Hollandaise & Pico de Gallo
Sonorazona Specialties
*Blueberry French Toast
19.50
Whipped Cream, Creme Anglaise, Dried Blueberries, Maple Syrup, Whipped Butter, Fresh Fruit and Berries
*Chicken & Waffle
24.75
Crispy Chicken Breast, Blue Corn Waffle, Chiltepin Honey. Served with a Rocket Lettuce Salad with Pickled Onion, Dried Sweet Corn, Roasted Tomatoes, and Mesquite Honey Lime Vinaigrette
*Chul Quesadilla
23.00
Choice of Pork Carnitas, Red Chile Chicken, or Vegetarian Calabacitas with Mexican Cheeses and Poblano Crema, Served with Artisan Green Salad with Pickled Onion, Dried Sweet Corn, Roasted Tomatoes, and Mesquite Honey Lime Vinaigrette. Served with Charro Beans and Arbol Salsa.
*Chul Tacos
22.50
Choice of Corn or Flour Tortillas. Choice of Marinated Shrimp, Red Chile Chicken or Pork Carnitas with Dried Corn, Avocado Crema, Pickled Onion, Shredded Cabbage, Cilantro, Green Onion, Cotija Cheese, and Sliced Radish. Served with Charro Beans and Arbol Salsa.
*Dos Rancheros
22.25
Two Eggs, Native Fry Bread, I’itoi Smashed Spuds, Mexican Cheese, Roasted Tomatillo Ranchero Sauce, and Blue Corn Tortilla Strips. Served with your choice of Bacon, Pork Carnitas, Red Chile Chicken, Chorizo, or Vegan Sausage.
*Garden Bistro Skillet
21.25
I’itoi Smashed Spuds, Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Caramelized Onions, Sun Dried Corn, Charred Chilies, Fresh Cilantro, Green Onion, Park Citrus Zest, and Chipotle Aioli. Choose your Eggs as well as Bacon, Chorizo or Vegan Sausage.
Avocado Toast
17.25
Grilled Ciabatta, Sliced Avocado, Roasted Tomato, Shaved Radish, and Local Micro Greens, Served with Artisan Green Salad with Pickled Onion, Dried Sweet Corn, Roasted Tomatoes, and Mesquite Honey Lime Vinaigrette
Vegan Blue Corn Tamales
23.50
Squash, Sweet Corn, Hatch Green Chilies, Tomatoes and Cheese, Chipotle Crema, Crunchy Blue Corn Tortilla Strips and Our Signature Vegan Charro Beans
Chul Salads
Add Herb Marinated Shrimp | $6  · Red Chile Chicken | $4.5 ·  Pork Carnitas | $5.5
Heritage Garden Salad
21.50
Artisan Greens, Native Tepary Beans, Pima Club Wheat Berries, Seasonal Squashes, Charred Corn, Roasted Tomatoes, Sweet Potatoes, served with a Pepita Studded Mesquite Cracker Dressed in Pomegranate Vinaigrette
Sonoran Beet Salad
20.50
Arugula, Chile Pickled Beets, Chile Dusted Pecans, Roasted Nopales, Queso Fresco, Orange Segments, and Raspberry Vinaigrette
Hand Held Favorites
Served with House Pickle Chips and Spiced Fries • Sub Fresh Fruit & Berries for $1.5
*Chul BLT
21.75
Grilled Ciabatta, Hardwood Smoked Bacon, Heritage Greens, Avocado, Sliced Tomato, & House Aioli
*Half Pound Chul Double Bacon Smoked Cheddar Burger
22.00
Seared Medium, Served on a Butter Toasted Brioche Bun with Bacon Tomato Jam, Smoked Cheddar, Crispy Cascabel Chile Spiced Tumbleweed Onions, and Chul Sauce
*Vegan Torta Caballero
23.50
Served on a Grilled Ciabatta with Vegan Sausage, Three Sisters Sauce, Vegan Cheese, Avocado, Chipotle Crema, Charro Beans, & Fresh Cabbage
Award Winning Tohono Pulled Pork Sandwich
19.75
Chipotle Prickly Pear BBQ Pork, Toasted Brioche Bun with Hatch Chiles and Crispy Cascabel Chile Spiced Tumbleweed Onions
Prickly Pear Chicken Salad Croissant
21.50
Tart Dried Cherries, Toasted Local Pecans, Prickly Pear Dressing, Rocket Lettuce, and Tomato
Sides
*Protein
6.50
Bacon · Chorizo · Vegan Sausage · Pork Carnitas
*Two Eggs (gf)
5.25
Chef's Soup of the Day
8.00
Fresh Baked Scone Sampler
9.00
Served with Butter and Chefs Preserves
Fresh Seasonal Fruit (gf)
7.00
I’itoi Onion Smashed Spuds
6.00
Side Salad
6.00
Split Plate Charge
6.00
Entrée is served on two plates with sides
Toast & Chef's Preserves
4.25
Choice of Brioche · Multigrain · Sourdough Croissant · English Muffin
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have a medical condition.
Beverages
Beverage Menu
Garden Bistro Libations
Featured Local Wine By The Glass
15.00
Bottomless Prickly Pear Mimosa
22.00
*with entree purchase
Bistro Red and White Wine
11.50
Local Rotating Draft Handles
MP
Chul Draft Flight
11.50
Choice of three
Prickly Pear Margarita
15.50
Tequila, Organic Prickly Pear Juice, Lime Juice
Margarita Flight
16.50
Classic, Tamarindo Paloma, & Prickly Pear
Prickly Pear Mimosa
14.50
Sparkling Wine, Organic Prickly Pear Juice, Orange Juice
Tamarindo Paloma
15.00
Tequila, Tamarindo, Ruby Grapefruit Juice, Lime Juice, Honey Spiced Rim
Chul Sunrise
14.50
Burnett’s Peach Vodka, Fresh OJ, Maraschino Cherry Syrup
Aperol Spritz
14.50
Aperol Apertivo, Prosecco, Sparkling Water
Chul Bloody Mary
15.00
House Vodka, Lime, Chul Bloody Mary Mix, Spiced Rim
Cucumber Bloody Mary
15.00
Effen Cucumber Vodka, Chul Bloody Mary Mix, Salt Rim
Non-Alcohol
Prickly Pear Lemonade
5.75
Maya Iced Tea
5.00
Soda
4.50
Arbuckle Coffee
4.50
Cold Brew
5.50
Traditional Or Plant-Based Horchata
5.25
Matcha Horchata
6.00
Iced Chai
5.75
Iced Matcha
6.50
Garden Bistro Private Rentals
The Garden Bistro has several fabulous settings for your next special occasion or group gathering. Weddings, Memorials, Bridal and baby showers, luncheons and business meetings can all be accommodated! Private rooms and patios are available (fees may apply).
Inquire Here
The Management
The Garden Bistro at Tohono Chul is proudly managed by Patrick and Rose Fahey and Jason and Kendell Hartenbach—local culinary professionals who also operate
Mobile Bistro Healthcare Food Service
and Edge Catering. With deep roots in the Tucson community, their team brings thoughtful hospitality and fresh, seasonal flavors to every table.
We love to hear from our guests! Please contact us with any comments, suggestions, or questions!
Contact:
Garden Bistro Management |
gardenbistro@tohonochul.org
| or (520) 742.6455, ext. 3