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Garden Bistro

Garden Bistro

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Join us on one of our gorgeous patios!

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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Serving Brunch Daily

FALL/WINTER HOURS

Open Daily | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

RESERVATIONS & WAITLIST

For parties of 6 or more, reservations are recommended. Please call (520) 742-6455 x 3 or click here to add yourself to the waitlist!

Click here for Garden Bistro Gift Cards!

Closed 4th of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day

THIS WEEKEND AT THE BISTRO

Jazz Under the Stars

Begins Friday, Feb. 21 – Saturday, May 10
Fridays & Saturdays | 5 – 8 PM
Garden Bistro
No Admission Fee


Experience the perfect blend of live music, great food, and a stunning garden atmosphere at Jazz Under the Stars at Tohono Chul’s Garden Bistro. Join us every Friday and Saturday evening (February 21st – May 10th) for refreshing cocktails, craft brews, and a locally sourced menu of delicious bites while enjoying the smooth sounds of talented local jazz musicians. Best of all, there’s no cover charge! Make your weekend memorable with an evening of live jazz in one of Tucson’s most picturesque settings.

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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. 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

      18.00

      Two Eggs Cooked Your Way with Choice of Protein (Bacon, Chorizo or Vegan Sausage)

    • *Chul Omelet

      20.75

      Roasted Tomato, Mexican Cheese Blend, Diced Poblano, Avocado & Chipotle Aioli

    • *Three Eggs Sonoran Sunrise Frittata

      20.25

      Chorizo, Charred Corn, Roasted Tomatoes, Queso Fresco, Cilantro, Green Onion, & Mexican Crema

    • *Sonoran Eggs Benedict

      21.75

      Toasted English Muffin, Bacon, Roasted Poblano, Two Poached Eggs, Lime Hollandaise & Pico de Gallo

    • Sonorazona Specialties

    • *Blueberry French Toast

      19.00

      Whipped Cream, Creme Anglaise, Dried Blueberries, Maple Syrup, Whipped Butter, Fresh Fruit and Berries

    • *Chicken & Waffle

      24.25

      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

      22.50

      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

      22.00

      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

      21.75

      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

      20.75

      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

      16.75

      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

      23.00

      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

      21.00

      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

      19.95

      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

      21.25

      Grilled Ciabatta, Hardwood Smoked Bacon, Heritage Greens, Avocado, Sliced Tomato, & House Aioli

    • *Half Pound Chul Double Bacon Smoked Cheddar Burger

      21.50

      Seared Medium, Served on a Butter Toasted Brioche Bun with Bacon Tomato Jam, Smoked Cheddar, Crispy Cascabel Chile Spiced Tumbleweed Onions, and Chul Sauce

    • *Tohono Pulled Pork Sandwich

      19.25

      Chipotle Prickly Pear BBQ Pork, Toasted Brioche Bun with Hatch Chiles and Crispy Cascabel Chile Spiced Tumbleweed Onions

    • Botanical Beyond Burger

      23.00

      Grilled Ciabatta, Avocado, Crispy Cascabel Chile Spiced Tumbleweed Onions, and Chipotle Aioli

    • Prickly Pear Chicken Salad Croissant

      20.95

      Tart Dried Cherries, Toasted Local Pecans, Prickly Pear Dressing, Rocket Lettuce, and Tomato

    • Sides

    • *Protein

      6.25

      Bacon · Chorizo · Vegan Sausage · Pork Carnitas

    • *Two Eggs (gf)

      5.00

    • 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

      5.50

    • 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

      21.50

      *with entree purchase

    • Bistro Red and White Wine

      11.00

    • Local Rotating Draft Handles

      MP

    • Chul Draft Flight

      11.00

      Choice of three

    • Prickly Pear Margarita

      15.00

      Tequila, Organic Prickly Pear Juice, Lime Juice

    • Margarita Flight

      16.00

      Classic, Tamarindo Paloma, & Prickly Pear

    • Prickly Pear Mimosa

      14.00

      Sparkling Wine, Organic Prickly Pear Juice, Orange Juice

    • Tamarindo Paloma

      14.50

      Tequila, Tamarindo, Ruby Grapefruit Juice, Lime Juice, Honey Spiced Rim

    • Chul Sunrise

      14.00

      Burnett’s Peach Vodka, Fresh OJ, Maraschino Cherry Syrup

    • Aperol Spritz

      14.00

      Aperol Apertivo, Prosecco, Sparkling Water

    • Chul Bloody Mary

      14.50

      House Vodka, Lime, Chul Bloody Mary Mix, Spiced Rim

    • Cucumber Bloody Mary

      14.50

      Effen Cucumber Vodka, Chul Bloody Mary Mix, Salt Rim

    • Non-Alcohol

    • Prickly Pear Lemonade

      5.25

    • Maya Iced Tea

      4.50

    • Soda

      4.50

    • Arbuckle Coffee

      3.95

    • Cold Brew

      4.95

    • Traditional Or Plant-Based Horchata

      5.25

    • Matcha Horchata

      5.50

    • Iced Chai

      5.25

    • Iced Matcha

      6.00

Garden Bistro Gift Card

Purchase a voucher for that one special person, or multiple individuals (such as a gift for your family members or office team). Order HERE.

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 Tohono Chul Garden Bistro is under the management of Patrick and Rose Fahey and Jason and Kendell Hartenbach. They also operate the Mobile Bistro Healthcare Food Service and Edge Catering.

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