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.

Click here to go to the menu.

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


SPECIAL EVENTS

Chiles, Chocolate, and Day of the Dead Festival

Chiles, Chocolate, & Day of the Dead Festival

Friday, November 1
& Saturday, November 2
9 AM – 4 PM

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Treat yourself to a vibrant celebration of flavors, culture, and creativity!

This Fall, the gardens come alive with delicious food, handmade crafts, and lively music from local vendors and performers. Kids will love the craft activities and free face painting, all in honor of Día de los Muertos.

Plus, explore beautiful ofrendas (altars) crafted by local artists and students, celebrating the rich borderland traditions of Día de los Muertos. Don’t miss the chance to add your own recuerdo (remembrance) to the community altar—a special way to honor your loved ones.


Guitars under the stars tohono chul

Guitars Under the Stars  Live Music at the Bistro!

Fridays & Saturdays through Nov. 30
5 – 8 PM | No Admission Fee

Celebrate the start of Fall with Guitars Under the Stars—a brand new concert event at the Garden Bistro!

Join us on Friday and Saturday evenings from 5-8 PM for live guitar in a beautiful garden atmosphere. Enjoy refreshing drinks and a tasty menu featuring locally sourced bites—all on the Garden Bistro’s cozy back patio under the stars.

Seating is limited; arrive early to secure your preferred seat!


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 Choice of Toast and I’itoi Smashed Spuds · Sub Fresh Fruit & Berries for $1.5

    • Simple Choice

      17.50

      Two Eggs Cooked Your Way with Choice of Protein and Sides

    • Chul Omelet

      19.75

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

    • Sonoran Sunrise Omelet

      19.25

      Chorizo, Corn, Queso Fresco, Roasted Tomato, Cilantro & Green Onion

    • Sonoran Eggs Benedict

      20.50

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

    • Sweet

    • Blueberry French Toast

      19.00

      Blueberry Whipped Cream, Cream Anglaise, Dried Blueberries, Maple Syrup, Whipped Butter, Fresh Fruit & Berries

    • Mesquite Flour Roasted Poblano Pancakes

      17.00

      Three Mesquite Flour Pancakes Filled with Roasted Poblano Chile Peppers and Served with Salted Cajeta, Powdered Sugar, and Fresh Fruit & Berries

    • Sonorazona Specialties

    • Avocado Toast

      15.75

      Ciabatta, Sliced Avocado, Roasted Tomato, Shaved Radish, Local Micro Greens, and Tamarindo Jicama Slaw

    • Chicken & Waffle

      23.00

      Crispy Chicken Breast, Blue Corn Waffle, Chiltepin Honey, Rocket Lettuce, and Tamarindo Jicama Slaw

    • Chul Quesadilla

      21.50

      Choice of Pork Carnitas, Red Chile Chicken, or Calabacitas with Mexican Cheeses and Poblano Crema. Served with Artisan Greens, Pickled Onion, Dried Sweet Corn, Roasted Tomatoes, Mesquite Honey Lime Vinaigrette, Served with Charro beans & Arbol Salsa

    • Chul Tacos

      22.00

      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 & Arbol Salsa.

    • Dos Rancheros

      20.50

      Two Eggs, Native Fry Bread, I’itoi Smashed Spuds, Mexican Cheese, Roasted Tomatillo Ranchero Sauce. Choice of Bacon, Pork Carnitas, Chorizo or Vegan Sausage.

    • Garden Bistro Skillet

      19.50

      I’itoi Smashed Spuds, Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Caramelized Onions, Sun Dried Corn, Charred Chilies, Fresh Cilantro, Green Onion, Park Citrus Zest, and Chipotle Aioli. Eggs your way with a choice of Bacon, Chorizo or Vegan Sausage.

    • Southwestern Salmon Cakes

      23.95

      Served on Calabacitas with Spicy Remoulade, Roasted Beet Reduction, and Local Micro Green Garnish

    • Chul Salads

      Add Herb Marinated Shrimp or Salmon Cake with Spicy Remoulade | $6  · Red Chile Chicken | $4.5 ·  Pork Carnitas | $5.5

    • Sonoran Beet Salad

      20.95

      Arugula, Chile Pickled Beets, Chile Dusted Pecans, Roasted Nopales, Queso Fresco, Orange Segments, with Raspberry Vinaigrette

    • Southwestern Caesar Salad

      19.00

      Romaine Lettuce, Oven Roasted Tomato, Dried Sweet Corn, Cotija Cheese, Pickled Onion, Toasted Pepitas, Chiltepin Chile Garlic Dressing, and Crunchy Blue Corn Tortilla Strips

    • Hand Held Favorites

      Served with House Pickle Chips and Spiked Fries • Sub Fresh Fruit & Berries for $1.5

    • Bistro Vegan Cheeseburger

      19.95

      House Made Sweet Potato, Black Bean and Quinoa Burger, Toasted Brioche Bun with Hatch Chiles and Vegan Cheddar Cheese

    • Chul BLT

      20.50

      Toasted Ciabatta, Hardwood Smoked Bacon, Avocado, Arugula, Sliced Tomato, and Chipotle Aioli

    • Half Pound Angus Pepper Jack Burger

      19.95

      Seared Medium, Served on a Toasted Brioche Bun with Hatch Chiles and Pepper Jack Cheese

    • Prickly Pear Chicken Salad Croissant

      19.95

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

    • Tohono Pulled Pork Sandwich

      18.50

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

    • Sides

    • Chef's Soup of the Day

      8.00
    • Fresh Baked Scone

      7.00
    • Fresh Seasonal Fruit (gf)

      7.00
    • I’itoi Onion Smashed Spuds

      5.50
    • Protein

      5.75

      Bacon · Chorizo · Vegan Sausage

    • 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

    • Two Eggs* (gf)

      5.00

Beverages

Beverage Menu

    • Garden Bistro Libations

    • Bottomless Prickly Pear Mimosa

      19.50

      *with entree purchase

    • Bistro Red and White Wine

      11.00
    • Local Rotating Draft Handles

      MP
    • Chul Draft Flight

      10.00

      Choice of three

    • Prickly Pear Margarita

      13.00

      Tequila, Organic Prickly Pear Syrup, Lime Juice

    • Margarita Flight

      16.00

      Classic, Tamarindo Paloma, & Prickly Pear

    • Prickly Pear Mimosa

      12.00

      Sparkling Wine, Organic Prickly Pear Juice, Orange Juice

    • Tamarindo Paloma

      13.50

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

    • Chul Sunrise

      13.00

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

    • Aperol Spritz

      12.00

      Aperol Apertivo, Prosecco, Sparkling Water

    • Chul Bloody Mary

      12.00

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

    • Cucumber Bloody Mary

      13.00

      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).


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 Gourmet Food Truck 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