Cielos

4.2

1307 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Charming
Great for outdoor dining
Good for special occasions

Cielos at Lodge on the Desert offers one of the best dining options in Southern Arizona. Dine on contemporary seasonal cuisine that pays tribute to Southwest ingredients. Complemented by classic craft cocktails featuring local spirits and a delectable wine list, Cielos is the perfect place for a romantic night out or a casual happy hour with friends.
The intimate space is framed with floor-to-ceiling windows and overlooks a spacious secluded Saltillo-tiled outdoor private patio featuring bistro string lighting, a four-sided, tiled fireplace for optimal year-round al fresco dining. Cielos and its Bar both reflect a genuine, richly authentic Southern Arizona historic charm and ambience including rough-hewn artist-design hand-painted wood beams, Mexican tin chandeliers, floating potted plants and shade sails.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Creative Western, Southwest
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(520) 320-2014
Website
http://www.lodgeonthedesert.com/en-us/dining
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Edwin Cole
Catering
For meeting and event planners from mid-size conferences to seminars; class reunion to family reunion; awards dinner to recognition lunch to civic breakfast; Lodge on the Desert's location is convenient and accessible. For banquets or catering of any sort, let Lodge on the Desert staff help facilitate a memorable event. To check event guest room or event room availability for your retreat, reunion, conference, or corporate meeting, please contact us.<br />

Location
306 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85711
Neighborhood
Midtown
Cross street
Broadway & Alvernon
Parking details
Lodge on the Desert offers its guests and diners ample, dedicated, private, complimentary, lighted parking lot.
Public transit
A SunTran stop is conveniently located less than one block from the Lodge's main entrance.
Entertainment
Live music from 6:30pm - 8:30pm on Fridays for our Date Night special!
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

CHIPS AND SALSA - GF, VG, VEG$9.00
Arizona Chile Dusted Com Tortilla Chips, Lodge House Roasted Salsa
LODGE GUACAMOLE - gf, vg$11.00
Avocado, Tomato, Jalapeno, Red Onion, Lime, Cilantro, Cotija Cheese
SHRIMP FLAUTAS WITH TOMATILLO BROTH$16.00
Shrimp filed Flour Tortillas with a Tomatillo Broth
CEVICHE WITH CHIPS - GF$14.00
Shrimp, Tomato, Jalapeno, Red Onion, Avocado, Cilantro and Fresh Lime Juice
CHORIZO FUNDIDO WITH WARM TORTILLAS$15.00
House Chorizo, Mired Cheese, Green Chiles, Pickled Red Onions, Micro Cilantro served with Warm Tortillas
STARTER SALADS (Cheese Bread Included)
- Add Chicken $5.00
- Add Shrimp or Salmon $8.00
DESERT GREENS SALAD - GF, VG, VEG$12.00
Mixed Greens and Romaine, Heirloom Chery Tomatoes, Julienne Jicama, Red Onion, Cucumbers and Pepitas Prickly Pear Dressing
SPINACH SALAD - GF, VEG$15.00
Fresh Spinach, Gorgonzola, Grapes, Apple, Quinca and Spiced Pecans Blood Orange Vinaigrette
SOUTHWEST ARUGULA - gf, veg$14.00
Fresh Arugula, Watermelon, Candied Almonds, Queso Fresco and Crispy Onions Meyer Lemon Agave Vinaigrette
CIELOS CAESAR SALAD - GF, VEG$14.00
Fresh Romaine, Crispy Prosciutto, Shaved Parmesan, Cherry Tomatoes and Brioche Croutons Caesar Dressing

ENTREES

TAMALE STUFFED CHILE$22.00
Green Chile Tamales, Cilantro Lime Rice
CHIPOTLE CREAM PASTA$20.00
Penne Pasta, Chipotle Cream Sauce, Tomato, Corn and Spinach
- Add Chicken $5.00
- Add Shrimp or Salmon $8.00
PINEAPPLE GLAZED SALMON$20.00
Fresh Salmon with a Pineapple Chile Glaze, Cilantro Rice, Sauteed Spinach
THE LODGE BURGER$18.00
Gras Fed Ground Bef, American Cheese, House Fries, Mixed Greens, House Pickles, Tomato Bacon Jam and House Aioli
THE LODGE TURKEY BURGER $18.00
Fresh Ground Turkey, House Fries, Mxied Greens, Tomato, Red Onion, Avocado and Provolone Cheese
GRILLED LAMB CHOPS$19.00
Lamb Chops, Cherry Ancho Demi Glace and Micro Salad
JACKKNIFE TACOS$15.00
Pick Two: Chicken | Pork Carnitas | Shrimp | Steak \ Charo Beans, Sonoran Rice, Pico ed Galo, Cabbage, Lettuce, Salsa and Cilantro Warm Flour or Corn Tortillas

GF: Gluten Free | VEG:Vegan | VG: Vegetarian

Menu subject to change. A 20% service charge will be added to parties of 6 or more. 10% of the service charge will be distributed to service personnel.

What 1,307 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Tucson
Great for outdoor dining
Tucson
Romantic
Tucson
Contemporary American
Tucson
Great for outdoor dining
Tucson
Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cielos offers a delightful dining experience with "reliably good food" and "great ambience" for both lunch and dinner. Guests praise the "exceptional food" and "excellent service," highlighting standout dishes like tamales and hanger steak. The charming atmosphere, complete with outdoor seating and live music, makes it a "wonderful" choice for special occasions. Despite occasional service delays and dish inconsistencies, the "lovely" setting and attentive staff ensure a memorable visit.

1,307 Reviews

D
Dan
San Francisco
7 reviews
2.0
7 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Overall experience was ok. Happy Hour wine was excellent and a good value. Wife’s dinner entree, Diver scallops, were not as advertised on the menu-not bacon wrapped. Also there were only three scallops - for $42.00? We would have expected at least five scallops for that price. Service was excellent. Our table was on the patio near the fireplace. Nice ambiance but a little noisy.
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Bart
VIP
Tucson
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
I was disappointed with the experience. There was live music that made conversation near impossible. The service was excellent but the food was definitely a disappointment. I ordered the pork chop which was small, not on the bone and sliced in the kitchen. All in all, for what it cost, it was not a good value for the money.
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Stephanie
VIP
San Francisco
33 reviews
3.0
33 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We had been looking forward to a simple, well made meal. The Arugula Watermelon salad was good, but the Lamb Chops were way undercooked, and the Tamale was very doughy. They were gracious enough to comp the lamb, but it did put a damper on the evening. Our server was excellent (Amanda). We won’t be back.
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Kendra
Phoenix
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Made a 1430 reservation for Christmas Day. We arrived early 1408. We were asked if we wanted inside or out. We said inside. We went to the bar to wait. We had Long Island Ice Tea and a Grapefruit Cosmo. LOIT was excellent, Cosmo good but needed more sugar.. flavor. Table was not ready by 1430 realizing the buffet was only available until 1500. We were sat in some room alone, we took a look at the buffet and decided to not pay $79 per person was not worth it. Merry Christmas!
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Ann
VIP
Seattle
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We dined in the beautiful courtyard and the tamale was one of the best I’ve ever had. Good jazz combo made for great dinner.
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Michael
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Pleace was great but there was a lot of noise coming from one table but we got thru it. Food was great and service was great. Would go again and tell my friends about the place.
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Mary
Phoenix
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful service, food, and drinks! Sat outside by fireplace - so comfortable on a cool night.
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James
Tucson
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service were great. Nice band playing but not too loud to enjoy family dinner.
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Susanna
San Francisco
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
We had reservations for the Thanksgiving buffet - we encountered the following: pros: Pleasant staff Fast seating Cons: They ran out of many dishes, including roast TURKEY on Thanksgiving! The whole point of coming to a Thanksgiving buffet. Many dishes were picked over and not refilled. Anyone seated for the final 1-2 hours of the reservation only buffet did not have a full buffet by any stretch. Ran out of most desserts Tablecloth was super dirty- stained and spilled food. Had to ask waiter about it who covered food/stains with a napkin This was our first time at Cielos. Maybe regular offerings are better but the Thanksgiving buffet was pretty much a “fail” for us.
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Monica
Tucson
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Seemed like Cielos overdid it with the tables making it overcrowded and getting bumped by other guests Had to walk around to find waiter/waitresses for water. Also got charged an extra $50. Your chef is spectacular but greedy ness is not the answer
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FAQs

Cielos offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (520) 320-2014.

Cielos is rated 4.2 stars by 1307 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

306 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85711

Additional information

Cross street
Broadway & Alvernon
Neighborhood
Midtown
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Creative Western, Southwest
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Lodge on the Desert offers its guests and diners ample, dedicated, private, complimentary, lighted parking lot.
Public transit
A SunTran stop is conveniently located less than one block from the Lodge's main entrance.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Edwin Cole
Entertainment
Live music from 6:30pm - 8:30pm on Fridays for our Date Night special!
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.lodgeonthedesert.com/en-us/dining
Phone number
(520) 320-2014
Catering
For meeting and event planners from mid-size conferences to seminars; class reunion to family reunion; awards dinner to recognition lunch to civic breakfast; Lodge on the Desert's location is convenient and accessible. For banquets or catering of any sort, let Lodge on the Desert staff help facilitate a memorable event. To check event guest room or event room availability for your retreat, reunion, conference, or corporate meeting, please contact us.<br />

Cielos

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Popular dishes

GRILLED PORK CHOP

VERA CRUZ SALMON

CAESAR SALAD

Menu

STARTERS

CHIPS AND SALSA - GF, VG, VEG$9.00

LODGE GUACAMOLE - gf, vg$11.00

SHRIMP FLAUTAS WITH TOMATILLO BROTH$16.00

CEVICHE WITH CHIPS - GF$14.00

CHORIZO FUNDIDO WITH WARM TORTILLAS$15.00

STARTER SALADS (Cheese Bread Included)

DESERT GREENS SALAD - GF, VG, VEG$12.00

SPINACH SALAD - GF, VEG$15.00

SOUTHWEST ARUGULA - gf, veg$14.00

CIELOS CAESAR SALAD - GF, VEG$14.00

ENTREES

TAMALE STUFFED CHILE$22.00

CHIPOTLE CREAM PASTA$20.00

PINEAPPLE GLAZED SALMON$20.00

THE LODGE BURGER$18.00

THE LODGE TURKEY BURGER $18.00

GRILLED LAMB CHOPS$19.00

JACKKNIFE TACOS$15.00

GF: Gluten Free | VEG:Vegan | VG: Vegetarian

What 1,307 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Cielos offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Cielos restaurant rated?

Is Cielos currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information