Tohono Chul | Gardens, Galleries, and Bistro - Tucson, Arizona

Jonah Q.

An amazing local park filled with desert flora, and occasional desert fauna as well!! From the towering saguaros to the tiny flowers, there is so much to see at Tohono Chul Park. The metal animal figures throughout the park are eye catching, the winding paths are intriguing and the atmosphere is welcoming. The staff is amazing as well! 10/10 recommend visiting this park if you are in the area.

Kristi L.

My friend invited me to the Tohono Chul plant sale last weekend. We went on Sunday, so they were sold out of some of the most desired cactus and other plants. They still had a nice selection, and the volunteers were very friendly and knowledgeable. The prices were also reasonable. The whole experience was a day I won't forget anytime soon! Thank you, Tohono Chul and volunteers, for making me feel so welcome!

Caroline D.

Edit 3/22/25–I can’t find anywhere to review the Tucson Opera so I’m doing it here. To say the performance of Mozart’s In The Secret Gardener was incredible isn’t enough . The singers, musicians, conductor and stage director were all the best I’ve witnessed in years of attendance from NYC to Verona Italy. The audience was in thrall to every moment of this performance. We were all transported for 90 minutes into the garden and intrigue of each of the characters. My husband and I will never forget these musical moments. c

This is the 3rd of three botanical gardens we’ve visited in Tucson in 10 days. So beautiful and so informative! The placement of the information panels with their artistic renderings makes it all the more wonderful. We learned SO MUCH about the people of this Indigenous nation and their stories were enchanting. The garden paths, direction signs and exquisite plantings are all brought together to make the experience truly one of a kind. There are numerous shaded areas, water sources and benches. The docents are very informative. We are returning soon for the AZ Opera performance and will be dining as well. The reciprocal membership is a plus if you belong to a membership at an accepted botanical garden. There are over 450 gardens in the conservancy. Join today and support gardens everywhere!

Douglas L.

Bistro: A visit to the Bistro, before or after the gardens is up to you but you don’t want to pass it up. A fine menu with a variety options, we tried the Vegan Blue Corn Tamales and Prickly Pear Chicken Salad Croissant; both were very fresh and tasty.
Gardens: Well played out and accessible.

Frank O.

Absolutely beautiful. They have some nice gentle paths to enjoy the wonderfully maintained and designed desert gardens. Some shade, some sun. This place is such a gem! Wonderful gift shop full of the most amazing art and gifts, and a nice cafe too. If you’re a member of another of their network of gardens, you get in free (I’m a member of one in San Diego and so my entrance was free).

kae P.

When we arrived they were fully booked and very busy. The staff were exceptional! So polite and kind, they really went out of their way to be accommodating. They put us on a waitlist and we eventually were able to snag a table and listen to the music.

Every employee we interacted with was incredible! They really impressed us with their customer service and we will definitely come back more often. It left a lasting impression and we had a wonderful evening.

We did witness several nasty guests being disrespectful to the staff and speaking to them so rudely. However, the employees responded gracefully which was honestly impressive. 10/10 I recommend coming here just based on the classy people who work here. We will be back!

Joey M.

Went here for brunch the other day, we had to go online to reserve our table an hour ahead of time, when we arrived we had to wait another half hour. Food was decent but probably wouldn't go out of my way to go here again, service was pretty slow. If they have big parties over 6 they should assign one server to that table and not others because it does make it even slower. We ordered chichen and waffles and a BLT, with a side of smashed spuds. Probably wouldn't get the spuds again they didn't have much flavor or very much caramelized onions, the menu said caramelized onions so I expected more but it was like just barley any little burnt pieces of onion. The matcha while we waited out in the courtyard was pretty good

Marcus M.

Tohono Chul was a fantastic getaway from downtown Tucson. Give yourself time if you're eating at the bistro as it is very popular. Food wait was longer than most places but the food was excellent.