We attended the self-guided park today. Our expectations were surpassed. Quiet, relaxed atmosphere- lots of volunteer tour guides to offer help along the way. We easily spent two hours here yet we kept moving - and we skipped the desert walk only because we were running out of time. This is a great, small, compact tourist spot without the need to go hiking for hours! Beautiful display of art, cactus, aloe, and other foliage unique to Arizona. We were impressed.

Great location for an outdoor meal. Had lunch there. Really recommend the chicken and blue corn waffles.wstch out for bees on the outdoor patio.

A nice relaxing place for brunch. The menu isn’t large but had just enough to please everyone. The mimosas and mojitos were good. The food is a few dollars more than I would usually spend on a breakfast meal but you are also paying for the garden atmosphere. I would come back again in the future.

The park is really excellent and family friendly. Many species of plants and trees clearly marked. Great docent tours with lots of information to share.

Great birding area. Masks required full time in the park.

Beautifully shaded. Always mind blowing exhibits, art and the bistro is a nice touch. The food was fresh and outstanding and the service was prompt and watchful without being smothering. Uniquely Tucson. Good place to bring guests.

Great park to visit and understand Arizona plant life. Also to get an idea of what to grow in your gardens in Arizona. The staff are always warm and welcoming. Plenty of benches around to rest. Bring plenty of ice water but there are some fountains. Reasonable prices. Nice to get away from city life and relax in nature. Highly recommend a trip. Perfect day date. Perfect reading areas.

We had the eggs with fry bread with bacon in a red chile sauce. Which was excellent. We started out with a cinnamon walnut scone excellent. My lovely wife had the bottomless cactus margaritas.

I visited the Museum Gift Shop yesterday, Sunday 8/23/20, and my experience was delightful.I was greeted by a very friendly gentleman and while shopping the very friendly cashier or Ambassador, was very helpful.Tohono Chul will start serving their delicious food in the Bistro starting next Thursday September 3rd...remember to support this beautiful local business!!

Tohono Chul was a lovely respite for the day. Theyre are so many elements of the preserve that are worth exploring; the architecture, the lovely plants, and an excellent gourmet lunch. For those people looking for gift shops there were several and they were all stocked with very representative goods of Arizona, with many of them handcrafted and local.

Great photo ops of desert plants. Knowledgeable docents explained the winged creatures, including bat behaviors. Lovely shaded cafe with Prickly Pear margaritas and infused chicken salad, as well as my favorite chicken and waffles! I highly recommend the desert grounds and the cafe. Oh, and you can buy seeds and plants in the green house.

What a treat! Food and service were excellent! The outdoor patio is an amazing place to relax and dine!

Nice place to visit. We got there right when they opened so there was plenty of parking. We took one of the bird tours. The guide was friendly and knowledgeable. Lots of cool plants to see. We saw cardinals and hawks all near the restaurant which had excellent food.

The bistro food was a little more $ than we expected but it was excellent. Waitstaff were friendly & helpful. Food for 4 came faster than expected. Lots of flora to look at. We spent 4 hours including lunch & didnt see everything. Missed the hummingbirds & gallery.

My favorite spot in Oro Valley / Tucson. The prickly pear margaritas are to die for. I moved to London and this is the first place I ask to go when I visit my parents here - in fact Im visiting now and really craving a margarita! Beautiful atmosphere and delicious food. Only thing I wish they still did was allow dogs in the back garden (used to be the case, now I think they are only allowed in the court yard which doesnt have as nice a view), and maybe to add misters in the front/back during summer. Cant wait to visit again

Its a great park, perfect for the whole family. Its very relaxing walking around here. They have lots of events, lots of different gardens, and a very good restaurant. Inside is also a museum where you can enjoy some Native American art.

Great location with various gardens that feature desert plants. Nice restaurant as well.

The food here is unbelievably delicious however the real gem here is the garden. One of the best spots in town to sit down and enjoy a meal outside. The staff is just wonderful to be around, the greenhouse has exciting plants and cacti and the gift shop is large and has many interesting nic nacs to choose from. I highly recommend!!

This place was a lot of fun. We went for their holiday lights thing, and we all loved it. Our niece got to visit Santa, and this was probably the last year shell do that. Their Santa was very good, and I really appreciated the group giving free books to kids.

Fast service and great food. In a nice atmosphere.

Gorgeous hike through the gardens! Beautiful Park! And a Delicious Restaurant with great service!

The 49-acre (19.8 ha) site itself offers a setting for Tohono Chuls regional focus. Views of the Santa Catalina Mountains form a backdrop for the natural desert habitat and its location within existing migratory tracks provides a temporary home for many species of wild, native fauna. Thirty-eight species of birds make their permanent home here while another 57 migrant species visit seasonally, and a variety of reptiles and mammals, from Gila monsters to bobcats, may be spotted on the grounds.

This is by far and away the best gardens in Tucson. I love all the little nooks you can linger in. Its extra delightful to bring a good book along. The restaurant is also exceptional. If you are visiting when its not meal time, you should still drop in for some ice team and a scone.

Had a delicious breakfast this morning before the heat moved in. We ordered the Chul Bruchalada and were very satisfied. The prickly pear mojito was also refreshing and a couple more would have been ordered if there werent plans for the rest of the day. This patio is one of the best.

Love the outdoor patio. Perfect for weekend brunch. The portion of their specialty breakfast is huge! I heard they used to have high tea and I hope they will bring that back if there is enough interest. Will definitely come back to try other things on their menu.

My only regret about this place is that I didnt adequately plan to spend enough time here (and without my kids)!!!Before I ever visited Tucson, Arizona, I just imagined that it would be a bunch of empty desert space other than a few buildings and maybe some Urban and rural areas. But, since moving here in the summer of 2017, Ive actually seen a lot more life here than I originally anticipated. In the process I developed a greater appreciation for the unique beauty here.Tohono Chul Park is a place (among several others) where you get to see a lot of that life and beauty. But I really like this place. There is a lot more to also see about the awesome restaurant that is on the premises, however it looks like there is another place on Google reviews to do that. So I will post about that place there.Anyhow looking at the park and seeing the different types of plant life than what Im used to really highlights the beauty of Tucson and the desert. This is a must see place for any visitor.

Visited on a weekday and it was very quite, well-maintained and peaceful with a number of things to explore. Especially my daughter liked the Childrens garden.Yet I found some roads are not very stroller-friendly.

Once a private home and property, Tohono Chul is now a public park. As you meander through the park paths that wind around a variety of flora and fauna, you have a sense that you are in a private garden. Look for the artwork, especially for those pieces in the trees! Theres a bistro on the grounds, as well as a small art gallery, which adds to your pleasure.

It was pretty all decorated with lights. They had some arts and craft vendors. One food vendor outside had great corn chowder. Several areas of different music entertainment, but not sure it was worth $16.00.

Food was excellent. Glad to see people starting to return.

The best place every great staff and great food highly recommend

Great staff..fun breakfast time..beautiful breakfast!!

Great food and bottomless prickly pear margaritas.

Amazing gardens that are full of delightful surprises. Plants and animals complete the scene that show the care and attention given to this gem.

So glad we went to Tohono Chul (aka Tohono Chul Park) is a botanical garden, nature preserve and cultural museum located in Casas Adobes, a suburb of Tucson, Arizona. The words tohono chul translate as desert corner and are borrowed from the language of the Tohono O’odham, the indigenous people of southern Arizona. The mission of Tohono Chul is to connect people with the wonders of nature, art and culture in the Sonoran Desert region and inspiring wise stewardship of the natural world.

Beautiful gardens! There is a lot of variety here and hummingbirds and butterflies

I really enjoyed my visit there. Ill have to visit there when I come back again.

Went for the Night Blooms. Was incredible and beautiful. Very nicely posted trails even in the dark.

One of the best places for brunch anywhere. Especially great to sit outside. Unlimited mimosas and a pretty great southwest menu.

Weve lived in Tucson almost 2 years and been members for 2 years. Weve learned a ton so far about desert horticulture (were from coastal California so didnt have a clue about high desert where we live now) and also have enjoyed the shops and restaurant (excellent choice for lunch!). Beautiful setting we most highly recommend. Do join as they are a non-profit in the very best sense of the words.We went to their XMAS event last night and it was just remarkable. What makes the holidays in the desert so special!

Nice and well manicured property with pockets of shade throughout the trails. Especially liked the area with the stream along the covered patio. Good place to read or chill out. One minor thing I didnt like was that it is located just off of Ina Rd so there is a lot of traffic noise. Saw that in Oct and Nov they have live music performances every Sunday.

Stunning desert gardens with a great bistro, museum, and exhibition space.

Absolutely beautiful place to spend an evening and the new event center area is perfect. The perfect mix of indoors and outdoors together. Even with the large open walk throughs the area was warm and inviting. Delicious appetizers at the event we attended. Holiday lights throughout are a definite winter wonderland. Would absolutely recommend.

Such a beautiful place to go outside and nurture your soul! You can even get free passes through the Pima county public Library! Their winter events are awesome! Very very beautiful place!

This place is amazing! I felt like a kid in a candy shop the whole time!

Nice place to stroll through native gardens. They had a Sunday concert which was great to relax outside and listen. We got a little lost on the trails, they could use better signs. We plan on bringing the kids for Christmas lights, which should be fun!

It was beautiful experienceMany historical plants and many different birds you can see here

Tohono Chul Part has some of the most beautiful gardens in Tucson. You will find all local cactus and plants. You will also see other non-native cactus plants from other regions of Central and South America. This is the place if your interested in taking nice pictures with beautiful back ground scenery. They have well kept architectural along with the gardens. Every second week of November, they have free entrance and a Guatemalan Arts and Craft sales.

Yum! Friendly staff, attentive and fast service, food was excellent and portions filling. We had a carve Asana quesadilla and street tacos. Not your ordinary versions either! And don’t forget the bottomless Prickly Pear Margaritas for only $14!

This is a fabulous Sonoran desert garden venue. Their collection of cactus and other desert plants is huge and very interesting. Their docents are really friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommended.

Great Day of the Dead art show last night!

I went on a Sunday morning and strolled the gardens in about an hour. It was beautiful and serene. Ive never been to a garden where there are signs warning you of active rattle snakes. How exciting! Theres also a really wonderful shop selling a well curated selection of succulents and cactus. I really enjoyed the quilt show at the gallery as well and the cafe! It was pretty hopping for Sunday brunch but they have opened a part of the garden beyond the patio which was quiet and pleasant. The service was friendly but the croissant they served me was on the stale side and Ive never been served a croissant sliced in half. The atmosphere and the coffee and the staff made up for it.

This was our very first time here. I am so impressed! 49 Acres you cant beat it! Whoever is the buyer in the gift store does a tremendous job! From now on when we have out-of-town company wants to take back a souvenir of our beautiful city or state, this is the place to go! We had a little breakfast out on their patio overlooking the grounds. The staff was helpful in happy the food was good and it was not overpriced we will go back again and we will take friends next time! They also have some amazing artwork all through the grounds. Heres one by a famous local artist who used all scrap metal from the desert

Wow. Outdoor lunch doesnt get a whole lot better than this. We had lunch here on January 29th, 2020, with sunny skies and temps in the 60s. Hummingbirds came to visit nearby flowers in the adjacent Hummingbird garden. The food was absolutely wonderful. Chiles Roleno was delicious, and the quattro salades was great. The dessert was the Chefs whim which was chocolate flan which was out of this world. Great coffee. The wait staff was very nice. I dont know how they could improve.

The food is fresh, delicious and beautifully presented! A big plus for me is their prickly pear lemonade which is so good but not overly sweet as too many tend to be. Its not fast food so be patient and you will enjoy a very lovely meal.

It is a pleasant place for lunch after touring the garden.

An amazing place to visit!

Beautiful grounds with walking trails. They have a saguaro trail with a more natural desert landscape. There are smaller gardens with statues and learning opportunities. They do offer some tours. They have many different types of plants, as well as a small art museum on the grounds. There is a great restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. Try the prickly pear lemonade or prickly pear margaritas!

Tohono Chul Park, and Bistro, is a gem of the desert.We have had uniformly excellent experiences, whether with food, drink or events. Today’s “Chiles, Chocolate and Day of the Dead” annual event is no exception. If you’ve never been to Tohono Chul ... you definitely need to get there either TODAY or TOMORROW for a tasty introduction!

What a cool place to visit. I went to this place to get some video for my you tube channel Go Further Bug. Great trail system that takes you through many different beautiful cacti specimens and other plant species. love all the micro climates. All this beauty in a very busy part of town.

Cool Garden with many nice trails to enjoy and wander thru, Many Hummingbirds, Cardinals rabbits. Very friendly and helpful volunteers. Great place to check out when visiting Tucson.

Gardens, delicious restaurant, and unique gift shops!

What a wonderful place. Beautiful gardens, simple trails, information about the local area, two great gift shops, and an art gallery. The restaurant offers a great selection of local favorites and the prickly Pear Margarita is fab!

Crowded and expensive. Food is ok, but not worth the cost.

I was there for Monsoon Madness, a celebration of weird plants. So cool. Plus, the park is just so beautiful. A landmark in Tucson.

This place is great wide variety of plants good mix of native and non-native but related species great information on the geology of the area and the wildlife Ive seen a cardinal or a roadrunner or road runner every time Ive been here. Their Queen of the desert event in the summer is amazing.

A few nice (short) trails to walk along to see the different kinds of cacti. They have tours but my parents and I prefer to do our own thing so I didnt get to try. I want to next time though, I saw two groups end and it sounded pretty informative; people were very happy to thank their guide!They have a garden area growing things from lettuce, carrots, beans, peppers, and lemons. Would be neat to go back in a couple weeks to see the progress. Too bad I dont live here.There was a kids area with no kids, the place was pretty empty both times I went during my stay. I liked that only because you get the place to yourself and dont have to share the trail.There were an aweful lot of people parked there though, I think they must have all gone to eat at the restaurant there so that must be a good place to eat. Theres plenty of parking with bus/rv parking available too.

Very nice patio style dining experience.

This place is huge and has so many spectacular examples of desert plants from all over the world. I went in January. Only a very few plants were flowering, but that didnt detract from the beauty. I look forward to going again in the spring!

Wonderful place to enjoy wildflowers!

First time here with family and friends and what an amazing, inviting place. The Day of the Dead displays were heartwarming and touching. The bistro delicious and the staff more than kind and friendly. Walked so many trails and will definitely be back to walk more. Thank you for a great family day!

Beautiful and unique urban garden. Always a favorite.

Great food and service! Went there first thing when it opened. Weather was perfect. Definitely going back.

Overall a nice scene and patio. Would be wonderful when the weather is not so extreme. Menu feels a bit lacking, no simple or straight forward breakfast options. Food is alright as well. Nothing fantastic and the ingredients dont seem that high end. Service was also lacking a little bit here and there. Server didnt really seem like he wanted to be there or had a great knowledge of the menu. Price is as expected, high because of the name/location. Im not shocked but the cost doesnt reflect quality or menu diversity and especially not the service. Mostly just the fact that its Tohono Chul.

What a great experience! Our waitress, Amber, is always so fun. Absolutely beautiful garden. Of course the food is amazing, and bottomless mimosas?!?? Yes please!

Tohono Chul is a delight that cannot be missed. The gardens feature wonderful examples of native and desert-friendly plants through winding trails. Youll pass through everything from cactus and butterfly gardens to ripirian areas and learn about the plants and their history and uses along the way.At the far end of the site is an art gallery, which is worth a visit, and in the courtyard, the gift shop has local specialties. If youve been inspired by your visit, Tohono Chul nursery has native plants for sale.No visit is complete without stopping in at the restaurant, which has indoor seating and also outdoor seating in the courtyard or in the back under the trees. Beautiful. The menu offers unique takes on traditional dishes and a few surprises. For example, local heirloom beans, squash and cactus can be found on the menu. The prickly pear margarita is quite nice. I am partial to the trio of tacos. The restaurant is a little expensive, but I think its worth it.

Used to walk around here when I grew up in Tucson. Was some beautiful desert to walk around. Now, its all gated off and the price is $15 per person to wander around. I guess everybody wants their cut these days.

Tasty and Charming. Quite adorable atmosphere. Perfect place to enjoy breakfast for two or brunch with friends. Received four stars due to spider web in the corner table seating area. Restroom was roomy and clean. Unique gift shop and beautiful desert garden tour for self guiding tour. A hidden gem in Tucson.

One of the best botanical gardens I have ever visited.

Delicious unique dishes with fresh ingredients served in peaceful and charming location. Service was excellent from accommodating and knowledgeable waitress. This merits five stars.

Very cultural. A must see when winter rolls around and they put up their holiday lights and have live music from all sorts of musicians.

Cooooool! We loved it!

Beautiful garden and amazing trails

Beautiful gardens with a great variety of desert and not so desert flora!

My favorite part was the little meditation garden.

They avoid this classification but lets face it: Tohono Chul is a botanical garden of sorts. And a good one at that! They dont need to avoid that description in fact it would benefit them to embrace it. Tucson is in sore need for a good botanical garden presence and Tohono Chul could champion on that need. It already capitalizes on it, anyways......

Wonderful magical evening of relaxation! The park is beautifully decorated for the holidays the entertainment was great! and it was easy to move around in the park even though there were lots of people!

Food was delicious and the garden setting is beautiful for brunch

A small pleasure all four seasons. And great for gardening ideas in a very dry place.

This is without a doubt one of the best botanical gardens Ive *ever* been to! Situated on 49 acres to explore, youll find two quaint gift shoppes (notice my quaint olde English), a green house selling all kinds of cacti and desert plants, and a lovely bistro to have refreshments and a bite to eat. Tohino Chul also features special events, speakers, and art shows. What a place! Entry to the gardens is free.Oops, almost forgot -- they have a bunch of native plants, too. If youre local, what are you waiting for?! Visit this coming weekend. And if youre planning a trip to Tucson, make this a must see stop when you arrive.

Beautiful garden, nice restaurant, intimate venue for concerts.

The Bistro here is an add to the beautiful park and handmade sculptures. Visit the park then stop in for an exquisite meal.

Good food in a calm relaxed setting.

Weve been here a dozen times now. Very nice patio dining. Interesting menu with great dishes. excellent service. Top notch all the way around. I had the Quesadilla today and my wife had the Ahi. both were sumptuous.

Wonderful place! Knowledgeable docents. Very pleasant 2-1/2 hour walk thru. $15 to get in.

A great gift to the City of Tucson! Docent Tom Manning was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly!

It is BEAUTIFUL with all the plantsSo peaceful! As you walk you feel you want to connect with GOD!The Gifts Shops have nice things!The restaurant good food!

This place was really cool, lots of plants and trees to see. It feels desert, but has areas that will make you feel less in thre desert like this area with a steam running through for example.Theres a kids play area with water feature. Theres a museum and shop, also a little restaurant which smelled amazing (although I didnt get food there).Lots to see, many trails etc. Definitely worth the visitIf you find my review helpful, please click like

Wonderful place to walk and experience the bliss of a manicured desert garden.

Interesting visit. Take the tour. The guides are great.