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Cielos

4.5
4.5
1330 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
  • 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
  • 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 />
  • 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

Experiences

  • Easter Brunch at Lodge on the Desert

    $39.00 - $79.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Mar 16, 2025 - Apr 20, 2025
    Easter Brunch at Lodge on the Desert Join us on Sunday, April 20th, for a festive and flavorful Easter Brunch at Lodge on the Desert, running from 11 AM to 3 PM. Our culinary team has crafted an exceptional brunch menu, featuring not only the classic favorites you love but also delightful southwestern twists on beloved dishes. Indulge in a delectable selection, including roasted chicken, glazed salmon, tamale casserole, and fresh-sliced prime rib. Enjoy brunch staples like fresh waffles, frittata, and blintzes, alongside refreshing salads, pumpkin and potato soup, charcuterie boards, and the irresistible bourbon bread pudding, among many others. This fantastic dining experience is an incredible value at just $79 for adults, $39 for children aged 12 and under, and free for children 5 and under. We’re excited to present the amazing flavors that await you and your loved ones as we celebrate this special holiday together. Come and join us for an unforgettable Easter Brunch!
    Easter Brunch at Lodge on the Desert Photo

What 1,330 people are saying

Cielos reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tucson

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Tucson

    Contemporary American

  • Tucson

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Tucson

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cielos offers an enchanting dining experience with "great food and nice ambiance," making it a "hidden gem" in Tucson. Guests rave about their "delicious" dishes, especially the "amazing" meatloaf and tamales. The outdoor seating, often by the fireplace, creates a "relaxed and southwestern" atmosphere, perfect for special occasions.
1,330 Reviews
  1. Ginny

    Seattle26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My friend and I stayed at the hotel and after reading some reviews, decided to eat at Cielos for dinner. We really enjoyed the bar and the live jazz music earlier in the evening and went back for dinner. The hostess was so helpful and concerned to seat us in an area away from a larger group. Service was excellent and the food was amazing! Highly recommend.

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  2. Gloria

    Phoenix1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were impressed with the waiter, Ben. He was personable, energetic and prompt. We ordered the pasta and it was amazing! Margaritas were tasty too. We celebrated our friends 44th anniversary and a TobyMac concert. Delightful evening!

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  3. Tari

    Chicago1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Luis was a fantastic server!!!!! He was very happy and attentive. There were 7 of us and we all had something different, and everything was fantastic. I highly recommend the Mar y sur. The hostess on March 22nd at 6:30 was not the person you should have greeting your guests. She was very disinterested and extremely rude and was not very welcoming to any guests.

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  4. Rodney

    Tampa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good food and drinks! Manchego pasta w shrimp was great as was the meat loaf.

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  5. PaulaB VIP

    Seattle14 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Salsa was good. We had green corn tamale, not much flavor. Root vegetable salad was a tiny pile of raw veggies with thick paste underneath. Would not go back.

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  6. Randy

    New Orleans4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ben was our server. He was Awesome. Friendly. Knew the menu well. Food was Great. I love Open Table Restaurants.

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  7. Jane

    Phoenix11 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The restaurant was so noisy we had to shout across our table for 4. The service lagged at several points in the evening. The food was ok, but nothing special.

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  8. Kathy

    Milwaukee1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The flavors in the meatloaf were amazing. The short ribs were amazing. Definite win. Ambiance was relaxed and southwestern.

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  9. Lori VIP

    Tucson5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and delicious food. The outdoor patio area with the fireplaces is lovely and it's easy to hear your dining companions. Highly recommend. Our server was particularly kind and attentive.

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  10. PDub

    Seattle6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great place - ambiance excellent, waiter/bartender Ben terrific, food really, really good and not expensive. Go there!

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FAQs

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

Cielos is rated 4.5 stars by 1330 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Cielos

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
  • Phone number
  • 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 />
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