Cielos

We were pleasantly surprised that they were open on New Year's Eve! The kitchen closed at 8 PM and we drove into town about 10 minutes prior and our server told us not to worry that they will take care of us. We ordered some fantastic food and they had an impeccable wine list and cocktail menu. It was so busy on New Year's Eve that they actually ran out of ingredients but we had amazing cocktails and wine despite that we appreciate all of the staff working so late to take care of everybody on New Year's Eve and the food was outstanding. The service was excellent, and the ambience was very romantic with multiple fireplaces in place and a guitarist playing live music. It was a perfect relaxing New Year's Eve and we would definitely come back here again. Prices were a little on the high side, but they were nice enough to let me order an appetizer that was on the prefix menu instead of the entire course menu. Very happy our NYE was spent here in front of the fireplace and we appreciate all of the staff making our experience beautiful on a holiday.

Cute setting, nice outdoor (and indoor) ambiance, and perfect weather in July for dinner. Plenty of outdoor seating as well as indoor seating. Indoor seating is surrounded by super sliding doors, which were opened last night due to perfect weather. We started with the chorizo fundido, followed by the green chile tamale and lodge pasta for entrees. Chorizo fundido had very little chorizo, but the cheese flavor was perfect. It came on a sizzling skillet, which hardened the bottom of the cheese eventually, making it crispy and good! Served with corn tortillas. Green chile tamales were disappointing. There was very little sauce, and more masa than anything inside the tamales itself. It was very bland and tasteless. The lodge pasta was a better choice, although the chicken was a bit dry. Service was very friendly. It wasn't that busy on a Friday night, but the hostess and servers appeared very approachable and easy to talk to.The chorizo fundido was the best thing we tried. Great ambiance though.

Food, it was okay. Service, was okay. Ambiance, eh, not so much. Gate Keeper, pretty rude and not helpful. Cocktails, super slow to get. Cleanliness, nope, pretty bad, awful to be honest. and Parking, Oh Hell No!!!! I won't go back mostly because of Parking. The spaces are so teeny that it's impossible for you to get out of your car and in an area where there are so few spaces there are even way fewer handicapped spaces and yet they allow camping trailers to park in the car spaces. Nope, never again. 4 Christmas Buffet's, with tip, $500.

Came here with a friend this past week and was excited to try the dinner, as I'd had the brunch in the past and enjoyed it. The restaurant is set off from a hotel/resort so the exterior has an elevated decor with a high wall that shields you from seeing the street (alvernon) and creates a better sense of bliss or oasis. The ambiance was cute, as it had lights strung up on the patio and a fireplace center piece . We sat inside however, which still was nice decor. The menu was small and my friend noted that it was different than what she had looked at online. I ordered the kalibi short rib appetizer. The fries that came with it were great but the sauce used in the ribs was interesting. My friend did not like it and it reminded me of the McDonald's McRib sandwich. It tasted like that. My friend order the meatloaf with wagyu beef and pork chorizo. It was surprisingly good (I don't usually enjoy meatloaf). I got the the stuffed rainbow trout, trying something new and at the server's suggestions. That was a bad idea. It reminded me why I had been avoiding ordering fish at restaurants (though my theory had been proving me wrong up til now). It was just so bland tasting and lacking flavor. I looked to the lemon cream sauce and succotash to help drive the flavor and save the dish but they were both so tame and blah too. I was really disappointed. I don't usually send back things even when I dislike it, but this one I sent back and got the meatloaf as well. I just couldn't eat it and knew I leftovers would not get eaten either. I was shocked that was a top contender for suggestions but also just shows how different peoples tastes can be. It may not be for me but somebody loves it. The server's service was good.

Our Orbitz VIP perk was complimentary chips and salsa and one drink up to a $15 value. My bf got the "award winning" monsoon margarita. I was disappointed it didn't come with the blue agave foam! I got a prickly pear espumoso ($9), which is basically a mimosa. The champagne was almost totally flat. I would not pay $9 for the chips and salsa.Noted the gratuity was not included. I'm giving it 3 stars since we got essentially got 70% of the base bill for free, but if we paid full price it would be a 2.

We came here for dinner last night and service was excellent. I thought the coconut curry with the mussels was too sweet and there were a bunch of shell pieces in the bites of mussels. The grilled lamb chops were very plain on their own and didn't have enough seasoning. They relied on the glaze to give it flavor. The southwest Arugula Salad was good although I wasn't a fan of the onions with this salad combination. The Vera Cruz Salmon was delicious. I wasn't a fan of the Agave Basil Gimlet, Cielos Spritz or Catalina Cooler. I figured out later it must be the Blue Clover Local Gin in two of those cocktails I didn't like. I really liked the Jackknifes Sunset although I would probably ask for it a little less sweet if ordering it again.

The Mother's Day brunch was a culinary delight. Compliments to the chiefs and staff for making our stay at Lodge on the Desert a memorable stay. We enjoyed your more simple breakfast buffet each morning and a wonderful dinner last Saturday night. I savored your jumbo divers scallops and the Afro Cuban band made the ambiance special.Above all however was the pleasant surprise of your extensive gourmet food offerings for your most spectacular Sunday brunch buffet for Mom's Day. The entire room set up had such a selection that was all well thought out with such a wide array of choices that one could not possibly taste all. The prime rib was delectable and your chocolate tart with berries were my absolute favorite.Thank you so very much for all the love and skill you all put into making Cielo's a truly memorable 5 star gem in Tucson.

Stopped by here for dinner with a party of 9. Staff was friendly and very attentive ( they charge a mandatory gratuity of 20% for large parties) I had the southwest salad with grilled chicken. One of the best tasting salads. So much flavor.

It was almost a 5! But I docked them for no churros The service was phenomenal even though it was busy and the food was incredible. Everything was so delicious and well cooked, the flavors in the meat, potatoes, and even the fundido was spot on. I can't say enough about the food. The environment itself was perfect and so relaxed.

Our favorite outdoor lunch restaurant in Tucson. The people there are so nice and very attentive. The food is always delicious!!