The Grill at Hacienda del Sol

Had a business dinner with a group and we were well accommodated. Great service. Food was served perfectly cooked and ready to eat. Nice wine list. Enjoyed a Faust Cabernet. Hubby and I had the Filet Mignon for dinner. Great place! Visited the bar before dinner and well attended… delicious drinks made. Make your way outdoors for a photo with your loved one.

Had a business dinner with a group and we were well accommodated. Great service. Food was served perfectly cooked and ready to eat. Nice wine list. Enjoyed a Faust Cabernet. Hubby and I had the Filet Mignon for dinner. Great place! Visited the bar before dinner and well attended… delicious drinks made. Make your way outdoors for a photo with your loved one.

A True Desert Gem for Breakfast & Beyond I recently enjoyed a fabulous breakfast at The Grill at Hacienda del Sol, and it was truly a memorable experience. This stunning boutique resort showcases artwork and sculptures throughout the property, making every turn a visual treat. As you walk to the restaurant, you’re surrounded by gorgeous foliage and desert blooms—almost like entering a botanical garden. We dined on the heated patio, which offered floor-to-ceiling windows and a relaxing view of the resort grounds. The fresh morning air plus the comfortable warmth made it the perfect spot to start the day. What We Ordered: • Croissant Sandwich with Bacon, soft-scrambled Eggs, Arugula, Tomato Slices, Provolone, and seasoned Breakfast Potatoes. The croissant was flaky and buttery, and the bacon had the perfect crisp. • Tucson Omelet with Hatch Roasted Green Chiles, Avocado, Bacon, and Queso Fresco. It came with a side of fresh fruit—blueberries, blackberries, a juicy strawberry, pineapple, and perfectly ripe melon. • The coffee service was a highlight: they bring you your own carafe, so your cup never goes empty. Service & Atmosphere: The service here was impeccable—friendly, attentive, and informative. Considering this is a luxury resort, I found the prices quite reasonable for the high quality of food and atmosphere. After breakfast, we took a leisurely stroll around the property to admire the stunning artwork, sculptures, and gardens. The resort itself has a rich history and offers beautiful views of the Santa Catalina Mountains. If you have some extra time, I highly recommend exploring the grounds or stopping by their gift shop for unique souvenirs. Tips for Your Visit: • Reservations are recommended, especially for weekend brunch. • Plan a little extra time to wander around the resort—you’ll be glad you did. • Dress in layers, as desert mornings can be cool but quickly warm up when the sun rises. • Plenty of parking is available on-site. Overall, The Grill at Hacienda del Sol offers a delicious menu, top-notch service, and a gorgeous setting that captures the essence of Tucson’s desert beauty. Highly recommend for anyone looking to enjoy a serene breakfast spot or simply admire the art and gardens of this boutique resort. Special thanks to J.S. 😉

A True Desert Gem for Breakfast & Beyond I recently enjoyed a fabulous breakfast at The Grill at Hacienda del Sol, and it was truly a memorable experience. This stunning boutique resort showcases artwork and sculptures throughout the property, making every turn a visual treat. As you walk to the restaurant, you’re surrounded by gorgeous foliage and desert blooms—almost like entering a botanical garden. We dined on the heated patio, which offered floor-to-ceiling windows and a relaxing view of the resort grounds. The fresh morning air plus the comfortable warmth made it the perfect spot to start the day. What We Ordered: • Croissant Sandwich with Bacon, soft-scrambled Eggs, Arugula, Tomato Slices, Provolone, and seasoned Breakfast Potatoes. The croissant was flaky and buttery, and the bacon had the perfect crisp. • Tucson Omelet with Hatch Roasted Green Chiles, Avocado, Bacon, and Queso Fresco. It came with a side of fresh fruit—blueberries, blackberries, a juicy strawberry, pineapple, and perfectly ripe melon. • The coffee service was a highlight: they bring you your own carafe, so your cup never goes empty. Service & Atmosphere: The service here was impeccable—friendly, attentive, and informative. Considering this is a luxury resort, I found the prices quite reasonable for the high quality of food and atmosphere. After breakfast, we took a leisurely stroll around the property to admire the stunning artwork, sculptures, and gardens. The resort itself has a rich history and offers beautiful views of the Santa Catalina Mountains. If you have some extra time, I highly recommend exploring the grounds or stopping by their gift shop for unique souvenirs. Tips for Your Visit: • Reservations are recommended, especially for weekend brunch. • Plan a little extra time to wander around the resort—you’ll be glad you did. • Dress in layers, as desert mornings can be cool but quickly warm up when the sun rises. • Plenty of parking is available on-site. Overall, The Grill at Hacienda del Sol offers a delicious menu, top-notch service, and a gorgeous setting that captures the essence of Tucson’s desert beauty. Highly recommend for anyone looking to enjoy a serene breakfast spot or simply admire the art and gardens of this boutique resort. Special thanks to J.S. 😉

Unbelievable experience!!!! Cannot thank our server enough! Jesus, he is the ultimate professional. Uber knowledgeable about every intricacy on the menu. Food was outstanding! We had the NY Strip and the Short Rib Osso Buco. A great bottle of wine, dessert and a night cap made the night special. Highly recommend this hidden gem in the desert!

Unbelievable experience!!!! Cannot thank our server enough! Jesus, he is the ultimate professional. Uber knowledgeable about every intricacy on the menu. Food was outstanding! We had the NY Strip and the Short Rib Osso Buco. A great bottle of wine, dessert and a night cap made the night special. Highly recommend this hidden gem in the desert!

This restaurant, located in the beautiful Hacienda del Sol Hotel (the desert-landscaped courtyard approach to which is lovely, especially at night), offers two dining experiences, named the opposite of what you would expect: Terraza, to the right upon entry, is the casual dining experience even though the name suggests something more fine dining-ish (yes, I know the name means terrace or patio). This is where the comfortable bar is located. The Grill, to the left upon entry, is the fine dining, white tablecloth area, even though the name sounds more casual. On the way to The Grill you will pass the impressive wine wall and the baby grand piano player. On either side, they work hard to provide a great dining experience. We dined in the Grill and very much enjoyed the beef carpaccio, scallops wrapped in bacon, the grilled duck 🦆 special, and the service. There is a wines-by-the-bottle list on an iPad, but we opted for the simple wine and sake list for Luddites in a nice leather-like book. We appreciated the shorter and less expensive Wine and Sake list in the book, and Sarah was impressed by the Finger Lakes NY Cab Franc on tap and sold by the glass (yes, you read all of that right). I opted for a junmai ginjo sake from the well-curated list, which I really enjoyed after it cooled down. Constructive suggestions: 1. Because you serve good sake, keep it and serve it cold and automatically bring an ice bucket; 2. Either offer the Katherine Hepburn Brownie or change the sign in the lobby (I was really disappointed that it wasn’t on the dessert menu); 3. Make sure plates are complete (we were nearly finished with our main when we noticed that the veg was missing. We will be back. YouTube’s Chef’s Apprentice

This restaurant, located in the beautiful Hacienda del Sol Hotel (the desert-landscaped courtyard approach to which is lovely, especially at night), offers two dining experiences, named the opposite of what you would expect: Terraza, to the right upon entry, is the casual dining experience even though the name suggests something more fine dining-ish (yes, I know the name means terrace or patio). This is where the comfortable bar is located. The Grill, to the left upon entry, is the fine dining, white tablecloth area, even though the name sounds more casual. On the way to The Grill you will pass the impressive wine wall and the baby grand piano player. On either side, they work hard to provide a great dining experience. We dined in the Grill and very much enjoyed the beef carpaccio, scallops wrapped in bacon, the grilled duck 🦆 special, and the service. There is a wines-by-the-bottle list on an iPad, but we opted for the simple wine and sake list for Luddites in a nice leather-like book. We appreciated the shorter and less expensive Wine and Sake list in the book, and Sarah was impressed by the Finger Lakes NY Cab Franc on tap and sold by the glass (yes, you read all of that right). I opted for a junmai ginjo sake from the well-curated list, which I really enjoyed after it cooled down. Constructive suggestions: 1. Because you serve good sake, keep it and serve it cold and automatically bring an ice bucket; 2. Either offer the Katherine Hepburn Brownie or change the sign in the lobby (I was really disappointed that it wasn’t on the dessert menu); 3. Make sure plates are complete (we were nearly finished with our main when we noticed that the veg was missing. We will be back. YouTube’s Chef’s Apprentice

The cost of the food was actually cheaper than I was expecting. I wasn’t overly impressed by it at all. Both dishes were ordered were very salty. The Bruschetta was not great. I ordered a Smoked Applewood Manhattan that tasted like apple juice with bourbon, Not good especially for $16. The atmosphere is nice. The grounds are pretty with a nice bit of history attached.

The cost of the food was actually cheaper than I was expecting. I wasn’t overly impressed by it at all. Both dishes were ordered were very salty. The Bruschetta was not great. I ordered a Smoked Applewood Manhattan that tasted like apple juice with bourbon, Not good especially for $16. The atmosphere is nice. The grounds are pretty with a nice bit of history attached.

Second time dinning here for Thanksgiving. A wonderful experience. Great selection of food. Bonus pictures for remembering the day. We will be back next year.

Second time dinning here for Thanksgiving. A wonderful experience. Great selection of food. Bonus pictures for remembering the day. We will be back next year.

UPDATED AS OF 241128 - Thanksgiving: Unfortunately, this visit to Hacienda del Sol was, barely, acceptable. 1.) We made these reservations six weeks ago. We knew, then, that the premium price per person was $95.00. Yes, that’s a lot, but based upon past Sunday Brunches, it was fair for a Special Thanksgiving meal. 2.) What HdS did not make clear, or at least we didn’t notice it buried down in the fine print, was that HdS tacks on, with no option, a TWENTY-TWO PERCENT TIP, even for ONE person!!! Wow! … I mean I always tip well. But this is insulting, and basically raises the price to $115.90 BEFORE TAX. 3.) We should have known that the mimosa’s were extra, although, standardly when you order something at a “all included buffett”, the waiter makes sure to tell you that ‘drinks are extra’. But, $12.50 for a teenie, tiny champagne style glass of not very good mimosa, was just too much. 4.) The food was mediocre. The prime rib was cold and tough, the individualized deserts were poorly executed. The best thing was the turkey breasts, the gravy and the green beans. Perhaps my standards are too high for something that costs $115.90 for two small plates of food (I had ‘seconds’ of the turkey breast. But, suffice to say that I agree with my wife … “Never again.” See the photos for the receipt. __________________ ORIGINAL REVIEW The cheeseburger and fries were great. The chili Colorado was well prepared - especially the quite tasty Calabacitas, I did not care for the style of either the salsa (which was almost like Tomato Soup when made with milk) or the guacamole (which had too much tartness), but the unusually thin chips were quite tasty. All in all the dishes were under-salted for my tastes. The waiter was a joy.

UPDATED AS OF 241128 - Thanksgiving: Unfortunately, this visit to Hacienda del Sol was, barely, acceptable. 1.) We made these reservations six weeks ago. We knew, then, that the premium price per person was $95.00. Yes, that’s a lot, but based upon past Sunday Brunches, it was fair for a Special Thanksgiving meal. 2.) What HdS did not make clear, or at least we didn’t notice it buried down in the fine print, was that HdS tacks on, with no option, a TWENTY-TWO PERCENT TIP, even for ONE person!!! Wow! … I mean I always tip well. But this is insulting, and basically raises the price to $115.90 BEFORE TAX. 3.) We should have known that the mimosa’s were extra, although, standardly when you order something at a “all included buffett”, the waiter makes sure to tell you that ‘drinks are extra’. But, $12.50 for a teenie, tiny champagne style glass of not very good mimosa, was just too much. 4.) The food was mediocre. The prime rib was cold and tough, the individualized deserts were poorly executed. The best thing was the turkey breasts, the gravy and the green beans. Perhaps my standards are too high for something that costs $115.90 for two small plates of food (I had ‘seconds’ of the turkey breast. But, suffice to say that I agree with my wife … “Never again.” See the photos for the receipt. __________________ ORIGINAL REVIEW The cheeseburger and fries were great. The chili Colorado was well prepared - especially the quite tasty Calabacitas, I did not care for the style of either the salsa (which was almost like Tomato Soup when made with milk) or the guacamole (which had too much tartness), but the unusually thin chips were quite tasty. All in all the dishes were under-salted for my tastes. The waiter was a joy.

Truly lives up to its reputation, enjoyed our time from the moment we stepped foot into the resort. Our server Greyson was the best in being attentive, aware of being with 4 kids under 3 and made it as easy as he could. He ensured our kids meals, appetizers and drinks were timely. I enjoyed the fresh oysters and my wife the salmon. Bloody orange olive oil cake dessert was so good!

Truly lives up to its reputation, enjoyed our time from the moment we stepped foot into the resort. Our server Greyson was the best in being attentive, aware of being with 4 kids under 3 and made it as easy as he could. He ensured our kids meals, appetizers and drinks were timely. I enjoyed the fresh oysters and my wife the salmon. Bloody orange olive oil cake dessert was so good!