Dining

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Canela Bistro
Owners: John Hall & Joy Vargo
3252 Highway 82
Sonoita, AZ
Mailing address
P.O. Box 956
Sonoita, AZ 85637
(520)455-5873

Dinner for 4 at Canela Bistro

Welcome to Canela

Canela is a charming chef owned & operated bistro, located just one hour south of Tucson within the Mountain Empire Region and Southeastern Arizona Wine Country. Open since September 2005, Canela Bistro has become a destination restaurant for locals and tourists alike. “It’s one of those small town gems that you just can't wait to share with a friend!”

Canela Bistro’s sun-drenched brick facade quickly gives way to the comfort and beauty found within. “The restaurant's ambiance just whispers of the Southwest...it has a comfortable, laid-back feel ” (-Arizona Daily Star) Native plants, richly colored textiles, pottery and artwork are tastefully displayed throughout the restaurant. In addition to the cozy main dining room and the lush garden patio, a private dining room may be available upon request.

Working with local ranchers, farmers and vintners allows these two chef owners to present menus that feature locally produced foods & wine and progress with the seasons. Canela Bistro’s Menus are also Food-Allergy, Vegetarian, Vegan and Kid Friendly! Whether you’re just treating yourself to a great meal or celebrating a special occasion, the owners and staff at Canela Bistro know exactly how to make your experience memorable!

Samle Menu

As our menus change frequently we cannot guarantee that any particular item will still be available when you dine with us, however we feel that the menus you are currently viewing are an adequate representation of what we will be offering on any given day. We place a very heavy emphasis on locally sourced seasonal foods therefore item availability is based upon market availability.

Snacks $3.00 - $5.00
House-Cured Roasted Olives
mixed olives roasted in olive oil with rosemary & citrus

Fried Chickpeas
tossed with preserved lemon & mexican oregano

Appetizers $6.00 - $12.00
Local Curly Endive & Arugula Salad
pears, pickled onions, toasted pine nuts, sonoran honey & lemon dressing

Local Organic Mixed Green Salad
local apple & radish, toasted walnuts, creamy buttermilk dressing

Prince Edward Island Mussels
san marzano plum tomatoes, local chiles, olive oil fried brioche, cotija

Cauliflower Soup
puréed cauliflower soup garnished with rosemary croutons

Roasted Beet Salad
sunchoke purée, sunchoke chips, local radish, fresh parsley, oranges, orange-coriander vinaigrette

Roasted AZ Beef Bone Marrow
red onion jam, local cress, grilled brioche

House Made Charcuterie Plate
pork rillette & bacon wrapped pâté de campagne served with baby pickles, radish, dijon mustard & grilled bread

Crispy Sweetbreads & House-Made Ravioli
sunchoke ravioli, local arugula, grilled pear, lemon

Rustic Vegetable Salad
roasted cauliflower, local frilly mustard greens & mizuna, torn croutons, medium poached local farm fresh egg, house-made bacon & mustard vinaigrette

Cornbread Crusted Fried Quail
braised local winter greens, house-made bacon

Sunchoke Soup
puréed sunchoke soup garnished with crispy baby fingerling potatoes & paprika
Entrées $16.00 - $24.00
Fresh House-Made Pappardelle Pasta
local kale, chickpeas, spicy tomato sauce, cotija

Roasted Free Range Chicken Breast
oyster mushroom risotto, griff’s garden broccolini, local baby carrots, roasted garlic, preserved lemon

New York Strip Steak
local bright lights swiss chard, anson mills rustic polenta, braised shallots, chimichurri sauce

Grilled Churro Lamb Chops
eggplant, pine nuts, fresh oregano, roasted red pepper yogurt

Duck & Gnocchi
grilled duck breast, house-made black pepper gnocchi, orange zest, roasted poblano chiles, local baby winter greens

Roasted Stuffed Poblano Chile Duo
a calabacita filled poblano chile, a queso oaxaca & mushroom filled chile relleno, guajillo chile sauce, toasted walnuts, cilantro

Roasted Free-Range Chicken Breast
house made bacon & oyster mushroom bread pudding, local baby carrots, fennel, natural jus

AZ Beef Hanger Steak
local cress, honey-thyme smashed sweet potatoes, seared tomatoes, chimichurri sauce

Pan Seared Mahi-Mahi
fresh chickpeas, local sunchokes & tatsoi, seared tomatoes, grilled lime, paprika, cilantro

Adobo Braised Lamb Shank
hominy, heirloom runner beans, chocolate tepary beans, roasted red peppers, local kale, cilantro yogurt

Duck & Olives
braised leg, fresh house-made pappardelle, house-cured olives, fresh parsley, preserved blood orange, seared duck breast
Desserts $4.50 - $6.00
Spiced Mesquite Flour Carrot Walnut Cake
cream cheese frosting, candied walnuts

Two Scoops of House-Made Sorbet
choice of passionfruit OR prickly pear-orange sorbet mini sugar cookies

Vanilla Cheesecake W/ Gingersnap Crust
candied lemon, brown sugar caramel sauce

Flourless Chocolate Cake
honey tuille, crème brulée ice cream

Grandpa’s Favorite Coconut Cake
toasted almonds, dark chocolate sauce

Red Plum Tarte Tatin
chantilly cream, caramel sauce

Warm Mango & Blackberry Crisp
vanilla ice cream, fresh berries

Fresh Strawberries & Cream
chantilly cream, mini sugar cookies

Dark Chocolate & Hazelnut Mousse
fresh strawberries, mini sugar cookies
Sunday Brunch $9.00 - $13.00
3 Mesquite Flour Apple Pancakes
served with cinnamon butter & maple syrup, add a side of house-made bacon (extra)

Eggs Benedict
two poached eggs atop toasted english muffins with house-made ham, tomatoes & roasted green chiles topped with hollandaise sauce and served with a side of rosemary roasted potatoes

Deep Dish Roasted Red Pepper, Spinach & Local Feta Quiche
a slice of velvety quiche served warm with a small baby mixed green salad

Green Chile & Cilantro Buttermilk Biscuit Sandwich
crispy pork belly, a fried egg, refried beans and tomato-chiltepin salsa served on a house-made biscuit with a side of rosemary roasted potatoes

A La Carte Eggs, Beans, Roasted Potatoes & Tortillas

Biscuits & Gravy
house made green chile-cilantro biscuits & chorizo sausage gravy served with two sunny side up local farm fresh eggs and a side of crispy red bliss potatoes

Polenta & Eggs
anson mills rustic heirloom polenta, two local farm fresh poached eggs, chipotle-tomato sauce, grilled onions, cotija, cilantro

House Made Smoked Machaca & Eggs
a scramble of two eggs, machaca, roasted green chiles, tomato and onion served with pinto beans & hand made sonoran wheat flour tortillas

Posole Rojo
lazy k/j ranch pork, heirloom anson mills hominy, cilantro, radish, avocado, lime

Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos
3 grilled fish tacos served on house-made sonoran wheat flour tortillas with green cabbage, pickled onion, cotija, crema & cilantro with sides of salsa verde, chiltepin salsa & pinto beans

Helen’s Chalupas
three corn tortillas topped with shredded free-range chicken, creamy tomatillo garlic sauce, heirloom beans, crema & cilantro

1/3 # Local Beef Burger & Fries
“Old Fashioned Burger” with lettuce, tomato, onion, add cheddar cheese (extra)

“The Bostock Burger”
with romaine lettuce, house-made bacon, cheddar, caramelized onions & house-made thousand island

Children’s menu available upon request.

Consuming raw or undercooked foods may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

Item Special Note

Expires June 2012. Does not include wine or gratuity. Auction winner must call to make reservations and present certificate upon arrival.