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Canela Bistro

3252 Hwy 82, Sonoita, AZ 85637
520-455-5873
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Ranked #3 of 5 restaurants in Sonoita
4.0 of 5 stars 20 Reviews
Cuisines: Southwestern
Good for: Romantic, Local cuisine, Outdoor seating
Dining options: Reservations
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Good for: Romantic, Local cuisine, Outdoor seating
Dining options: Reservations
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Paris, France
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

This is a wonderful spot for dinner, especially when you can sit outside on the terrace. Food has always been good and the service friendly, a rare gem in the middle of a culinary nowhere. It's sad to hear that it will be closing. Good luck to everyone who made it a great place. More

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Sonoita, Arizona, United States
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2012

You need a reservation, but the food is locally sourced as much as possible, organic, wholesome and imaginatively prepared. Take time to appreciate the efforts of the cook. Worth a drive from Tucson. Some of the best food in SE Arizona. More

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Cape Cod MA
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92 reviews 92 reviews
Reviews in 47 cities Reviews in 47 cities
51 helpful votes 51 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2012

A local winery recommended the Bistro and I think we got the last available table on a Friday night. Great from start to finish. Perfect martinis, just the way we had requested them. Wonderful fresh bread with an herb butter. Outstandingly fresh and creative soup and salad. Hubby had the fried chicken and ate every bite, while I seriously enjoyed... More

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2 reviews
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2012

If steak and fish is your favorite dishes then this is your place. I ordered a ribeye and it tasted like week old fish. What a horrible meal and the service was the same. More

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Hobart, Washington
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2012

One would never expect such a sophisticated restaurant in this area. I wish they were open more; was there for 5 days over Christmas 2011 and they were not open any one of those days; bummer. More

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Arizona
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 November 2011

We made reservations and met another couple on a Sunday at this restaurant, which we chose because of its online description and location. We were very pleasantly surprised with its delicious food, friendliness, and upscale atmosphere. When we arrived we were able to choose between a room with lighting from windows to the outside patio and the darker main dining... More

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Elgin Az
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 November 2011

We have had brunch here a few times, and ALWAYS have a great time. Great food made with real passion. More

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Phoenix
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2011
3
people found this review helpful

I was looking forward to a birthday meal here. We arrived around noon and the place was about half full. The first woman arrived at the host stand and said" I'll be right with you". This woman passed us several times as she was serving and cleaning tables. We waited for about 5 minutes when a second woman said "I'll... More

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Wisconsin
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2011

Food and wine offerings are very good, with a SW flair and ingredients. Very knowlegable about AZ wines and area wineries. More

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Tucson, Arizona
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 June 2010
1
person found this review helpful

I live in Tucson and I would drive up there just for the food. I love what they are doing! They are making a better world by using local food and creating some of the best food I have ever had. The quantities are not huge nor are they small, so you leave feeling just as you should. Its real... More

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