This is a lovely serene restaurant . The menu is extensive. We ordered the birria chimichangas with rice. The meat was moist and succulent. The chimichanga was so large I had to take half of it home. My husband and I enjoyed our evening and plan to return soon! read more

We must have hit it on an amazing day because this place was the BOMB and so was our waitress! Gladys explained everything and was attentive and friendly and fun! LOVE! read more

We went to the El Cisne Restaurant website and hit "make a reservation" which sent us to "Open Table". We confirmed a reservation for Thanksgiving Day, 2019. We received an email confirmation as well as a reminder about our reservation. When we (a party of 3) arrived at the restaurant on Thanksgiving, we found the restaurant closed. This was a disaster! No where to go to celebrate the holiday. I emailed and called El Cisne after the holiday and after several attempts finally got a response from MR. PHIL FERRANTI, restaurant owner advising me "we are not open on Thanksgiving, we don't deal with "Open Table" any longer, and ended the email with "SORRY FOR YOUR INCONVENIENCE". I"m sorry but "sorry for your inconvenience" in my opinion is not the way to handle this situation. So, if you really want to eat there, I suggest you don't make the reservation on line...but in all honestly - their customer service stinks so why bother even going there? read more

Very good food. I had the pork tenderloin w mole sauce. Very tender. Excellent flavor. $19. But worth it. Highly recommend. Other companions had tres amigos combinations. Taco, tamale, and enchilada. Your choice of filling. I tried the green tamale. Very tasty. I had a classic martini. Nicely done. Service was quick and responsive. Manager/owner stopped by to make sure we were happy. We were! Menu layout is a bit odd. My companions menu was similar but the pages were in different order. It was actually funny. He kept saying the pork is on the last page and I would say where? We figured it out. read more

Happy hour here is awesome. Great Margaritas & sangria. Ceviche is amazing. A little pricey especially for Happy Hour. Service was smart & Friendly. read more

A delightful delicious authentic restaurant w south wesMexican cuisine like you've never had before.

We were visiting Tucson and excited to try some SW Mexican cuisine. After visiting El Cisne , I was excited....to leave. We stood at the entry desk for ~4 minutes while staff scuttled by without being acknowledged. After being shown to our outdoor table, with a view of the McD's drive-thru, it took another 7-8 minutes for anyone to realize we were there. Our orders were taken and when they arrived they were both wrong. My wife's salad came with chicken instead of the shrimp she ordered and my burrito was not the enchilada style I had ordered. Based on the flustered and inattentive staff, we made do with what was served. Sadly, what was served needed a lot of improvement. The carne in my burrito was dry and chewy, and my wife's salad came in a tortilla bowl which was soggy and inedible. The next time we're in Tucson, we'll gladly skip El Cisne. You should too! read more

Great Mexican restaurant in the Catalina foothills. Here for lunch, it wasn't crowded and the staff was quite attentive. Guacamole and margarita were superb. read more

El Cisne Restaurant - Yummy eggplant!! - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

When El Cisne first opened the food was ok, but now, in 2014, this Mexican Food joint has become a big rip off. Beware, when ordering, your waiter ask "do you want green or red sauce with that?".. he will follow with "and do you want sour cream and guacamole with that?". Well of course you do, thinking a small portion of each will be put on your plate at no extra cost. What the waiter doesn't say is that the sour cream and guac. are side dishes that'll will set you back an extra $5.50 for each "yes". Pure dishonesty! As for the food, it is just OK and will come to you warm, not hot, so that before you have a chance to finish your enchiladas, you'll be looking at cold cheese stuffed between and on top of a cold tortilla. Not a pleasant sight. Why not start with a really HOT food and a HOT plate? Oh, and did I mention that we sat waiting 45 minutes for our food to arrive?. The waiter was nice, but was waiting way too many tables at the same time. Even the woman helping him that came around while we were waiting, asking if we wanted more chips but then never brought them, was way over her head. Finally, be warned, the place a really quite talkie noisy; so if you have trouble hearing or just want a quiet meal, forget it! We will not eat here again. read more

The food here is excellent! I had the shrimp with the poblano cream sauce and my husband had the combo. The margaritas do come in a small glass but we were there when it was happy hour so they are really affordable - and good. The salsa is hot but I like it that way. If you do not like it spicy/hot, please ask for a milder version. The tortillas are light and airy - possibly the best I've ever had here in Tucson. I've lived here since '99. Service was great and friendly. I highly recommend this restaurant (and I don't agree with the earlier negative posts at all). read more

I went back this weekend for an egg on cheese enchiladas and it was to die for! Sauce was great! I'll be back again soon!

Four of us had lunch today at 1:30 when the restaurant had two other tables occupied. Food ranged from one--star tacos with grisly meat to four--star chicken taco bowl salad with very fresh greens. The reason for the low rating is the amazingly slow service and disappearing service staff, worst service I have encountered in quite some time. When I said something to the server, she said simply, "ok." This was our first visit, and we will not be returning. It is a pretty place, but there is no excuse for three servers and a hostess who can't or won't actually take their jobs seriously. read more

What a disappointment. Food was tasteless and the soup was the saltiest soup I have ever had. However even though the management took care of the dish. The food never should come out of the kitchen this way. What a shame, it has a nice atmosphere. However, so many places deserve my money then this place. I recommend some place else then here... read more

I enjoyed my time at the restaurant and the food was good. The music was a nice addition. After I checked in YELP said I would get a free margarita with a food order and the waiter seemed to know nothing about this and I didn't get the margarita as posted. read more

We were pleasantly surprised at how delicious the food is! Salsa is excellent, it tastes like my nana made it. Their cheese crisp appetizer was hot and satisfying. I had the shrimp topopo, the fish was savory & cooked just right, hubby had the combo plate which included a perfect chili relleno. Good service & reasonable prices on a Saturday night out. read more

Not impressed! High prices for below average food quality? Owner I'm told is a gringo? Not to say a gringos can't cook good Mexican, but it's like having a Mexican do good Italian, unlikely! La Heciendas on Ft Lowell and Swan blows this place away! read more

This was our first time at the restaurant. We arrived at 7 PM last Sunday. Their website (on Google) stated that they would be open until 9 PM. The restaurant was only 20% full. The server was extremely rude to us and kept on rushing us by telling us that they closed at 8. She brought the dessert menu while we had just started eating the entrees. Even when we showed her their own website, she disagreed with us as to the closing time. The food was not hot at all and it took 20 minutes for us to get drinks (their bartender was new and was not even able to open a corked wine bottle)! Our server continued to have the worst attitude that I have seen in a long time. And, oh ... there were dozens of ants parading on our table. Will never go there again. They need to be reported to the health department and they need to get their act together. read more

We returned to this restaurant last week after our excellent dining experience during our initial visit to Tucson last February. The food again was superb, great service, and this is a place we will return to every visit to the Tucson area. I know there are a lot of Mexican restaurants out there, but this one has been a couple notches above the rest, for us. You can tell by the flavors this cook knows what they are doing! We ordered a platter that had a shredded beef tamale, spinach enchilada, refried beans, rice, and also had black beans, chicken tortilla soup and flan. Both our meals here have been delicious. read more

By far the best Mexican food EVER!!! It is so fresh nothing is greasy or processed you can tell that time and love goes into this food. The owners, especially George are so kind and always are checking in on their guest. The salsa is out of this world and pretty much everything on the menu is to die for!!!! In the last week I have eaten here three times. So needless to say this has become a regular thing. Any person visiting Tucson needs to visit this gem it is out of this world!!! read more

El Cisne Restaurant - Marg's and Salsa AMAZING - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

This was our second visit and better than the first. The salsa was tastier both the mild and hot and the three(!) baskets of chips were crunchy and appropriately salty. So we had a good start, somewhat offset by a 40 minute wait for entrees, which we suffered through with excellent Margaritas. My Mole Negro was B+, the Shrimp Adobado and Carne asado tacos all had good reviews at our table. The sides of beans, guacamole, rice and veggies were excellent. My corn tortillas were a soggy mess unfortunately. Seems that toasted flour tortillas are the new standard. Not for me. Not with Mole Poblano. Our service was excellent; friendly, joking, on a busy Friday night. read more

Great food and service - love that it is close to the house and always consistently good food.

Pleasantly surprised with this hole in the wall restaurant. The wide variety of mexican food, from different regions, was great. I highly recommend the guero peppers fantasia as an app. They were amazing. Ambiance was great with a solo guitar player strumming some great tunes. Service was only slightly lacking for not being busy at the time of night we were there. Wont keep us from going back and trying it again! read more

My new favorite Tucson Mexican restaurant. We stopped in with friends who had eaten here before and I was pleasantly surprised. The Chip and Salsa were tasty (and complimentary). We ordered Chimichangas, Green Corn Tamales, and and Eggplant dish I had never heard of. The Chimichanga was awesome. It wasn't a traditional bean filled Chimichanga instead this was filled with vegetables and came with a side of beans. It was awesome. The outside was lightly fried and the inside was super tasty. The REAL SURPRISE and my recommendation was the Eggplant dish. It was like Eggplant Parmesan in an Italian place but better. Lightly breaded eggplant with a Mexican twist (salsa, vegetables, beans, rice). Super tasty. Then to top it all off they had Sopapillas (my favorite Mexican dessert). They were delicious and topped off and already perfect meal. I would definitely go back next time I visit. read more

Tamale bites were awesome!! Very good meal we will be back! Service was good as well as was the atmosphere.

Cadillac Margarita to start. Best decision all day!!! Can't wait for the food. Server friendly. Atmosphere nice. Smells so good....

Paid over $90 on various items on the menu and specifically asked for several bags of chips... got one tiny (let me emphasize tiny) bag of chips .... more importantly, two entrees came with beans and they completely forgot to give us them. They were very dismissive of me when I picked the food up. Would not recommend. I would rather eat out at Taco Bell, much cheaper and better service. read more

El Cisne Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Great Mexican restaurant in Tucson! El Cisne has a great atmosphere during the weekends!

Finally, great Mexican food in the foothills. Chile Relleno- spicy, cheesy and excellent, birria, tender succulent and filled with complex flavors, enchilada sauce was dark, rich and just the right amount of spice. Overall this place is as good as many places on the Southside but with a bit more atmosphere and close to home. Prompt service and friendly staff make this a great spot. read more

Wow! What can I say? What a phenomenal restaurant! Quality food, great service and an amazing atmosphere!

Good food. Great service. The beef fajitas are very good. Try them out you won't be disappointed. read more

El Cisne Restaurant - Yummy - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Tonight we both had the Enchiladas. John had the chicken and I had the beef. The beef enchilada had a nice smoky barbecue flavor, with very tender beef. It was served with rice and beans cooked to perfection along with some very fresh salad. The flavors worked very well together and I thought that I had hit the dinning jackpot of the evening until I tried John's chicken enchilada. Our original plan was to each order a different dish and share. Once I tasted the chicken enchilada, I knew John would not be sharing his. The chicken was tender with the seasoning just perfect. It seemed to melt in my mouth. I have not had an enchilada this good in over 20 years. Don't get me wrong the beef enchilada was fantastic, its just that the Chef managed to make the chicken enchilada even better. We have also tried the Carne Con Chili/Beef Burrito both Red and Green with and with out beans. All versions were wonderful. The Topopo Salad which is a meal in itself. In my experience you either get a great Topopo Salad or never order it again. El Cisne makes a wonderful Topopo Salad. The Carne Con Chili De Vaquero Sonora is a go to dish for John. The only desert that we have tried were the Sopaillas which were just perfect. They never seem to have a problem leaving the cheese off a dish or telling us that a dish can not be made dairy free. read more

We got to get certificate here for Christmas for my husband's work. Last night, we took my parents out to dinner to try the restaurant for the first time. I was pleasantly surprised by how large the place was. We were seated promptly and our drink orders taken right away. The salsa was very good, but the waiter should have told us which one was hot and which one was mild so we didn't have to find out for ourselves. The chips were okay, and would have been great if they were warm. All four of us ordered a combination plate and were very pleased with how quickly our order came out. The food was very good, especially the shredded beef taco and shredded chicken enchilada .The chili relleno was very spicy and it would have been nice if the menu had stated that so I could have ordered something different. My mom's tamale was too spicy for her and she wished there were a symbol on the menu to let her know before ordering as well. Overall, it was a great place and we will certainly be back. read more

Very good full service Sonaran Mexican restaurant. Very good service, fresh food and we'll presented. Seriously good salsas and fresh chips are always a winner. Good steaks and seafood too and ice cold beer. They also have a nice bar as well. Will definitely go back again. read more

My friend and I have been on a (farily slow and lazy) search for good Mexican food in Tucson. You think it would be easy, right? But...not so much. One day we stumbled into El Cisne for a late lunch. The place was empty. The service was absolutely terrible - you'd think with only one table occupied, the gentleman looking after us could have brought water or iced tea within the first 20 minutes, right? So after waiting quite a while and panting with thirst our food finally came and it was absolutely delicious. Needless to say we've been back since. Service was better, and the food's still great! :) read more

Horrible service and mediocre food. Menu is extensive but pricey. Ceviche was tasteless but not gross. Servers were inattentive and curt. We won't be back. read more

We went here for Mother's Day as everywhere else we tried was booked. Restaurant was nearly empty. Service was extremely slow as if still suffering from opening and learning jitters. Food was nearly excellent. All requests were promptly fulfilled. Children tolerated very well. Prices were extremely reasonable. Best salsa culiche (poblano based cooking sauce) I have ever had in a restaurant here. Only complaint was "real crab" stuffed jalapenos had "krab," were cold in the center and volcanically spicy (take out the seeds and veins!). I would rate the restaurant 4 except for the service. Improve! Advertise! read more

I came here on the recommendation of Miles C. I have eaten the cooking from his wife Rosie who makes the best Mexican food and if they liked this place I HAD to try it. They did not steer me wrong the food here was amazing! I am a Real Estate agent and I eat out everyday, from the Mexican border to North Scottsdale. I would say this is one of the best Mexican restaurants in the state! read more

My husband and I ate at El Cine to celebrate our anniversary. The food was fantastic. The chips were the best I ever had and I've had many. The staff is professional and friendly. El Cisne puts a new twist on Mexican food. We will definitely return. read more

Good food, friendly staff, live music. Think about sitting outside where it is quieter. Warning - Sometimes the chips are really salty, but other times they are great. I love the seafood soup and had a great Topopito the other night. read more

Wonderful outdoor dining when weather permits. Friendly staff, convenient location. Generous drink pours and diverse dishes. Great for the family and for friends. Terrific business. read more