I can't believe this is just my first time here. So excited when I saw the menu and for an early breakfast! My kids had pancakes with vegan eggs and potatoes while my wife and I chomped on some awesome Mexican dishes. The chilaquiles were on point! So delicious as I ordered half red and half green. My wife ordered the chile relleno. Thought it would be covered in like a vegan egg but was doused in this sauce! She was a bit disappointed until she tried it. Then she had a big smile and loved the sauce! You have to try this place! Not only is the food scrumptious, but the service was amazing. Keep it up Del Cielo! We're coming back for that Buffet and other menu items read more

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I cannot believe today was my first time coming to Del Cielo! I have had their vegan tacos from the vegan market at Rillito Park in the past, and thought they were great. Today, I came to try the breakfast menu and was in love. Though I am not vegan, I wanted to try their vegan menu, as this is one of the few restaurants that puts dedication into vegan food, using real foods and not just meat substitutes. The dedication shines through into the taste, textures, and flavors of the food. I ordered the Tamal Plate and loved how the tamale came crispy. The restaurant was busy on this Sunday morning, making the service a little slow. However, every worker was very friendly and helpful despite the busy day. The inside is also decorated nicely, making you feel cozy. There is also some outside seating that I would have loved to have utilized if it wasn't full. I am excited to come back to try more of the menu! I highly recommend Del Cielo to both vegans and non-vegans! read more

Del Cielo Tamales - Del Cielo Pancakes (back) & Tamal Plate (front) - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I brought visiting relatives here after experiencing their vegan menu during a recent Yelp elite event. It is tough to find good vegan food in a place that serves tasty nonvegan options as well. Server was lovely and made us feel like we were being served in her home. I also love that the breakfast menu is available all day! Everyone was very pleased with their meal. I got a red chile spinach tamale and a birria taco- they were solid although probably the least interesting. My vegan auntie got the vegan chile relleno and described it as very green and fresh . Others in the party got Andy's enchiladas which have an egg served on top. Thanks for a lovely meal in a comfortable environment. My family are creatures of habit so I imagine we will be back every time they visit! read more

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Family owned and operated with some amazing dishes. Vegan tamales are great but the refried beans are absolutely delicious! Friendly staff, lots of seating and very clean. read more

Del Cielo Tamales - Yelp Event - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Had a group lunch at Del Cielo on Sunday, March 15th. We ordered from the vegan menu and not only was the food delicious, the service was outstanding. I had the huevos rancheros that had vegan egg on crispy tortillas (apparently i also had it a previous time i ate there, so it's very yummy). Will always recommend this place to everyone. read more

Del Cielo Tamales - Huevos rancheros. - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

My sister discovered this restaurant recently (at a Yelp event I think) and I am so glad we came. It's a big open space with a nice outdoor area (it's December so not quite outside dinner weather). The tables are well spaced and comfortable, and the table settings are attractive. They have an extensive vegan menu, and our resident vegan got the Chile relleno and pronounced it excellent. The Chile was very fresh, the filling was mushroom and beans and things, and the sauce was exceptional. I was most excited for the all day breakfast options - I got the Andy's enchiladas with cheese and red sauce and fried eggs and it was glorious! The little pitchers of green salsa were also very tasty! I was sad there is only menudo on the weekends but there were plenty of options and I will be back for menudo. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area!! read more

Del Cielo Tamales - Tostadas - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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My favorite Mexican restaurant in Tucson. So many vegan options. Delicious. Clean. Flavorful. The owners are soooooo lovely. They are at many events. The vegan market night. And the Sunday farmers market. read more

Del Cielo Tamales - Vegan Asada Nachos - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I really appreciated all the vegan options at Del Cielo Tamales. I'm not vegan myself and I often enjoy plant based meals. Came in mid afternoon on Valentine's Day and it was a little less than half full inside. We tried the red beef enchiladas, taco plate, green salsa chicken tamale, and vegan tres leches. I thought the food was good but not super flavorful or impressive. Some of the tacos were kind of bland with very few ingredients (e.g., carne asada and raw onions), the tamale was very heavy on the made without much chicken, and parts of our order came out incorrect. Our server quickly addressed the issues and brought out the correct items. The tres leches was the perfect amount of soggy for me but the icing ans strawberries on top tasted a little artificial and too sweet. Not sure I'd be back but it was still fun to try. read more

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I was so honored to be invited to a Yelp Elite event at Del Cielo Tamal - Holiday Posada Celebration! This lovely spot is located just off Campbell, and it was such a treat to experience their 100% vegan offerings. We enjoyed a buffet-style spread and wow--everything was delicious. The beans were seriously amazing, so flavorful and comforting. They even shared that they don't use pinto beans, but a different variety, and you can definitely taste the difference. We also had perfectly cooked rice and two kinds of vegan "meat": carne asada and machaca. I loaded both into warm flour tortillas and made the most fabulous tacos . Let's talk salsa--because it deserves its own moment. So fresh and flavorful! Do yourself a favor and try the green salsa... it's amazing and totally addictive. We also got to try two kinds of vegan tamales: green corn and red chili. Both were great, but I'm definitely a red chili kind of girl. To top it all off, we were treated to Mexican hot chocolate, which was the perfect cozy ending to a wonderful evening. Del Cielo Tamal truly impressed me--great food, great vibes, and such a special event. I can't wait to come back! read more

Del Cielo Tamales - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I'm still a big fan of their tostadas and gorditas. Always fresh and so delicious. The vegan tamale plates are also worth a try. I'm not vegan but appreciate good food! Their beans are particularly good too! Love del cielo! read more

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I have tried many different vegan Mexican food and this is one of the authentic delicious ones. Their region of Mexico is Sinaloa. The owner was very nice and friendly. They work hard to provide vegan menu and vegan breakfast buffet to serve Tucson vegan community. We are visiting so the dishes that we can try in a short time are limited. We went for breakfast one day and vegan breakfast buffet the next day. Both we had excellent culinary experiences. Their tamales are special and called greencorn tamales. They are delicious. The breakfast buffet includes about 9-10 items and pancakes and tamales are included. Their food is delicious and authentic. Service is excellent! read more

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I really like their cute little patio area and enjoy their big vegan menu. My favorite dishes I have tried are the tacos dorados with house made from scratch vegan carne asada and the carne asada enchiladas Christmas style. Sadly several time I went thy left off the guacamole/ avocado off my dish for me to realize later. I find it disappointing that it happened more than once given that they would certainly charge extra if I wanted to add that to a dish. I also tried the horchata ones to find lots of unmixed powder in. I do like their red and green sauces, beans and in general their very large vegan menu. My general rating system: 1 star: I would stay away 2 stars: Has some good things about it but I generally don't recommend. 3 stars: Pretty good. I wouldn't go out of my way to go back but a decent place 4 stars: Great place. I would go back. 5 stars: I highly recommend stopping whatever you are doing and making plans to try it out! An Evie favorite! read more

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Love the vegan blueberry pancakes here ! Owner is a gem . I'm a regular . The vegan conchas are a rare find as well. read more

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I always love Del Cielo's food. What's not to love with a restaurant that has a dedicated vegan menu. The owners are always there, they are very welcoming and knowledgeable with their food. My favorite is the just egg vegan breakfast burrito with vegan Carne Asada. I have no idea what magic goes into this burrito, but it is always delicious. My meat eater friends always love the options as well. It's a great place for any dietary needs. Their tortilla chips are thick, crunchy and salty and amazing. Their tortillas I wish they sold, or maybe I missed the memo but I would eat nothing but those for the rest of my life if I could. Same with their refried beans which are not pinto beans, and again just magical and delicious. It's a must try, and a hidden gem in a busy restaurant saturated area. read more

Del Cielo Tamales - Vegan Breakfast Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I stoped in here for bunch and had been here a few times before. The staff is always friendly and super attentive. It's a smaller cozy little spot perfect for a weekend brunch. They offer tow menus one for your standers fair and one that's all vegan with a TON of options. I went with the sunny breakfast. The meat was seasoned super well and the corn tamal was the best I've ever had!! read more

Del Cielo Tamales - Sunny Breakfast - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I've been here a couple times now and the food has been incredible both times. I'm not sure if it was busy in a way we couldn't see but our server came over two times and said to let her know if we had any questions and left quickly before we could ask haha. We had to stop her the second time so we could order drinks. Our chips and guac were forgotten until we reminded her. Other than that the staff were nice and the food was delicious and the group I was with loved the vegan options. read more

Del Cielo Tamales - chile relleno - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

We really enjoyed our visit today, and have enjoyed our other trips here as well. Today we came for their vegan breakfast buffet, now being offered on Thursday and Saturday mornings. They have a good variety of dishes on the buffet, including vegan chorizo con papas, nopales, "eggs", machaca de Jamaica, rajas con crema, chilaquiles, soup, beans & tortillas, arroz con leche style oatmeal, and pancakes. The food was replaced frequently and new options brought out as well. The buffet price also includes black coffee, cafe de olla, and agua frescas. All for $17.99/ person, it's a steal! We will definitely be back read more

Del Cielo Tamales - Vegan breakfast buffet options - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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I've been to Del Cielo numerous times since my last review. The service is always super friendly and the food is delicious and vegan/vegetarian. I love their wide selection of menu items. They have several different menus as well to accommodate different dietary preferences. The vegan pancake plate is still my go to. It's got the perfect mix of sweet and savory. I have only been to their Thursday vegan buffet once. It was at the tail end and there weren't many options. Now that they just added a Saturday buffet, I will need to go back and give it a try. read more

I brought my sister and nieces here because they wanted to try some vegetarian Mexican food and this place was recommended to me. The interior is so well decorated that it truly felt like stepping into a nice restaurant. The staff were so helpful and checked on us many times and were able to adjust and accommodate my nieces meals because you know how picky young kids are. They handled it with no problems. I got three tacos. I think one was refried beans and other two were jackfruit. If you need a very good vegetarian or vegan Mexican restaurant this is your place! The menu is extensive but they also serve regular Mexican food. Prices are on par and while the parking lot is small, there is plenty of street parking. Definitely coming back here again. It's a small family owned business that takes pride in themselves and I really like supporting a place like that. read more

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Vegan breakfast buffet!! We stopped by at 9am and there were already a few tables occupied. The owner said Saturday is the busiest day. The breakfast buffet is served Thursdays and Saturdays. You pay when you arrive. It comes with their wonderful cafe ole or strawberry lemonade which is made fresh. You don't notice that all the dishes are vegan. It was delicious and the service was great. read more

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I went to Del Cielo Tamales on a Saturday around 11 am for brunch and it was packed! They had their vegetarian buffet but I decided to try something off their menu! The tacos dorados were delicious, very flavorful and very crispy! However, it is a little bit pricey at $17.00 but overall, I think it was worth it! read more

Del Cielo Tamales - Tacos dorados - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Came for some breakfast to go. Very cute place and great service. Ive been a couple times and like their breakfast platters as well as aguas frescas. They also offer a vegan buffet on Thursdays and Saturdays read more

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I've had food from here at the farmers market and loved the chorizo breakfast burrito and tamales. Today I stopped in the restaurant to grab breakfast to go. They have a regular menu and a full vegan menu. I ordered the Navolato plate-eggs, beans, machaca and a fried green corn tamale. Everything was delicious! I was disappointed in the portion size for the price. For $17 I expected a bigger portion of meat and beans. I never had a fried tamale and would request it not to be fried next time as a personal preference. The food really is delicious though. Service was great too and it didn't take long for them to make my order. read more

Del Cielo Tamales - Navolato Plate - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I have been wanting to try DelCielo for a while and I'm so glad I was able to today! We had some great food and wonderful service. The mole was a little on the sweeter side. The enchiladas are made with homemade sauce with authentic flavor. The atmosphere is so lovely, almost hacienda style down to the cute salt shaker de barro. We want to come back to experience their vegan buffet. read more

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After smelling the amazing scents coming from Del Cielo we finally made it in! The inside is so vibrant and open- they were getting ready for a large party and it looked like they were going to comfortably seat 50 people or so! We went with vegan friends and I love that they have a fully vegan menu option! The menu had lots of traditional and tasty sounding dishes. We got a bit of breakfast and lunch and everything was vibrant and flavorful. The breakfast plate was classic and really top notch- the potatoes, Chorizo... everthing was good. The salsa has an incredible heat and the jamaica was the perfect cool down. Staff were friendly and attentive and didn't rush us at all while they prepped which was appreciated. read more

Del Cielo Tamales - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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My family and I have been eating Del Cielo breakfast options at the Rillito farmers market for a couple years! I was excited to see them open a brick and mortar restaurant! The restaurant is in the old prep and pastry building and they have transformed it beautifully! We hosted our bookclub meeting there and they did a wonderful job accommodating our group of about 25! The food is just as delicious- they have many gluten free options, and vegan options as well! read more

Del Cielo Tamales - Large group - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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I had really high hopes based off previous reviews and we've had their concha's (which are amazing) at Yelp events. So I was super excited to try the restaurant. My husband ordered the vegan grilled cheese and tomato soup I ordered the breakfast burrito bowl and the waitress asked how I wanted my eggs which I said over medium. A few moments later says they can only do scrambled eggs since it's in a bowl which I feel like it would be the other way around? Scrambled for burritos and not for bowls but it was fine. My husband was given a vegan tortilla soup... and the waitress said they are having "a whole thing" in the back and the tortilla chips were in place of the sandwich... she said she could take it back which we did send it back and just asked for a different menu item. So while I finished my food we waited for the other item to be brought out. Overall service was poor it took 30 min to bring out the wrong order and we waited longer to get something else. My experience seems vastly different than others who have reviewed so maybe I'll try again another day. read more

Del Cielo Tamales - Burrito bowl - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

This was my first time here, and I'll definitely be back! The food was delicious and well worth the price. read more

Del Cielo Tamales - Sinaloa Plate - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

This place is absolutely amazing. I love going here so when a friend and I were out and about and hungry, we decided on Del Cielo. She is a vegan so you can imagine her delight when we walked in on a Thursday morning and they had a vegan buffet. They have a vegan buffet every Thursday and Saturday morning. Very flavorful. They had nopalitos, chilaquiles, pancakes, beans, soyriso with potatoes, tofu scramble and vegan condiments. Soooo tasty! read more

We came today and it was amazing. Had vegan nachos, regular and vegan Gordita's, vegan tres leches. The service was great. So friendly. I love sharing Del Cielo with everyone. read more

Del Cielo Tamales - Gorditas Traditional Plate Vegan Gordita Vegan Asada Nachos - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

THE GOOD The food was outstanding and accompanied by warm, friendly service. They also offered a tempting buffet option. THE BAD (subjective) It offers room for large parties, creating an energetic and lively atmosphere. THE UGLY Nada read more

Absolutely delicious! The Sinaloa Plate was exactly what I needed, glad i tried something different! Server was attentive and kind. Beautiful decor and bright natural light. Cannot wait to come back. read more

Del Cielo Tamales - Sinaloa Plate - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Another wonderful experience here! This time we had the vegan buffet. It is every Thursday morning and it is all so delicious! So many different dishes and we loved all of it. Such friendly staff too! read more

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Food was delicious had great taste the service was great friendly and attentive it's a beautiful place the ambiance is very nice. read more

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I've been a major fan of Del Cielo for a while thanks to being a regular at their stall at the farmer's market, but I finally made it to the actual restaurant as well! My go-to at the market is a carne asada burrito, which I highly recommend. It's got excellent seasoning and is bursting with fillings (but I've never had one of their tortillas split open on me -- good structural integrity!). At the restaurant, we got chips and guacamole, the quesabirria tacos, and a chicken burrito. All were as delicious as I hoped! The tacos were stuffed with birria, richly seasoned, and well cooked. They're among the best I've had in town! The service was also very friendly! We felt very welcomed and appreciated how happy and funny our server was. Also, for vegetarians and vegans, Del Cielo has a HUGE variety of plant-based options! I am looking forward to bringing my vegetarian friends here and seeing how excited they are for the array of choices. read more

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Perfectly amazing is service, space and food. Simply had to share my Tacos Dorados plate (potato) because it was FANTASTIC read more

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Did have dinner here for the first time. Seems like family run. Had the Chile Relleno... VERY CHEESY! with rice n beans. Had guacamole first which was delicious. NO ALCOHOL but the Arnold Palmer with Raspberry lemonade was tasty. I was hungry and by myself. Elisha was very attentive and a pleasant server. I will return to try other meals. My meal was delicious. read more

Del Cielo has been on my 'list' for a couple of years now and my husband and I took the drive over to give a try for lunch. Really cute inside, very clean and most important welcoming! We were immediately welcomed and warmly, asking if we wanted the regular or vegan menu. We are regular types, so that is what we went with. They immediately brought over water (score!) and then a few minutes later took our order. We tried the bean dip/chips, and I got the Chilaquiles (duh, still searching for worlds best) and the hubs got his Huevos Rancheros. ALL of the food was wonderful and delicious. We polished off the chips/dip; which means I had to take 2/3 of the Chilaquiles home for later... not that I am sad about that. What I think I loved the most is the service and how the staff were. Genuinely and warmly welcoming and stayed that way throughout our time. There was this tall young man who had a wicked sense of humor and he was the star given he played along with my husbands non stop joking. read more

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What a fantastic little hidden spot! Located in the old Prep and Pastry location Del Cielo's atmosphere is warm, inviting and charming! Sprinkled with southwest flare and murals there is so much to see in this cozy little restaurant. What I loved most is walking in and smelling the delicious aroma of homemade tamales. My friend and I both ordered the green corn tamale and it was cooked to perfection! Tender, rich, flavorful! However, the albondigas soup was some of the best I've had here in Tucson. I highly recommend this local family owned spot! Especially, since the service was also great! They catered to our table and provided everything we needed. Love this little spot. read more

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Hand down, the best dining experience we had in our week in Tucson. Sadly, found it on our last day, otherwise we would have been back several times. Excellent vegan menu.... Well thought out and beautifully prepared. Service was friendly, attentive and genuine. Don't sleep on this one folks! read more