Restaurant News & Updates

Updated July 25, 2024

Your Go-to Guide For Marana, AZ Restaurant Updates.

The Dine & Discover Marana Summer Challenge is back for 2024! Plus, read all about the FOUR new restaurants we recently welcomed to Marana!

Dine & Discover is Back!

You’ve heard of a summer reading program, how about a summer EATING program?

The Dine & Discover program is back for 2024! Discover Marana and the Marana Chamber of Commerce have partnered once again for this local summer challenge.

The program is a great way to support local businesses and for you and your family to discover hidden gems that may soon become your favorite restaurants!

Participants will earn custom-designed Marana merchandise for their support of local restaurants, cafes, and eateries from July-August, with merch pickup through September (or while supplies last). There is some exciting new merchandise this year!

CreditMarana Chamber of Commerce

Here's How To Participate

  1. Download and print a challenge card or pick one up from several of our local restaurants.
  2. Dine at four local restaurants! Fill out the name of each restaurant and have your server initial the space next to it.
  3. Bring your completed challenge card to the Marana Visitor Center during open hours to pick out your unique Marana merch!

Click here to download a Challenge Card. Also, read below for some inspiration on local restaurants to check out!

New Restaurant Openings

It’s been a very eventful past few months for the restaurant scene in Marana! We have FOUR new restaurants that have opened, plus one that moved from a food truck to a brick-and-mortar location.

Tio Ben's Mexican Grill

Tio Ben’s Mexican Grill is the newest place in town for traditional Mexican dishes, with Sonoran-style recipes and cuisine from other regions in Mexico. Choose from six authentic house specialties, and a selection of seafood, steak, and chicken dishes; hot and cold molcajetes, oysters, and seafood classics; plus, burros, chimichangas, tacos, tortas, enchiladas, and other classics.

Sip a michelada or margarita while you enjoy your meal, and finish it off with an authentic Mexican dessert! Tio Ben’s is located at 3682 W. Orange Grove Rd., at the intersection with Thornydale Rd.

Two Hands Corn Dogs

Two Hands Corn Dogs has been taking the country by storm, and has brought their delicious, Korean-style fried corn dogs to Marana. You have the choice between all-beef sausage, cheese, or a combination of both, battered and fried, and coated with your choice of savory, spicy, or sweet toppings.

Round out your meal with a selection of Asian-fusion sides, and a refreshing slush or boba tea! You can find Two Hands Corn Dogs near Ina Rd. & Thornydale Rd., 3930 W. Ina Rd.

Dave's Hot Chicken

Also taking the country by storm is Dave’s Hot Chicken, who just opened their second Tucson-area location near the Costco at Orange Grove Rd. & Thornydale Rd. in southern Marana. They’re famous for their Nashville-style chicken tenders and sliders, with seven heat levels ranging from No Spice to Reaper. Dave’s isn’t only famous for their chicken, they’re famous for their artwork as well! Every location has unique murals and decorations inside and out.

Reds Tacos & More

Reds Tacos & More is now open in the Food Hall at the Tucson Premium Outlets at Marana Center! Operated by a local family, they’ve been serving up delicious tacos for years from a food truck, and recently made their move to a brick & mortar location in Marana.

Stop by for tacos, Sonoran hot dogs, burritos, Mexican pizzas, quesadillas, and more, made with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients.

Dirty Dough

Dirty Dough has been treating Marana to their delicious stuffed cookies for several months with their food truck, but in April, they moved into a new brick & mortar location near Thornydale Rd. & Cortaro Farms Rd., just outside the Marana town limits. Stop by for a rotating selection of gourmet cookie flavors. They still operate their food truck and can be found at many local events.

Food Events

  • On the first Wednesday of each month, Gladden Farms hosts a neighborhood food truck roundup at Lon Adams Park.

Find many more Marana restaurant options here!

The Saguaro Bloom Food Truck Roundup, held the second Tuesday of every month!

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