The Best of the Northwest is Right Here in Marana
If you’re looking for your next weekend adventure, delicious meal or family outing—Marana has some of the best spots in town. Don’t just take our word for it—these local businesses were all recently named “Best of the Northwest” by readers of the Marana News and Explorer newspapers.
The Best of the Northwest annual readers’ poll has been a great resource to discover the town for years! What's better than crowdsourced information to help you plan your next meal or adventure in Marana?
Here’s a rundown of the winners and readers recommendations for 2023.
Place for Family Fun
Reader Recommended: TopGolf—Tucson Marana

Best Place to Escape the Summer Heat
Winner: Town of Marana splash pads. The town Parks and Rec team says the splash pads are opening soon!
Reader Recommended: Elevate Trampoline Park (also winner for Best Game and Entertainment Center)

Best New Business
Winner: Alejandro "Serious Mexican, Mariscos & Fusion Food". Stay tuned for a Drink Marana featuring this new business--coming soon!

Best Place to Grab a Cocktail
Reader Recommended: Growler’s Taphouse. This local restaurant is also a great place to grab a beer with 30 on tap!

Best Steak House AND Best Barbecue
Winner: Li’l Abners—a Marana legacy and a great place to take your out of town visitors to experience an old west steak house.

Best Restaurant Delivery
Winner: Baggins at Arizona Pavilions
Reader Recommended: Twin Peaks Pizzeria

Best Breakfast
Winner: Bisbee Breakfast Club on Sandario
Reader Recommended: Baja Café on Ina Rd

Best Indian Food
Reader Recommended: Spice Garden Indian Cuisine
Best Marana Restaurant:
Reader Recommended: Nana’s Kitchen

Best Beer on Tap
Reader Recommended: Dove Mountain Brewery and Casa Marana

Best Asian Food
Winner: Sushi Cortaro (also winner for Best Sushi!)
Reader Recommended: Asian Spice Restaurant

Best Bicycle Store
Reader Recommended: HMS Bikes
Best Hotel/Resort
Winner: The Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain the jewel of Marana is both a 5 Star Hotel AND spa!

Best Movie Theater
Winner: Harkins Theatres at Arizona Pavilions Drive
Best Mom and Pop Business
Winner: Donut Wheel on Ina Road is another Marana legacy stop. They've been serving up fresh donuts for decades! They even have a drive-thru to get your donut fix on the go.

Best Park
Winner: Tangerine Sky Park—another Town of Marana gem!
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