Taste of Marana: What’s New & Delicious

Updated November 18, 2024

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

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New Panda Express in Marana
La Olla Mexican Cafe
Spice Garden
15 Spots for Great Food In Marana
Taqueria Plaza's New Location

Welcome Panda Express to Northwest Marana

The newest Panda Express restaurant opens on Wednesday, November 20th near Interstate 10 and Sandario Rd. (right off of the Marana exit).

According to the company, the first Lucky 88 guests will receive an exclusive Panda Express branded t-shirt when the doors open at 9am.

More info here.

Congratulations to La Olla Mexican Cafe!

La Olla Mexican Cafe, located in Southern Marana, has been serving the community for 17 years. Owners Ken and Diane Gallardo are passionate about serving up great food. They recently won the Taste of Marana STANDOUT award for their hard work and dedication to the community.

Guest writer Marielle Ceniceros takes us inside this beloved spot and has some recommendations about what to try on your first visit. Read her story here.

PicturedKen and Diane Gallardo with their Taste of Marana STANDOUT award trophy

Spice Garden highlighted by This is Tucson

The team at This is Tucson recently visited Spice Garden in Southern Marana, highlighting it as the only restaurant in the area serving authentic South Indian cuisine.

Read more here.

Welcome Ol' Pot Hole!

A local-favorite food truck, now has a permanent brick-and-mortar location at the Tucson Premium Outlets at Marana Center. Ol' Pot Hole serves up fantastic smash burgers, chicken sandwiches, melts, loaded mac & cheese, fresh-cut fries, and desserts. Everything is cooked fresh, never frozen.

They've joined Reds Tacos & More at the Market Hall.

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15 spots to try in Marana

Tag along with Marana-area food and lifestyle writer Natalie Moe to explore restaurants, food trucks and more in Marana. She has 15 suggestions for you!

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A Local Favorite Gets a New Location

Taqueria Plaza's, a food truck with a fierce local following in Northwest Marana, is now located between the Main Street Grocery Store (13865 N. Sandario Rd.) and R&R Pizza Express, at the intersection of Marana Main Street and Sandario Rd. in Downtown Marana. You still order your food directly at the truck, but now you can enjoy your meal in the air-conditioned comfort of the building behind you, or take it to-go.

Taqueria Plaza's has a full menu of Sonoran-style taco truck classics, including tacos with a variety of meats, burros, chimichangas, tortas, Sonoran hot dogs, and other house specialties, all grilled up fresh and served with your choice of spicy red, green, or creamy avocado salsa.

Food Events

  • On the first Wednesday of each month, Gladden Farms hosts a neighborhood food truck roundup at Lon Adams Park. Roundups were also recently added in the Sunflower and Continental Ranch communities in Southern Marana. More info coming soon!

Find many more Marana restaurant options here!

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