Boba Cucue Receives Taste of Marana STANDOUT Award

MARANA, AZ – Less than a year after opening its doors, a locally owned boba shop in Marana is now an award-winning expanding business.

On Thursday, February 20, 2025, Discover Marana presented the Taste of Marana STANDOUT Award to Boba Cucue during the Concerts in the Courtyard event. “To be given the award is such an honor, it sounds silly that I am emotional about it, but we worked really hard for this,” owner Sharon Walker shared. “It has been such an adventure over the last year, I am so glad to be here.”

Boba Cucue is the fourth recipient of the award, which recognizes outstanding local food focused businesses based on community nominations. Walker, her family, and her team were in attendance Thursday to accept.

Submissions for this Taste of Marana STANDOUT award highlighted the shop’s use of fresh ingredients, excellent service, and a welcoming environment, along with delicious boba and a variety of choices on the menu.

“Amazing atmosphere with authentic Boba! The inside is charming, cheerful and brilliantly decorated! The staff love their work and take time to connect while providing orders in a timely manner,” – Kelci Camo (Taste of Marana Submission)

The shop, located at 8225 N Courtney Page Way in Marana, Arizona will mark its one-year anniversary on Saturday, February 22, 2025, with all day deals, gifts and celebrations.

“The Taste of Marana STANDOUT Award is entirely driven by community submissions, making it a true reflection of local appreciation,” said Stefanie Boe, Tourism and Marketing Manager for the Town of Marana. “It’s important to recognize people like Sharon and her team for the dedication and hard work they put into their business. Boba Cucue was nominated and approved in summer 2024, but they’ve been so busy making their business a success, finding the right time to present the award was a challenge!”

About Boba Cucue

Boba Cucue is known for a variety of Asian style drinks made up of Taiwanese boba and Hong Kong-inspired tea. They also offer Asian hot snacks, dumplings, and the fan-favorite waffle pop. But in addition to that you get to experience the vibrant colors and décor that uniquely identify Boba Cucue and its knack for keeping you in the door and entertained.

Walker shared her top three must-try drinks when coming to Boba Cucue:

Brown Sugar Milk Tea – “Most common and popular one sold.”
Strawberry Crema X – “Strawberry blended drink, everybody loves it.”
Galaxy Rainbow – “Hands down the most beautiful drink, caffeine free.”

It is one of two locations in Southern Arizona and is family run and operated. Its second location off Golf Links Road opened eight months after the Marana location got started.

About the Taste of Marana Standout Restaurant Award

The Taste of Marana Standout Restaurant Award is part of Discover Marana’s initiative to promote the local dining scene and showcase the stories behind the restaurants. A strong dining scene is an important part of tourism and a thriving community.

Discover Marana invites the public to nominate their favorite local restaurants for the next award.

The trophy awarded to the winners is individual art pieces by local artist Trevor O’Toole.

Other Taste of Marana Standout Restaurant recipients include Nana’s Kitchen, Vero Amore, and La Olla Mexican Café.

About Discover Marana

Discover Marana, the official destination marketing organization for the town of Marana, Arizona. For more information about Discover Marana and its programs, visit DiscoverMarana.org


Contact:
Stefanie Boe, Discover Marana Tourism and Marketing Manager
sboe@Maranaaz.gov
520-279-4564 (text friendly)

Contact:
Brandon Mejia, Discover Marana Tourism Marketing Specialist
Bmejia@Maranaaz.gov
520-486-1970 (text friendly)