La Maruca Cantabria restaurant in Madrid

La Maruca is a Spanish restaurant with cuisine from Santander, with an excellent atmosphere for lunch and dinner.

Food is delicious, well prepared and of good quality. It’s also a great spot for an after-work drink, people get together around the bar table to have some drinks while bartenders offer you something to eat (for free).

Useful information

Address: Calle de Velázquez, 54, 28001 Madrid

Phone: + 34 917 81 49 69

Hours: Monday to Friday – 8.00h to 2.00h | Saturday and Sunday – 10.00h to 2.00h

Kitchen schedule: 13h to 16h and 20h to 24h

Price range: 35€

Online booking: http://restaurantelamaruca.com/reservas/

Web: http://restaurantelamaruca.com

Why do we like it

The food is excellent and the casual-chic atmosphere makes it a perfect restaurant for every day.

Favorite dishes

The “pincho de tortilla” is a must at lunchtime – they don’t serve it for dinner.

The artichokes are also a must-have but they are seasonal so you must check first if they have them on the menu. The “croquetas de cocido” are the best in town, so don’t miss them as well as the avocado tartar – very fresh and different from any tartar you’ll find.

As main dishes, we always choose between the octopus and the meatballs.

Additional tips

The restaurant is always full so make sure you book it in advance, if you don’t have a reservation. You can always try the bar tables, but it’s best if you avoid peak hours, as bar tables are the strategy of many.