La Maruca de Santander, Traditional Cantabrian restaurant in Velázquez district, Madrid, Spain
La Maruca de Santander is a restaurant in Madrid's Velázquez district that serves authentic dishes from the Cantabrian region. The location features multiple dining areas and focuses on seafood such as fried squid and carefully sourced anchovies.
The restaurant began as an offshoot of the renowned Cañadío establishment, which opened in 1981 under Paco Quirós' direction. This brought northern Spanish cooking to Madrid's restaurant scene.
The kitchen reflects traditions from Spain's northern coast, where fishing has shaped meals for generations. You see this connection to the sea and land in every dish that comes to your table.
The location is at Velázquez 54 and stays open daily from 8 AM to 1 AM, allowing visits at different times of day. Reservations are available and help when visiting during busy periods.
The restaurant offers a winter terrace that lets guests dine outdoors even during cold months. This allows you to enjoy northern seafood specialties under the open sky regardless of the season.
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