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    The cheesecake recipe hasn't changed since 1981, and the kitchen sees no reason to start now. La Maruca is a lively, informal restaurant in Velázquez that plants its flag firmly in Cantabria, bringing Santander's fried squid and anchovies to a Madrid dining room dressed up with a few designer touches. The menu is straightforwardly traditional, built on good sourcing rather than clever technique, with hake coming straight from the fish auction.

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    • Cañadío cheesecake

      “Make sure you try the famous Cañadío cheesecake, the recipe for which has remained unchanged since 1981.”

      Michelin Guide
    • Cantabrian anchovies

      “with a predominance of Cantabrian dishes (Cantabrian anchovies, fried squid from Santander, hake direct from the fish auction etc)”

      Michelin Guide
    • Fried squid from Santander

      “with a predominance of Cantabrian dishes (Cantabrian anchovies, fried squid from Santander, hake direct from the fish auction etc)”

      Michelin Guide
    • Hake

      “with a predominance of Cantabrian dishes (Cantabrian anchovies, fried squid from Santander, hake direct from the fish auction etc)”

      Michelin Guide

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    Velázquez 54, Madrid, Community of Madrid 28001, Spain · Madrid
    Hours

    Open now, until 1 AM

    • Monday 8 AM to 1 AM next day
    • Tuesday 8 AM to 1 AM next day
    • Wednesday Today 8 AM to 1 AM next day
    • Thursday 8 AM to 1 AM next day
    • Friday 8 AM to 1 AM next day
    • Saturday 9:30 AM to 1 AM next day
    • Sunday 9:30 AM to 1 AM next day
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    0034917814969
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