Hoyuela 1955
Maliaño, Maliano
Restaurant in Maliano, Spain
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Price
$100–150per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Hoyuela 1955 is worth booking if you want Cantabrian ingredients handled through a Peruvian-Nikkei tasting-menu lens rather than a standard regional meal. It suits curious diners, dates, and small food-focused groups; skip it if you want à la carte flexibility or a quick casual stop.
About Hoyuela 1955
Hoyuela 1955 in Maliano is a Cantabrian–Peruvian fusion tasting-menu restaurant led by chef/owner César Villacorta (Cocina/Fire). For diners planning a focused meal in the area, the clearest reason to book is the specific crossover: Cantabrian and Peruvian flavors expressed through a tasting-menu format. The price is $100 per person, and the dress code is smart casual.
The restaurant also has a confirmed Macarfi 8 Food Rating for 2026. That recognition is useful context, but the practical decision is simpler: choose Hoyuela 1955 if you want a tasting menu centered on Cantabrian–Peruvian fusion; choose another Maliano dining option if you prefer something more casual or flexible.
Choose this for Cantabrian flavors through a Peruvian lens
The menu direction is clearest in the listed signature dishes: ceviches peruanos, anticuchos, atún con ají de gallina, and ñoqui con pesto de huacatay y queso serrano. Those names point to Hoyuela 1955’s conversation between Cantabrian and Peruvian cooking.
This is not the simpler choice for someone who wants a meal with no tasting-menu commitment. It is the better choice for someone who wants Hoyuela 1955’s specific Cantabrian–Peruvian point of view and is comfortable with the $100-per-person tasting-menu format.
The format suits curious diners, not rushed ones
The format is a tasting menu, so the meal is best approached as a planned restaurant visit rather than a quick stop. It suits diners who want to focus on the kitchen’s sequence and on the signature dishes that define the restaurant’s style.
For guests who want a faster or less structured meal, other dining in Maliano may be a better fit.
Timing is also part of the planning. Hoyuela 1955 is closed on Monday, open Tuesday to Saturday from 13:00 to 23:00, and open Sunday from 13:00 to 16:00. The Sunday window is shorter, while Tuesday through Saturday offers a longer service day.
How to decide if it belongs on your Maliano itinerary
Book if the goal is one focused Cantabrian–Peruvian tasting menu in Maliano. The restaurant’s appeal is strongest for diners who are interested in ceviches peruanos, anticuchos, atún con ají de gallina, ñoqui with huacatay pesto and queso serrano, and César Villacorta’s fusion approach. It is also a good fit for a meal without formal dress, since the stated dress code is smart casual.
Planning details
- Location
- Av. de Cantabria, 2, 39600 Maliaño, Cantabria (Maliaño)
- Website
- hoyuela1955.com
- Phone
- +34-623155447
Venue details
Ambiance
Historic neighborhood bar updated into an intimate modern dining room, with a focused tasting-menu setup, attentive tableside explanations of each dish, and a warm, personal atmosphere that blends Cantabrian roots with contemporary Peruvian-nikkei styling.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Extended Experience
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Fusion
- Menu Format
- Tasting menu
- Drinks Focus
- Cocktails, Wine
- Dietary
- Allergy accommodating
- Private Dining
- Available
- Opened
- 1955
Signature Dishes
- ceviches peruanos
- anticuchos
- atún con ají de gallina
- ñoqui con pesto de huacatay y queso serrano
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Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Av. de Cantabria, 2, 39600 Maliaño, Cantabria (Maliaño)
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Hoyuela 1955?
Hoyuela 1955 is a Cantabrian–Peruvian fusion tasting-menu restaurant, so plan around the tasting menu. Signature dishes include ceviches peruanos, anticuchos, atún con ají de gallina, and ñoqui con pesto de huacatay y queso serrano.
Is lunch or dinner better at Hoyuela 1955?
Hoyuela 1955 is open Tuesday to Saturday from 13:00 to 23:00 and Sunday from 13:00 to 16:00; it is closed Monday. Choose the timing that fits your trip, noting that Sunday has the shorter service window.
Is the tasting menu worth it at Hoyuela 1955?
Yes, if you want a focused $100 meal built around Cantabrian–Peruvian fusion. The confirmed Macarfi 8 Food Rating (2026) adds a useful trust signal, but the main reason to go is the restaurant’s specific tasting-menu style.
Is Hoyuela 1955 good for solo dining?
It can be, if you are comfortable with a $100 tasting menu and want to focus on the food. Diners looking for a quicker or more casual meal may prefer another Maliano option.
What should I wear to Hoyuela 1955?
The dress code is smart casual. Aim for neat, polished clothes rather than formal wear.
Is Hoyuela 1955 worth the price?
Yes for diners who want a $100 Cantabrian–Peruvian fusion tasting menu with a clear point of view. If you want a cheaper, simpler meal in Maliano, this may be more commitment than you need.
Is Hoyuela 1955 good for a special occasion?
Yes, this can make sense for a special occasion if the goal is one focused tasting-menu meal in Maliano. César Villacorta’s Cantabrian–Peruvian fusion cooking and the smart-casual dress code support a meal that is considered without requiring formal wear.
