La Loca Maria Dining Area
La Loca Maria joins 50 Best Discovery, an in-depth collection of city guides showcasing exceptional restaurants, bars, hotels and vineyards around the world. Following the addition of 650+ new venues to the platform in July 2026, more than 75 cities and towns are represented on 50 Best Discovery for the first time, further spotlighting dining, drinking and travel destinations around the world.
The new additions feature more than 210 restaurants, 110 bars and 130 hotels, as well as the integration of more than 190 vineyards as a new category. With this update, 50 Best Discovery now features 3,500+ hospitality establishments from across more than 800 cities and towns worldwide. Each venue, including La Loca Maria, is selected after receiving a certain number of votes from the expert voting Academies that create 50 Best’s leading global and regional lists.
Chef Manuel Olveira
Co-founded by the Spanish Chef Manuel Olveira and his Indian wife Mickee Tuljapurkar, La Loca Maria is one of India’s leading destinations for contemporary Spanish cuisine. Named after Chef Manuel’s mother, Maria – whose family restaurant in Toledo first sparked his passion for cooking – the restaurant takes its name from La Loca Maria, which translates to “Crazy Maria,” as a tribute to her influence on his culinary journey.
La Loca Maria Bar
Helmed by Chef Manuel Olveira, the restaurant draws on the rich culinary traditions of Spain while embracing the produce and energy of the city it calls home. Guided by a philosophy of simple yet robust flavours and exceptional ingredients, Chef Manuel’s food is refined yet approachable.
La Loca Maria – Grilled Tenderloin Steak
From signature dishes like the paella & tapas made for sharing to an extensive wine programme, a buzzing cocktail bar and warm hospitality, every element is designed to capture the convivial spirit of Spain.
La Loca Maria – Lobster Paella
“As founders, we’re always looking ahead – thinking about the next service, the next dish, the next way to make the guest experience better. Recognition like this gives you a rare opportunity to pause and reflect. When we opened La Loca Maria, our hope was simply to create a restaurant that people would want to return to again and again, a place rooted in great food, genuine hospitality and a sense of belonging. To be included among India’s 50 Best Discovery Restaurants is incredibly meaningful because it reflects the connection we’ve built with our guests and the dedication of the team that brings the restaurant to life every day. For that, we are deeply grateful.” – Chef Manuel Olveira & Mickee Tuljapurkar
