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“Roca & Martillo” from Chef Jason Dady in partnership with the San Antonio Spurs located at The Rock at La Cantera is positioned to open as the most anticipated restaurant in San Antonio. Chef Dady’s creative menu will showcase a harmonious fusion of traditional Tuscan flavors and the bold, vibrant tastes of South Texas, resulting in a uniquely unforgettable gastronomic journey. The name of the restaurant is inspired by the San Antonio Spurs mantra of “Pounding the Rock”. With a nod to “Rock & Hammer” the name “Roca & Martillo” not only synergizes with the mantra, but it also offers a creative and unique sentiment that carries throughout the concept.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1 Spurs Wy, San Antonio, TX 78256
Phone: (726) 224-2927
Website: https://rocaandmartillo.com/
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Reviews
maria fergusson
It was an overall OK experience on our first time dining here. It was pretty late so it wasn’t crowded at all, they were kinda short on staff but they were all very welcoming. Our waiter wasn’t too talkative but we didn’t really might knowing it was basically the end of the day already.
The ambiance was one of the things that invited me to try this place, it is really nice and comfy so I give that a 5/5!
Sadly the food left me a bit disappointed, as I found it too plain. I had the Brisket Lasagna and it tasted like 85% marinara sauce, 10% cheese and 5% pasta. I also tried the Rigatoni pomodoro, that was a bit better than the Lasagna, but still too plain. Very underwhelming as a whole.
But the dessert was delicious, certainly worth my one and probably last visit.
Nothing wrong with the place, but for the prices I’d rather dine somewhere I enjoy more. Thanks for the attention and Happy Holidays to you all!!
… moreThe ambiance was one of the things that invited me to try this place, it is really nice and comfy so I give that a 5/5!
Sadly the food left me a bit disappointed, as I found it too plain. I had the Brisket Lasagna and it tasted like 85% marinara sauce, 10% cheese and 5% pasta. I also tried the Rigatoni pomodoro, that was a bit better than the Lasagna, but still too plain. Very underwhelming as a whole.
But the dessert was delicious, certainly worth my one and probably last visit.
Nothing wrong with the place, but for the prices I’d rather dine somewhere I enjoy more. Thanks for the attention and Happy Holidays to you all!!
Lucille Thomas
I met a friend here for one of my birthday lunches and it was a great experience. The waiter was attentive and patient since I had never been here before and had lots of questions. I had the Signature Bolognese and it was very good. The bread was not complimentary but worth every penny. The frozen margarita is small but lethal. The restaurant is beautiful and the ambiance was off the charts. Our waiter could not have been more nice and the food arrived in just the amount of time it was promised. My friend and I both had a really great time hanging out here.
… moreWendi the Wanderer
We headed to Roca & Martillo at the Rock at La Cantera. The service, drinks, and food were all fantastic during our visit. The portions were massive and could easily be shared or generate a lot of leftovers.
… moreCeleste Hoffert
Wow! Hidden gem! The food was exceptional, and Kasie’s service impressed everyone in our party. She was memorable in all the right ways. Attentive, knowledgeable and incredibly accommodating, even with my dad’s food sensitivities. We got the family style meal for all five of us, and there was easily enough food for a second meal! She boxed up the leftovers from each course beautifully and made fantastic recommendations. Even my parents loved the experience, and they’re hard to impress.
This will be one of our new favorite spots where we’ll be bringing our frequent guests from out of town. See you soon!
… moreThis will be one of our new favorite spots where we’ll be bringing our frequent guests from out of town. See you soon!
T Rodriguez
Roca & Martillo is one of two of jason dady’s establishments here at the rock at La Cantera and it definitely deserves ALL the rave there is to spare. We tried the arancini, pear & goat cheese salad, sweet tea pork tenderloin, brisket lasagna, Gruyère & potato ravioli, & the bruleed brie tart. Every dish was bright and vibrant and full of flavor. I wouldn’t be able to choose a favorite dish, they all paired perfectly. We also tried a few cocktails and even a mocktail (the midnight jewel deserves a huge highlight it’s so refreshing and the basil makes it a perfect way to cleanse the palate between bites. (The bartender here was seasoned btw everything was perfectly balanced )
Here and at his snow cone shop next door, Dady serves up a mean menu with lots of versatility while still maintaining a familiar feel that speaks to the soul. It’s got a beautiful downstairs patio, upstairs patio, and a beautiful bar & main dining room. The upstairs patio is perfectly located facing the big screen that airs all the games so it’s perfect for date night, hubby can still squeeze in his sports. Definitely worth visiting in person and even to go. We’ll be back for more soon! Also thanks so much for the great service Cassie!
… moreHere and at his snow cone shop next door, Dady serves up a mean menu with lots of versatility while still maintaining a familiar feel that speaks to the soul. It’s got a beautiful downstairs patio, upstairs patio, and a beautiful bar & main dining room. The upstairs patio is perfectly located facing the big screen that airs all the games so it’s perfect for date night, hubby can still squeeze in his sports. Definitely worth visiting in person and even to go. We’ll be back for more soon! Also thanks so much for the great service Cassie!
Jessica Stone
Been here several times. The food is incredible. It’s beautiful and the service has been great. I don’t worry about the price because the portions are large enough to share and the flavor is so good I never regret it! Everything is good especially the duck pasta! All the pasta and appetizers are amazing. Drinks are great. Love the parmesan fried chicken! It’s not busy and there is tons of parking. Plus you’re in the plaza before and after. I absolutely love it. Will keep going as often as I can!
… moreJon Pyle
Attempting to blend incompatible vibes made for an unsatisfying experience. Meh+
Our server was good. And the staff was quite friendly. They matched the “fine dining” aesthetic and expectation created by the environment inside the restaurant.
But the food was quite underwhelming. And not in the usual way of poor quality or preparation. It just felt like it didn’t quite go together well. The arancini was quite good. But the other items that we got (Raviolo special, Parmesan chicken, caramelized onion & goat cheese pizza, butter noodles) just didn’t work in execution. It kinda felt like recipes were put together by AI; in theory it sounded pretty good but didn’t blend particularly well. And tasted just OK.
Fundamentally, the concept didn’t work for us. Trying to combine “sophisticated”, upscale dining inside with a festival/party atmosphere outside made for a somewhat disappointing experience. Like, if you’re going to be a serious “napkin in the lap” restaurant, the napkins shouldn’t be cheap paper. If you’re going to charge $3.50/person for bread service, the bread should be either be great… not just OK or abundant. Maybe it’s just me, but it felt odd to create a somewhat elevated dining feel but have my son ask to go play basketball out back.
The night we were there, the UT-A&M game was playing (loudly) on the giant screen which undermined any sense of fine dining… even inside the restaurant. It was just an overall odd and uneven experience, at least partially because of the expectation created by the aesthetic and the menu.
Overall, the identity was my issue. It didn’t quite pull off what it was going for and left us a little confused and dissatisfied.
… moreOur server was good. And the staff was quite friendly. They matched the “fine dining” aesthetic and expectation created by the environment inside the restaurant.
But the food was quite underwhelming. And not in the usual way of poor quality or preparation. It just felt like it didn’t quite go together well. The arancini was quite good. But the other items that we got (Raviolo special, Parmesan chicken, caramelized onion & goat cheese pizza, butter noodles) just didn’t work in execution. It kinda felt like recipes were put together by AI; in theory it sounded pretty good but didn’t blend particularly well. And tasted just OK.
Fundamentally, the concept didn’t work for us. Trying to combine “sophisticated”, upscale dining inside with a festival/party atmosphere outside made for a somewhat disappointing experience. Like, if you’re going to be a serious “napkin in the lap” restaurant, the napkins shouldn’t be cheap paper. If you’re going to charge $3.50/person for bread service, the bread should be either be great… not just OK or abundant. Maybe it’s just me, but it felt odd to create a somewhat elevated dining feel but have my son ask to go play basketball out back.
The night we were there, the UT-A&M game was playing (loudly) on the giant screen which undermined any sense of fine dining… even inside the restaurant. It was just an overall odd and uneven experience, at least partially because of the expectation created by the aesthetic and the menu.
Overall, the identity was my issue. It didn’t quite pull off what it was going for and left us a little confused and dissatisfied.
W Chris D
Fantastic service. Delicious food. Overall exceptional experiences. We showed up during an ice/cold storm with reservations made days before. We were the only table in the restaurant, but they stayed open and served us with grace and class. Our server, Sandra, was attentive, but not smothering, and very friendly. The food and drinks were exceptional. We were just visiting San Antonio…but we’ll definitely visit this restaurant when we’re back in town:
… moreCubanArt
This restaurant, like many other Italian eateries in town, is a complete “ripoff”. What sets this place apart, however, is that they don’t even provide the complimentary bread that other restaurants do. The prices are completely disproportionate to what they’re serving, which is essentially just pasta in various shapes. You can imagine how much they charge for the protein. This seems to be a widespread problem with Italian restaurants in general. When you actually get into the lasagna and take away the “decoration” of tomato sauce and a single spoonful of ground meat on top, what’s left is nothing more than layers of pasta that, at most, should cost no more than five dollars. Despite my complaints; the waiter was exceptionally kind.
… moreDarren Johnson
Seeing this restaurant on Eater San Antonio’s top new restaurants in San Antonio made it a no-brainer that we had to go try Roca & Martillo. Made reservations as it was a Friday night and was pleased to find out that the restaurant was not very busy when we arrived. Parking was a bit difficult as there was a special event going on at The Park and most of the parking was reserved for VIP tickets.
After ordering our drinks, one of the beverages that was ordered a nonalcoholic beer was delivered and unbeknownst to us until trying it. It was actually a regular beer. This could have been a very bad mistake as one member of our party is allergic to alcohol. The server blamed the bartender and said that the bartender had not checked however, they were all out of the non-alcoholic beer. No other options were provided, and water was substituted.
Starters consisting of the pulled mozzarella, cauliflower bisque, and field green salad were chosen for the beginning of the meal. These appetizers were all flavorful and good with the exception of the pulled mozzarella. That was a little bit dry and rubbery, however, it was still very flavorful.
The meal continued to go downhill when the entrées were brought. Two people had the brisket lasagna unfortunately the lasagna was ice cold in the center and was smothered with so much sauce the actual lasagne was hard to find. The brisket inside, rather than being shredded or pulled brisket, appeared to be ground beef like pieces of brisket if you could call it that. After asking them to heat up the lasagna so it was warm it took more than 30 minutes to get the food back. By that time all of the other meals the party was eating or either finished or cold from waiting.
The Gnocchi Roulade, if you could even call it, gnocchi was more like two slices of potato that had been mashed and fried flavorless and disgusting.
The bucatini was OK, however even that was lacking in the flavor department as the brown butter sauce was not very browned in flavor.
Overall, the experience was lackluster, definitely not what I would consider food from a top quality chef. It appears Jason Dady is more interested in being a clipboard chef than putting out a quality product, unfortunately.
I would not recommend this restaurant to others unless there are significant changes made. After expressing our discontent to the server, nothing was done other than she informed me. She did not charge me for the beer. That was the wrong product anyway.
A major disappointment and not sure why it is even on the Eater’s list of top new restaurants.
… moreAfter ordering our drinks, one of the beverages that was ordered a nonalcoholic beer was delivered and unbeknownst to us until trying it. It was actually a regular beer. This could have been a very bad mistake as one member of our party is allergic to alcohol. The server blamed the bartender and said that the bartender had not checked however, they were all out of the non-alcoholic beer. No other options were provided, and water was substituted.
Starters consisting of the pulled mozzarella, cauliflower bisque, and field green salad were chosen for the beginning of the meal. These appetizers were all flavorful and good with the exception of the pulled mozzarella. That was a little bit dry and rubbery, however, it was still very flavorful.
The meal continued to go downhill when the entrées were brought. Two people had the brisket lasagna unfortunately the lasagna was ice cold in the center and was smothered with so much sauce the actual lasagne was hard to find. The brisket inside, rather than being shredded or pulled brisket, appeared to be ground beef like pieces of brisket if you could call it that. After asking them to heat up the lasagna so it was warm it took more than 30 minutes to get the food back. By that time all of the other meals the party was eating or either finished or cold from waiting.
The Gnocchi Roulade, if you could even call it, gnocchi was more like two slices of potato that had been mashed and fried flavorless and disgusting.
The bucatini was OK, however even that was lacking in the flavor department as the brown butter sauce was not very browned in flavor.
Overall, the experience was lackluster, definitely not what I would consider food from a top quality chef. It appears Jason Dady is more interested in being a clipboard chef than putting out a quality product, unfortunately.
I would not recommend this restaurant to others unless there are significant changes made. After expressing our discontent to the server, nothing was done other than she informed me. She did not charge me for the beer. That was the wrong product anyway.
A major disappointment and not sure why it is even on the Eater’s list of top new restaurants.