Roca & Martillo

I had the pleasure of going to eat here on a Sunday for lunch. We made reservations, but we did not need them as there wasn't many people there at opening time. I don't know if the weather played a role in this as it was a very cold that day. We were seated right away and given time to look at the menu. The menu has a good amount of choices. They also have bread available, but they do charge per person. The bread was delicious. You didn't need any oil dip it in since it was already seasoned. I am not sure if could have asked for more bread since I was too full to contemplate it. I started off with the baked Gorgonzola cazuela with walnuts and fig. This is a pretty good shareable dish to start with. The walnuts gave it a good crunch. The Gorgonzola flavor was not overpowering. It came with slices of pita bread. For my main dish I had the rigatoni pomodoro. I opted to add shrimp as a protein. It was good, but not impressive. The food was good, but pricy. The place is located at the rock at La Cantera. Parking is available on either side of the restaurant. They have inside and outside. Our waitress was attentive and friendly.

We had dinner reservations at 5:30 on a Friday evening for a purpose, as our niece had to get to a volleyball practice at 7:30. We went to celebrate our 17 year old nephews birthday. We were seated on the 2nd floor of the restaurant which had nice views of the grounds. Again it was 5:30 so no one was dining that early, in fact there was one other couple downstairs having an early dinner. First let me say the staff was incredible, the food was incredible, but the amount of time that it took to get our food was terrible. With 4 adults we opted for the Family Style Per Tutti Noi for a set price of 55.00 dollars per person. The choices were amazing....the order of food brought out was crazy.....salad first, then appetizers, then some entrees, one of the main entrees there fried chicken we had to take it to go as it took so long to prepare. My nephew ordered a filet mignon steak and he had to send it back as it was rare. We took so much food home, all our deserts since half of our dinner party had left and we couldn't enjoy it as a family. With all the disorganization, one of the managers came by our table to apologize and advise us they would discount our dinner, which was highly appreciated, but that's not the point. We were there early enough to enjoy the atmosphere and food....and that didn't happen. As we were leaving the elevator went out....so we had to take the stairs located in the back area of the patio. I'd like to go back bc the food itself was very good.....hoping the kitchen gets their act together soon.

Monday November 18 @ 8pm Absolutely Love This Place! We eat at pretty high end restaurants and many food trucks. We are food addicts. First off this place is beautiful, very comfy environment. Our waiter Micah was awesome, he gave the best advice on the menus, dinner and drinks. He hit every craving. Our appetizers were 1. Baked Goat Cheese and the mushrooms were perfectly blended and didn't over rule the cheese. The salt in this dish was perfect. I have to say because I'm a salt freak if it's not seasoned properly or very bland. 2. Baked Wagyu Black Pepper Parmigiano Meatballs were, sent by the Chef Mr. Russell. My husband was excited and I am not a big meat ball fan. For myself the meat never has flavor or sometimes I don't like how it's not cooked the way I prefer. However I always try everything once! Let me tell you this meatball was soo darn delicious in flavor and the salt was perfectly juicy and tender not tough and the sauce was the perfect blend. My husband was eating them so fast I had to load my plate fast. Haha 3. Artisan Bread Toasted with Garlic Butter & Fresh Herbs had a great amount of butter with an outside crips and soft tender center. By the way my husband ordered a ranch water and I ordered a margarita. He liked his drink pretty much because it went well with the appetizer and mine was perfect. I like a strong margarita. The tequila helped cleanse our pallets well to taste the flavors in these amazing dishes. My husband's main dish was the Parmigiano Fried Chicken and let me just say he has braces and was iffy about it because his teeth hurt. But the chicken was so tender and juicy and very soft on the inside crust with an epic crips outside to it because of the type of batter they use. My main dish was the Duck Confit and it had me dancing in my seat. Haha it was different because I expected a duck leg and sides. But this dish did not disappoint! I highly recommend! The duck in this dish was perfectly tender, the cream sauce was so darn good and the corn made it even better with the sweetness to it and the crumbs hit the spot. It reminded me of a casserole but this dish tasted better than one. The salt in it was great. I never needed salt the whole night. My husband said this is the first night you never needed salt. LolWe were so full and Mr. Russell sent over the White Chocolate Cheesecake. We took to go and at later in the night. The strawberry on top was the perfect amount and didn't kill the chocolate flavor. This dessert is a must have! Micah, by the way checked on us often and we had great laughs with him great down to earth foody guy. He knew the menu and dishes first hand, he tasted. If he had not had it, he still stated if we like the dish to try it. He never drove us away from any thing on the menu. I would definitely request him. It's not easy having a server with a great sense of humor, also knows the menu well to describe them. Overall great place and great hospitality we will be back. Also Before I'm done this place is in a great spot, my husband got to watch Tv on the big screen with the Cowboys & Texans game!

I love how the seats have arms making it easier for disabled patrons or people needing a little help getting up. The service was wonderful and the food was delicious. I got the brisket lasagna. The pasta layers are very thick and was a bit difficult for me to cut through but the flavor was spot on and the brisket was excellent. I would get it again. They have a lovely rooftop. We were there for a spurs event and the staff up there was very sociable and helpful. I Did have a bit of a time going up and down the stairs and didn't really investigate if they had an elevator or not. Parking is across the open area so it's a drive even if parked in disabled spots.

I don't know that I've had much success with JD's concepts and Roca & Martillo didn't change that. I think the jam may be spread a bit too thin with his ventures because none of them seem to hit the marks they should easily hit. Located directly in front of the new Spurs training facility, the space is well-appointed with both indoor and patio seating. While there is a side parking lot, I can imagine it gets filled pretty quickly if there are events going on at the facility proper. While we were there a band was doing a soundcheck and there's NO way you can enjoy your meal while a band is playing. The bass reverberated through the dining room as if you had front row seats.The furnishings are beautiful though the seats at the tables in the main dining room scrape loudly when pulled out. So much so, the host that sat us apologized before he pulled one out for me.I wasn't a fan of the cocktail menu and its lack of posted prices. Something about it makes me think they're trying to scam you with unlisted prices. I enjoyed the refreshing Eastern Sunset cucumber and gin cocktail, though the promised saffron syrup was undetectable. My husband's Four Roses old-fashioned was sufficient for happy hour.Nothing about the meal was memorable, which is sad to admit. The best bites we had were the Tuscan risotto arancini and HALF of the porcini-crusted onion rings. The cippolini jam the onion rings were served with would've been more appetizing had it been served at room temperature or warmer. As served, you had to use a fork or, heaven forbid, scoop the jam up with the onion rings pinched between firm fingers to get a bite with the two together. The seared ahi tuna mains that we ordered felt disjointed. The mandarin segments felt played out but the ahi was decent, but the "sear" was non-existent. The dill gremolata promised was absent and the citrus vinaigrette tasted as though the canned mandarin orange syrup was the "acidic" base. It was cloyingly sweet and artificial-tasting. The inconsistency of the veggies' cuts is a basic skill in culinary school, which I'm assuming wasn't pushed as important in the R&M training sessions.As someone who's faced down my fair share of public health inspectors in kitchens, a massive pet peeve of mine is chipped stoneware. The cup of vinaigrette I was given was pocked with chips to the point I skipped using it. This spot is definitely a one and done for us. Instead of quickly standing up concept after concept, I think Jason Dady needs to go back to the basics and spend more time impressing upon his GMs and staff the importance of attention-to-detail, consistency, and flavor profiles.

We came to Roca & Martillo for the 2nd time and again service was amazing! Even better, the Bar Manager Eric tried us out on the new cocktails that will be on the menu and the "Not So Bloody Maria" is the go to! Can't wait to try the new food and drinks that they will have! Eric's the best!!!

Several weeks ago, I made reservations to try @rocamartillo for dinner. It's right next to where the Spurs now practice. It's one of the newest restaurants that Jason Dady opened with exquisite indoor and outdoor seating. Dad had Lemonade, Hubby had the Margarita on The Roca, and I had The Healer on happy hour. Happy hour ends at 6pm. We tried the Bread Service and Deviled Eggs, which were both fantastic. Hubby and I shared the Mixed Field Greens. Dad had the Roasted Cauliflower Bisque. Dad liked his Smoked Brisket Lasagna. I had the Duck Confit, which was a pasta dish with duck. It was not what I expected but it was good. Hubby had the Parmigiano Fried Chicken. Krystal was attentive and we had a great experience.

Last nights dinner at Roca and Martillo was filled with these menu items. We decided on the tomahawk which was perfectly cooked temp wise however to me it was a bit too salty. The meatballs were lacking a little flavor however the sauce itself was delicious The robust flavors in the quail was what made this dish stand out for me. It was my fave on this visit. I would definitely love to give them another visit and try some of the Italian items. The restaurant itself was very nice. Definitely a great atmosphere for a social gathering. Service was great as well no issues. Give them a try

Roca & Martillo has a fun, welcoming ambiance for all ages, and a variety of tasty dishes of the high quality that you would expect from a Jason Dady restaurant. The location is at The Rock at La Cantera, a work-and-play complex that's focused on the San Antonio Spurs basketball team. Roca & Martillo is located on the edge of Frost Bank Plaza, an entertainment zone with a big screen, open space with artificial turf, a splash pad, a tree-of-life basketball hoop, and more. On a Saturday night, DJs battled it out to the delight of families having fun on the plaza. The building has a Mediterranean look, with decorative tiles, wooden beams, and large windows with views of the plaza. Fitting for a sports-forward concept, there are big TVs at the bar. The menu is heavy on Italian dishes that Dady fans will recognize from his other outlets. This is Texas, so there are excellent steaks, like the cast-iron seared filet, nicely charred and peppered. The fried chicken was crispy and juicy. They make good use of seasonal ingredients like summer strawberries in the burrata di bufalo appetizer. With such a broad menu, Roca & Martillo would be a good choice for groups and multigenerational meals. The combination of good cooking, friendly service, and a unique setting on the Spurs-focused plaza makes Roca & Martillo an appealing place for dining and playing.

I don't really have a lot to say here. Everything was, ok. Went on a Saturday morning at 11am, today, and they don't offer the lunch menu as an option. Just dinner menu. And the food was, ok. I just ate the meatballs with some of the garlic bread. Meatballs tasted frozen and heated. But there was a good amount of them. The garlic bread was fine but others who had to said the garlic on theirs was overpowering. The table had some cazuelas, marscapone crab dip, shrimp scampi, and pepperoni dip. I think only the scampi was finished completely. A couple of people had the duck confit and said it had no flavor. Could not taste the duck at all. It's shredded in there. They compared it to a tuna casserole. The best dish looked like the fried chicken. The servers were excellent. Very attentive and kept checking on us. It was early so it was pretty empty. We were able to have conversation at the table. The music they were playing was nice also. But honestly if I'm back at the rock I'll just eat the bao with chicken at the snack stand. It's fantastic.