ROCA Kalamazoo

ROCA presents an inspired fusion of flavors from the Southwest to South America.

ROCA is the latest creation from the renowned management and culinary team of Principle Food and Drink.

09/18/2024

Mondays are going to be your new favorite day! Starting September 23, Roca will now be open on Mondays.

Photos from Feed Me, Kzoo's post 09/01/2024
Kalamazoo Restaurant Week begins! Explore the culinary scene now through July 28 07/19/2024

Our own Chef Paco, and friends from Brick & Brine, we're invited to talk about Downtown Kalamazoo Restaurant Week om Fox 17! Enjoy this perfect Michigan summer weekend with us and try our special menu. Available until July 28.

Kalamazoo Restaurant Week begins! Explore the culinary scene now through July 28 Foodies are invited to explore the culinary scene in downtown Kalamazoo during Summer Restaurant Week now through July 28.

07/12/2024

It's a beautiful day for Art Hop! Join us tonight for dinner or just grab a cocktail and support local artists and downtown businesses.

07/04/2024

We will be closed on the 4th of July.

06/14/2024

Counting down the hours until Margaritas!
Open from 4-11pm on Fridays and Saturdays, and 4:30-10pm Sundays, Tuesdays-Thursdays.

06/05/2024

Have you been to Roca lately? Our Chef has been putting new twists on some of the favorites!
Sea Bream Frito -- whole fried fish - chimichurri - black beans - pickled red onion

05/10/2024

Spice is up this year for Mother's Day! A very limited number of reservations are still available for this Sunday. Save your table now.

Photos from ROCA Kalamazoo's post 05/04/2024

It's going to be a gorgeous day for Cinco de Mayo tomorrow! Reserve your table online, or enjoy the outdoor patio seating. The brunch menu will be available from 10am to 4pm.
Steak & Eggs -- Hanger steak – sunny side up eggs - papas - piquillo pepper
chimichurri - salsa verde

Avocado Flatbread -- pickled onion - chimichurri - queso fresco – spiced pepitas

Chilaquiles -- sunny side up eggs – smokey roja – sour cream – cotija – avocado – pickled onion
Optional tinga or barbacoa

Tinga de Pollo -- shredded chicken - pickled onion
cotija - avocado puree - cilantro

Beef Barbacoa -- smokey roja - onion - micro cilantro

Grilled Trumpet -- crispy brussel - black garlic - queso fresco - soy marinade - mushroom

House Tortilla Chips -- yellow corn - lightly salted

Pico de Gallo -- roma tomato - onion - cilantro - lime

Salsa Roja -- fire roasted tomato - chipotle chile - cumin - coriander - lime

Crushed Avocado -- onion - jalapeño - cilantro - lime

Escabeche -- mexican pickled vegetables -cauliflower - jalapeño - carrot - onion

Salsa Verde -- tomatillo - cilantro - fresh lime - poblano

05/03/2024

This is not your average avocado toast! Do not miss the Avocado Flatbread as part of our Cinco de Mayo Brunch this Sunday, from 10am to 4pm.
Steak & Eggs -- Hanger steak – sunny side up eggs - papas - piquillo pepper
chimichurri - salsa verde

Avocado Flatbread -- pickled onion - chimichurri - queso fresco – spiced pepitas

Chilaquiles -- sunny side up eggs – smokey roja – sour cream – cotija – avocado – pickled onion
Optional tinga or barbacoa

Tinga de Pollo -- shredded chicken - pickled onion
cotija - avocado puree - cilantro

Beef Barbacoa -- smokey roja - onion - micro cilantro

Grilled Trumpet -- crispy brussel - black garlic - queso fresco - soy marinade - mushroom

House Tortilla Chips -- yellow corn - lightly salted

Pico de Gallo -- roma tomato - onion - cilantro - lime

Salsa Roja -- fire roasted tomato - chipotle chile - cumin - coriander - lime

Crushed Avocado -- onion - jalapeño - cilantro - lime

Escabeche -- mexican pickled vegetables -cauliflower - jalapeño - carrot - onion

Salsa Verde -- tomatillo - cilantro - fresh lime - poblano

Photos from ROCA Kalamazoo's post 05/02/2024

Cinco de Mayo and the Kalamazoo Marathon are both this Sunday. Roca is the place to be for both! Come down early and cheer your runner on, or just get a jump start on Cinco de Mayo! And runners, we have your "After Marathon Meal" planned for you! Brunch menu will be available this Sunday from 10am to 4pm.
Make your reservation now. Tables are filling fast!
Steak & Eggs -- Hanger steak – sunny side up eggs - papas - piquillo pepper
chimichurri - salsa verde

Avocado Flatbread -- pickled onion - chimichurri - queso fresco – spiced pepitas

Chilaquiles -- sunny side up eggs – smokey roja – sour cream – cotija – avocado – pickled onion
Optional tinga or barbacoa

Tinga de Pollo -- shredded chicken - pickled onion
cotija - avocado puree - cilantro

Beef Barbacoa -- smokey roja - onion - micro cilantro

Grilled Trumpet -- crispy brussel - black garlic - queso fresco - soy marinade - mushroom

House Tortilla Chips -- yellow corn - lightly salted

Pico de Gallo -- roma tomato - onion - cilantro - lime

Salsa Roja -- fire roasted tomato - chipotle chile - cumin - coriander - lime

Crushed Avocado -- onion - jalapeño - cilantro - lime

Escabeche -- mexican pickled vegetables -cauliflower - jalapeño - carrot - onion

Salsa Verde -- tomatillo - cilantro - fresh lime - poblano

Photos from ROCA Kalamazoo's post 05/01/2024

What a beautiful day to start the Vegan Chef Challenge! Come downtown and enjoy the gorgeous weather on our patio, while enjoying some limited time new vegan (and gluten free) dishes.
Chile Guero -- hungarian pepper - mushroom chorizo - tofu chipotle crema
Huitlacoche Tetela -- corn s**t - masa - spinach - black beans
Arroz con Leche -- arborio rice - coconut milk - piloncillo - cinnamon - pistachios

04/30/2024

Make your reservations now for our Cinco de Mayo Brunch! Our special menu is available this Sunday from 10am to 4pm.
Steak & Eggs -- Hanger steak – sunny side up eggs - papas - piquillo pepper
chimichurri - salsa verde

Avocado Flatbread -- pickled onion - chimichurri - queso fresco – spiced pepitas

Chilaquiles -- sunny side up eggs – smokey roja – sour cream – cotija – avocado – pickled onion
Optional tinga or barbacoa

Tinga de Pollo -- shredded chicken - pickled onion
cotija - avocado puree - cilantro

Beef Barbacoa -- smokey roja - onion - micro cilantro

Grilled Trumpet -- crispy brussel - black garlic - queso fresco - soy marinade - mushroom

House Tortilla Chips -- yellow corn - lightly salted

Pico de Gallo -- roma tomato - onion - cilantro - lime

Salsa Roja -- fire roasted tomato - chipotle chile - cumin - coriander - lime

Crushed Avocado -- onion - jalapeño - cilantro - lime

Escabeche -- mexican pickled vegetables -cauliflower - jalapeño - carrot - onion

Salsa Verde -- tomatillo - cilantro - fresh lime - poblano

04/30/2024

Roca is the place to be this Sunday -- Cinco de Mayo and a front row seat for the Kalamazoo Marathon! Don't be left behind, run in on Cinco de Mayo for brunch and beverages at 10am.
Reserve your table now!

Photos from ROCA Kalamazoo's post 04/29/2024

Did we mention our special Vegan menu in May is also gluten free?
Join us during the month of May for a special vegan menu, as part of the Vegan Chef Challenge, sponsored by Vegan Outreach and organized by Vegan Kalamazoo. Whether you're vegan, or trying to eat more vegetables, or just want to try something new, our vegan offerings have all of the flavor and none of the meat. 😉
Chile Guero -- hungarian pepper - mushroom chorizo - tofu chipotle crema
Huitlacoche Tetela -- corn s**t - masa - spinach - black beans
Arroz con Leche -- arborio rice - coconut milk - piloncillo - cinnamon - pistachios

04/27/2024

It's a perfect weekend for the patio! Weather permitting, our outdoor seating will be open, Come and enjoy our updated patio!

Photos from ROCA Kalamazoo's post 04/26/2024

Join us during the month of May for a special vegan menu, as part of the Vegan Chef Challenge, sponsored by Vegan Outreach and organized by Vegan Kalamazoo. Whether you're vegan, or trying to eat more vegetables, or just want to try something new, our vegan offerings have all of the flavor and none of the meat. 😉
Chile Guero -- hungarian pepper - mushroom chorizo - tofu chipotle crema
Huitlacoche Tetela -- corn s**t - masa - spinach - black beans
Arroz con Leche -- arborio rice - coconut milk - piloncillo - cinnamon - pistachios

04/24/2024

Join us tomorrow, April 25, for the return of the Saxquatch! Live Music from 7-9pm.

04/18/2024

No live music tonight, but it's still a beautiful evening to come Downtown!

04/11/2024

Get out of the rain and join us for Bill Cessna on keyboard! 7-9pm

04/09/2024

Chef getting that beautiful sear on the duck breast for our Pato Almendrado.
Pato Almendrado -- seared duck breast - spinach - almond mole - sweet potato - caper berries

04/08/2024

Fresh and crispy, Shrimp Ceviche Tostada
avocado - tomato - serrano - cilantro - onion - fresh lime

04/04/2024

Live Music Thursday at Roca! Tonight, The Saxsquatch & Travis Swanson will be playing from 7-9pm.

03/31/2024

We will be closed tonight, March 31. See you on Tuesday!

03/07/2024

Music tonight is Dylan Tolbert on keys, making musical magic!

03/07/2024

We're not just tacos. Try one of our "Platos Grandes", like the Pato Almendrado. Crisp and tender pan seared duck breast, with an almond mole, balanced beautifully with salted spinach and mashed sweet potato.
Pato Almendrado -- seared duck breast - spinach - almond mole - sweet potato - caper berries

03/05/2024

Roca--the best place to Taco Tuesday!

02/27/2024

Almost 70 Degrees today? Sounds like Margarita weather to us!

02/21/2024

National Margarita Day tomorrow, Thursday Feb 22!

We will be featuring twin flights of Tres Generaciones Reposado Tequila & Plata for $15

Also, all House Margaritas will feature Tres Generaciones tequila!

Live music from Josiah DeNooyer at 7pm, and margarita specials all day long!

02/14/2024

Love is in the air all week at Roca! Enjoy our special Valentine's Day Menu, available tonight through Saturday, February 17th.

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Address


247 South Kalamazoo Mall
Kalamazoo, MI
49007

Opening Hours

Tuesday 4:30pm - 10pm
Wednesday 4:30pm - 10pm
Thursday 4:30pm - 10pm
Friday 4pm - 11pm
Saturday 4pm - 11pm
Sunday 4:30pm - 10pm

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