La Descarga Has Filed Plans for St. Mary's Site
The new concept will replace the former Amp Room location in San Antonio following a string of recent area closures.
Updated on Oct. 8, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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A project entity named La Descarga has filed regulatory documentation to occupy the former Amp Room space at 2407 N. St. Mary's Street. The move follows the closure of the long-standing venue in October 2025.
Why it matters
The site transition reflects ongoing turnover on the St. Mary's Strip as rising operating costs force long-term tenants to vacate. This arrival marks a notable change in a corridor recently affected by multiple high-profile business closures.
The Amp Room operated for 10 years at the 2407 N. St. Mary's Street address before closing in October 2025. The transition occurs amid a broader period of churn that includes the recent closure of local Singhs locations and the pending January 2027 closure of Midnight Swim.
The players
The Amp Room
A long-standing music venue that operated for 10 years on the St. Mary's Strip.
Mary's District Fund GP, LLC
The holding entity listed as the owner and developer for the new La Descarga project.
Midnight Swim
A local nightlife business that has announced a scheduled closure for January 2027.
The details
Owner Mary's District Fund GP, LLC filed documentation to initiate a facility renovation. Construction is scheduled to commence on December 1, 2026, with work expected to conclude by the end of April 2027. The project fills the physical footprint left vacant when The Amp Room shuttered due to a rent increase.
Timeline
October 2025: The Amp Room closed after a decade of operation.
August 2026: Singhs shuttered its St. Mary's and UTSA locations.
December 1, 2026: Renovations are scheduled to begin at the site.
January 2027: Midnight Swim is slated for closure.
April 2027: Renovations are expected to conclude.
Market Landscape
The arrival of La Descarga reflects the ongoing business turnover and property repurposing occurring along the St. Mary's Strip. This project follows a distinct pattern of closure for long-term tenants, similar to the recent exits of Singhs and the upcoming closure of Midnight Swim.
Operators in the St. Mary's corridor should monitor lease renewal cycles as property turnover continues to reshape the local commercial landscape. Track the project's construction timeline through April 2027 to gauge potential changes in foot traffic and neighborhood competitive dynamics.
The takeaway
The transformation of the former Amp Room space signals continued high turnover in high-traffic corridors. Owners should review their current lease agreements and ensure that rent escalations are factored into long-term financial planning.
What happens next
Renovations for the site are scheduled to commence on December 1, 2026, with an expected completion date by the end of April 2027.
Further reading
For more on shifts in the local commercial real estate market, browse our Openings & Closings section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by MySA.
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