SAN ANTONIO — The rematch is finally here. Eleven years after Malcolm Butler’s goal-line interception shattered Seattle’s heart, the Seahawks and Patriots will collide again in Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8. While the game kicks off in Santa Clara, the real energy in San Antonio is happening on the River Walk, rooftops, and local dives.
Whether you need a distraction from the stress of a close fourth quarter or just want to capitalize on the “Bad Bunny Bowl” halftime hype, the Alamo City has you covered. Restaurants are dropping prices on beer buckets, and major chains are handing out free food. Here is your game plan for Sunday.
River Walk & Rooftop Energy
If you want to watch the game without sacrificing the view, the River Walk is the place to be. Ambler Texas Kitchen & Cocktails (inside Hotel Contessa) is stripping away the pretension and leaning into game-day grit. They are serving up $15 nachos, $12 wings, and $5 Bud/Bud Light bottles right by the water.
For those who prefer open air, Anaqua Garden Bar at the Plaza San Antonio Hotel & Spa is hosting a massive outdoor watch party starting at 2 p.m. Expect theater-style seating, big screens with full audio, and a menu built for grazing: $7 buffalo cauliflower, wings, and a $14 trio dip.
Nearby, the Kimpton Santo is running a dual-threat offense. You can catch the game in their interior courtyard at Dean’s Seafood & Steak, or head upstairs to Tenfold Rooftop. Their “Level 10 Kickoff Hour” features skyline views paired with sliders and bucket specials. It’s arguably the best spot in town to watch the sunset before the halftime show starts.
The Wing Economy: Freebies & $1 Deals
You don’t need a ticket to Levi’s Stadium to score a win this weekend. Applebee’s is aggressively targeting the home-viewing crowd with 20 free boneless wings on online orders of $40 or more (use code SBWINGS26). This applies to pickup and delivery via their app, but third-party delivery apps are excluded.
Locally, the deals are just as sharp:
- Smashin Crab: $1 wings (minimum 20) valid through game day.
- Muck & Fuss: 10 jumbo wings for $9.95 and beer buckets for $19.95.
- Finnegan’s Sports & Spirits: Bringing in the “Bacon Me Crazy” food truck for a packed, high-energy sports bar atmosphere.
“The energy for this rematch is different. We’ve got Seahawks fans still bitter about 2015 and Pats fans thinking they own the trophy. When you add Bad Bunny to the halftime mix, the rooftop is going to be absolutely electric.” — Sarah M., Bartender at Tenfold Rooftop
Halftime Hype & Catering Hacks
Speaking of halftime, Super Bowl LX isn’t just about the scoreboard. With Bad Bunny headlining the show, venues like Rosario’s ComidaMex & Bar are pivoting hard to the music. They are running a themed halftime celebration with half-off select appetizers and a Bad Bunny-inspired jumbo margarita available on the rooftop.
Hosting at home? Velvet Taco is cutting 25% off catering orders of $125+ (code: BIGGAME25), but you need to move fast—orders must be placed by Saturday, Feb. 7.
San Antonio is ready. The wings are marinating, the kegs are tapped, and the screens are set. All that’s left is kickoff.
