The lineup for Super Bowl LX is set, with the Seattle Seahawks battling the New England Patriots on Feb. 8. Now it’s time to plan your game-day menu. Don’t feel like cooking? No sweat. These fan-favorite takeout spots are serving up barbecue, pizza, tacos, wings, subs, beer and plenty of dips.
Rocklands Barbeque & Grilling Co.
Crowned Best Barbecue joint by Arlington Magazine readers, Rocklands is offering a special takeout menu that’s heavy on sharable appetizers. Build a tailgate spread with choices such as pigs in a blanket with whiskey mustard ($47.76 for 24 pieces), sweet and spicy meatballs ($30 for 24 pieces), dill pickle dip with pretzels ($24.99; serves 15) and deviled eggs ($30 for 24 pieces). The restaurant’s famed pulled pork makes its way into loaded nachos ($39.99; serves 12), and for pescatarians, there’s grilled shrimp ($34.99 a pound). Need extra tables and chairs? They can provide those, too. All catering orders must be placed before noon on Feb. 5, and the menu is only available for delivery. // 3471 Washington Blvd., Arlington
The Italian Store
You can never go wrong with a sandwich board of bite-size subs (24 pieces for $79.99 or 32 for $99.99) from this family-owned takeout with locations in Westover and Lyon Village. Spring for an assortment of Italian hoagies, or build an all-American spread featuring roast beef, turkey and ham and cheese. You can also customize the spread with four sandwiches of your choosing. The catering menu also includes antipasto platters, cheese boards, sides, desserts and trays of Italian favorites like lasagna and chicken parm, sold by the pound. Orders must be placed at least 48 hours in advance. 5837 Washington Blvd. (Westover) and 3123 Langston Blvd., Arlington
The Falls
This neighborly Falls Church eatery is offering two different packages that can be ordered in advance (or even same day) while supplies last. The Touchdown Bundle ($185) serves eight to 10 people and includes a choice of brisket, smoked pulled pork and/or pulled chicken, a dozen potato rolls and a two sides—think crispy Brussels sprouts or Yukon gold potato salad—plus apps such as cornbread or queso with chips. The Great Falls Bundle ($525) serves 30 with a feast of similar choices, plus three dozen deviled eggs. For an extra hungry and thirsty crew, tack on extra sides (think smoked beet salad, mac and cheese) and a growler of pre-batched cocktails ($55-$110) such as Virginia juleps or Bing cherry margaritas. 370 West Broad St., Falls Church
Timber Pizza
This hip pizzeria from the team behind bagel juggernaut Call Your Mother is known for its “Neapolitan-ish” pies. A game day special, the Timber Combo, includes a dozen wings and two cheese or pepperoni pizzas for $45. Wing flavors range from barbecue or buffalo or Thai chili-glazed. 8100 Old Dominion Drive, Suite D, McLean
Taquería Xochi
Founded by two veterans of José Andrés’ Think Food Group, this DMV taqueria brings its A-game with the popular cheesy beef quesabirria. To feed a crowd on Super Bowl Sunday, snag “La Jugada” platte, which consists of 12 tacos for $60. The deal is available for takeout and delivery. You can add on $10 margaritas to-go, too. 1450 S. Eads St., Suite 32, Arlington (National Landing)
Taco Bamba
Yes, tacos are the namesake of this beloved go-to by chef Victor Albisu, but don’t forget the wings. Back by popular demand, the Big Game Platter ($89) includes 18 dry-rubbed chicken wings with your choice of chili garlic, poblano ranch or Bamba buffalo sauce for dunking. The package also includes queso, guacamole and loaded nachos. // 4000 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington (Ballston); 2190 Pimmit Drive, Falls Church; 4041 Campbell Ave., Arlington (Shirlington)
First Down Sports Bar and Grill
The wing-centric Ballston sports bar is offering three game day packages for groups ranging from small shindigs to larger gatherings. The Blitz ($60) feeds four to six people with 30 wings and an appetizer like onion rings or mozzarella sticks. The Huddle Up ($90), designed for six to 10, packs in 50 wings and loaded nachos. And the monster MVP ($160) serves up to 15 people with 100 wings and nachos. Fries, veggies and dressings come with each deal. 4213 N. Fairfax Drive, Arlington (Ballston)
Smokecraft BBQ
This Clarendon ‘cue joint is offering seven different to-go boxes, each with a different vibe. The Dip Dip Hooray ($80) is all about dunking with a medley of dips, including chili con queso and spinach artichoke. A smoker appetizer box ($80) is packed with smoked turkey meatballs and pork belly burnt ends. Yet another focuses on finger foods like southwest brisket egg rolls. You can also order a six-pound box of smoked wings with sauces like garlic parmesan; a Pig Skin Protein Pack ($100) filled with meaty fare like pulled pork and St. Louis-style ribs; and Off-Sides boxes ($60) of four or three sides. // 1051 N. Highland St., Arlington
Sloppy Mama’s
Prefer to spend more time thinking about the point spread than the food spread? Make life easy and order a party pack from Joe Neuman’s eatery on Langston Boulevard. A feast for six people ($135) includes a dozen wings; a half pound each of brisket, pork and pulled chicken; two sausages; three medium sides; hush puppies; slider buns; BBQ sauce; hot sweet pickles; and pimento cheese with crackers. Double it for $260. Preorders can be placed on the website starting Jan. 31. 5731 Langston Blvd., Arlington
Ruthie’s All Day
The Super Bowl carryout menu at Chef Matt Hill’s Southern-leaning neighborhood restaurant is supremely scalable. Opt for crispy spiced wings in quantities ranging from 10 to 40 ($17-$50), smoked meats by the pound ($26-$38) and family-style sides like Brussels sprouts or biscuits ($14-$18). Or supplement your own spread with an order of pimento cheese dip ($10-$18). A “build-your-own nacho bar” ($40) serves six to eight guests with a pound of pulled pork, homemade chips and toppings like salsa rojo and queso. Or go all in with a $110 dinner package for five to seven people, which includes starters like brisket chili and wings, plus sticky spare ribs, smoked brisket, mac and cheese, coleslaw and campfire cookies for dessert. 3411 5th St. S, Arlington
Caboose Commons
This popular brewpub in the Mosaic District makes one-stop Super Bowl shopping a cinch. Place a food order, then add on cans of Caboose brews like Boxcar Brown Ale or Vienna lager. Game day party packages include wings in quantities of 12, 24 or 50 ($22.50-$79), complete with house-made ranch and blue cheese. Grab a pint of buffalo chicken dip with tortilla chips for $30, a takeout platter of roasted red pepper hummus with chips for $24, or a supersize veggie platter that feeds up to 20 guests. 2918 Eskridge Road, Fairfax (Mosaic)