Here are a few pointers if you are looking for a great meal with the family and want to save a few bucks while you’re at it.
Tip#1: Please use this guide as a starting point. Some restaurants are true to their routines and are set in their kids eat free days and times. Others change things regularly.
Tip #2: If in doubt, ask a manager. They are most well-versed in a restaurant’s specials and promoted offers. If a promotion is posted on a restaurant’s website, they are going to honor it. Take a minute to look it up before your meal to see if it is still valid.
Tip #3: Join the email list. Lots of restaurants and businesses are moving towards building a relationship with their customers through their email newsletter. Specials may not be as consistent and regular as before, but they do exist and are now being promoted via email. (In particular for Tony Roma’s does this and will accept a current email offer if shown directly on a device.)
Tip #4: Depending on when you read this, some specials and offers may change. Please use this resource to explore new restaurants, try to find good deals (especially when your kids never eat their food… am I right?) or just to mix up your routine meal patterns. Share it with a friend, print it out, pass it on, or comment below with any other great finds you may have for our readers!
Tip #5: Check your receipt for special offers for returning customers. “Return later today for a free drink” or “fill out this survey for a free ______ on your next visit!” Pay attention to expiration dates, as most of these special offers have a quick turnaround time.
Tip #6: Follow your favorite restaurants on social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, etc) to keep up with special announcements of flash promotions or surprise daily specials. LOTS of restaurants are doing this, too!
Sundays
IHOP – Kids eat for free from 3 – 10 pm, limited to one child per adult with purchase of adult entree
Shoney’s – Kids 4 and under eat free at the buffet with the purchase of an adult meal.
Slim Chickens – Kids 10 and under eat free on Sunday
Texadelphia – Kids 12 and under eat for $1 (one meal special per adult entree ordered).
Mondays
BJ’s Brewhouse – ½ off large pizza
Buffalo Wings and Rings – Kids eat free. All day.
Cowboy Chicken – Kids eat free with purchase of adult entrée
Denny’s – Kids 10 and under eat free 4-10pm. 2 kids/adult
IHOP – Kids eat for free from 4 – 10 pm, limited to one child per adult with purchase of adult entree
Jason’s Deli – Kids eat free (Mcallen locations only)
Luby’s – After 4PM Kids eat FREE with purchase of adult meal. Dine-in only. Breakfast not included
Macaroni Grill – Child’s Meal Free With Purchase Of Adult Meal (not Appetizer) – Ask a manager for this one. The offer is available but not advertised.
Russo’s New York Pizzeria – One FREE kid’s meal per adult entree purchase
Shoney’s – Kids 4 and under eat free at the buffet with the purchase of an adult meal.
Texadelphia – Kids 12 and under eat for $1 (one meal special per adult entree ordered).
Texas Roadhouse has an “early dine” special for $8.99 which would be great for parents, too! Available Monday all day, then Tuesday through Friday from 3-6PM. Texas Roadhouse previously had a regular kids eat free special but now primarily awards Kid Coins through schools as well as other passes and discounts for students and teachers.
Tony Roma’s – Kids eat free with purchase of adult entrée
Urban Bricks – Kids 12 and under get a free Say Cheese Pizza with the purchase of a Foundation or BYO Pizza, Panini or Salad
Tuesdays
Brick Fire Pizza – Free kids pizza
Costa Messa – McAllen – Kids Eat Free every Tuesday with the purchase of an adult entree
Denny’s – Kids eat free 4-10pm. 2 kids/adult
Fazoli’s – Kids eat for $.99 with adult entrée 5-8
IHOP – Kids eat for free from 4 – 10 pm, limited to one child per adult with purchase of adult entree
Luby’s – After 4PM Kids eat FREE with purchase of adult meal. Dine-in only. Breakfast not included
Macaroni Grill – Child’s Meal Free With Purchase Of Adult Meal (not Appetizer) – Ask a manager for this one. The offer is available but not advertised.
Shoney’s – Kids 4 and under eat free at the buffet with the purchase of an adult meal.
Texadelphia – Kids 12 and under eat for $1 (one meal special per adult entree ordered).
Texas Roadhouse has an “early dine” special for $8.99 which would be great for parents, too! Available Monday all day, then Tuesday through Friday from 3-6PM.
Wednesdays
Applebee’s – Kids eat for 99 cents all day, limited to four kids per adult
Buffalo Wild Wings – Wednesdays – 1.99 kids meals all day 12/under dine in only
Denny’s – Kids eat free 4-10pm. 2 kids/adult
IHOP – Kids eat for free from 4 – 10 pm, limited to one child per adult with purchase of adult entree
Logan’s Roadhouse – Kids eat free with adult entrée
Luby’s – After 4PM Kids eat FREE with purchase of adult meal. Dine-in only. Breakfast not included
Shoney’s – Kids 4 and under eat free at the buffet with the purchase of an adult meal.
Texadelphia – Kids 12 and under eat for $1 (one meal special per adult entree ordered).
Texas Roadhouse has an “early dine” special for $8.99 which would be great for parents, too! Available Monday all day, then Tuesday through Friday from 3-6PM.
Tony Roma’s – Kids eat free with purchase of adult entrée
Thursdays
IHOP – Kids eat for free from 4 – 10 pm, limited to one child per adult with purchase of adult entree
Shoney’s – Kids 4 and under eat free at the buffet with the purchase of an adult meal.
Texadelphia – Kids 12 and under eat for $1 (one meal special per adult entree ordered).
Texas Roadhouse has an “early dine” special for $8.99 which would be great for parents, too! Available Monday all day, then Tuesday through Friday from 3-6PM.
Fridays
IHOP – Kids eat for free from 4 – 10 pm, limited to one child per adult with purchase of adult entree
Shoney’s – Kids 4 and under eat free at the buffet with the purchase of an adult meal.
Texadelphia – Kids 12 and under eat for $1 (one meal special per adult entree ordered).
Texas Roadhouse has an “early dine” special for $8.99 which would be great for parents, too! Available Monday all day, then Tuesday through Friday from 3-6PM.
Saturdays
IHOP – Kids eat for free from 4 – 10 pm, limited to one child per adult with purchase of adult entree
Luby’s – After 4PM Kids eat FREE with purchase of adult meal. Dine-in only. Breakfast not included
Shoney’s – Kids 4 and under eat free at the buffet with the purchase of an adult meal.
Texadelphia – Kids 12 and under eat for $1 (one meal special per adult entree ordered).
Have anything to add? Comment below! Thanks for reading and we hope this is useful!
I love all these places, especially Buffalo Wings and Rings as its restaurant menu cover offer best food for kids which is not unhealthy.
Just visited Macaroni Grill with my son and it was a great experience. Its menu cover offer different types of mac n cheese and my son loved it.
It is so true what you have mentioned about kids not eating sometimes. It is a well spotted reason as well because it applies to the adults also- everyone needs a change from the usual meal routines. Thanks for all information provided on all these restaurants for each day!
Logan’s has kids eat free on Wednesday’s.
Slims is free on Sundays.
We’ve added it to our list. Thank you, Melinda!!