Put down those dirty dishes. You deserve to take a break from kitchen duties, to get out of the house and go out to eat with the family. But as we know that eating out can quickly eat up your food budget for the month, we’ve got a resource here you’ll want to bookmark: a day-by-day guide of kids meal deals throughout Collin, Dallas, Denton and Tarrant Counties, offering either free or inexpensive ($8 or less before tax) bargains—and often both—depending on the day.
This guide is a mix of national chains and local eateries across Dallas-Fort Worth that are worth working into your weekly routine. Prefer a play area too? Check out these kid-friendly restaurants—or our calendar for more family fun events and activities while you’re out of the house. Look for our *editors’ picks with the asterisk.
Please note: All offers are subject to change and restrictions may apply; please call ahead for details. If you know of a great kid’s meal deal that should be included, or if you know of a special that has ended, please email us at [email protected].
KIDS EAT FREE ON SUNDAY
Blue Mesa Grill | Tex-Mex
FREE & CHEAP
With the purchase of an adult’s $29 all-you-can-eat buffet (includes mimosas), kids ages 6–11 can eat for $13 and kids 5 and younger eat for free. Offered at the Plano and Addison locations on Saturday, 10am–3pm, and at all three locations on Sunday, 9:30am–3:30pm. Every day, kids’ meals are $8, including an ice cream sundae and drink. (Note: Special holiday brunches, including Thanksgiving, New Year’s, Easter, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, are $45 for adults, $15 for kids ages 6-11, and free for kids 5 and younger.)
14866 Montfort Drive, Addison; 972/934-0165
612 Carroll St., Fort Worth; 817/332-6372
8200 Dallas Parkway, Plano; 214/387-4407
bluemesagrill.com
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Café Brazil | Breakfast/Brunch/American
FREE & CHEAP
With the purchase of an adult entree Sunday–Thursday, 5–10pm, kids ages 12 and younger eat free from the kids’ menu, dine-in only. Regularly, kids’ meals are $5.99, including a drink. Plus, police and fire in uniform receive 50% off their entire bill and teachers who show their teacher badge get 20% off their entire bill every day (not valid with other offers).
Carrollton, Dallas and Richardson
cafebrazil.com
Denny’s | Diner
FREE & CHEAP
Kids ages 10 and younger eat dinner free from 4–10pm on Tuesdays. Offer valid for one free kids meal per adult entrée. Restrictions, pricing and participation may vary by location; call your local Denny’s to confirm. Regularly, kids’ meals start at $5.99.
Multiple locations across Dallas-Fort Worth
dennys.com
Freebirds World Burrito | Tex-Mex
FREE & CHEAP
Kids ages 12 and younger eat for free on Sundays and Saturdays. Offer valid for one free kids meal per adult entrée purchase; dine-in or order online with code KIDSEATFREE. Maximum of two free kids meals per online order. All other days, kids’ meals start at $4.99, including a drink.
Multiple locations across Dallas-Fort Worth
freebirds.com
Simply Fondue | American
FREE
Kids ages 12 and younger eat free on Sundays with the purchase of an adult entrée. Offer valid for 1 child’s dinner per adult dinner purchased.
2108 Greenville Ave., Dallas; 214/827-8878
simplyfonduedallas.com
KIDS EAT FREE ON MONDAY
Boo Ray’s of New Orleans | Creole/Cajun/Soul Food
FREE & CHEAP
Kids ages 12 and younger eat free on Mondays and Tuesdays, from 5-9pm, with the purchase of an adult entrée. Regularly, kids’ meals are $6.95, including a drink.
5728 Boat Club Road, Fort Worth; 817/236-6149
201 Hudson Oaks Drive, Hudson Oaks; 817/599-6266
booraysofneworleans.net
Café Brazil | Breakfast/Brunch/American
FREE & CHEAP
See Sunday for details.
The Common Table | American
FREE
Monday–Thursday, kiddos ages 12 and younger eat free from 5–7pm at The Common Table. Offer valid with the purchase of an adult entrée. Kids meals—which include staples like flatbreads, cheeseburgers, mac and cheese, chicken tenders, and more—are regularly $7.99.
6740 Winning Drive, Suite 1005, Frisco; 469/797-0964
6651 Alma Road, Suite 350, McKinney; 469/523-1726
thecommontable.com
Cowboy Chicken | Southern
FREE & CHEAP
Kids ages 10 and younger eat for free after 4pm on Monday. Offer valid for 1 kids meal per adult entrée with a limit of 4 per transaction; in store only. Not valid with other discounts or coupons. Kids’ meals, which include a drink, are regularly $6.50.
Carrollton, Dallas, Denton, Forney, Fort Worth, Frisco, Irving and Wylie
cowboychicken.com
Denny’s | Diner
FREE & CHEAP
See Sunday for details.
Papa Lopez | Tex-Mex
FREE & CHEAP
Kids eat free on Mondays and Tuesdays from 11am–9pm. Offer valid for up to 3 kids with the purchase of an adult entrée. Dine-in only. Regularly, kids’ meals start at $3.99.
969 Sam Rayburn Tollway 120, Allen; 214/383-2150
allen.papalopezcantina.com
Roman Cucina | Italian
FREE & CHEAP
Kids 12 and younger eat free on Mondays. Offer valid for 1 kids’ meal per purchase of a regular adult entrée. Dine-in only; not valid on holidays. Regularly, kids’ meals start at $6.95.
201 East Bethany Drive, Suite 1, Allen; 214/383-6677
7989 Belt Line Road, Suite 315, Dallas; 972/716-9950
romancucina.com
Sangria Y Cerveza | Tacos and Tapas
FREE & CHEAP
Kids younger than 13 can eat free all day from the kids’ menu on Mondays at Sangria y Cerveza. The kids’ menu features a pizza, quesadillas and tortinis. Regularly, kids’ meals start at $7. Plus, on Mondays from 11:30am-6pm, parents and older siblings can snag mini tacos for $1 each (minimum of 3)!
6149 Windhaven Parkway, Suite 140, Plano; 214/501-2752
sangria-y-cerveza.com
Stickies Garage Burgers & Brews | American
FREE & CHEAP
Kids ages 12 and younger eat free on Mondays from 4-8pm. Offer valid for up to 2 free kids meals per each adult meal purchased at regular price; dine-in only. Regularly, kids’ meals are $7.49, including a side and drink. Plus, military, fire, EMS and police receive a 20% discount on regular-priced menu items, every day with valid ID.
6770 Fossil Bluff Drive, Fort Worth; 817/507-0132
stickiesburgers.com
*The String Bean | Southern
FREE
Kids eat free all day on Mondays. Offer valid for 1 kids’ meal with the purchase of an adult-sized entrée. Ages 12 and younger. Dine-in only. All other days, kids’ meals are $8, including a drink and sugar cookie.
1310 W. Campbell Road, Richardson; 972/385-3287
thestringbean.com
TUESDAY MEAL DEALS FOR KIDS
Black-Eyed Pea | Southern
FREE & CHEAP
Kids ages 10 and younger eat free on Tuesdays after 4pm with purchase of an adult entrée. Offer valid for 1 kid per adult. All other days, kids’ meals start at $6.49, including a drink.
4000 Bagpiper Way, Suite 150, Arlington; 817/467-9555
theblackeyedpea.com
Boo Ray’s of New Orleans | Creole/Cajun/Soul Food
FREE & CHEAP
See Monday for details.
Café Brazil | Breakfast/Brunch/American
FREE & CHEAP
See Sunday for details.
Central Market Café | American
FREE & CHEAP
Kids ages 12 and younger eat free after 4pm with the purchase of an adult meal. Offer valid on Tuesdays. Kids’ meals start at $6 on any other day. Offer valid at the Southlake location.
1425 E. Southlake Blvd., Southlake; 817/310-5600
centralmarket.com
The Common Table | American
FREE
See Monday for details.
Denny’s | Diner
FREE & CHEAP
See Sunday for details.
La Madeleine | French
FREE & CHEAP
Kids ages 10 and younger eat free on Tuesdays. Offer valid for one free kids meal per adult entree. Dine-in only. Regularly, kids meals are $6.29 and include a drink and chocolate chip cookie.
Multiple locations across Dallas-Fort Worth
lamadeleine.com
*Mama’s Daughters’ Diner | American
FREE & CHEAP
Kids ages 10 and younger eat free all day on Tuesday. Offer valid for one free kids meal per adult meal purchased; dine-in only. Regularly, kids’ meals are $5.50, including a drink.
Dallas, Forney, Irving, Lewisville and Plano
mamasdaughtersdiner.com
Main Event | American
FREE
Kids ages 12 and younger eat free all day on Tuesdays. Offer valid for one free kids meal per food item purchase of $11.99 or more.
Fort Worth, Frisco, Grand Prairie, Grapevine, Lewisville and Plano
mainevent.com
Papa Lopez | Tex-Mex
FREE & CHEAP
See Monday for details.
Pluckers | American
FREE & CHEAP
Kids ages 10 and younger eat free all day on Tuesday. Offer valid up to 2 kids per adult entrée purchased; dine-in only. All other days, kids’ meals start at $6.50.
Allen, Addison, Alliance, Arlington, Dallas, Fort Worth, Grapevine and Plano
pluckers.com
Son of a Butcher | American
FREE & CHEAP
On Tuesdays, kiddos ages 12 and younger can eat free at the Alliance location. Offer valid for one kids meal per adult combo purchased; standard kid’s menu only; dine-in only. All other days, kids’ meals are $6.50.
9649 Sage Meadow Trail, Fort Worth; 817/482-8998
sobsliders.com
KIDS EAT FREE ON WEDNESDAY
Café Brazil | Breakfast/Brunch/American
FREE & CHEAP
See Sunday for details.
Colter’s Texas Bar-B-Q | Barbecue
FREE
Kids eat free every Wednesday after 4pm. Offer valid for 1 kids’ meal per adult entrée; no limit; dine-in only. Ages 12 and younger. All other days, kids’ meals start at $8.75, including a drink.
3904 W. Camp Wisdom Road, Dallas; 972/298-3335
4435 Little Road, I-20 W, Arlington; 817/572-3930
coltersbbq.com
The Common Table | American
FREE
See Monday for details.
Denny’s | Diner
FREE & CHEAP
See Sunday for details.
*Le Peep Café | Breakfast/Brunch
FREE & CHEAP
Kids ages 12 and younger eat free on Wednesdays. Offer valid for 1 kids’ meal per adult entrée purchased; not valid with any other offer or discount. Regularly, kids’ meals start at $5.
4835 N. O’Connor Road, Suite 100, Irving; 972/717-0422
3501 Midway Road, Suite 120, Plano; 972/781-0700
lepeeptexas.com
Luby’s | Cafeteria
FREE & CHEAP
At participating locations, kids ages 10 and younger eat free on Wednesdays and Saturdays with the purchase of an adult entrée. Offer valid for 1 kid per adult; dine-in only. Regularly, meals start at $6.49, including a drink and jello.
Dallas, DeSoto and Forest Hill
lubys.com
Matt’s Rancho Martinez | Tex-Mex
CHEAP
Kids ages 12 and younger eat for half price from the kids’ menu with the purchase of an adult entreé. Offer valid for dine-in only. Regularly, kids’ meals are $7.50.
401 Central Expressway S., Allen; 214/971-8664
4765 State Highway 276 W., Royse City; 972/635-2930
mattstexmex.com
Smashburger | American
FREE
Through Dec. 31, kids ages 12 and younger eat free on Wednesdays with the purchase of an adult meal. Regularly, kids meals start at $7.29. Offer valid in store only at participating locations, which include these in DFW:
2222 McKinney Ave., Dallas; 469/341-3394
1425 E. Renner Road, Richardson; 214/646-1297
smashburger.com
THURSDAY MEAL DEALS FOR KIDS
Café Brazil | Breakfast/Brunch/American
FREE & CHEAP
See Sunday for details.
The Common Table | American
FREE
See Monday for details.
Denny’s | Diner
FREE & CHEAP
See Sunday for details.
El Chico Café | Tex-Mex
CHEAP
Kids ages 12 and younger eat for 99¢ from the Little Amigos menu with purchase of an adult entrée, all day on Thursdays. Dine-in only; 1 per adult entrée. All other days, kids’ meals start at $4.99, including a drink and cherry jello.
7621 Baker Blvd., Richland Hills; 817/589-0737
503 I-30, Rockwall; 972/771-8814
elchico.com
KIDS EAT FREE ON FRIDAY
Denny’s | Diner
FREE & CHEAP
See Sunday for details.
KIDS EAT FREE ON SATURDAY
Blue Mesa Grill | Tex-Mex
FREE & CHEAP
See Sunday for details.
Denny’s | Diner
FREE & CHEAP
See Sunday for details.
El Rincon Mexican Kitchen | Tex-Mex
FREE
Kids eat free for lunch on Saturdays, 11am-2pm. One free kids’ entrée with purchase of an adult entrée. Open to kids ages 10 and younger. All other days, kids’ meals start at $6, including a drink.
1114 S. Elm St., #100, Carrollton; 469/892-6429
5004 Addison Circle, Addison; 469/547-1019
elrincontx.com
Freebirds World Burrito | Tex-Mex
FREE & CHEAP
See Sunday for details.
Luby’s | Cafeteria
FREE & CHEAP
See Wednesday for details.
*Modern Market | Farm-to-table
FREE & CHEAP
See Sunday for details.
CHEAP MEAL DEALS FOR KIDS EVERY DAY
Note to readers: Sadly The Biscuit Bar has closed all its locations, as of mid-December 2024. You can read more about it directly from their Facebook post. For a look back, here’s our 2020 interview with The Biscuit Bar’s co-CEO and mom Janie Burkett.
54th Street Restaurant & Drafthouse | American
CHEAP
Kids’ meals start at $7.50, including a drink. Ages 10 and younger.
Euless, Fort Worth and Mansfield
54thstreetgrill.com
Applebee’s | American
CHEAP
Kids’ meals are $3.99 and include a side and a drink.
Multiple locations across Dallas-Fort Worth
applebees.com
Arby’s | American
CHEAP
Kids’ meals start at $4.79, including a drink. All ages.
Multiple locations across Dallas-Fort Worth
arbys.com
Bellagreen | American
CHEAP
Kids’ meals start at $7.49, including a drink. Ages 12 and younger.
8041 Walnut Hill Lane, Suite 810, Dallas; 972/639-5164
2408 Preston Road, Suite A, Plano; 972/975-9033
bellagreen.com
Buffalo Wild Wings | American
CHEAP
Regularly, kids’ meals start at $6.49, including a drink. Ages 12 and younger. Details might vary by location.
Multiple locations across Dallas-Fort Worth
buffalowildwings.com
Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen | American
CHEAP
Kids’ meals start at $5.49, including a drink. Ages 12 and younger.
Multiple locations across Dallas-Fort Worth
cheddars.com
Chez Fabien | French
CHEAP
Kids’ meals start at $7. Ages 12 and younger.
316 Main St., Grapevine; 817/424-4333
chezfabienbistro.com
Chick-Fil-A | American
CHEAP
Kids’ meals start at $6.59, including a drink. All ages.
Multiple locations across Dallas-Fort Worth
chick-fil-a.com
Chicken N Pickle | American
CHEAP
Kids meals for ages 12 and younger start at $7.49. Make your visit a full family night out when you reserve a pickleball court to play a round before eating!
1221 Johnson Road, Allen; 214/910-9360
4600 Merlot Ave., Grapevine; 817/766-6320
2965 S. Highway 161, Grand Prairie; 469/943-1410
chickennpickle.com
Chili’s | American
CHEAP
Kids’ meals start at $6.49, including a drink. Ages 12 and younger.
Multiple locations across Dallas-Fort Worth
chilis.com
Chipotle | Tex-Mex
CHEAP
Kids’ meals start at $5, including a drink. All ages.
Multiple locations across Dallas-Fort Worth
chipotle.com
Chuy’s | Tex-Mex
CHEAP
Kids’ meals are $7.41. Ages 12 and younger.
Multiple locations across Dallas-Fort Worth
chuys.com
Corner Bakery | American
CHEAP
Kids’ meals start at $5.69, including a drink. All ages.
Arlington, Dallas, Fort Worth, Frisco, Highland Village, Irving, Plano and Southlake
cornerbakerycafe.com
Costa Vida | Tex-Mex
CHEAP
Kids’ meals start at $5.99, including a drink and cinnamon tortilla. All ages.
Colleyville, Flower Mound, Fort Worth and Mansfield
costavida.com
Cotton Patch Café | Southern
CHEAP
All kids’ meals cost $7, including two sides, a drink and cookie. Ages 12 and under.
Multiple locations across Dallas-Fort Worth
cottonpatch.com
Cracker Barrel | Southern
CHEAP
Kids’ meals start at $4.69, including a drink. All ages.
Multiple locations across Dallas-Fort Worth
crackerbarrel.com
El Fenix | Tex-Mex
CHEAP
Kids’ meals at $5.49, including a drink. Ages 12 and younger.
Arlington, Burleson, Dallas, Fort Worth, Irving, McKinney, Mesquite and Plano
elfenix.com
El Pollo Loco | Tex-Mex
CHEAP
Kids’ meals start at $6.69, including a drink. All ages.
Multiple locations across Dallas-Fort Worth
elpolloloco.com
Fajita Pete’s | Tex-Mex
CHEAP
Kids’ meals start at $7.99. All ages.
Carrollton, Colleyville, Dallas, Irving, Flower Mound, Frisco and Southlake
fajitapetes.com
Feedstore BBQ & More | Barbecue
CHEAP
Kids’ meals start at $5, including a drink and ice cream. Ages 12 and younger.
530 S. White Chapel Blvd., Southlake; 817/488-1445
feedstorebbq.com
Firehouse Subs | Sandwiches
CHEAP
Kids’ meals start at $5.39, including a drink and a treat. Ages 12 and younger.
Multiple locations across Dallas-Fort Worth
firehousesubs.com
First Watch | Breakfast/Brunch
CHEAP
Kids’ meals are $7.59, including a drink. Ages 10 and younger.
Multiple locations across Dallas-Fort Worth
firstwatch.com
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers | Burgers
CHEAP
Kids’ meals start at $6.79, including a drink. All ages.
Euless, Frisco, Highland Village, Keller, McKinney, Princeton and Wylie
freddys.com
Fuzzy’s Tacos | Tex-Mex
CHEAP
Kids’ meals start at $5.29, including a drink. All ages.
Multiple locations across Dallas-Fort Worth
fuzzystacoshop.com
Genghis Grill | Mongolian
CHEAP
Kids’ meals start at $7.99, including a drink. Ages 12 years and under.
Multiple locations across Dallas-Fort Worth
genghisgrill.com
*Gloria’s Latin Cuisine | Tex-Mex
CHEAP
Kids’ meals start at $6.99, including a drink. Ages 12 and younger. Looking for a new date night destination with your S.O.? Leave the kids at home on Saturday nights and come to the Addison location for live Latin music and salsa dancing from 11pm–2am.
Multiple locations across Dallas-Fort Worth
gloriascuisine.com
*Hat Creek Burger Company | Burgers
CHEAP
Kids’ meals start at $6.49, including a drink. This burger place is one of our favorite destinations not only for its playgrounds right on-site but also for its salads, burger bowls without the buns (check out the veggie patty and paleo options), and breakfast sandwiches. If you’re looking for a treat, share a speciality milkshake for a sweet sugar rush.
Multiple locations across Dallas-Fort Worth
hatcreekburgers.com
Heritage Pizza and Taproom | Italian
CHEAP
Kids’ meals every day start at $6.95, including a drink.
3750 Plano Parkway, Suite 600, The Colony; 214/396-7333
heritagepizza.com
Hopdoddy Burger Bar | Burgers
CHEAP
Kids’ meals start at $7.25, including a drink. Ages 12 and younger.
Dallas, Fort Worth and Plano
hopdoddy.com
Hook Line & Sinker | Seafood
CHEAP
Kids’ meals are $5.75, including a drink. Ages 12 and younger.
3103 Lemmon Ave. E., Dallas; 214/965-0707
hookline-sinker.com
*Ida Claire | Southern
CHEAP
All kids’ meals cost $6.99. Ages 12 and younger. You won’t see their kids menu listed online, but at the restaurant, you’ll see options for items like chicken mini biscuits, chicken and waffles, butter pasta—and pancakes offered during brunch.
5001 Beltline Road, Dallas; 214/377-8227
ida-claire.com
IHOP | Diner
CHEAP
Kids’ meals start at $6.69. Ages 12 and younger.
Multiple locations across Dallas-Fort Worth
ihop.com
*Kincaid’s | Burgers
CHEAP
Kids’ meals start at $4.75, including a drink. Ages 12 and younger. This hamburger joint is a favorite of our publisher, Joy Niebes, and for good reason! Parents, been craving deviled eggs but don’t want to make them? Order them individually or by the dozen here at Kincaid’s, one of the few restaurants that offers them not only during the holidays but year-round.
Arlington, Fort Worth and Southlake
kincaidshamburgers.com
La Hacienda Ranch | Tex-Mex
CHEAP
Kids’ meals start at $7. Drink not included. Ages 12 and younger.
Colleyville, Dallas and Frisco
laharanch.com
Lazy Dog Restaurant | American
CHEAP
All kids’ meals start at $7.50 and include a side and drink. Ages 12 and younger.
Addison, Allen, Arlington, Euless and Plano
lazydogrestaurants.com
LongHorn Steakhouse | Steakhouse
CHEAP
Kids’ meals start at $6.49, including a drink. Ages 12 and younger.
Burleson, Denton, Fort Worth, Grand Prairie and Plano
longhornsteakhouse.com
Long John Silver’s | Seafood
CHEAP
Kids’ meals start at $5.49, including a drink. All ages.
Multiple locations across Dallas-Fort Worth
ljsilvers.com
Luna Grill | Mediterranean
CHEAP
Kids’ meals are $6.79. Ages 10 and younger.
Colleyville, Dallas, Flower Mound, Fort Worth, Mansfield, Richardson and Southlake
lunagrill.com
MOOYAH | Burgers
CHEAP
Kids’ meals start at $6.99, including a drink. Ages 12 and younger.
Multiple locations across Dallas-Fort Worth
mooyah.com
On the Border | Tex-Mex
CHEAP
Kids’ meals start at $6.99, including a drink. Ages 12 and younger.
Multiple locations across Dallas-Fort Worth
ontheborder.com
Original Chop Shop | Healthy
CHEAP
Kids’ meals start at $5. Ages 12 and younger.
Allen, Dallas, Irving, McKinney and Plano
originalchopshop.com
Original Pancake House | Breakfast/Brunch
CHEAP
Kids meals start at $6.99, including a drink. Ages 12 and younger.
Dallas, Fort Worth, Grapevine and Plano
ophdfw.com
Olive Garden | Italian
CHEAP
Kids’ meals start at $6.99, including a drink. Ages 12 and younger.
Multiple locations across Dallas-Fort Worth
olivegarden.com
Outback Steakhouse | Steakhouse
CHEAP
Kids’ meals start at $7.79, including a drink. Ages 10 and younger.
Multiple locations across Dallas-Fort Worth
outback.com
Panda Express | Chinese
CHEAP
Kids’ meals start at $6.80, including a drink. All ages.
Multiple locations across Dallas-Fort Worth
pandaexpress.com
Panera Bread | American
CHEAP
Kids’ meals start at $5.69. All ages.
Multiple locations across Dallas-Fort Worth
panerabread.com
Pei Wei | Chinese
CHEAP
Kids’ meals start at $6.29, including a drink. Ages 12 and younger.
Multiple locations across Dallas-Fort Worth
peiwei.com
Penne Pomodoro | Italian
CHEAP
Kids’ meals at Penne Pomodoro are $6.50 for ages 12 and younger.
6815 Snider Plaza, University Park; 214/373-9911
11661 Preston Road, Suite 143, Dallas; 214/368-3100
pennepomodoro.com
PF Chang’s | Chinese
CHEAP
Kids’ meals start at $5.79. Ages 12 and younger.
Multiple locations across Dallas-Fort Worth
pfchangs.com
Pho Little Saigon | Vietnamese
CHEAP
Kids’ meals start at $6. All ages.
1712 Mall Circle, Fort Worth; 817/738-0040
pholittlesaigonfw.com
Potbelly Sandwich Shop | Sandwiches
CHEAP
All kids’ meals start at $5.79, including a drink and cookie. All ages.
Multiple locations across Dallas-Fort Worth
potbelly.com
QDOBA Mexican Eats | Tex-Mex
CHEAP
All kids’ meals start at $5.95, including a drink. Ages 12 and younger.
Arlington, Burleson, Dallas, Fort Worth, Mansfield and Richardson
qdoba.com
Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers | American
CHEAP
Kids’ meals are $6.69, including a drink. Ages 12 and younger.
Multiple locations across Dallas-Fort Worth
raisingcanes.com
Red Lobster | Seafood
CHEAP
Kids’ meals start at $6.99, including a drink. Ages 12 and younger.
Multiple locations across Dallas-Fort Worth
redlobster.com
*Rodeo Goat | Burgers
CHEAP
Kids’ meals start at $5.99. Ages 12 and younger.
Addison, Dallas, Denton, Fort Worth, Frisco, Plano and Rockwall
rodeogoat.com
Samee’s Pizza Getti | Italian
CHEAP
Kids eat for $7 every day. Ages 12 and younger.
561 E. Interstate 30, Rockwall; 972/722-5835
sameespizzagetti.com
Schlotzsky’s | Sandwiches
CHEAP
Kids’ meals start at $4.99, including a drink and cookie. All ages.
Multiple locations across Dallas-Fort Worth
schlotzskys.com
Snuffer’s | American
CHEAP
Kids’ meals cost $6.29, including a drink. Ages 12 and younger.
Multiple locations across Dallas-Fort Worth
snuffers.com
Sonic | American
CHEAP
Kids’ meals start at $4.59, including a drink. Ages 12 and younger.
Multiple locations across Dallas-Fort Worth
sonicdrivein.com
Spoons Cafe | Breakfast/Brunch
CHEAP
Kids’ meals start at $6. All ages.
100 E. Louisiana St., McKinney; 972/548-6900
spoonscafe.com
Starwood Cafe | Breakfast/Brunch
CHEAP
Kids’ meals start at $6.50. All ages. Details vary by location.
Multiple locations across Dallas-Fort Worth
starwoodcafe.com
Steak ‘N Shake | American
CHEAP
Kids’ meals start at $4.49, including a drink. All ages.
Multiple locations across Dallas-Fort Worth
steaknshake.com
Taco Cabana | Tex-Mex
CHEAP
Kids’ meals start at $4.59, including a drink. All ages.
Multiple locations across Dallas-Fort Worth
tacocabana.com
Tacodeli | Tex-Mex
CHEAP
Kids’ meals start at $3. All ages.
Dallas and Plano
tacodeli.com
Texadelphia | American
CHEAP
Kids’ meals start at $7.99, including a drink.
2427 W. Mockingbird Ln., Suite 130, Dallas; 214/997-2828
746 S. Central Expressway, Suite 100, Richardson; 214/484-9363
texadelphia.com
Texas Roadhouse | American
CHEAP
Kids’ meals start at $5.99, including a drink. Ages 12 and younger.
Bedford, Fort Worth, Garland, Grand Prairie, Irving, Mansfield, Mesquite, Northlake and Rockwall
texasroadhouse.com
Torchy’s Tacos | Tex-Mex
CHEAP
Kids’ meals start at $3.25 every day. Ages 12 and younger.
Multiple locations across Dallas-Fort Worth
torchystacos.com
Tropical Smoothie Cafe | American
CHEAP
Kids’ smoothies start at $4.29 every day; kids’ entrées a la carte start at $5.19.
Multiple locations across Dallas-Fort Worth
tropicalsmoothiecafe.com
Twisted Root | Burgers
CHEAP
Kids’ meals start at $7 every day. All ages.
Arlington, Bedford, Carrollton, Coppell, Dallas and Plano
twistedrootburgerco.com
Uncle Julio’s | Tex-Mex
CHEAP
Kids’ meals start at $7. Ages 12 and younger.
Allen, Arlington, Dallas, Fort Worth and Grapevine
unclejulios.com
Velvet Taco | Tex-Mex
CHEAP
Kids’ meals start at $4.25 every day. All ages. Details might vary by location.
Multiple locations across Dallas-Fort Worth
velvettaco.com
Waffle House | Breakfast/Brunch
CHEAP
Kids’ meal prices vary depending on location, but are typically $5–$6.50, including a drink. Ages 10 and younger.
Multiple locations across Dallas-Fort Worth
wafflehouse.com
Whataburger | American
CHEAP
Kids’ meals start at $4.79, including a drink. All ages.
Multiple locations across Dallas-Fort Worth
whataburger.com
Which Wich Superior Sandwiches | Sandwiches
CHEAP
Kids’ meals start at $5.75, including a drink. All ages.
Multiple locations across Dallas-Fort Worth
whichwich.com
Zaxby’s | American
CHEAP
Kids’ meals start at $5.49, including a drink. All ages.
701 Keller Parkway, Keller; 817/741-8810
3181 Matlock Road, Mansfield; 682/518-7360
526 Centennial Blvd., Richardson; 972/744-9634
zaxbys.com
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The Bottom Line
Best Days for Variety: You’ll find the most overall options for meal deals earlier in the week—on Mondays and Tuesdays—and fewer as you get closer to the weekend.
Know Before You Go: Whether you’re out for breakfast, lunch or dinner—be sure to confirm with the wait staff that they’re still running that specific deal at the specific restaurant. The restaurant industry is a rapidly shifting one, and menus and prices may change.