As a rule, kids never eat enough to justify the price of their meal at a restaurant. And isn’t it absolutely maddening to pay for all that non-eating?? Let’s make your next family dinner out more affordable—here’s a list of local restaurants where KIDS EAT FREE.
Note: Individual restaurants could change their offers at any time. Restrictions may apply (like dine in only). Be sure to check ahead to ensure the offers are still valid at your location.
MONDAY
CAFE BRAZIL :: Breakfast/Brunch :: All area locations :: Sunday-Thursday, 5-10pm. Kids 12 and under eat free with purchase of adult entrée.
MODERN MARKET:: Fresh/Seasonal :: Plano, Richardson :: 5pm to close, kids eat free with purchase of adult entrée. Dine in only.
ROMAN CUCINA :: Italian :: Allen, Dallas :: Kids eat free with purchase of regular entrée. One kids’ meal per regular entrée.
PAPA LOPEZ :: Mexican :: Allen, Frisco :: Kids eat free with purchase of adult entrée. Limit 3 kids’ meals per adult entrée.
JC’s BURGER HOUSE :: Burgers :: Allen, Plano (not offered at McKinney or Richardson locations) :: 4pm to close, kids eat free with purchase of adult burger, fries, and drink.
SEÑOR LOCOS :: Tex-Mex :: Plano :: No longer free, but kids meals are $2 with purchase of adult entrée. Not too bad!
THE STRING BEAN :: American/Home Cooking :: Richardson :: After 5pm, kids eat free with purchase of adult entrée.
CRISTINA’S :: Mexican :: Carrollton, Frisco, McKinney, Murphy, Plano :: One more that’s not free anymore, but kids meals are $2 all day. Dine in only.
DENNY’S :: American/Diner :: McKinney, Murphy, Plano :: From 4-10pm, 2 kids eat free with adult entrée purchase of $6 or more. Dine in only.
TEXADELPHIA :: Cheesesteaks/Tex-Mex :: Richardson location :: Kids eat free all day with purchase of adult meal. You have to be a TexNation member, but it’s a free signup that you can do at the restaurant when you arrive.
WOODY’S SPORTS RESTAURANT :: American :: Frisco :: Sunday-Thursday, kids 11 and under eat free with purchase of adult entrée of $7 or more. Dine-in only, kid wings excluded.
IHOP :: American/Diner :: McKinney location only :: From 4-10pm every day, kids 12 and under eat free with purchase of adult entrée.
TUESDAY
CAFE BRAZIL :: Breakfast/Brunch :: All area locations :: Sunday-Thursday, 5-10pm. Kids 12 and under eat free with purchase of adult entrée.
PAPA LOPEZ :: Mexican :: Allen, Frisco :: Kids eat free with purchase of adult entrée. Limit 3 kids’ meals per adult entrée.
LUNA GRILL :: Mediterranean :: Richardson :: One free kids’ meal with the purchase of an adult entrée every Tuesday from 4pm to close.
JC’s BURGER HOUSE :: Burgers :: Allen, Plano (not offered at McKinney or Richardson locations) :: 4pm to close, kids eat free with purchase of adult burger, fries, and drink.
SEÑOR LOCOS :: Tex-Mex :: Plano :: No longer free, but kids meals are $2 with purchase of adult entrée. Not too bad!
PLUCKER’S :: American :: Allen, Plano :: Kids ages 10 and under eat free off the kids’ menu with purchase of adult entrée, all day (limit two per table).
CRISTINA’S :: Mexican :: Carrollton, Frisco, McKinney, Murphy, Plano :: One more that’s not free, but kids meals are $2 all day. Dine in only.
DENNY’S :: American/Diner :: McKinney, Murphy, Plano :: From 4-10pm, 2 kids eat free with adult entrée purchase of $6.00 or more. Dine in only.
TEXADELPHIA :: Cheesesteaks/Tex-Mex :: Richardson location :: Kids eat free all day with purchase of adult meal. You have to be a TexNation member, but it’s a free signup that you can do at the restaurant when you arrive.
MAMA’S DAUGHTER’S DINER :: Home Cooking/Diner :: Plano :: Kids eat free all day. Dine in only.
COOLGREENS :: Fresh/Salads & Sandwiches :: Richardson :: Kids eat free with purchase of adult entrée.
WOODY’S SPORTS RESTAURANT :: American :: Frisco :: Sunday-Thursday, kids 11 and under eat free with purchase of adult entrée of $7 or more. Dine-in only, kid wings excluded.
GHENGIS GRILL :: Mongolian BBQ/Chinese :: Kids 11 and under eat free on Tuesday with purchase of adult meal.
IHOP :: American/Diner :: McKinney location only :: From 4-10pm every day, kids 12 and under eat free with purchase of adult entrée.
WEDNESDAY
CAFE BRAZIL :: Breakfast/Brunch :: All area locations :: Sunday-Thursday, 5-10pm. Kids 12 and under eat free with purchase of adult entrée.
LUBY’S :: American/Buffet :: Plano location :: All day, kids eat free.
AMAZING JAKE’S :: Arcade/Pizza Buffet :: Plano :: Free child’s buffet (12 and under) with purchase of adult buffet, all day.
TEXADELPHIA :: Cheesesteaks/Tex-Mex :: Richardson location :: Kids eat free all day with purchase of adult meal. You have to be a TexNation member, but it’s a free signup that you can do at the restaurant when you arrive.
WOODY’S SPORTS RESTAURANT :: American :: Frisco :: Sunday-Thursday, kids 11 and under eat free with purchase of adult entrée of $7 or more. Dine-in only, kid wings excluded.
IHOP :: American/Diner :: McKinney location only :: From 4-10pm every day, kids 12 and under eat free with purchase of adult entrée.
THURSDAY
CAFE BRAZIL :: Breakfast/Brunch :: All area locations :: Sunday-Thursday, 5-10pm. Kids 12 and under eat free with purchase of adult entrée.
WOODY’S SPORTS RESTAURANT :: American :: Frisco :: Sunday-Thursday, kids 11 and under eat free with purchase of adult entrée of $7 or more. Dine-in only, kid wings excluded.
IHOP :: American/Diner :: McKinney location only :: From 4-10pm every day, kids 12 and under eat free with purchase of adult entrée.
FRIDAY
CHUY’S :: Tex-Mex :: All area locations :: Monday-Friday, 4-7pm. Free taco bar with happy hour. That means a free nacho dinner for the kids and a margarita for you.
IHOP :: American/Diner :: McKinney location only :: From 4-10pm every day, kids 12 and under eat free with purchase of adult entrée.
SATURDAY
BLUE MESA :: Mexican :: Plano location only :: 10am-3pm, kids 5 and under eat free at brunch buffet with purchasing adult (ages 6-11 eat for $7).
LUBY’S :: American/Buffet :: Plano location :: All day, kids eat free.
STEAK ‘N SHAKE :: Burgers :: All locations :: All day, 1 free kids’ plate for every $9 spent. Ages 12 and under. Dine-in only.
IHOP :: American/Diner :: McKinney location only :: From 4-10pm every day, kids 12 and under eat free with purchase of adult entrée.
SUNDAY
CAFE BRAZIL :: Breakfast/Brunch :: All area locations :: Sunday-Thursday, 5-10pm. Kids 12 and under eat free with purchase of adult entrée.
MODERN MARKET:: Fresh/Seasonal :: Richardson, Plano :: 5pm to close, kids eat free with purchase of adult entrée. Dine in only.
DICKEY’S BARBECUE PIT :: BBQ :: Multiple locations throughout Collin County :: All day, one free kids’ meal with $10 purchase per adult. For ages 12 and under. Dine-in only; offer not valid for online or app orders.
BLUE MESA :: Mexican :: All area locations :: 10am-3pm, kids 5 and under eat free at brunch buffet with purchasing adult (ages 6-11 eat for $7).
FREEBIRDS :: Tex-Mex/Burritos :: All area locations :: All day, kids eat free with purchase of adult entrée.
STEAK ‘N SHAKE :: Burgers :: All locations :: All day, 1 free kids’ plate for every $9 spent. Ages 12 and under. Dine-in only.
TEXADELPHIA :: Cheesesteaks/Tex-Mex :: Richardson location :: Kids eat free all day with purchase of adult meal. You have to be a TexNation member, but it’s a free signup that you can do at the restaurant when you arrive.
WOODY’S SPORTS RESTAURANT :: American :: Frisco :: Sunday-Thursday, kids 11 and under eat free with purchase of adult entrée of $7 or more. Dine-in only, kid wings excluded.
IHOP :: American/Diner :: McKinney location only :: From 4-10pm every day, kids 12 and under eat free with purchase of adult entrée.
If you know of any spots that aren’t on the list, please share in the comments!
Love and War in Texas, Plano: One free kid”s meal with purchase of each adult entree on Sundays.
Chick-fil-A: Tuesdays free kids meal with adult meal purchase
Hat Creek Burger Co: Tuesday half price burgers
Which CFA location?
Spin pizza on sundays. Free kids meal with adult entree.
Red Hot & Blue. Tuesdays, free kid’s meal with each entree.