NTK compiled a great list of where kids eat free or cheap in DFW. These offers change periodically so they recommend that you call ahead and confirm the offers are still valid before you go.
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| Restaurant | Cities | Website or Phone number | Day of the Week | Offer |
| Applebee's | 14 Metroplex Locations | http://www.applebees.com | Monday to Thursday | Kids eat for .99 cents |
| Berryhill Baja Grill | Dallas | http://www.berryhillbajagrill.com | Tuesday | Kids eat for $1.00 |
| Blue Mesa | Multiple locations | http://www.bluemesagrill.com | Sunday Brunch | Kids 6 and under eat free. |
| Captain D's Seafood | Dallas | http://www.captainds.com | Thursday | 2 Free Kids meals with adult purchase. |
| Central Market | Plano | http://www.centralmarket.com | Tuesday | Kids eat free from 5pm to 8pm |
| Beef O' Brady's | North Richland Hills | http://www.beefobradys.com | Tuesday | Kids eat free. |
| Black Eyed Pea | Multiple locations | http://www.theblackeyedpea.com | Tuesdays after 5pm. | Kids 12 & under eat free with adult entree. |
| Chick-Fil-A | Lots of locations | http://www.chick-fil-a.com | Tuesdays after 5pm. Kids' activities & Kids eat free with adult meal. | Check with your local Chick-fil-a, may not be true for all locations. |
| CiCi's | Multiple locations | http://www.cicispizza.com | Daily | Kids 3 and under eat free. |
| Colter's BBQ | Arlington, Dallas, Denton, Garland, Grapevine, Hurst | http://www.coltersbbq.com | Wednesday | Kids eat free. |
| Cristina's Fine Mexican Restaurant | Addison, Flower Mound, Frisco, Garland (Firewheel), Plano, Lewisville, McKinney, Southlake, Trophy Club | http://www.cristinasmex.com | Mondays & Tuesdays | Kids eat free 12 and under, two children to each adult meal |
| Deep Sushi | Deep Ellum | http://www.deepsushi.com | Daily | Kids 10 & Under eat free with adult meal |
| Denny's | Lots of locations | http://www.dennys.com | Tuesday & Saturday | 4pm to 10pm |
| Dickey's BBQ | Multiple locations | http://www.dickeys.com | Sundays | Kids eat free. |
| Double Dave's Pizza Works | Multiple locations | http://www.doubledaves.com | Sundays and/or Thursdays | Kids eat free. |
| El Chico | Multiple locations | http://www.elchico.com | Thursday nights. | Kids eat for .99 cents |
| Golden Corral | Multiple locations | http://www.goldencorral.com | Daily | Kids under 3 eat from buffet free with adult meal |
| Humperdinks | Dallas | http://www.humperdinks.com | For Februrary | Kids eat for half price. |
| IHOP | various locations, not all | http://www.ihop.com | Thursday | Free kids meal with adult entree |
| Joe's Crab Shack | Plano, Mesquite, Dallas, Ft. Worth, Grapevine, Lewisville | http://www.joescrabshack.com | Tuesday | Kids eat for $2.00 |
| Luby's | 15 Locations in DFW | http://www.lubys.com | Wednesday after 4:30pm & Saturday all day | Kids eat free 10 and under with adult meal |
| Manny's Mexican Food | Frisco & Little Elm | http://www.eatatmannys.com | Monday | Kids eat for .99 cents with adult meal. |
| McAlister's Deli | Several Locations | http://www.mcalistersdeli.com | Tuesday | Kids 12 & Under eat free with adult meal. Daily .99 cents kids meals. |
| Patrizio | Cedar Hill, Flower Mound, Plano | http://www.patrizios.net | Sunday - Thursday | Kids eat free 11am to 10pm |
| Penne Pomodoro | Dallas | http://www.pennepomodoro.com | Wednesday | Kids eat free from 4pm to 10pm |
| Pluckers Wing Bar | Dallas | http://www.pluckers.com | Tuesday | All day |
| Rainforest Cafe | Grapevine | http://www.rainforestcafe.com | Wednesday | Kids eat for .99 cents with purchase of adult meal |
| Scampi's Cafe | Ft. Worth | http://www.scampis.com | Wednesday | Kids 10 & Under eat free with adult meal. |
| Siciliano's A Taste of Italy | Garland | http://www.sicilianosgarland.com | Monday | Kids 10 & Under eat free with adult meal |
| Steak & Shake | 16 Locations in DFW | http://www.steakandshake.com | Saturday & Sunday all day | Kids 12 & Under eat for free |
| Souper Salad | Multiple locations | http://www.soupersalad.com | Sundays | Kids eat for $2.49. Kids 4 and younger always FREE. |
| Spaghetti Warehouse | Multiple locations | http://www.spaghettiwarehouse.com | Tuesday | Kids eat free at night. |
| Sweet Tomatoes | Arlington, Dallas & Irving | http://www.souplantation.com | Arlington - Tuesday, Dallas - Wednesday, Irving - Monday | Kids 12 & Under eat for .99 cents |
| Texadelphia | Dallas, Ft. Worth, Irving, Plano | http://www.texadelphia.com | Daily | Kids eat free after 5pm |
| Texas de Brazil | Addison, Dallas, Ft. Worth | http://www.texasdebrazil.com | Saturday & Sunday | Kids 6 Under eat free. Older kids eat half price. |
| Texas Land & Cattle | Multiple locations | http://www.texaslandandcattle.com | Saturdays | Kids eat free from 11am to 4pm. 2 kids meals for one adult meal. |
| Tres Jose's Cocina Mexicana | Ft. Worth | http://817-763-0456 | Tuesday/Sunday | Kids eat free, 13 and under, with adult entree |
| Varsity Club Wings & Sports | Frisco | http://www.varsityclubwingsandsports.com | Sunday to Thursday | Kids eat free with adult entree |
Source: NorthTexasKids
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Remember to still tip as if you got full priced meals, though. If you have to shop for places to find free meals for your kids, more than likely you can't afford to really be going out to eat in the first place. These waiters work very hard to serve children that most of the time make a huge mess in their sections and if you do not tip accordingly, then that is taking advantage of the very system set forth to cut you a break. Remember- if you cannot afford to tip well, then you cannot afford to go out to eat. Why make a waiter who relies on that money to live pay the price for your wanting a lifestyle you can't afford? These "kids eat free" lists are so ridiculous.
Kids eat for .99 cents at Buffalo Wild Wings in Garland Texas every Wednesday
Kids eat for .99 cents at Buffalo Wild Wings in Garland Texas every Wednesday
I tip for excellent service. It is up to the server to keep me happy.
For one it's their job as a waitress to serve people. If you don't leave a tip, it is rude but that doesn't mean that you can't afford to eat out. I love the list, it actually brings peoople to the restaurants. Usually when your kids eat free, you end up paying for something extra they want. If you feel that way about the list, why are you checking out the list?
Brandi, have you heard, why pay for the cow when you can get the milk for free? Essentially, this is free milk. Please take a sip of this: 1) Leaving a good tip according to the service, not the free meal is always the classy thing to do, agreed 2)The purpose of kids eat free is to bring more people into the restuarant, thereby increasing profits. Most restuarants do over 70% of their advertising inside their restuarants. 3)Taking children to kids eat free offers the opportunity for families to try new places w/o the full expense. This plays into point 2 above 4) People who have money maintian this status because they do not constantly spend their own. Over half of the people who win the lotto declare bankruptcy w/in 2 years.
I'm all for saving money. That's why I developed www.kidseatfor.com. The best part is now you can buy the iPhone app and have the best kids eat free deals in the DFW area right at your finger tips.
Brandi ...you're a troll & you probably work in unclassy restaurants to get the idea that EVERYONE's child leaves a mess.
First, Lord forgive Brandi, for she knows not what she says or to whom she speaketh. Second, I hope her eggs have all dried up and she doesn't get to spread her ignorance to our future leaders. Amen. Now, let's feed these kids, enjoy each other's company and retire with a very secure safety nest. By the way, Thanks for the loads of money I will save, Lisa. You're the greatest!
Applebees is only on Tuesday night.
Kids eat for $2.99 at Rainforest Cafe on Wednesday nights, not .99 cents as reported.
Geez Brandi! You got your panties in a bunch now, don't ya??! Some of us just like to find a good deal! Where in this list of KEF did it ever suggest people tip less? You just automatically think the worst of people, or you are more likely a troll as previously mentioned cuz why else would you even look at this list?! Seriously, you could channel your energy and creativity in much more productive ways.
Applebee's Neighborhood Grills througout the Metroplex offer FREE kids meals on every Tuesday.
Limit 1 free per adult entree purchased.
What no deals for Fridays?? Also, Texaphilidelphia denies that they are giving discounted or free food for kids, just a heads up! Someone needs to update the list.
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