Dining out is a treat, but it doesn’t have to break the bank. Because we love you as much as we love a great bargain (especially if it involves food), we’ve compiled a list of San Antonio restaurants where kids eat free, for a discount or cheaply. Know of any restaurants we missed? Discover a meal deal below is incorrect or has expired? We need your help to improve and maintain this comprehensive list. Please leave suggestions in the comments and we’ll build this list together!
*This list is current as of August 15, 2023, but please call ahead to confirm restaurant participation, as conditions may be subject to change and meal deals may not be available at all locations. Also, don’t miss our list of San Antonio Restaurants with Playgrounds!
Every Day
Chili’s
Sign up for the Chili’s Rewards program to receive periodic Kids Eat Free coupons for children 12 and under.
Texas de Brazil
“When purchased with a full-price meal children 2 years and under are complimentary, 3-5 years are $5.00 and 6-12 years are half price.”
Sunday
Freebirds
Get one free child’s meal with purchase of adult entrée. Meal deal available at all locations.
Jim’s
Sundays and Mondays: Kids eat free from 5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. Get one free child’s meal (ages 10 and under) with purchase of adult entree. Meal deal available at all locations.
MONDAY
Genghis Grill
Kids eat for only $1.99 starting at 4:00 p.m. with the purchase of an adult meal.
Jim’s
Sundays and Mondays: Kids eat free from 5:00 –9:00 p.m. Get one free child’s meal (ages 10 and under) with purchase of adult entree and beverage.
Nicha’s Comida Mexicana
Kids 12 and under eat free from 3:00 –9:00 p.m. with adult entree and drink purchase (dine-in only). Meal deal available at all locations.
Tuesday
Bar-B-Cutie Smokehouse
Get one free kid’s meal with the purchase of an adult meal ($10.90 or more). Valid for children 12 years old and under. Dine-in only.
Main Event
Kids under 12 eat free when you buy a menu item for $11.99 or more, all day long!
Pluckers
Kids 10 and under eat free all day with the purchase of an adult entrée.
Rome’s Pizza
Tuesdays and Wednesdays: Kids eat free from 4:00–8:00 p.m. with each adult meal purchase. Dine in only.
The Cove
Get one free child’s meal after 5:00 p.m. with adult entrée purchase.
Wednesday
EZ’s Brick Oven & Grill
Kids 12 and under eat free with a paying adult from 5:00 p.m.–close. Meal deal available at all locations.
Luby’s
Kids 12 and under eat free with an adult meal purchase. Also applies to Saturday. Participating locations only.
Rome’s Pizza
Tuesdays and Wednesdays: Kids eat free from 4:00 –8:00 p.m. with each adult meal purchase. Meal deal available at all locations.
Thursday
Sea Island Shrimp House
All-day meal deal: One free kid’s meal with the purchase of an adult entree. Dine in only.
Saturday
We hope this list of meal deals allows you to try new restaurants around the San Antonio area and enjoy a night out with the added bonus of a free/discounted kids meal. This post was originally published in 2014 by Ashley S., updated in 2022 by Gracie. It has been updated by the current author as of August 2023.
Thank u so much, just wish all restaurants would do that same n understand how hard it is to go out an eat with our and our budget. Thank u again!
Tomatillos Cafe off of Broadway also have kids eat free with adult meal purchase and drink Mon-Wed 5-9pm and Saturday 12-5pm. One of our favorites for our family!!
Thanks so much! We’ll be sure to add it to the list!
Seriously…thank you! So much work put into this!
Thanks for doing all the leg work for this lazy mom. You rock Ashley
Alamo Cafe also has very reasonably priced kids’ meals – many only $2.99. It includes a drink and a “treat” they bring out after the meal, which we always find to be an incentive for good behavior during the meal!
Thanks, Joy! It’s such a great restaurant for families too- can’t believe I missed it! Here’s a link to Alamo Cafe’s Kids Menu:http://alamocafe.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/kidsmenu2.pdf