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Kids Eat Free in Austin: Every Day of the Week
Feed the whole fam for next to nothing — your updated guide to free kids meals across the city.
Pick a Day
In Austin, going out to eat is practically a family pastime, but feeding everyone can add up fast. Luckily, spots across the city are making weeknight dinners a little easier with kids eat free deals, family-friendly patios, and menus both parents and picky eaters can agree on. Whether you're looking for an easy after-school dinner or a weekend meal that keeps everyone happy, these Austin restaurants have you covered.
Hattie B's Hot Chicken New Ends 9/7
South Lamar (2529 S Lamar Blvd) & Domain Northside (3100 Esperanza Crossing #130) · hattieb.com
Kids 12 & under get a free Kids Meal (fried or grilled tender, tender bites, whole wing, or grilled cheese — normally $7.50) with the purchase of an adult entrée, all day, every day. Dine-in only. Runs May 26 – September 7, 2026. Every Kids Meal redeemed supports the Central Texas Food Bank's Help for Kids program.
Dish Society Ends 7/31
Mueller location, Austin, TX · dishsociety.com
Through July 31, 2026, Dish Society is extending kids eat free to weekdays (not just Tuesdays) with an adult entrée purchase — even better for Loyalty Members. Reverts to the standing Tuesday-only deal in August.
Sunday
The Peached Tortilla
Multiple Austin locations · thepeachedtortilla.com
Kids 12 and younger get a free kids meal with the purchase of an adult meal every Sunday during dinner service.
Modern Market
5520 Burnet Rd #100, Austin, TX 78756 · modernmarket.com
Kids 12 & under get one free kids meal with the purchase of an adult entrée on Sundays and Saturdays.
Zen Japanese Food
Multiple locations including Anderson Lane & Guadalupe · eatzen.com
Kids 10 and under eat free all day on Sundays and Saturdays.
Happy Chicks New
6425 Burnet Rd, 9091 Research Blvd, 12832 Research Blvd, 7101 Hwy 71 W · Happy Chicks on Facebook
Kids 12 and under eat free every Sunday with an entrée purchase, dine-in or walk-up only, at all Austin-area locations.
Monday
Top Notch Burgers
2222 Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78705 · topnotchaustin.com
Half off a kids meal every Monday with the purchase of an adult meal.
Vaqueros Cafe & Cantina
Multiple Austin locations · vaqueroscafe.com
Kids 12 & under eat free from 4–9pm with the purchase of an adult meal. Dine-in only.
Mi Lindo Michoacan
milindomichoacanrestauranttx.com
Kids eat free Monday and Tuesday from 4–9pm with the purchase of an adult entrée.
Madam Mam's
Multiple Austin locations · madammams.com
Kids eat free Monday through Wednesday with the purchase of an adult meal.
Happy Slice Pizza New
North Austin · check location for hours
Kids 12 & under get a free cheese or pepperoni slice with the purchase of an adult meal, every Monday.
Tuesday
Kerbey Lane Cafe
Multiple Austin locations · kerbeylanecafe.com
Kids under 12 eat free all day on Tuesdays — includes a free kids menu meal and drink with adult entrée purchase.
Pluckers Wing Bar
Multiple Austin locations · pluckers.com
Free kids meal on Tuesdays with the purchase of an adult entrée.
Dish Society
Mueller location, Austin, TX · dishsociety.com
Kids 12 and under eat free on Tuesdays with the purchase of a regular menu entrée, salad, or sandwich. Dine-in only. (Extended to weekdays through July 31 — see Summer 2026 section above.)
Mi Lindo Michoacan
milindomichoacanrestauranttx.com
Kids eat free Monday and Tuesday from 4–9pm with adult entrée purchase.
Central Market New
4001 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78756 · centralmarket.com
Kids eat free Tuesdays from 5–9pm with the purchase of an adult entrée (North Lamar location).
Wednesday
Luby's
Check your local Austin location for participation · lubys.com
Kids 12 and under eat free with the purchase of an adult meal on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Dine-in only.
Central Market New
4477 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78745 · centralmarket.com
Kids eat free Wednesdays from 5–9pm with the purchase of an adult entrée (Westgate location).
Frontyard Brewing New
Just north of Austin in the Hill Country · frontyardbrewing.com
Family Night every Wednesday, 4–8pm: kids eat free with the purchase of an adult meal. Bring a board game or borrow one of theirs.
Thursday
Be More Pacific New
Shoal Creek, Austin, TX
Kids 12 and under eat free every Thursday, 4–10pm, with the purchase of a dinner entrée and drink. Happy hour runs 4–7pm same night.
Saturday
Modern Market
5520 Burnet Rd #100, Austin, TX 78756 · modernmarket.com
Kids 12 & under get one free kids meal with the purchase of an adult entrée on Saturdays and Sundays.
Zen Japanese Food
Multiple Austin locations · eatzen.com
Kids 10 and under eat free all day on Saturdays and Sundays.
Luby's
Kids 12 and under eat free on Wednesdays and Saturdays with adult meal purchase. Dine-in only.
Every Day of the Week
Dickey's Barbecue Pit
Multiple Austin locations · dickeys.com
Kids eat free all day, every day with any adult purchase of $12 or more.
Denny's
dennys.com — find your nearest Austin location
Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult menu item valued at $6 or more. Up to two free kids entrées per adult meal. Participation varies by location.
