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Denton MacKID: Denton's Budget-Friendly and Free Kids Meals

Explore Affordable and Gratis Dining Options for Children in Denton, Texas

By M. Rausch September 13, 2023


You asked, and we gladly obliged.

 

Here is our Denton Kids Eat Free (or Cheap) Guide – a fantastic resource to help make your family's night out a little sweeter and a little more affordable. 



Enjoy our guide to local restaurants that offer Kids Eat Free (or Cheap) Promotions*. If you know a place that hasn't been featured yet, please don't hesitate to reach out to me at davidr@macaronikid.com or fill out this FORM. By doing so, you'll be helping me spread the word to other Denton families. 


* Remember to verify the current promotions by calling or visiting the restaurant's website before your visit, as these offers can change in the blink of an eye. 

I am reaching out to more local places and adding to this list. I am also creating a DFW guide for those who travel around DFW but love to save πŸ˜‰


Kids Eat Free:

➑️ SUNDAY

  • Café Brazil One free kids meal with one adult meal purchase. Sunday-Thursday 5pm-10pm. 

πŸ“501 W. University Denton, TX 76201 

πŸ“±(940) 442-5323

  • IHOP One free kid's meal per adult entrée purchase every day from 4pm to 10pm. 

πŸ“1001 North Texas Blvd, Denton, TX 76201 

πŸ“±(940) 566-3823

πŸ“ 2530 W. University Dr Denton, TX 76201 πŸ“± (940) 228-1151

πŸ“ 3721 S I-35 E Denton, TX 76208 πŸ“± (940)-566-5290

  • Free Birds Kids ages 12 and younger eat for free with purchase of an adult entrée. Offer valid for 1 child per adult. Must mention the offer to redeem or use code KIDSEATFREE online. Offered only at participating locations, so call to confirm. All other days, kids’ meals start at $4.99, including a drink. Sundays 10:30 AM - 9:30 PM

πŸ“ 2700 West University, Ste. 1090 Denton, TX 76201

πŸ“± (940) 565-5400

➑️MONDAY 

  • Mellow Mushroom One free kids meal with one adult meal purchase. Mondays 11am-10pm 

πŸ“ 217 E. Hickory St Denton, TX 76201 

πŸ“±(940) 323-1100

  • Café Brazil One free kids meal with one adult meal purchase. Sunday-Thursday 5pm-10pm. 

πŸ“501 W. University Denton, TX 76201 

πŸ“±(940) 442-5323

  • IHOP One free kid's meal per adult entrée purchase every day from 4pm to 10pm. 

πŸ“1001 North Texas Blvd, Denton, TX 76201 

πŸ“±(940) 566-3823

➑️TUESDAY

  • Double Dave's Pizzaworks Purchase two adult buffets, get one free kid’s buffet (ages 10 and under). Tuesdays after 5pm. 

πŸ“ 220 W. University Dr Denton, TX 76201 

πŸ“± (940) 243-3283

  • Denny's One free entrée with purchase of adult entrée, drink not included. Tuesday and Saturday 4pm-10pm. 

πŸ“ 4007 N-I35 Denton, TX 76207 

πŸ“±(940) 382-9033

  • Hooters Kids eat free all day. 11am-11pm. 

πŸ“ 985 S. I-35 E. Denton, TX 76205 

πŸ“±(940) 442-6049

  • Mooyah Kids 12 and under 50% off meal with adult meal purchase. Tuesdays 11am-10pm.

 πŸ“ 2215 S.Loop 288 Suite 300 Denton, TX 76205

πŸ“± (940) 484-9581

  • Café Brazil One free kids meal with one adult meal purchase. Sunday-Thursday 5pm-10pm. 

πŸ“501 W. University Denton, TX 76201 

πŸ“±(940) 442-5323

  • IHOP One free kid's meal per adult entrée purchase every day from 4pm to 10pm. 

πŸ“1001 North Texas Blvd, Denton, TX 76201 

πŸ“±(940) 566-3823

➑️WEDNESDAY 

  • Café Brazil One free kids meal with one adult meal purchase. Sunday-Thursday 5pm-10pm. 

πŸ“501 W. University Denton, TX 76201 

πŸ“±(940) 442-5323

  • IHOP One free kid's meal per adult entrée purchase every day from 4pm to 10pm. 

πŸ“1001 North Texas Blvd, Denton, TX 76201 

πŸ“±(940) 566-3823

➑️THURSDAY 

  • Café Brazil One free kids meal with one adult meal purchase. Sunday-Thursday 5pm-10pm. 

πŸ“501 W. University Denton, TX 76201 

πŸ“±(940) 442-5323

  • IHOP One free kid's meal per adult entrée purchase every day from 4pm to 10pm. 

πŸ“1001 North Texas Blvd, Denton, TX 76201 

πŸ“±(940) 566-3823

➑️FRIDAY 

  • IHOP One free kid's meal per adult entrée purchase every day from 4pm to 10pm. 

πŸ“1001 North Texas Blvd, Denton, TX 76201 

πŸ“±(940) 566-3823

➑️SATURDAY 

  • Denny's One free entrée with purchase of adult entrée, drink not included. Tuesday and Saturday 4pm-10pm.  

πŸ“ 4007 N-I35 Denton, TX 76207 

πŸ“± (940) 382-9033

  • IHOP One free kid's meal per adult entrée purchase every day from 4pm to 10pm. 

πŸ“1001 North Texas Blvd, Denton, TX 76201 

πŸ“±(940) 566-3823


Kids Eat Cheap Everyday:

  • Applebee’s Kids’ meals are $6.99 and include a side and a drink.

 πŸ“707 S Interstate 35 E, Denton, TX 76205

 πŸ“±(940) 591-9353

  • Arby’s Kids’ meals start at $4.79, including a drink. All ages.
    πŸ“901 W University Dr, Denton, TX 76201 πŸ“±(940) 383-1710

 πŸ“2313 Colorado Blvd, Denton, TX 76205 πŸ“±(940) 382-2482

  • Buffalo Wild Wings Regularly, kids’ meals at $7.49, including a drink. Ages 12 and younger. Details might vary by location. 

   πŸ“ 1400 Loop 288 Suite 110, Denton, TX 76205

  πŸ“±(940) 387-0924

 πŸ“ 3240 N Interstate 35, Denton, TX 76201

 πŸ“±(940) 320-2503

  • Chick-Fil-A Kids’ meals start at $5.85, including a drink. All ages.

 πŸ“ 2410 W University Dr, Denton, TX 76201  πŸ“±(940) 387-7883

 πŸ“1711 S Loop 288, Denton, TX 76205πŸ“±(940) 382-8149

  • Chili’s Kids’ meals start at $5.75, including a drink. Ages 12 and younger.

 πŸ“ 2406 S Interstate 35 South, Denton, TX 76205πŸ“±(940) 891-0855

 πŸ“ 2825 W University Dr, Denton, TX 76201πŸ“±(940) 566-2314

  • Chipotle Kids’ meals start at $4.95, including a drink. All ages.

 πŸ“ 1224 W Hickory St, Denton, TX 76201πŸ“±(940) 808-1073

 πŸ“ 1800 S Loop 288 #398, Denton, TX 76205πŸ“±(940) 565-0990

 πŸ“ 2735 W University Dr Ste 1051, Denton, TX 76201πŸ“±(940) 243-0762

  • Chuy’s Kids’ meals are $6.67. Ages 12 and younger.

 πŸ“ 3300 Wind River Ln, Denton, TX 76210

 πŸ“± (940) 228-0555

  • Cotton Patch Cafe All kids’ meals cost $7, including a drink and dessert. Ages 12 and under.

 πŸ“ 2505 W University Dr Suite 1001, Denton, TX 76201

 πŸ“±(940) 320-1900

  • Cracker Barrel Kids’ meals start at $4.49, including a drink. All ages.

  πŸ“ 4008 N Interstate 35, Denton, TX 76207

  πŸ“±(940) 382-5277

  • El Pollo Loco Kids’ meals start at $4.99, including a drink. All ages.

   πŸ“ 2822 W University Dr, Denton, TX 76201

   πŸ“±(817) 997-4278

  • Firehouse Subs Kids’ meals start at $6.49, including a drink and a treat. Ages 12 and younger.

 πŸ“ 2735 W University Dr #1059, Denton, TX 76201

 πŸ“±(940) 243-5660

 πŸ“ 115 Industrial St, Denton, TX 76201πŸ“±(940) 380-8226

 πŸ“ 2412 I-35E, Denton, TX 76210πŸ“±(940) 488-4779

 πŸ“ 1155 Union Cir Box 310877, Denton, TX 76203πŸ“±(940) 369-8754

  • IHOP Kids’ meals start at $5.49. Ages 12 and younger.

 πŸ“ 3200 N Interstate 35, Denton, TX 76201

 πŸ“±(940) 390-7051

 πŸ“ 1901 S Loop 288, Denton, TX 76205

 πŸ“±(940) 293-4695

  • McAlister's Deli Kids 13 and under dine in for 99 cents every day. 10:30am-10pm. 

 πŸ“ 1931 Loop 288 Ste 100 Denton, TX 76205 

 πŸ“± (940) 320-7722

  • Mooyah Kids’ meals start at $6.49, including a drink. Ages 12 and younger.

 πŸ“ 2215 S Loop 288 Ste. 300, Denton, TX 76205

 πŸ“±(940) 484-9581

  • On The Border Kids’ meals start at $7.59, including a drink. Ages 12 and younger.

 πŸ“ 2829 S Interstate 35, Denton, TX 76210

 πŸ“±(940) 312-7000

  • Olive Garden Kids’ meals start at $6.99, including a drink. Ages 12 and younger.

 πŸ“ 2809 I-35E, Denton, TX 76210

 πŸ“± (940) 381-2549

 πŸ“ 300 S Interstate 35, Denton, TX 76205

 πŸ“±(940) 320-5373

  • Panda Express Kids’ meals start at $6.20, including a drink. All ages.

 πŸ“ 1320 S Loop 288, Denton, TX 76205πŸ“±(940) 483-9101

 πŸ“ 2700 W University Dr, Denton, TX 76201πŸ“±(940) 383-3057

 πŸ“ 2510 W University Dr, Denton, TX 76201πŸ“±(940) 387-6109

 πŸ“ 601 Brinker Rd #117, Denton, TX 76208πŸ“±(940) 483-9800

 πŸ“ 2705 W University Dr, Denton, TX 76201πŸ“±(940) 566-5602

 πŸ“ 1511 S Loop 288, Denton, TX 76205πŸ“±(940) 320-0009

  • Red Lobster Kids’ meals start at $6.99, including a drink. Ages 12 and younger.

 πŸ“ 2801 S Interstate 35, Denton, TX 76210

 πŸ“±(940) 320-1900

  • Salata Kids’ meals start at $7.99, including drink. All ages.

 πŸ“ 1931 S Loop 288 C130, Denton, TX 76205

 πŸ“±(940) 293-2005

  • Schlotzsky’s Kids’ meals start at $4.49, including a drink and cookie. All ages.

 πŸ“ 416 W University Dr, Denton, TX 76201

 πŸ“±(940) 565-1900

  • Sonic Kids’ meals start at $4.29, including a drink. Ages 12 and younger.

 πŸ“ 1815 W University Dr, Denton, TX 76201πŸ“±(940) 387-5431

 πŸ“ 2131 E University Dr, Denton, TX 76209πŸ“±(940) 566-4745

 πŸ“ 109 N Loop 288, Denton, TX 76201πŸ“±(940) 484-2904

 πŸ“ 1930 Fort Worth Dr, Denton, TX 76205πŸ“±(940) 565-6548

  • Starwood Cafe Kids’ meals start at $4.75. All ages. Details vary by location.

 πŸ“ 2530 W University Dr Unit 110, Denton, TX 76201

 πŸ“±(940) 320-0047

  • Taco Cabana Kids’ meals start at $4.59, including a drink. All ages.

 πŸ“ 2330 W University Dr, Denton, TX 76201

 πŸ“±(940) 205-4662

 πŸ“ 2224 W University Dr, Denton, TX 76201

 πŸ“±(940) 999-5566

 πŸ“ 1807 W University Dr, Denton, TX 76201

 πŸ“±(940) 331-0066

  • Waffle House Kids’ meal prices vary depending on location, but are typically $5–$6.50, including a drink. Ages 10 and younger.

 πŸ“ 3113 Bandera St, Denton, TX 76207

 πŸ“±(940) 243-5257

  • Whataburger Kids’ meals start at $4.49, including a drink. All ages.

πŸ“  712 Fort Worth Dr, Denton, TX 76201πŸ“±(940) 383-2316

πŸ“ 1701 Malone St, Denton, TX 76201πŸ“±(940) 383-2311

πŸ“ 2420 W University Dr, Denton, TX 76201πŸ“± (940) 387-6505

  • Which Wich Kids’ meals are $6, including a drink. All ages.

πŸ“ 2700 W University Dr Suite 1054, Denton, TX 76201πŸ“±(940) 484-9424

πŸ“ 1155 Union Cir, Denton, TX 76203πŸ“±(940) 369-8597


Please contact restaurants to confirm details as these programs are sometimes changed without notice.
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