They say the best things in life are free—and these San Diego restaurants would agree. They offer free meals to kids on certain days, often with an adult meal purchase, which is great for families who want to eat out together.
Offers may vary by location and season or days and are subject to change; be sure to verify information before planning your outing.
Barra Barra Saloon
www.barrabarrasaloon.com
619-291-3200
Old Town: 4016 Wallace St.
Kids 10 and under eat free every day with a paying adult - includes any kids menu item, milk or water, and a healthy side dish!
Burger Lounge
www.burgerlounge.com
Multiple locations
Every Tuesday, kids get one free Kid's Lounge Meal with the purchase of any entree. Available for dine-in, takeout and delivery.
Del's Hideout
www.cohnrestaurants.com/delshideout
619-255-8175
Allied Gardens/Del Cerro: 5351 Adobe Falls Road
Complimentary kid’s meal (12 and under) with purchase of an adult entrée valued at $14 or more every Wednesday.
Dickey's Barbecue Pit
www.dickeys.com
Multiple Locations
Kids under 12 eat free all day every Sunday. Includes one kid's meal per check with a $12 purchase. Valid for dine-in only.
El Torito
www.eltorito.com
619-698-7404
La Mesa: 5024 Baltimore Drive.
While not completely free, all kid's menu items are just $1 on Wednesdays with each adult entrée.
Hamburger Factory
www.hamburgerfactory.com
858-486-4575
Poway: 14122 Midland Rd.
Kids (10 and under) eat free with each paid adult entree all day, every Tuesday.
Mendocino Farms
www.mendocinofarms.com
858-731-8130
Del Mar: 12873 El Camino Real; 858-436-0000
La Jolla: 8795 Villa La Jolla Dr.; 858-731-8130
Kids eat free every Thursday with the purchase of an adult entree. Not available for online ordering. Del Mar and La Jolla locations only.
Pesto Italian Craft Kitchen (College)
www.pestocraft.com
619-393-8359
6011 El Cajon Blvd.
Kids eat free and make their own pizza every Wednesday. Not to be combined with any other discount or special. College Area location only.
The Kebab Shop
www.thekebabshop.com
Multiple Locations
Kids eat free every Saturday and Sunday. Enjoy one free kids box for every wrap, box, plate plus fountain drink purchased at regular price. Valid in-store only. Cannot be combined with any other discounts or promotions.
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Updated: March 2023
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