They say the best things in life are free—and these San Diego restaurants are no exception when it comes to kids meals. They offer free meals to kids on specified days, often with an adult meal purchase, which is great (and "makes cents") for families who like to eat out together. Note that most offers are for dine in only. Here is where kids eat free in San Diego County.
Offers vary by location and season and are subject to change; be sure to verify information before going out.
Where Kids Eat Free in San Diego
Barra Barra Saloon
Old Town: 4016 Wallace St.
619-292-3200
Kids 10 and under eat free every day with a paying adult - includes any kid's menu item, milk or water, and a healthy side dish.
Burger Lounge
Multiple locations
Every Tuesday (and Sundays at La Jolla location), kids get one free Kid's Lounge Meal with the purchase of any entrée. Available for dine-in, takeout and delivery. Use online promo code: KIDS.
The Cork & Craft
Rancho Bernardo: 16990 Via Tazon #123
Kids (ages 12 & under) receive a complimentary kid’s meal with the purchase of an adult entree. Thursdays; dine in only.
Del's Hideout
Allied Gardens/Del Cerro: 5351 Adobe Falls Rd.
619-255-8175
Complimentary kid’s meal (12 and under) with purchase of a full-price adult entrée valued at $18.95 or more every Wednesday.
Denny's
Mulitple Locations
Kids eat free with adult entrée purchase of $6 or more. Days and participation vary by location.
Dickey's Barbecue Pit
Multiple Locations
Kids eat free on Sundays when you order in store or online (not valid on delivery). Includes one kid's meal with adult entree purchase of $15 (pre-tax). Use promo code KIDS85 at checkout.
El Torito
La Mesa: 5024 Baltimore Dr.
619-698-7404
While not completely free, kid ages 12 & under enjoy a kid's meal for just $1 on Wednesdays (all day) with the purchase of an adult entrée.
Hamburger Factory
Poway: 14122 Midland Rd.
858-486-4575
Kids eat free with paid adult entrée on Tuesdays.
Hooley’s Public House
El Cajon: 2955 Jamacha Rd,
Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult entrée every Thursday,
Jimmy's Famous American Tavern
Point Loma: 4990 N. Harbor Dr.
Kids eat free every Monday in 2026. Get one free kids meal with purchase of an entree. Valid for dine-in only.
The Kebab Shop
Multiple Locations
On Saturdays and Sundays, get one free Kids Box with every Wrap, Box, Plate + fountain drink purchased at regular price. In store only.
Luna Grill
Multiple Locations
Join Club Luna on the Luna Grill app to be eligible for one free kids meal with the purchase of an adult entrée (maximum two) every Monday–Thursday. For ages 10 & under. Dine in only.
Mendocino Farms
Del Mar: 12873 El Camino Real
La Jolla: 8795 Villa La Jolla Dr.
While Mendocino Farms has multiple locations, kids eat free every Thursday with the purchase of an adult entrée at the Del Mar and La Jolla locations only. Not available with online orders.
SmashBurger
Westfield UTC Mall: 4577 La Jolla Village Dr. #1233
College Area: 6061 El Cajon Blvd, #C
Kids (12 & under) eat free every Wednesday with purchase of an adult meal (entrée, side & drink). Offer valid in store only.
SobreMesa
San Carlos: 8622 Lake Murray Blvd.
Free kids meal (ages 10 and under) with purchase of an entrée every Monday.
Things change: be sure to verify information with the restaurant before visiting.
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Updated: June 2026
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