With vacation costs increasing, people are finding ways to save money any way they can. Meals for one-week vacation cost $147 for one child (three times per day, $7 per meal). At least 12 restaurant chains in Arizona offer free children's meals (some restrictions apply).
Arriba Mexican Grill has locations in Ahwatukee, Gilbert, Glendale, Phoenix and Scottsdale. On Sundays, kids 12 and under eat free with the purchase of an adult entree (limit two kids meals per visit). Menu items include enchiladas, tacos, burritos, quesadillas, chimichangas, and even fish tacos.
arribamexicangrill.com
Jason's Deli has locations in Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale, Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tucson. Kids 12 and under eat free all day Sunday and Monday (one with purchase of adult entree; limit two kids meals per visit). Menu items include the Spinach Veggie Wrap, the Turkey Wrap, the Turkey Reuben, Caesar Salad, Penne Pasta with Meatballs, and baked potatoes.
jasonsdeli.com/restaurants
JB's Family Restaurant has locations in Flagstaff, Gilbert, Goodyear, Lake Havasu City, Mesa, Mohave Valley, Phoenix, Prescott, Scottsdale, Sedona, Show Low, Sun City, Surprise, Tempe and Yuma. Kids 12 and under eat free on Wednesdays (one with purchase of adult entree; limit two kids meals per visit). Menu items include Chicken Tenders, the Fisherman's Seafood Platter, and an All-You-Can-Eat Shrimp and Salad Bar.
jbsfamily.com/locations.php
Lone Star has locations in Glendale and Phoenix. Kids 12 and under eat free all day Tuesday (two with purchase of adult entree). Menu items include the Peppercorn Ribeye, Chopped Steak, the Steakhouse Salad and the Sidewinder Chicken.
lonestarsteakhouse.com/files/locations.aspx
Manuel's Fine Mexican Food has locations in Glendale, Goodyear, Phoenix and Scottsdale. Kids 12 and under eat free all day Wednesday (one with purchase of adult entree; limit two kids meals per visit). Menu items include a Mexican Pizza, Taco Salad, Fiesta Salad, Tortilla Soup, Fajitas, Seafood Enchiladas and Fish Tacos.
manuelsaz.com/Locations.htm
My Big Fat Greek Restaurant has locations in Chandler, Glendale, Mesa, Phoenix, Scottdale, Sierra Vista, Tempe and Tucson. Kids 12 and under everyday after 3 p.m. Meals are limited to Kid's Menu with purchase of adult entree. Menu items include pizza, calzones, the Bacon and Swiss Chicken Sandwich, the Veggie Wrap, stuffed peppers and hamburgers.
azeats.com/mybigfatgreek
Shane's Rib Shack has locations in Glendale and Phoenix. Kids 12 and under eat free Monday after 5 p.m. (up to two children per adult entree--no sandwiches). Menu items include Buffalo Wings, Chicken Tenders, Chopped BBQ Chicken and Pork, the Smothered Pork Sandwich, salads and cobblers. It also have a gluten-free menu.
shanesribshack.com
