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23 places veterans can get free, discounted food this weekend in Tucson
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23 places veterans can get free, discounted food this weekend in Tucson

  • Nov 9, 2017
  • Nov 9, 2017 Updated Feb 6, 2018

In honor of Veterans Day this weekend, a lot of restaurants are offering free and discounted meals for active military members and veterans. Most eateries just require a military ID as proof.

Deals vary by location, so call ahead of time to double-check the location nearest to you still has supplies available. 

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill

Saturday, November 11: Veteran's will get a free meal from a special menu of seven entrees. 

BJ's

Friday, Nov. 10 and Saturday, Nov. 11: Veterans receive a free meal entree under $12.95 

Boston Market

Friday, Nov. 10-Sunday, Nov. 12: Buy 1 meal and drink, get one free with offer code 37126. 

Buffalo Wild Wings

Saturday, Nov. 11: Active members get a free small traditional or boneless wings and a side of fried. Dine-in only.  

Chili's

Saturday, November 11: Veterans will receive a free meal 

Chuck E. Cheese

Saturday, Nov. 11: Veterans and active military members get 1 free personal 1-topping pizza

Circle K

Saturday, November 11: Free polar pop to veterans 

Cracker Barrel

Saturday, Nov. 11: Veterans and active duty members will receive a free slice of  Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola Cake

Denny’s

Saturday, Nov. 11: Veterans get a free Grand Slam from 5 a.m. to noon at participating restaurants

Dunkin' Donuts

Saturday, Nov. 11: Veterans can get 1 free doughnut of their choosing 

Famous Dave’s

Saturday, Nov. 11: Free two meal salute, which includes two different meats and a side of and 1 corn bread muffin

Golden Corral

Monday, Nov. 13: Active members and veterans will receive 1 free meal. Dine-in only. 

Hooters

Saturday, Nov. 11: Veterans will receive a free a meal with a purchase of a drink. Participation varies by location  

IHOP

Friday, Nov. 10: Veterans will get a free red, white and blue pancakes  

Krispy Kreme

Saturday, Nov. 11: Free doughnut and small coffee 

Little Caesars

Saturday, Nov. 11: Active members and veterans will receive 1 free $5 hot-n-ready lunch combo, which includes 4 slices of deep-dish pizza and a Pepsi. 

Native Grill & Wings

Saturday, Nov. 11: Free menu item (up to $11.99) for any veteran with a military ID.   

On the Border

Saturday, Nov. 11: Veterans are active military enjoy a free create-your-own combo meal with rice and beans, plus chips and salsa.  

Red Lobster

Saturday, Nov. 11: Veterans will receive a free appetizer or dessert 

Red Robin

Saturday, Nov. 11: Get a free Red’s Tavern Double Burger and Bottomless Steak Fries

Ruby Tuesday’s

Saturday, Nov. 11: Free appetizer for all veterans 

Texas Roadhouse

Saturday, Nov. 11: Free lunch from a special menu for all veterans. 

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