Free and discounted dinners abound in Dallas-Fort Worth on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2025, for active-duty military members and veterans. Some restaurants in North Texas extend deals to family members.
Veterans Day is “a highlight of our year,” said Lance Trenary, CEO of Golden Corral, in a statement. It’s one of many restaurants that have offered special deals to military members for decades.
“This tradition has given team members and our guests the chance to connect with those who have served, hear their stories and come together in gratitude and respect,” he said. “Watching people from every background unite in support of our military heroes is profoundly moving and serves as a powerful reminder of why this tradition matters so much.”
The government shutdown in 2025 has led to fewer resources for veterans in the Dallas-Fort Worth community. For the first time in more than 20 years, the Veterans Day program at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery was canceled.
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In this 2023 photo, participants in the Tarrant County Veterans Day Parade march down North Forest Park Boulevard in Fort Worth.
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Military members still have other Veterans Day events to consider in North Texas, alongside a growing list of restaurants offering lunch and dinner discounts or deals.
Most restaurants require proof of military service or other identification in order to receive offers. Restaurants listed in alphabetical order.
Andy’s Frozen Custard
Let’s start with dessert: Andy’s Frozen custard is honoring military members with one regular-sized, one-topping sundae for free on Nov. 11.
Andy’s Frozen Custard has nearly two dozen shops in Dallas-Fort Worth. Find one here.
Blue Mesa Grill in Addison, Fort Worth and Plano
Veterans and active duty military will pay $5 on Nov. 11 for margaritas.
Blue Mesa Grill has restaurants at 14866 Montfort Drive, Addison; 612 Carroll St., Fort Worth; and 8200 Dallas Parkway, Plano.
BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse 
BJ’s Brewhouse’s Chocolate Chunk Pizookie is free for military members on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2025.
BJ’s
Ever had a Pizookie? (Or seen the TV commercials for them?) BJ’s Brewhouse is giving away the dessert — which is a chocolate chunk cookie with ice cream — to military members. On Veterans Day, BJ’s will offer dine-in military members a deal for a free appetizer next time they stop in. The coupon is valid Nov. 12 through Dec. 31, 2025.
BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse has 11 locations in D-FW. Find one here.
Bombshells Restaurant & Bar in Dallas and Arlington
Military members on Veterans Day will receive a 20% discount on all menu items at Bombshells. Alcohol not included.
In November, the company will donate $1 from every order of fried pickle “Bayonets” appetizers to the PTSD Foundation of America. Bombshells’ fundraiser supports Camp Hope, a housing facility for veterans in Houston.
Bombshells is at 7501 N. Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, and 701 N. Watson Road, Arlington.
Cantina Laredo in Addison and Frisco
Veterans and active-duty military get a free meal, up to a $30 value, at two Cantina Laredos in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Cantina Laredos are at 4546 Belt Line Road, Addison; and 1125 Legacy Drive, Frisco.
El Chico in Pantego, Richland Hills and Rockwall
Veterans and active-duty military are treated to a free meal, up to a $25 value, at three El Chicos in Dallas-Fort Worth.
El Chicos are at 1549 S. Bowen Road, Pantego; 7621 Baker Blvd., Richland Hills; and 503 Interstate 30, Rockwall.
Chili’s
Veterans get to choose a free meal on Nov. 11 at all participating Chili’s locations.
Chili’s has about 80 restaurants in Dallas-Fort Worth. Find one here.
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Cracker Barrel
Southern restaurant Cracker Barrel is offering a free Sunrise Pancake Special for veterans and active-duty military, according to military.com.
Cracker Barrel has at least 10 restaurants in Dallas-Fort Worth. Find one here.
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Those who serve our country get a free or hot iced coffee, any size, on Nov. 11 from Einstein Bros. Bagels in Dallas-Fort Worth and beyond. No purchase required. Order online or through the mobile app with the code FREECOFFEE. Or order in person.
Einsteins has nearly 50 locations in Dallas-Fort Worth. Find one here.
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill in Fort Worth, Grapevine and Plano
Veterans get their lunch or dinner for free at Firebirds on Nov. 11, if it’s equal to or less than the cost of another entree purchased at the table.
Firebirds has restaurants at 2900 Amador Drive, Fort Worth; 450 W. S.H. 114, Grapevine, and 5400 S.H. 121, Plano.
Flying J and Pilot gas stations
Military members get a free breakfast sandwich and coffee, or a lunch item and fountain drink, on Nov. 11. From Nov. 8 through Dec. 1, customers to the travel centers can round up their purchases to the nearest dollar, or donate $1, $3, or $5, to the Call of Duty Endowment.
Flying J and Pilot have more than a dozen locations in Dallas-Fort Worth. Find one here.
Golden Corral
Golden Corral is offering a free dinner buffet on Military Appreciation Night. This evening honors military members of all kinds and is a 25-year tradition for Golden Corral.
Golden Corral has seven restaurants open in D-FW. Find one here.
IHOP in Dallas and Fort Worth
Military members who dine in at IHOP on Nov. 11 get a “red, white and blueberry pancake combo” that includes pancakes, eggs, hash browns, and bacon or sausage.
In-N-Out Burger
During lunch, dinner and late-night on Nov. 11, In-N-Out Burger will give military members a free meal: burger, fries and drink. Hours are 10:30 a.m. to 1 a.m., according to @thefreebieguy on Instagram.
In-N-Out has about two-dozen restaurants in D-FW. Find one here.
Luckys in Dallas
Veterans and active-duty military can order a free entree, up to a $25 value, on Nov. 11.
Luckys is at 3531 Oak Lawn Ave., Dallas.
MOD Pizza
While some Veterans Day deals are solely for the military member, MOD Pizza’s deal is for the family. On Nov. 11, all veterans and military members and their spouses get 50% off a MOD-sized pizza or salad. Dine-in only, one per person.
MOD Pizza has more than a dozen restaurants in Dallas-Fort Worth. Find one here.
Outback Steakhouse
For two days — Nov. 10 for the Marine Corps’ birthday and Nov. 11 for Veterans Day — military and service members get a free 3-course meal from a set menu at Outback Steakhouse.
Outback Steakhouse has more than 10 restaurants in Dallas-Fort Worth. Find one here.
Overeasy in downtown Dallas
Hotel diner Overeasy is celebrating veterans with a free entree on Nov. 11. The restaurant at the Statler Hotel is open for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Overeasy is at 1914 Commerce St., Dallas.
Piada Italian Street Food
Piada guests with a military ID get a free regular-sized entree, according to military.com.
Piada Italian Street Food has restaurants in several D-FW cities. Find one here.
Raising Cane’s
It’s 10% off at Raising Cane’s on Veterans Day. Eligible guests include active or nonactive military, fire, police and EMTs — as well as their families. Not valid for online orders or catering.
Raising Cane’s support office is based in Plano and the company operates 69 restaurants in Dallas-Fort Worth. Find a Raising Cane’s here.
Sevy’s in Dallas
Any veteran visiting Sevy’s for lunch or dinner on Veterans Day will receive a free appetizer or dessert. “We salute all the U.S. veterans (past, present and future) and thank them for their service and sacrifice to keep us safe and free,” the company said.
Sevy’s is at 8201 Preston Road, Dallas.
Starbucks
On Nov. 11, 2025, veterans, military service members and their spouses in Dallas-Fort Worth and beyond get a free 12-ounce brewed coffee, hot or iced, at Starbucks.
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Veterans, military service members and their spouses will receive a free 12-ounce (“tall”) coffee, hot or iced, on Nov. 11. Limit one per customer, per visit. The company is also donating $200,000 to the USO and the Wounded Warrior Project this year, it announced.
Starbucks has dozens of locations in D-FW. Find one here.
SusieCakes in Dallas and Fort Worth
SusieCakes is a dessert shop from Los Angeles that has three locations in Dallas-Fort Worth.
SusieCakes
SusieCakes is offering a cupcake of any flavor to active-duty military and veterans on Nov. 11.
SusieCakes is at 6441 E. Mockingbird Lane, Dallas; 6100 Luther Lane, Dallas; and 1621 River Run, Fort Worth.
Thirsty Lion in Euless, The Colony, Dallas and Irving
Family-friendly chain restaurant Thirsty Lion is offering a free entree to military members. The restaurant has a dedicated Veterans Day menu, with options of a cheeseburger, spicy fried chicken sandwich, French dip, fish and chips, Tuscan chicken or a pork carnitas salad bowl.
Thirsty Lion is at 1220 Chisholm Trail, Euless; 5754 Grandscape Blvd., The Colony; 7859 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas; and 350 Las Colinas Blvd., Irving.
Torchy’s Tacos 
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Austin-born Torchy’s Tacos is celebrating veterans all over Texas and beyond with one free taco and one free nonalcoholic beverage at their restaurants with proof of military ID. If you’re the type to enjoy a secret menu, Torchy’s has one.
Torchy’s has over a dozen restaurants in D-FW. Find one here.
Twin Peaks
Between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Nov. 11 at Twin Peaks, those who serve our country will receive a free lunch. Options include a cheeseburger and fries, chicken tenders and fries, a chicken or shrimp Caesar salad or smoked chicken street tacos. Dine-in only, no drinks included. One per person.
Twin Peaks has 11 restaurants in D-FW. Find one here.
Tupps Brewery in McKinney
Make plans for a pre-Veterans Day celebration at Tupps Brewery in McKinney on Friday, Nov. 7. The first 100 veterans at the event receive a free barbecue plate from the whole hog pig roast. All evening, from 5-10 p.m., Tupps will host beer tastings, a live and silent auction, live music, a kids’ zone and more. Proceeds benefit The Warrior’s Keep, a nonprofit that offers outdoor adventure therapy for veterans in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Tupps Brewery is at 402 E. Louisiana St., McKinney.
Wayback Burgers in Allen, Fort Worth, Frisco and Irving
Wayback Burgers is giving 10% of its online and app sales to Tunnel to Towers Foundation, which houses veterans and their families.
Wayback Burgers are at 380 E. Bethany Drive, Allen; 13075 N. Saginaw Blvd., Fort Worth; 8049 Preston Road, Frisco; and 6421 Riverside Drive, Irving.
Whataburger
Whataburger offers a free 16-ounce hot or iced coffee for service members and veterans anytime. In addition, the fast-food burger spot will give veterans and active-duty military members a free taquito on Tuesdays between Nov. 11 and Dec. 30. That’s eight days for free breakfast in 2025.
Whataburger has dozens of restaurants in Dallas-Fort Worth. Find one here.