Free meals and deals for vets and military members on Veterans Day

To honor and thank veterans and military personnel for their sacrifice and service, multiple businesses around North Texas will be offering special promotions on Veterans Day (Nov. 11). The deals, which range from free meals to free haircuts, can be claimed with a valid military ID or other proof of service.

The list of participating businesses includes:

El Fenix (Multiple locations)

All active-duty and retired members of the U.S. military who stop by El Fenix on Nov. 11 will receive a complimentary meal of their choice from a special veterans menu. Entrees on the menu include enchiladas (cheese, sour cream chicken or seasoned chicken), beef tacos and tamales (beef, chicken verde or pork adobado). Dine-in only. Valid military ID or proof of service required. To find an El Fenix near you, visit www.elfenix.com.

National Videogame Museum (Frisco)

The National Videogame Museum is offering free admission to active-duty, retired and reserved military personnel on Nov. 11. Valid military or veteran ID is required. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. 8004 N. Dallas Parkway, Frisco, 972-668-8400, www.nvmusa.org.

Main Event (Multiple locations)

Veterans and active-duty military members are invited to drop by any location of Main Event on Veterans Day from open until 5 p.m. to play games and eat for free. The promotion includes a complimentary $10 FUNCard valid on all Main Event games, plus a choice of one free entree from a special Veterans Day menu. Valid military ID or proof of service required. To find a Main Event near you, visit www.mainevent.com.

Cici’s Pizza (Multiple locations)

All veterans and active-duty military receive a free adult buffet at Cici’s Pizza on Nov. 11. Valid military ID or proof of service required. To find a Cici’s Pizza near you, visit www.cicis.com.

Great Clips (Multiple locations)

Great Clips encourages veterans and current military members to stop by on Veterans Day for a free haircut or to pick up a free haircut voucher to use at a later date. Non-military customers who receive a haircut on Nov. 11 will also receive a free haircut voucher to give to a veteran they know. To find a Great Clips near you, visit www.greatclips.com.

Applebee’s (Multiple locations)

Applebee’s is giving away complimentary meals to veteran and active-duty military personnel who stop by on Veterans Day. Dine-in or carryout. Valid military ID or proof of service required. To find an Applebee’s near you, visit www.applebees.com.

Grapevine Wine Tours (Grapevine)

All retired or active military will receive a free bottle of wine with their paid lunch or dinner tour from Grapevine Wine Tours on Nov. 11. Use code VET17 when making reservations. 817-259-9463, www.grapevinewinetours.com.

IHOP (Multiple locations)

The day before Veterans Day (Nov. 10), IHOP will be serving up free red, white and blue pancakes to all active-duty and retired military members. Dine-in only. Valid military ID or proof of service required. To find an IHOP near you, visit www.ihop.com.

Pie Five Pizza (Multiple locations)

All retired and active-duty military members who eat at Pie Five Pizza on Nov. 11 receive a free customized pizza. Valid military ID or proof of service required. To find a Pie Five Pizza near you, visit www.piefivepizza.com.

Red Lobster (Mutiple locations)

Seafood chain Red Lobster is offering veterans and active-duty military members a free appetizer or dessert of their choice on Veterans Day. Among the options to choose from, sweet chili shrimp, seafood-stuffed mushrooms and vanilla bean cheesecake. Valid military ID or proof of service required. To find a Red Lobster near you, visit www.redlobster.com.

Snuffer’s (Multiple locations)

All active-duty and retired members of the U.S. military receive a free burger of their choice with an order of small fries or onion rings at Snuffer’s on Nov. 11. Valid military ID or proof of service required. To find a Snuffer’s, visit www.snuffers.com.

54th Street Grill (Fort Worth)

Veterans and active-duty military members eat free at 54th Street Grill on Veterans Day. Your choice of any entree (valued at $12 or less). Dine-in only. Valid military ID or proof of service required. 9251 Rain Lily Trail, Fort Worth, 817-750-5400, www.54thstreetgrill.com.

Chicken Salad Chick (Fort Worth)

Chicken Salad Chick is offering a free Chick special and regular drink to any veteran who stops by on Nov. 11. Valid military ID or proof of service required. 8825 Tehama Ridge Parkway #329, Fort Worth, www.chickensaladchick.com.

Cotton Patch Cafe (Multiple locations)

Veterans or active-duty military personnel who dine-in at Cotton Patch Cafe on Veterans Day receive a free chicken-fried steak or chicken-fried chicken. Valid military ID or proof of service required. To find a Cotton Patch Cafe near you, visit www.cottonpatch.com.

Aspen Creek Grill (Irving)

Aspen Creek Grill will be serving complimentary meals from a special lunch menu to veterans and active-duty military members who dine in on Nov. 10-11 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Choices include Aspen chicken pasta, crispy fried catfish, chicken Caesar salad, juicy double cheeseburger, homestyle meatloaf dinner and Hawaiian chicken. Valid military ID or proof of service required. 4300 W. Airport Freeway, Irving, 972-986-7770, www.aspencreekgrill.com.

Scooter’s Coffee (Multiple locations)

Veterans and active-duty military members who stop by a location of Scooter’s Coffee on Veterans Day receive a complimentary cup of coffee. To find a Scooter’s Coffee near you, visit www.scooterscoffee.com.

Mimi’s Cafe (Fort Worth & Arlington)

In honor of Veterans Day, Mimi’s Cafe is offering veterans and active-duty military members a complimentary meal from a special menu that includes breakfast, lunch and dinner entrees. Drink purchase required, plus valid military ID or proof of service. 5858 S.W. Loop 820, Fort Worth, 817-731-9644; 301 E. Interstate 20 Highway, Arlington, 817-466-3212, www.mimiscafe.com.

Zoë’s Kitchen (Multiple locations)

Veterans and active-duty military members receive a free entree when they stop by to eat at Zoë’s Kitchen on Nov. 11. Valid military ID or proof of service required. To find a Zoë’s Kitchen near you, visit https://zoeskitchen.com.

On The Border (Multiple locations)

All locations of On The Border will be offering veterans and active-duty military members a free combo meal on Veterans Day. Each military guest will receive a free Choose 2 or Choose 3 combo meal that includes their choice of enchiladas, crunchy or soft tacos, empanadas, chimichangas, soup, salad and more. Valid military ID or proof of service required. To find a On The Border near you, visit www.ontheborder.com.

McDonald’s (Multiple locations)

This Veterans Day, North Texas locations of McDonald’s will be giving away free breakfast to veterans and active military personnel. To receive a breakfast extra value meal, you must show a valid military ID or proof of service. To find a McDonald’s near you, visit www.mcdonalds.com.

Houlihan’s (Multiple locations)

Houlihan’s is honoring all veterans and active-duty military members with a complimentary meal from a special Veterans Day menu on Nov. 11. Valid military ID or proof of service required. To find a Houlihan’s near you, visit www.houlihans.com.

Buffalo West (Fort Worth)

All veterans and active-duty military who dine at Buffalo West on Veteran’s Day will receive a free meal of steak, baked potato and salad. Valid military ID or proof of service required. 7101 Camp Bowie W. Blvd., Fort Worth, 817-732-2370, http://buffalowestfw.com.

Mash’d (Fort Worth & Frisco)

Mash’d is giving away free meals to all veterans or active-duty military members who stop by on Nov. 10. 2948 Crockett St., Fort Worth, 817-882-6723; 3401 Preston Road Suite 1, Frisco, 214-618-9440, www.mashd.com.

This story was originally published November 2, 2017 at 2:12 PM with the headline "Free meals and deals for vets and military members on Veterans Day."