Looking for Veterans Day 2026 free meals in San Antonio? Restaurants across Military City, USA, are honoring veterans and active-duty service members on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, with free breakfasts, entrées, burgers, coffee, and treats.
This Live From The Southside guide brings together 2026 dining offers at restaurants with San Antonio-area locations. Participation and eligibility can vary by location, so call ahead before you go.
Before you go: Bring proof of service, such as a military ID, VA ID card, DD-214, or Texas driver’s license with veteran designation. Many offers are dine-in only, limited to select menus, or available at participating locations. Popular restaurants may have longer waits.
Breakfast offers
Denny’s: Free Original Grand Slam from 5 a.m. to noon. Dine-in only with military ID or DD-214. Beverage not included; no substitutions; while supplies last.
Cracker Barrel: Free Sunrise Pancake Special at participating locations.
Meals and quick bites
- Applebee’s: Free full-size entrée from a special Veterans Day menu, dine-in only, plus a $5 card for a future visit. Beverage and gratuity not included.
- Chili’s: Free meal from a select menu, dine-in only, at participating restaurants.
- Golden Corral: Free buffet and beverage during Military Appreciation Night, 4 p.m. until closing, dine-in only. San Antonio locations include Northwest Loop 410 and Southeast Military Drive.
- Red Robin: Free Red’s Big Tavern Burger with Bottomless Steak Fries, dine-in with military ID.
- Twin Peaks: Free entrée from a special menu with military ID.
- Pluckers Wing Bar: Free entrée and side, up to a $17 value, with valid ID.
- Kona Grill: Free entrée with the purchase of a starter, November 9–11, dine-in with proof of service.
- Logan’s Roadhouse: Free lunch from a special Veterans Day menu, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., dine-in.
- Cicis Pizza: Free adult buffet for veterans and active-duty military, dine-in.
- Torchy’s Tacos: One free taco and nonalcoholic beverage with proof of service.
- Hopdoddy Burger Bar: Free Classic Burger, with or without cheese, dine-in.
- In-N-Out Burger: Free burger, fries, and drink, plus a special-edition Veterans Day decal.
- Wendy’s: Free Dave’s Single at participating restaurants.
- Dog Haus: One free entrée when dining in. San Antonio locations include Stone Oak and Bandera Oaks.
Coffee, drinks, and treats
Starbucks: Free tall hot or iced brewed coffee for veterans, active-duty members, and military spouses at participating stores.
Smoothie King: Free 20-ounce Strawberry X-Treme, Blueberry Heaven, or Vanilla Slim-N-Trim smoothie with military ID.
Offers to use later
- Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers: Pick up a free combo meal card on November 11 and redeem it through November 25, 2026. No purchase required.
- Texas Roadhouse: Free meal vouchers handed out 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on November 11; redeem through May 31, 2027.
- Outback Steakhouse: Free Bloomin’ Onion and a drink on November 10 and 11, plus a future Hero’s Meal for qualifying Dine Rewards members.
Restaurant participation, eligibility, and restrictions may change. Confirm details directly with your chosen location before visiting. For more San Antonio news, events, and community resources, visit Live From The Southside or subscribe to our weekly newsletter.
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