Family Dinner for Around $20? Yep, it’s a thing.
Between summer camps, pool days, road trips, and trying to keep everyone fed, family meals can add up fast. Thankfully, some of your favorite restaurants are making it easier to enjoy a night off from cooking without spending a fortune.
Whether you're looking for a family bundle that feeds the whole crew or a restaurant where the kids can eat free, we've rounded up some of the best deals happening around DFW this summer.
McDonald's — $20 Family Meal Deal
Need a quick dinner that everyone can agree on? McDonald's has a family meal packed with four McChickens, a 20-piece order of McNuggets, four small fries, and four small drinks. It's a simple, crowd-pleasing option when you're feeding a hungry group.
Dairy Queen — $20 Meal Deal
Dairy Queen is bringing both dinner and dessert to the table. This limited-time bundle includes four single burgers, four small fries, four small drinks, and four of DQ's signature treats. It's the kind of meal that makes everyone happy from the first bite to the last spoonful.
Burger King — $20 Family Bundle
If your family loves classic burgers, Burger King has a budget-friendly option worth considering. The bundle comes with two Whopper Jrs., two cheeseburgers, four small fries, and four small drinks, making it an easy choice for a quick weeknight dinner.
Sonic — $19.99 Family Meal Deal
Perfect for those evenings when you're running from one activity to the next. Available from 2 PM until close, Sonic's family meal includes four entrées, four sides, and four drinks, giving everyone a chance to pick something they enjoy.
KFC — $25 Fill Up
Got a bigger appetite to satisfy? KFC's Fill Up meal is designed to feed a family of four with twelve pieces of chicken, three large sides, six warm biscuits, and four medium drinks. It's a hearty option that may even leave you with leftovers.
Kids Eat Free (or Almost Free!)
Whether you're looking for a family bundle that feeds the whole crew or a restaurant where the kids can eat free, we've rounded up some of the best deals happening around DFW this summer.
McDonald's — $20 Family Meal Deal
Need a quick dinner that everyone can agree on? McDonald's has a family meal packed with four McChickens, a 20-piece order of McNuggets, four small fries, and four small drinks. It's a simple, crowd-pleasing option when you're feeding a hungry group.
Dairy Queen — $20 Meal Deal
Dairy Queen is bringing both dinner and dessert to the table. This limited-time bundle includes four single burgers, four small fries, four small drinks, and four of DQ's signature treats. It's the kind of meal that makes everyone happy from the first bite to the last spoonful.
Burger King — $20 Family Bundle
If your family loves classic burgers, Burger King has a budget-friendly option worth considering. The bundle comes with two Whopper Jrs., two cheeseburgers, four small fries, and four small drinks, making it an easy choice for a quick weeknight dinner.
Sonic — $19.99 Family Meal Deal
Perfect for those evenings when you're running from one activity to the next. Available from 2 PM until close, Sonic's family meal includes four entrées, four sides, and four drinks, giving everyone a chance to pick something they enjoy.
KFC — $25 Fill Up
Got a bigger appetite to satisfy? KFC's Fill Up meal is designed to feed a family of four with twelve pieces of chicken, three large sides, six warm biscuits, and four medium drinks. It's a hearty option that may even leave you with leftovers.
Kids Eat Free (or Almost Free!)
Your summer cheat sheet for family dining deals around DFW.
When the kids are home for summer, it can feel like they're hungry every hour on the hour. The good news? Plenty of family-friendly restaurants are helping parents stretch their dining budget with free and discounted kids' meals throughout the week.
IHOP
Every day from 4 PM to 10 PM, kids can enjoy a free meal with the purchase of an adult entrée, making breakfast-for-dinner an easy family win.
Freebirds World Burrito
Kids 12 and under eat free all weekend long and after 3 PM on weekdays, giving families plenty of chances to enjoy burrito night without the extra expense.
Golden Corral
Bring the whole crew and let the little ones eat free all weekend and after 3 PM during the week.
Outback Steakhouse
Mondays are easier on the wallet when kids eat free with the purchase of an adult meal.
Cowboy Chicken
Every Monday after 4 PM, children 10 and under can enjoy a complimentary meal with an adult purchase.
Denny's
Tuesday evenings from 4 PM to 10 PM are family night, with free kids' meals available when you purchase an adult entrée of $6 or more.
Chick-fil-A
Many locations offer a free or 99-cent kids' meal on Tuesdays from 5 PM to 7 PM when you purchase an adult combo meal.
Main Event
Turn Tuesday into dinner and entertainment night. Kids under 12 can eat free all day with the purchase of an adult entrée.
Texas Roadhouse
Depending on the location, kids can eat free or for just $1.99 on select Monday or Tuesday evenings.
Red Robin
Wednesdays are all about savings, with 50% off kids' meals, including the entrée, side, and drink.
Slim Chickens
End the weekend on a budget-friendly note with $2.99 kids' meals available all day Sunday for children 10 and under.
Chili's
Members of My Chili's Rewards can receive special offers throughout the year, including free kids' meal promotions with the purchase of a regular entrée.
When the kids are home for summer, it can feel like they're hungry every hour on the hour. The good news? Plenty of family-friendly restaurants are helping parents stretch their dining budget with free and discounted kids' meals throughout the week.
IHOP
Every day from 4 PM to 10 PM, kids can enjoy a free meal with the purchase of an adult entrée, making breakfast-for-dinner an easy family win.
Freebirds World Burrito
Kids 12 and under eat free all weekend long and after 3 PM on weekdays, giving families plenty of chances to enjoy burrito night without the extra expense.
Golden Corral
Bring the whole crew and let the little ones eat free all weekend and after 3 PM during the week.
Outback Steakhouse
Mondays are easier on the wallet when kids eat free with the purchase of an adult meal.
Cowboy Chicken
Every Monday after 4 PM, children 10 and under can enjoy a complimentary meal with an adult purchase.
Denny's
Tuesday evenings from 4 PM to 10 PM are family night, with free kids' meals available when you purchase an adult entrée of $6 or more.
Chick-fil-A
Many locations offer a free or 99-cent kids' meal on Tuesdays from 5 PM to 7 PM when you purchase an adult combo meal.
Main Event
Turn Tuesday into dinner and entertainment night. Kids under 12 can eat free all day with the purchase of an adult entrée.
Texas Roadhouse
Depending on the location, kids can eat free or for just $1.99 on select Monday or Tuesday evenings.
Red Robin
Wednesdays are all about savings, with 50% off kids' meals, including the entrée, side, and drink.
Slim Chickens
End the weekend on a budget-friendly note with $2.99 kids' meals available all day Sunday for children 10 and under.
Chili's
Members of My Chili's Rewards can receive special offers throughout the year, including free kids' meal promotions with the purchase of a regular entrée.
Deals can vary by location, so it's always a good idea to check with your nearest restaurant before heading out. A quick look at the restaurant's app or website may also uncover extra coupons, rewards, and limited-time offers.
Between summer adventures, family outings, and everyday life, saving a little money on dinner means more room in the budget for making memories.
Between summer adventures, family outings, and everyday life, saving a little money on dinner means more room in the budget for making memories.
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