Veterans Day: El Paso restaurants, retailers offer free meals and discounts

Veterans Day: El Paso restaurants, retailers offer free meals and discounts by Erika Esquivel Tue, November 10, 2026 at 9:17 AM 4 VIEW ALL PHOTOS American veteran holding cap over heart wearing army camouflage jacket with award ribbons, American Flag in background. (credit: Getty) Comment on this story 0 Comment Share story Share topics: Veterans Day El Paso Free meals Military discounts Restaurants Retailers Great Clips Target EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — Veterans Day is Wednesday, and here are offers listed for El Paso; check with the location before heading out, since participation and proof-of-service rules can vary. Free food and drinks Bubba’s 33: Free entrée and drink for veterans and current, retired or former U.S. military members, from opening until 4 p.m. at 1925 Gateway West Blvd. Bring a military ID, VA card or discharge papers. Rain-check vouchers will be handed out from 9 a.m. to noon and are good through May 31, 2027. Chili’s: Free entrée from a select menu for veterans and active-duty military; dine-in only. El Paso locations listed include 1421 Airway Blvd., 4525 Woodrow Bean Transmountain Drive, 1510 N. Lee Trevino Drive, 1614 Pleasonton Road and 7600 N. Mesa St. Drinks and tip are not included. Applebee’s: Free Veterans Day entrée for veterans and active-duty military at the locations listed at 440 Redd Road and 3460 Joe Battle Blvd. Check with the restaurant about proof-of-service requirements and menu details. Golden Corral: Free buffet and drink from 4 p.m. to close at the listed locations, 1460 N. Lee Trevino Drive and 4610 Woodrow Bean Transmountain Drive. Dine-in only; guests pay regular price. Chipotle: Free chips with guacamole, queso blanco or salsa with an in-restaurant purchase of $5 or more. Veterans and active-duty members need qualifying military ID. Multiple El Paso locations are listed. Freddy’s: Veterans and active military can get a free combo-meal card on Nov. 11, with no purchase required. The card can be redeemed through Nov. 25. Chick-fil-A Military Appreciation Night: Participating El Paso restaurants are offering a complimentary entrée to active and retired military members and their immediate families from 5 to 8 p.m. The listed choices are a Chicken Sandwich, Spicy Chicken Sandwich or eight-count nuggets. Circle K: One free medium hot or iced coffee at participating locations; no purchase required. A valid military ID is required. OXXO: Beginning Veterans Day, Nov. 11, active-duty military members and first responders can stop by participating OXXO US locations and enjoy a free coffee or fountain drink. The offer begins Nov. 11 and will continue at participating OXXO and DK locations. Eligible guests should be in uniform or present a valid military or first responder ID. Twin Peaks: Free entrée from a choice of five items for veterans and active military, all day, dine-in with valid military ID. El Paso locations listed are 8889 Gateway Blvd. West and 955 Sunland Park Drive. Texas Roadhouse: Free meal for veterans and active military at listed El Paso locations. Details may vary, so call ahead. Other freebies and discounts Great Clips: Free haircut for veterans and active-duty military on Nov. 11, or a card for a later haircut redeemable through Dec. 4. Several El Paso-area locations are listed, including 8889 Gateway Blvd. West, 13371 Gateway Blvd. West, 13660 Horizon Blvd. and 1617 Pleasonton Road. Jiffy Lube: 50% off oil changes from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at six El Paso-area locations: 7045 S. Desert Blvd.; 1389 George Dieter; 9980 Kenworthy St.; 7922 N. Loop Drive; 14518 Pebble Hills Blvd.; and 14160 Horizon Blvd. The participating franchise also lists a 25% year-round military discount on oil changes. Target: Verified military members can get 20% off one qualifying storewide purchase through Target Circle. The offer runs through Nov. 11 and requires military verification in the app or account. Warrior Allegiance Veterans Day cookout: Free grilled food, open to veterans, families and the community, noon to 2 p.m. at 9400 Viscount Blvd. Meals are available while supplies last; the first 50 veterans in line receive a gift. The VA says Veterans Day offers can vary by location and may change, so it’s a good idea to confirm before you go. Sign up to receive the top interesting stories from in and around our community once daily in your inbox. Trending Two women sought in Lower Valley apartment assault Authorities in El Paso are looking for two women suspected of assaulting a woman in connection with an assault at an apartment complex in the Lower Valley. 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