Category: Deals & Freebies

Today’s specials for National Tequila Day: El Palacio: $2 street tacos, $4 house margaritas, and The Don (60-ounce tableside-made margarita for two people) for $25. La Ristra: $3 tacos and 15% all tequilas. TQLA: $4.50 house margaritas, $6.75 top-shelf margaritas,

Looks like inflation has hit Someburros’ annual Pollo Fundido special. Today only, the Tempe-based Mexican chain celebrates its 29th anniversary with $6 Pollo Fundido burros at all six locations. The signature burro features marinated chicken wrapped in a flour tortilla, then

MAD Greens, a Colorado-based restaurant chain specializing in made-to-order salads, paninis, wraps, and soups, will celebrate its Arizona debut with free food Thursday. The new Tempe Marketplace eatery will be giving away a free regular-sized salad and drink to every

On Tuesday, Chef Aaron May opens his newest Over Easy in the Farmer Arts District just west of downtown Tempe. Located on Farmer Avenue just south of First Street, it’s the fifth Valley location for the breakfast eatery. Over Easy serves a

Yes, it’s yet another made-up “food holiday” intended simply to help restaurants boost business. Unlike, say, the recent National Doughnut Day, which traces its roots back to 1938, International Sushi Day only has been around since 2009. Still, RA Sushi

This spring’s Restaurant Week will run 11 days, ending on Memorial Day. (There’s also a fall Restaurant Week in September). Participating E.V. restaurants, which will offer a special prix-fixe dinner for either $33 or $44 per person, are: The Melting

Now in its 16th year, the format and rules haven’t changed: • The promotion runs from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and 4-8 p.m. No purchase is necessary. In fact, there’ll be no other menu items available to purchase. • Expect a long line

That’s 15% off your entire order. You will have to show a school ID. The discount is good today through Friday at any Phoenix or Tucson location.

Now that Pittsburgh Willy’s is temporarily settled in with its sibling restaurant, Wimpy’s Paradise, in downtown Chandler, it’s time to think about pierogi. Pittsburgh Willy’s is again taking holiday orders for its popular Polish dumplings to-go through Friday, Dec. 19.

MWC Bistro in Gilbert is starting live music on Thursdays, kicking off this week with indie singer-songwriter April Anne. Performances will be from 7 to 9 p.m. The wine bar already has live music on Fridays and Saturdays. In addition,

Nicantoni’s: $1 off any any glass of wine; $1 of any specialty pizza Nosh Arizona: Half-priced bottles of wine; half-priced sangria The Brass Tap: Half-off house wines and $1 off premium wines VinciTorio’s: Half-priced bottles of wine Uncle Bear’s: $3 glasses

Pittsburgh Willy’s in downtown Chandler has announced a new everyday special: $2 chili dogs. These are 6-inch all-beef hot dogs smothered with Pittsburgh Willy’s no-bean chili sauce. The chili dogs also are available as a lunch special. Get two chili

It’s Monday, which means burger specials around the East Valley: Coach & Willie’s: Cheeseburger & fries for $7 Cogburn’s: Burger & fries for $5 Devil’s Advocate: Buy one burger, get one free Fat Willy’s: Any burger for $6 with beverage

Not all locations of national chains are participating, so call ahead. Some deals require military ID. The Hungry Monk: Free lunch or dinner Bourbon Jacks: Buy one entree, get one free La Ristra New Mexican Kitchen: Get 50% off your

Joe’s Farm Grill in Gilbert will hold its eighth annual Free Cheeseburger Day on Wednesday. Just show up between 10 a.m.-3 p.m. to get your cheeseburger, fries, and soda or water. (Tip: Don’t be scared off by the long line. It

Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers celebrates its 40th anniversary today with a “Way Back Wednesday” celebration – offering select menu items at 1974 prices. Every location will be selling small cheese pizzas for $2.50, Coke products for 30 cents, and Michelob, Budweiser, and

AZ Food Crafters, the hand pie shop and cafe in Chandler, has launched its annual “Hatch Green Chile season.” Special hand pies now for sale include Hatch Green Chile Mac ’n’ Cheese, Green Chile Relleno, Green Chile Chicken, and, for dessert,

Get a free Jimmy & Joe’s Pizzeria backpack today with the purchase of any slice at the Chandler location only on the northeast corner of McClintock and Ray. Don’t miss food & drink news: Click here to sign up for a

Jimmy & Joe’s Pizzeria is doing a “Beat the Heat” special today at its Ahwatukee location. Get one of their signature Serious Slices (normally $5.50) for $4. The offer is good only at the Jimmy & Joe’s at 48th Street and

Any slice of cheesecake is half-price at all Cheesecake Factory locations. There are more than three dozen flavors to choose from, including their newest, lemon meringue. The deal is good today and Thursday. Buy a slice of New York-style cheesecake today

Piefection in northeast Mesa is offering a special deal this week as part of its Customer Appreciation Month: Get four pot pies for $20. The pot pies come in five varieties – pizza, green chile por, Italian beef, turkey, and chicken

When restaurateur Joe Johnston (pictured) renovated and preserved much of Gilbert’s historic Liberty Market back in 2008, one decidedly un-Arizona addition was a vintage Faema E61 espresso machine. For an Italophile and coffee expert like Johnston (he founded the Valley’s

Chompie’s is celebrating its 35th anniversary today with half-price Jewish Sliders. Until 8 p.m., customers can get up to four sliders (normally $3.99) for just $1.99. Jewish Sliders consist of homemade challah rolls filled with moist lean brisket, mini potato pancakes,

Someburros, a family-run fast-casual Mexican restaurant chain, celebrates its 28th birthday with $5 Pollo Fundido specials at all five Valley locations. One of its signature burros, the Pollo Fundido features marinated chicken wrapped in a flour tortilla, then deep-fried and topped

Burgers aren’t the only food deals on Mondays. A couple local watering holes also are offering summer specials to kick off the week: At Handlebar Tempe, they’re calling it Brown Bag Mondays. You can get a beer (Dale’s Pale Ale,

Manuel’s Mexican Restaurants celebrates its 50th anniversary Friday, so the local chain is offering 50% off more than 50 menu items. Golden Margaritas will be $5. Prizes will be given away all day at each location with guests having a chance

Four months after its opening at Mesa Riverview, The Brass Tap gets its official ribbon-cutting ceremony from the city at 5:30 p.m. today. From 5-7 p.m., the 60-tap craft beer bar will have a number of deals, including: Specials on

Looking for a food special on the Fourth of July? Floridino’s Pizza & Pasta in Chandler is offering $4 baskets of its signature pizza muffins (normally $8.50). Choose from a dozen original, pepperoni, or spicy chicken muffins  The offer is good

Sibling restaurants Postino and Joyride Taco House are celebrating their first year together in downtown Gilbert with a series of specials this week. Today & Tuesday Postino: Bottle of wine and bruschetta board for $20 Joyride: Kids eat free Wednesday &

Barrelhouse American Kitchen & Cocktails in Chandler is thanking teachers this weekend with a special offer. Anyone with a school-issued staff ID can enjoy half-price on any bottle of wine today and Saturday.

Two summer beers are facing off in the first Bar Fight of 2014 at Nosh Arizona gastropub in Chandler. In the ongoing series, Nosh chooses two craft beers, and chef Stacey Carson creates a special food pairing for each. This month, the Raspberry Wheat

A sure sign summer is just around the corner: Thirsty Lion Pub and Grill at Tempe Marketplace has kicked off its annual Beat the Heat summer promotion. Whenever the temperature exceeds 110 degrees, the Tempe restaurant will offer 50 percent off

This week is Teacher Appreciation Week, and educators can get all kinds of deals, usually just by showing their school IDs: Organ Stop Pizza: All week, come in between 5-8:30p.m. and receive a gift card for a free pizza that

Wednesday is the 15th annual Free Barbecue Day at Joe’s Real BBQ in downtown Gilbert. From 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and 4-8 p.m., you can get a free meal with choice of pulled pork or chicken breast sandwich, coleslaw, BBQ pit beans, and a

House of Brews in Gilbert thinks it makes pretty good chicken wings. Now it wants to prove it to you. On Tuesday, the Gilbert craft beer bar and grill will be giving away a half-dozen wings to anyone who stops

It’s April 15, which means Tax Day food and drink deals at East Valley restaurants: BLD: Buy any beer or cocktail and get a second for 1 cent. Fired Pie: Get a one-topping pizza for $4.15. Salut Kitchen Bar: Enjoy $5

April Fools Day is a strange day for a restaurant promotion, but it hasn’t stopped Panda Express from giving away its newest entree, Golden Szechuan Fish, today. The dish features lightly battered cod fillets, sugar peas, and red bell peppers stir-fried

The Fast Food Breakfast War is on! Taco Bell, which launched its new breakfast menu last Thursday, drew first blood against industry-leading McDonald’s with a TV ad featuring 25 guys named Ronald McDonald saying they loved the new breakfast items.

Today is Pi Day, and AZ Food Crafters in Chandler is selling its hand pies for just $3.14 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. The savory or sweet pies, which change seasonally, normally are $4. Current breakfast pies include ham, egg, and cheddar;

Starting today, Chandler gastropub Nosh is expanding its happy hour. It’s still 4-6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, but now also 9 p.m.-close those days. The happy hour food menu features two new items – a wagyu burger ($10) and veggie bruschetta ($5)

It’s National Pancake Day, and IHOP is giving away free short stacks of its famous buttermilk pancakes from 7 a.m.-10 p.m. today. Customers will be asked to make a small donation. IHOP hopes to raise $3 million for Children’s Miracle Network

It took awhile for Valley Mexican restaurants to notice today is National Margarita Day, but a few more have jumped on the bandwagon with specials. Someburros will be selling its frozen lime or strawberry margaritas for just $2 all day,

Today only, Zappone’s Italian Bistro is offering a special deal: Buy one entree, get a second for half off. The deal, which is good for dine-in only, applies to any entree, including pizzas. Zappone’s daily happy hour runs 3-6 p.m.

Saturday is National Margarita Day, and On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina will celebrate with 12-ounce house margaritas (frozen or on the rocks with gold tequila) for just $1 all day. On The Border also will offer CoronaRitas, a

If hot dogs are the official food of baseball, hamburgers are a close second. In honor of spring training, Chompie’s is offering a 2-for-1 burger deal Friday through March 30. Seven days a week after 3 p.m., diners who buy