Category: Deals & Freebies

If you live in the East Valley and haven’t checked out Taqueria Factory yet, perhaps this will entice you: The fast-casual taco concept is offering a trio of specials Tuesday to celebrate its one-year anniversary. The specials: Get a buy-one-get-one

Fly Bye, Sam Fox’s Detroit-style pan pizza and chicken to go concept, has launched a ‘‘Stay Cool With Curbside” deal, offering diners 50% off curbside pickup orders during certain days and hours at two of its three Valley locations. The

Artisan ice cream shop Sweet Republic is celebrating its 15th anniversary with free scoops from 8-9:45 p.m. Wednesday at all three of its Valley locations. The history: Sweet Republic was founded in Scottsdale in 2008 by Jan Wichayanuparp and Helen

🍦 Wells Enterprises, the largest privately held ice cream manufacturer in the United States, will hand out thousands of free ice cream treats from 3-5 p.m. Tuesday at 11 ‘‘ice cream socials’’ across the Valley. The brands: Wells’ signature national

Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria is celebrating National Pizza Party Day by giving away free deep dish pizza slices to the first 250 guests at each of its eight Valley locations starting at 11 a.m. Friday. Pizza party giveaway: All eight locations

Phoenix Rising fans have a chance to win free taco cards from Mesquite Fresh Street Mex at all home matches this season as part of a newly announced partnership between the local restaurant chain and the professional soccer club. Other

The Hungry Monk, a popular craft beer bar and grill in Chandler, celebrates one year under new ownership with Monk Appreciation Day from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday. Food and drink specials will include $8 burger and fries, $1 chicken tenders,

Thursday is National Tamale Day, and all this week Macayo’s Mexican Food restaurants are selling take-home tamale kits for $15. The kits, available in red beef or green corn, include the ingredients and instructions to make six full-size tamales. They’re being

🌮 Ghett Yo Taco in downtown Chandler will celebrate its five-year anniversary from 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Saturday with: 10 new unique tacos, including a jambalaya taco, a cheesesteak taco, a Middle Eat taco, a Rasta man taco, and a spaghetti

🍝 Employee Appreciation Day is Friday, but Noodles & Company is celebrating a day early by inviting all restaurant workers for a free bowl of noodles from 1-5 p.m. Thursday. Workers just need to wear their uniform from any restaurant. Noodles &

🌭 With the return of the Cactus League, Uncle Bear’s has relaunched its specialty hot dog menu inspired by various ballparks – a Diamondback Dog, a Chicago Dog, etc. A hot dog and a side are $9.99; two dogs and a side

To celebrate National Pizza Day, Ghett Yo Pizza in Ahwatukee is giving away free 10-inch cheese pizzas – for dine in or takeout (but not delivery) – today with no purchase necessary. 🍕 The reason: ‘‘(It’s a) small gesture to thank our guests

Serrano’s Mexican Restaurants is running three specials this month: Steak Fajita Salad: Steak fajitas sauteed with onions, green chiles, and bell peppers and then layered on a bed of chopped romaine lettuce. Topped with queso fresco, roasted corn, and crispy

Build-your-own stir-fry concept YC’s Mongolian Grill is celebrating the recent opening of its north Scottsdale location by giving away free stir-fry bowls from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Wednesday. The giveaway: Guests are invited to load up a small bowl with their

Angie’s Lobster is giving away free breakfast meals today through Sunday to promote its new breakfast menu at its only current bricks-and-mortar location near the southeast corner of Signal Butte and Guadalupe in southeast Mesa. The three breakfast meals: Bacon,

The twice-a-year Arizona Restaurant Week begins its 10-day fall edition today with nearly 150 participating restaurants offering special three-course meals for either $33, $44, or $55 per person or couple. The history: The promotion, which started in 2008, offers prix fixe menus,

The occasion: Saturday is National Cinema Day. Theaters nationwide will be charging just $3 for admission. Other specials: In addition to $3 admission, Look will have $3 small popcorn and $3 soft drinks. Did you know? Look offers a full menu of appetizers, entrees,

Inflation Buster Combo: For a limited time, get a slice of cheese pizza and soda (usually $6) for just $4. (The price will be reset every Sunday when AAA Arizona announces the latest statewide average for gas.) You can add pepperoni for

The newly opened Chandler location of Pork on a Fork is honoring members of local police and fire departments with 50 percent off their orders all day Tuesday, Aug. 30, and Wednesday, Aug. 31. How: First responders simply need to show their identification.

Organ Stop Pizza in central Mesa kicks off its 50th anniversary celebration – ‘‘50 Days to Celebrate 50 Years of Fun!’’ – on Saturday. The promotion, which runs through Oct. 8, will feature nightly merchandise and food giveaways, a $50 meal deal (two large