Texas Roadhouse to offer free lunches to vets on Veterans Day
For the seventh year the Texas Roadhouse in Yuma will be joining other restaurants around the country in giving a complimentary meal to veterans and active duty members of the U.S. military this year on Veterans Day.
As such, any eligible customer who comes into the Texas Roadhouse, located at 594 E. 16th St., on Saturday, Nov. 11, between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. will get a free lunch.
While the Texas Roadhouse in Yuma will be serving its lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the hours may be different at other locations, so you should consider calling the exact location you plan on visiting ahead of time.
All veterans — including all active, retired or former U.S. military — can choose one of 10 entrees, including a 6-ounce sirloin and two made-from-scratch sides plus a choice of any Coca-Cola product, sweet tea/ice tea or coffee during lunch.
Family members, friends and other guests are welcome to enjoy a meal with their service member, but they’ll be charged for their meal.
Providing proof of military service is a requirement for almost all restaurants that are giving out free meals on Veterans Day, including Texas Roadhouse.
In order to receive their free meal, eligible customers need to show authentic proof of military service, which can be done by bringing a military ID card, Veterans Affairs card or discharge papers.
The free meal is only available on Veterans Day, so no vouchers will be given for use on another day. The meal is only for the entrees that are listed, and is for dine-in only. The meal also does not include beer or alcohol.
Walgreens is also honoring veterans and military personnel on Veterans Day by offering a 20 percent discount.
On Saturday customers with a Walgreens Balance® Rewards card and valid military ID or proof of service will receive 20 percent off regular price eligible store items at any Walgreens or Duane Reade drugstore nationwide.
“Serving those who served our country is an honor for all of us at Walgreens and Duane Reade,” said Richard Ashworth, president of operations. “Veterans Day is an opportunity to pay a small symbolic tribute in our stores
to the sacrifices made in defense of our country by those in uniform and their families.”
OTHER RESTAURANTS OFFERING FREE MEALS FOR VETERANS
There are traditionally a lot of restaurants giving out free meals on Veterans Day, but it is always best to check with them beforehand, just to be sure that they’re participating and what the menu options are. Here are some other restaurant chains that have locations in Yuma that typically take part.
• Applebee’s — will be serving their free meals on Veterans Day, from open to close. 3101 S. Fourth Ave. 1100 East 16th St. 11274 S. Fortuna Road • Olive Garden — will be serving their free meals on Veterans Day, from open to close.
Yuma Palms Mall, 1720 E 16th St.
• Chili’s — will be serving their free meals on Veterans Day, from open to close.
Yuma Palms Mall, 1331 Yuma Palms Pkwy.
• Denny’s — is offering a free Build Your Own Grand Slam Breakfast from 5:00 a.m. to noon on Friday, Nov. 10. 11255 E. S. Frontage Road 1435 E. 16th St. • Golden Corral — is offering its free meal on Monday, Nov. 13, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. 590 E. 16th St. • Red Lobster — will be giving a appetizer or dessert on Saturday, Nov. 11.
521 S. Yuma Palms Parkway.
• IHOP — free stack of red, white and blue pancakes on Friday, Nov. 10. 575 E. 16th St. Also, Sonora Nissan is having a Veteran Appreciation Weekend starting Friday, Nov. 10, through Sunday, Nov. 12. Veterans can receive a free oil change and multi-point inspection. The dealership is located at 3160 S. Pacific Ave. Call to set up an appointment. A form of veteran or military ID is required.