13 Restaurants Where You Can Get Free Food Right Now

In exchange for your email address, you can get one free food item — and sometimes more — at these chains.

Money Talks News • May 29, 2019

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Visit a website, fill in a few details and get free food — all in less than a minute. It sounds too good to be true, but it’s a reality at many restaurants.

Many chain restaurants have e-club offers that can save you up to $10 — or even more — simply for giving them your email or cellphone number.

If you are wary of spam coming into your email, set up a separate account just for these freebies. Then, start signing up.

Following are a bunch of great deals you can score today.

Black Angus Steakhouse

Buca di Beppo

California Pizza Kitchen

Checkers

Become a member of the Flavorhood at Checkers, and you’ll land a coupon for a free order of large fries with any purchase.

Del Taco

Become a member of the Raving Fan e-club at Del Taco, and you’ll enjoy two free tacos, plus a complimentary premium shake on your birthday.

Houlihan’s

Give Houlihan’s your email address, and you’ll score $10 off, plus a free entree on your birthday.

Joe’s Crab Shack

Surf over to sign up for the Joe’s Catch e-club at Joe’s Crab Shack, and you’ll get a free appetizer.

LongHorn Steakhouse

Saddle up for the Steakholders Club at LongHorn Steakhouse, and you’ll get a free appetizer with the purchase of an entree.

On The Border

Join the On The Border Club Cantina, and get a free bowl of queso with an entree purchase on your next visit — plus surprises on your birthday and the anniversary of your signing up.

Rubio’s

Catch the wave with Rubio’s Beach Club, and you’ll savor the flavor of a free taco.

Ruby Tuesday

Sign up for So Connected with Ruby Tuesday, and you will receive a free appetizer when you join, plus a free burger or Garden Bar entree on your birthday.

Sizzler

Join the Sizzler Real Deal e-club, and you’ll get a free entree.

Wild Wing Cafe

Get a free appetizer when you join the Wild Wing Cafe’s Wild Card Loyalty Club.

This post was updated by Money Talks News staff to reflect deals available as of May 2020.

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