Veterans Day 2020 Deals, Freebies In The Austin Area

AUSTIN, TX — Veterans deserve our gratitude for their service, and merchants throughout Austin will express that thanks with myriad deals and freebies on Veterans Day this Wednesday.

Apart from the deals outlined below, The Military Wallet officials have compiled a comprehensive list of merchants nationwide offering free meals and retail discounts. Check out their Veterans Day — Free Meals and Discounts compilation.

Military Wallet also provided links to other discounts:

• Under Armour Military Discount (40 percent off through Veterans Day, offer good for all veterans).

• Dell Computers Military Discount (15 percent off through Thursday, open to current and former military members).

• VA Loan Rates Again Near Record Lows.
• Veterans Day Free Meals.
• Veterans Day Retail Discounts.
• Free Veterans Day Events, Attractions.

Back in Austin, here are some good restaurant and retail deals in the area:

HOPDODDY

Hopdoddy Burger Bar is offering a free Classic Burger (with or without cheese) to all veterans and active military service members. Qualified recipients can show their military ID or uniform to claim their free burger. This offer is redeemable for in-store dining or to-go orders placed by phone. Click here to find the Hopdoddy location closest to you.

LUNA GRILL

Veteran and active duty service members can enjoy a special "Buy One, Get One Free" deal through Friday (Nov. 13) at Luna Grill locations throughout Texas. Service members simply show a valid military ID to receive a free Signature Plate, Bowl, Wrap or Salad with similar purchase. Second item must be equal or lesser value; one-time use only and is valid for dine-in or to-go orders; not valid online or delivery. Guests are encouraged to use the BOGO offer to try one of the company's most popular offerings such as the Flatcut Chicken Kabob Plate or the Santorini Bowl with grilled chicken or falafel.

"Our military members and their families are vital to the communities we serve," said Luna Grill Director of Marketing Morgan Rogers. "As a token of our appreciation, we invite all active and veteran military members to one of our restaurants, so we can say 'thank you' with a free meal on us.

Photos courtesy of Luna Grill.

MATTRESS FIRM

Through next Tuesday, Nov. 17, veterans and active-duty military members can take advantage of Mattress Firm’s Black Friday Sale and receive an additional 10 percent off their entire purchase, for total savings up to 60 percent off.

Mattress Firm’s Black Friday Sale (now - Nov. 29):

• Get a King mattress for the price of a Queen or a Queen for the price of a Twin, for savings up to $500.
• PLUS, a free adjustable base** (while supplies last) when you spend $699.
• AND, 0 percent financing for 5 years.
• Best Buys: 50 percent off select mattresses from our top-rated brands including Sealy and more
  • 50 percent off Sleepy's Memory Foam (Doze) – Now $449.99 (Was $899.99)
  • 50 percent off Sealy Maplewood (Q) Now $249.99 (Was $499.99)
  • 50 percent off Beautyrest 800 Medium Model (Q) Now $299.99 (Was $599.99) WEB SPECIAL ONLY**
  • 50 percent off Serta Elkins II Firm Model (Q) Now $299.99 (Was $599.99) WEB SPECIAL ONLY**

TACO CABANA

To honor and show its gratitude for members of the armed services, Taco Cabana is inviting veterans and active military members to enjoy half-priced enchiladas this Veterans Day slated on Wednesday, Nov. 11. Veterans and active military members can order a two- or three-enchilada plate for 50 percent off the regular price.

The popular Tex-Mex Chain is offering its cheese enchiladas with a choice of six sauces and guests can choose to add shredded chicken, ground beef, chicken fajita or steak fajita as well.
Offer is valid Wednesday, Nov. 11, only when ordered at the TC front counter or via the convenient TC drive-thru. Not available through online ordering or the MYTC! app. The offer is good at all Taco Cabana locations in Texas.

In addition to the Veterans Day offer, Taco Cabana celebrates members of the US Military every day with a 20 percent discount (excluding alcohol and gift cards). Taco Cabana also celebrates Military Appreciation Day on the second Tuesday of every month when military personnel can enjoy a free shredded chicken taco or ground beef taco all day. For more information on Taco Cabana’s offerings, visit tacocabana.com.

Enchiladas at Taco Cabana. Photo courtesy of Giant Noise.

TORCHY'S

On Wednesday, veterans and active U.S. military members can enjoy a complimentary taco and non-alcoholic beverage from Torchy’s special Veterans Day Menu. The special Veterans Day offer is available to guests for dine-in and pick-up orders placed by phone or in-person.*

Torchy’s Tacos Veterans Day Menu:

Choice of One (1) Damn Good Taco:

• Chicken Fajita: Marinated and grilled chicken breast, grilled onions and peppers, pico de gallo and cheddar jack cheese with tomatillo sauce on your choice of tortilla.
• Beef Fajita: Marinated and grilled beef, grilled onions and peppers, pico de gallo and cheddar jack cheese with roja sauce on your choice of tortilla.
• Trailer Park: Fried chicken, green chiles, lettuce, pico de gallo and cheddar jack cheese with poblano sauce on a flour tortilla.
• Trailer Park -- Trashy: Take off the lettuce and add queso!
• Fried Avocado: Fried avocados, refried pinto beans, pico de gallo, lettuce and cheddar jack cheese with poblano sauce on a corn tortilla.

Choice of Beverage:

• Fountain Drink: A selection of ice-cold Coca-Cola beverages and water.
• Iced Tea: Choice of sweet or unsweet.

* Dine-in and pick-up orders placed by phone or in-person only. Offer not available for online orders or delivery. Must present military ID or proof of service. Tax and gratuity not included. Cannot be combined with other offers.