Things to do with kids in El Paso without overspending: free museum days, parks where kids get in free, family meal packs and the best deals at bowling alleys, theaters and play centers. This page is just the Lower Valley and Mission Valley ones, around Alameda, North Loop, Ysleta and Socorro; the whole city is on the Family guide.
Quick answer (October 28, 2026): 19 places in Lower Valley and Mission Valley have family deals right now. Top picks:
Cheddar's: Chicken Tender Family Bundle $24.99, Every day;
Chipotle: Family Meal feeds 4–6, about $50, Every day;
Famous Dave's: Kids eat free Tuesdays, Tuesday;
IHOP: Family Feast to go for 4, from about $30, Every day.
Restaurant · 11895 Gateway Boulevard West
Chicken Tender Family Bundle $24.99
Every day · 16 tenders, 2 family-size sides, sauces and 6 honey butter croissants. Limited time; price may vary.
Fast Food · 1355 George Dieter Drive
Family Meal feeds 4–6, about $50
Restaurant · 1360 George Dieter Dr
Kids eat free Tuesdays
Restaurant
Family Feast to go for 4, from about $30
Every day · IHOP 'N GO family feasts: pancakes, waffles or French toast breakfasts, or crispy chicken or steakburgers. Price varies.
Kids eat free 2–10pm with adult entrée
Every day · 2pm–10pm · One free kids entrée per full-price adult entrée, dine-in, 2 to 10pm. Most IHOPs through Dec 21; confirm with your store.
Fast Food · George Dieter Drive
Party Bundle: burgers, chicken, fries, tacos ~$23
Every day · 3 Jumbo Jacks, 3 chicken sandwiches, 3 curly fries and 6 tacos. Contents and price vary by location.
Fast Food · 9411 Alameda Avenue
Family pizza night: 2 large + Crazy Bread ~$19
Fast Food
Family pizza night: 2 large + Crazy Bread ~$19
Fast Food · 430 North Yarbrough Drive
$2 treats pack: 12 coupons for free food
Fast Food · 625 North Zaragoza Road
$2 treats pack: 12 coupons for free food
Fast Food · 8675 Alameda Avenue
$2 treats pack: 12 coupons for free food
Fast Food · 1351 George Dieter Drive
$2 treats pack: 12 coupons for free food
Fast Food · 9451 Alameda Avenue
$2 treats pack: 12 coupons for free food
Restaurant · 11875 Gateway Boulevard West
Free Joey kids meal Mondays
Monday · Free kids meal (10 & under) with adult entrée. Say 'Free Joey Meal' dine-in or code JOEYFREE online. Per El Paso Mom.
Restaurant · 8544 Alameda Ave
Family pack: 2 charcoal chickens + 4 sides, ~$64
Every day · 16 pieces of charcoal chicken, 4 sides, 16 tortillas, salsas, grilled onion and toreados. One chicken with 2 sides is about $32. Online-menu prices.
Fast Food · 1337 George Dieter Drive
Meal for 4: Crunchwraps, quesadillas, tacos ~$21
Fast Food · Gateway Boulevard West
Family fajita meal: 16 oz meat, sides, 12 tortillas
Restaurant
Menudo or pozole familiar for 4, about $45
Every day · Family menudo for 4 with breads, limes and fixings (pozole verde for 4 about $47). Paquete Don Cuco with 20 tortillas and sides from about $59. Online-menu prices; may vary by loca…
Restaurant · 1331 North Zaragoza Road
Kids eat free Mon & Tue with adult entrée
Fast Food · 825 North Zaragoza Road
Biggie Deals: $4 Bites, $6 Bag, $8 Bundle