Halloween Freebies, Steals & Restaurant Dining Deals 2021: SD

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA — The spooky season is here — the time to embrace Halloween, autumn and all things pumpkin-flavored!

To help you enjoy, along with helping you save a few bucks, Patch presents its annual Halloween dining guide —a go-to, fall resource for San Diego-area restaurants' specials, discounts and decidedly creative menus.

Always check to confirm your local eatery is participating in the listed offers.

And Happy Halloween, from Patch!

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APPLEBEE'S: Welcome, $5 Spooky Sips & free wings! Patrons can indulge in "Dracula’s Juice," a wildberry creation with Patron Silver margarita & Bacardi Superior daiquiri, or "Tipsy Zombie," with Bacardi Superior, passion fruit, pineapple, cherry, lime & a gummy brain, topped with melon liqueur. No tricks: $5 each! And for one day only — Oct. 31 — wing lovers can score free order of 10 Boneless Wings with any purchase of $30, plus free delivery. That offer is valid only for online orders via To Go or Delivery through Applebees.com or the mobile app. Details here. Location finder here.

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BASKIN-ROBBINS: A wickedly good, "Zombie Unicorn Cake," plus flavors Trick OREO Treat® and Pumpkin Cheesecake are on October menus. Get $5 off any Halloween cake of $35 or more when ordering via Baskin-Robbins app. Ordering info here. Shops here.

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BLACK ANGUS STEAKHOUSE: Not Halloween-themed, but through October, diners can “drink pink” in support of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, with $1 from every purchase of Prickly Pear Margarita cocktail (Camarena Reposado Tequila, prickly pear syrup, housemade lime-agave mix & hint of grapefruit) to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. The specialty cocktail is available at all locations.

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BURGER KING: Just in time for Halloween: Ghost Pepper Chicken Nuggets. Available for a limited time at participating restaurants, the new menu item features white meat chicken, kicked up with fiery ghost pepper, and comes in four- or eight-piece sizes. Royal Perks members using BK® app can try them first, before sales open to all Oct. 11.

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CHILI'S: Available through October: the $5 "Spider Bite ‘Rita" cocktail that comes a spider ring. While supplies last. Info here. Locations here.

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CHIPOTLE: A Boorito Maze virtual experience, with $1 million in free burritos & more, goes live Oct. 28 and can be accessed at:HTTPS://WWW.ROBLOX.COM/CHIPOTLE. To continue Boorito tradition, fans can get a $5 burrito, bowl, salad or taco entrée from 5 p.m. to close on Halloween with digital-only, promo code "BOORITO" at checkout, on Chipotle app and Chipotle.com. The offer does not require participation in Roblox and is limited to one per transaction Oct. 31 only. Guests cannot use the promo code in-restaurant. And for the $1 Million in Free Burritos: From Oct. 28-31, the first 30,000 Roblox users, who visit cashier in virtual Chipotle restaurant in costume each day, will receive free burrito code for orders placed via Chipotle.com or Chipotle app at participating restaurants. Limit one free burrito per player. See info here.

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CHUCK E. CHEESE: Enjoy fun games, ghoulish goodies & free game play for kids in costume. (For a limited time and only at participating locations, with 10 free Play Points for kids in costume with minimum $5 games purchase.) Plus, "Boo-tacular Nights" run through Oct. 31 starting at 6 p.m. with new show & candy. See fine print & details here. Location finder here.

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DAIRY QUEEN: Participating shops are serving up — for a limited time — its new Fall Blizzard Menu, with such treats as Pecan Pie Blizzard, Pumpkin Pie Blizzard, Reese’s Pieces Cookie Dough Blizzard, plus the Pumpkin Cookie Butter Shake. California locations here.

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DICKEY'S BARBECUE PIT: Kids eat free on Sundays, and Halloween 2021 falls on — yay! — a Sunday. The offer is one free kid's meal, for youngsters 12 and under, with $10 minimum purchase. Freebie available for delivery & carryout for limited time, using code KEFOLO at online checkout at participating restaurants. Not valid with other coupons or promotions. Find details & other specials here. California locales listed here.

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DISNEYLAND & CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE: A flurry of sweet & spooky, edible creations emerge from talented chefs & bakers throughout the amusement park and its shops & restaurants. Read more here on the park's Halloween Foodie Guide.

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DOG HAUS: One the menus: "The Big Easy," a fall special, chef-collaboration, through Nov. 30 with $1 for each sold going to No Kid Hungry, features spicy Creole chaurice sausage, caramelized onions, pickled jalapeños, spicy brown mustard, mayo & scallions on grilled King’s Hawaiian rolls. Find locales near you.

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DUNKIN': This year's new bewitching beverage is the Peanut Butter Cup Macchiato — a chocolate & peanut butter combo. Also planned through Halloween: an at-home contest. Dunkin’ has created an augmented reality door at www.dunkindoor.com, where fans can hold up their mobile device and “ring the bell.” Once the virtual door opens, participants could instantly win $1,000 or a Dunkin’ eGift Card. Plus, Spider Donuts are back, among other festive donuts available at participating restaurants through Halloween. Info here.

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EL POLLO LOCO: El Pollo Loco is giving away two personal-sized loaves of traditional Pan de Muerto bread with every Familia Dinner purchase on Monday, Nov. 1. The Mexican sweet bread is flavored with orange blossom and anise and pairs beautifully with El Pollo Loco signature fire-grilled chicken providing the ultimate celebratory dinner to enjoy with friends and family. Info here. Restaurant finder here.

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EUREKA!: Bringing the heat this Halloween, the restaurant chain is offering two specials: "Scary Hot Fries" (French fries tossed in ghost pepper spice blend, cheddar & jack, bacon, chipotle aioli & chives) and "Chasing Ghosts" cocktail (Del Maguey Mezcal, coconut milk, ghost pepper tincture, orgeat & lime). The limited-time offerings available through Nov. 2. Locations throughout California. Eureka! website here.

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FIREHOUSE SUBS: On Halloween, Oct. 31, loyalty users will earn triple points on orders including brownie or cookie. Valid for online orders, through the Firehouse Subs app, or in-person. Or hold off until Nov. 3 — National Sandwich Day — when additional, exclusive offers for rewards members will be offered and promo codes announced. Follow along for latest info here on Firehouse Subs Facebook. California locales throughout the state listed here.

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THE HABIT BURGER GRILL: On Oct. 31, enjoy a Sunday special, $0 delivery, also offered Nov. 7. Deal available only on Habit's mobile app and online orders. Find locales here.

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IHOP: It's an "International Haunted House of Pancakes" this year with menu featuring: REESE’S PIECES pancakes (two pancakes with REESE’S peanut butter sauce, chocolate syrup, REESE’S PIECES candy & whipped topping); Caramel Apple a la Mode Pancakes (created by Kid Chef Rayaan, age 8, with two pancakes topped with apple cinnamon topping, caramel sauce & vanilla ice cream); Pumpkin Spice Pancakes (a fall favorite with real pumpkin); and Scary Face Pancake (topped with whipped topping eyes and smile & side of Mini OREO ® cookies, strawberries & candy corn for decorating). And back again for 2021: the ever-popular "kids 12 and under eat free" on Oct. 29 from 7 a.m.-10 p.m. (Dine-in only.) Check for info here. Locales listed here.

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JACK IN THE BOX: After a hiatus, "Monster Tacos" are back, while supplies last, through Halloween. A larger version of classic crunchy tacos, Monster Tacos feature two slices of American cheese, shredded lettuce & taco sauce, are two for $3 with purchase, and offered in-store, via delivery or mobile app. Guests who download app will automatically enroll in new loyalty program, The Jack Pack, and will receive 25% off their next in-app purchase. Details here.

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KRISPY KREME: Krispy Kreme morphs into “Krispy Skreme” this Halloween, with four new doughnuts, $1 dozens every Saturday, plus free doughnut offer on Halloween. On Saturdays through Oct. 31, Krispy Skreme fans can get $1 doughnut dozen with the purchase of any dozen. Choose from limited-time, specially decorated offerings: "Abra Cat Dabra Doughnut;" "Enchanted Cauldron Doughnut;" "Bewitched Broomstick Doughnut" and "Spooky Sprinkle Doughnut." On Halloween, costumed patrons can receive a free doughnut, no purchase necessary. Details here. Locales here.

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MARIE CALLENDER'S: The annual pie sale is back for fall 2021, with whole pies to-go starting at $9.99 at participating locations. Info. Locale finder here.

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PAPA MURPHY'S: The Jack-O pizza is back through Oct. 31! The festive pie is original crust in shape of a Jack-O-Lantern, topped with red sauce, mozzarella and a pepperoni face. Package specials also include cookie dough. Locations listed here. Find your nearest shop & proceed to "Featured Items" link to order.

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PENDRY SAN DIEGO: Book a seat at Oct. 27 Dia De Los Muertos Dinner, a three-course feast at hotel’s restaurant, Provisional Kitchen. Includes Mexican dishes by Chef de Cuisine Brandon Sloan, live music, face-painting & 818 Tequila-infused cocktails. Reservation info here. Pendry is at 550 J St., San Diego.

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PIEOLOGY PIZZERIA: A boo-tastic contest for chance to win $100 Pieology Gift Card! Pieology is asking guests to draw ghost mascot, "Pie the Friendly Pizza Ghost." (A hard-to-see fella, since he’s invisible). Visit “Kids Activities” page on https://pieology.com/kidsactivities/ and download the Pie Coloring Sheet. Submit creations on Instagram or by email at giveaways@pieology.com. Pieology will post favorite creations & send a $100 Pieology Gift Card to one lucky winner. Website here. Pizzeria locales in California here.

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PRESSED: Enjoy a $2 Size 1 Freeze, with up to three toppings and normally priced at $6.50, from Oct. 29-31. Limit one per customer. Available in-store at Pressed locations that offer Freezes. Location finder here.

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QDOBA: Celebrate Halloween with a Sunday, Oct. 31 offer of "buy one entrée, get one entrée free" deal for rewards members. BOGO deal will automatically be loaded onto rewards members' wallets for use at checkout. Sign up to become a rewards member here. Participating locales: Mission Valley, 1620C Camino De La Reina, San Diego; DTLA, 655 S. Hope St., Los Angeles; 6000 Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City.

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RED LOBSTER: Here's a spooky good deal: Free delivery through Halloween on to-go orders placed through RedLobster.com. Golden State locales found here.

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RUBIO'S: Treat yourself this Halloween when every Boorito on the menu is $6.99 all day on Oct.31. Bring in the coupon posted here to any of Rubio’s participating locations, or use code BOORITO when placing an order online at Rubios.com or on the Rubio’s App.

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SALLY'S FISH HOUSE & BAR: This one is for the dogs ... literally. The pooch-friendly restaurant has special, doggie menu with: Surf & T-arf (salmon, chicken, tomato, spinach, peas, potatoes & bacon); Howlin' Good Chicken (grilled chicken, potato, peas & gravy); and frozen Yogurt Pawpsicle (frozen banana, peanut butter, Greek yogurt & honey on pretzel stick.) Menu for humans available, too, featuring coconut mussels, birria flautas, seafood paella & more! Sally's is at 1 Market Place, San Diego.

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THE HABIT BURGER GRILL: Promo beginning Oct. 17: $0 delivery every Sunday — Yay! That includes Halloween, Sunday, Oct. 31 — and runs Sundays through Nov. 7. Deal available only on Habit’s mobile app and online orders. Find locales here.

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VALLARTA SUPERMARKETS: The SoCal grocer is offering new Pumpkin Spice Tamales through the end of the year. Developed by in-house culinary team, the tamales are made with pumpkin puree, a spice blend and butternut squash. Sold via the La Cocina department. Store locations here.

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WENDY'S: Fang-tastic Boo! Books™ are back this year. Books are $1, including five coupons for free Jr. Frosty® treats & one BOO!nus app-exclusive offer for a free any-size Fry with any purchase. Proceeds support children in foster care by partnering with Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption®. Boo! Books are available through Oct. 31, at participating Wendy's, and the Jr. Frosty coupons may be redeemed until Dec. 31, 2021. Info here.

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YOGURTLAND: Available through Oct. 31: Pumpkin Spice Cold Brew Light Ice Cream. Made with real cold brew coffee and pumpkin spice, this new sweet treat, with reduced fat content, is at participating locations while supplies last. Orders also can be placed online at yogurt-land.com/order or via third-party delivery. Find info & shops here.

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YOU & YOURS DISTILLING CO.: The San Diego eatery is serving up a special, fall menu that includes such cocktails as the "Hello Pumpkin" & "Harvestini," small plates with roasted beet hummus, carrot tartare toast & more, plus a super festive dessert for ages 21+ — "PSL Worms in Dirt," featuring pumpkin spice cake, Provisional Gin caramel, vanilla ice cream, candied pecans & Y&Y Citrus Vodka-infused gummy worms. You & Yours is at 1495 G St., San Diego.

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LOOKING FOR MORE FALL FUN?

• Halloween Haunted Houses: California 2021 Guide
• LA County Halloween Guide 2021
• O.C. Halloween Guide 2021
• RivCo Halloween Events 2021
• San Diego County Halloween Guide 2021
• SF Bay Area Halloween Events 2021

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