Looking to treat yourself while saving some money? Here are some of the best deals and freebies around the Valley in July.
Restaurants, stores and more deals
- Humble Bistro in Downtown Phoenix: Throughout the season, all sports season ticket holders receive 15% off their meal. Plus, guests who show their ticket for that day’s game can enjoy a complimentary 3-meatball appetizer with their visit.
- To celebrate the holiday, Dog Haus is offering Haus Rewards members a FREE Haus Dog on July 15, followed by a buy-one-get-one-free hot dog offer through July 31.
- Fazoli’s: Guests who purchase any Family Meal from July 3 – 7 will receive a free Whole Pizza using code FIREWORKS26, making it easy to feed a crowd all holiday weekend long.
- Roaring Fork: On Saturday, July 4, beginning at 4 p.m., guests are invited to take advantage of an annual “Dinner on Us” promotion—buy one entrée and receive the second entrée free.
- Zoyo Yogurt: When it hits 110° or higher, the Zoyo app will automatically trigger a 25% off frozen yogurt coupon. Customers can present the coupon at the register to redeem. The Zoyo app must be downloaded to receive this special. Zoyo is an ABC15 sponsor.
- El Camino: Diners can enjoy $5 Fireball shots when temperatures hit 115 degrees as part of the restaurant’s “When It’s Hot, We Shot” promotion, $3 beers during Scottsdale rainstorms through its “When It Rains, We Pour” special, and Taco Tuesdays featuring two tacos for just $6.
- Burrito Express locations around the Valley: From now through Sunday, July 5, Burrito Express bean and cheese burritos and potato and egg burritos are just $2.50 each.
- Blanco Cocina + Cantina: With the World Cup running through July 19, all Arizona locations are offering Loaded Fries & Any Draft Mexican Beer for just $12.
- Smashburger has extended its school-year “Kids Eat Free” Wednesday deal. Families with kids ages 12 and under can get a free Kids Meal with a minimum purchase of an adult meal (entrée, side, & drink) in-store only at participating Smashburger locations nationwide.
- ‘Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café is now offering Kids Eat Free every Wednesday, where kids 12 and under receive one free kids crêpe with the purchase of one adult entrée (dine-in only, all day).
- Over Easy has launched its new Weekday Social, available Monday through Friday from noon to 2 p.m., featuring $12 lunch items, $2 off Easy Teasers, and $5 mimosas, brunch punch, and Salty Dogs.
- Streets of New York: Every Monday, guests can take advantage of a buy one pizza, get the second half off special.
- Macayo’s Mexican Food: Enjoy $5 Margaritas all day, every day, and happy hour deals from 2-6 p.m. and 8 p.m. to close. They also have day-specific deals like $8 Margarita Mug Mondays, $3 Taco Tuesdays, free kids meals with an adult entree purchase on Wednesdays, and more.
- Feta Cowboy is offering students “Chicken Bowl 101” and “Falafel Bowl 101” for $7.99-8.99, plus you can add a drink for $1.99. This deal is valid for students with a valid ID.
- Twin Peaks: Get $2 off ALL draft beers Monday-Friday from 3-6 p.m. and from 10 p.m. to close. Also, enjoy discounted select beers each day of the week, all day long, plus $2 off select bites and drinks.
- Habit Burger has launched a Family Charbox deal for $35-40 that includes your choice of various burgers and sides for four people.
- Haymaker: Every Wednesday and Sunday after 4 p.m., families can take advantage of their Kids Eat Free deal, available with the purchase of an adult entrée. Dine-in only.
- Downtown Tolleson’s Roma 23 Wood Fired Pizza & Beer has daily lunch specials and happy hours during the week, such as Monday’s $5.99 12-inch wood-fired cheese pizza deal.
- One Handsome Bastard: Happy Hour from 3:30-7 p.m., Monday through Friday, offers half-off craft cocktails, $2 off draft beers and house wine, and more.
- Phoenix City Grille: On Tuesdays, take-out orders after 4 p.m. will receive 15% off their order when mentioning the “Take Out Tuesdays” promo.
- Thirsty Lion: Get Happy Hour deals from 3-6 p.m. and Reverse Happy Hour deals from 9 p.m. to close. You can get $8 appetizers and other dishes under $10, plus cocktails for under $10 and $2 off draft beers.
- Electric Pickle in Tempe is offering happy hour deals every Monday-Friday from 3-6 p.m. with $3 off draft beer, craft cocktails, wine by the glass and pizza. They also have specials every day like Margarita Monday ($3 off margaritas), Taco Tuesday (2 for 1 tacos), Wing Wednesday (half-off wings), and more.
- Hope’s Closet: Every first Friday and Saturday of the month, everything at the thrift shop is 50% off, so you can get items for as low as $2-3. Hope’s Closet is owned and operated by New Life Center, Arizona’s largest domestic violence shelter. Every dollar goes back to the shelter and benefits domestic violence survivors.
- Recreo Cantina Chandler: From Monday to Friday until 6 p.m., and all day Sunday, guests can enjoy 25% off appetizers, $6 Mi Casa Margaritas and $5 draft beers.
- Tell Your Friends in Scottsdale: From Wednesday to Sunday from 5-6 p.m., enjoy happy hour specials like $5 house-made chips and dip, $12 TYF Chicken Tenders, $15 specialty cocktails, $5 beers, and more.
- Mesquite Fresh Street Mex: Every Tuesday, buy two tacos, get one free plus a free side of rice and beans.
- Salt + Lime Modern Mexican Grill: Kids eat free every Monday with the purchase of one entrée at all three locations.
- Soul Fire Tacos: Guests can enjoy Street Taco Thursdays, featuring $3 street tacos all day long, available for dine‑in and delivery. The fan‑favorite Short Rib Birria Street Taco will also be offered at a special price of $4. They also have a variety of other daily specials like Taco Tuesdays, Fish Fridays and Soul Roll-Changa Saturdays.
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Peter Piper Pizza: The Summer Fun Pass is back through August 2, offering two months of unlimited visits for up to four family members with free game play every visit, discounts on food and drinks, and expanded savings that now include active play.
- Fun Pass for $29.99: 40 free daily game points, plus 20% off active play and select food and drinks
- Big Fun Pass for $45.99: 110 free daily game points, plus 30% off active play and select food and drinks
- Mega Fun Pass for $99.99: 250 free daily game points, plus 50% off active play and select food and drinks
- The Mexicano‘s Phoenix and Chandler have Street Taco Summer deals all day every Tuesday and Thursday in the bar area. The promotion features $2 street tacos.
- Eat Up Drive In in Arcadia is helping guests stay cool this summer with its daily “Hydration Happy Hour,” offering half-off all beverages from 3 to 5 p.m. every day.
- Rack: On July 9, and August 13, guests who mention Rack’s Summer “Pool” Party or show the flyer will receive 50% off their entire bill. Beginning Sunday, May 31, industry employees (bars and restaurants) can enjoy 50% off food, drinks, and pool every Sunday and Monday. Rack is also now serving lunch Wednesday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. with $5 deals including $5/hour pool, $5 burgers, and $5 one-topping pizzas.
- Pizzeria Virtu is rolling out two weekly summer specials: get a Margherita Pizza paired with two glasses of wine for only $30 on Tuesdays, and get 50% off all wine bottles (excluding reserved list) on Wednesday.
- Mastro’s is offering its “Summer of Luxury” menu, relaunching the limited-time prix-fixe experience. From June 1 through September 24, guests can enjoy a three-course menu on Mondays through Thursdays for $100 per person across all three Valley locations – Mastro’s City Hall, Mastro’s Ocean Club and Mastro’s Steakhouse.
- At The Sicilian Baker‘s three Valley locations, enjoy Gelato & Cannoli Happy Hour, Monday through Thursday from 1 to 5 p.m. through August 1. The promotion offers a scoop of the bakery’s award-winning gelato paired with a mini traditional cannoli for just $5.
- Head to Queen Creek Olive Mill for “Chill at the Mill,” a seasonal happy hour available from now through Labor Day. Offered Sunday through Wednesday from 3 to 5 p.m. and Thursday through Saturday from 3 to 6 p.m., the promotion features discounted drinks and dishes.
- Pita Jungle: Locations across the Valley are helping guests stretch their dining dollars this summer with several value-driven promotions. In addition to its “Inflation Busters” menu featuring dishes for between $2 and $3, Kids Eat Free Tuesdays throughout June and July, and guests can also take advantage of a limited-time offer of one pound of grilled chicken for just $6 with any purchase of $15 or more, available through June 30.
- Over Easy is making summer lunches more affordable with its Weekday Social, available Monday through Friday from noon to 2 p.m. Guests can enjoy $12 lunch items, $2 off select appetizers, $5 mimosas and more.
- Pedal Haus Brewery has just dropped new happy hour food items at its Tempe, Downtown Phoenix, and Chandler locations starting at $5. Pedal Haus’ happy hour is Monday through Friday from 3 to 6 p.m.
- SONIC: Get food and drinks for cheap on the America $2.50 Menu, available through July 12. The menu options include the All-American Hot Dog, Medium Onion Rings, Jr. Double Cheeseburger, and Red, White & Blue Slush Float.
- The Italiano, The Mexicano + The Delicatessen are treating guests to a limited-time gift card offer available July 1–7. Guests who purchase a $100 gift card to any participating Chef Joey Concepts restaurant will receive a complimentary $40 Chef Joey Gift Card to use on a future visit. The promotional gift card is valid through September 7.
- Estelle in Old Town Scottsdale has Martini Hour, offering $10 specialty martinis every Wednesday and Thursday from 9 to 11 p.m.
- Whenever temperatures reach 110º or higher, Wine Girl in Old Town Scottsdale is cooling things down by offering its popular Frosé for just $5 all day long.
- Whataburger:
- National Fried Chicken Day (July 6 ): Celebrate with a Signature Whatachick’n Sandwich for just $2.
- National French Fry Day (July 10) : Score a FREE medium order of French Fries with no purchase necessary.
- National Chicken Wing Day (July 29) : Get twice the wings with BOGO 9-piece WhataWings.
Deals for teachers, students, military, veterans, first responders, nurses and seniors
- SeaWorld San Diego is offering a complimentary Teacher Fun Card to all active and certified K-12 Southern California and Arizona credentialed schoolteachers. The 2026 Teacher Fun Card is valid for unlimited admission through Dec. 31, 2026. Plus, for a limited time, all active and certified K-12 Southern California and Arizona credentialed schoolteachers will receive two free single-day tickets that can be used during specific time periods. To redeem the Teacher Fun Card, eligible teachers must be verified through ID.me. To learn more, visit www.seaworldsandiego.com/teacher.
- Whataburger: On-duty uniformed officers can receive 50% off a Whatameal at the counter. This applies to locations across the greater Phoenix area and Tucson. This 50% off offer can only be used on dining room orders, and is not offered to other types of officials.
- Whataburger: Every Tuesday during breakfast hours, veterans can show their ID and receive a free taquito in-store only.
- Salad and Go: Salad and Go has an ongoing 10% discount for veteran and active-duty service members with ID.
- The Maggiore Group, the restaurant group including Hash Kitchen, The Sicilian Butcher, The Mexicano, and The Italiano, offers a year-round discount for veterans with 10% off their bill.
- Mesquite Fresh Street Mex offers a 10% discount to all ASU students and faculty at the Mill Avenue location.
- Gameday Men’s Health North Scottsdale offers a 20% Hero Discount for active military, veterans and first responders all year long.
- Burrito Express locations around the Valley are now offering military personnel and first responders 15% off their purchases on the second Tuesday of every month. This offer is not available at Burrito Express Fast and Fresh locations within Circle K.
- Angry Crab Shack is saying thank you to those who serve with 10% off for teachers, first responders, and veterans. This special discount is available at all locations with a valid ID.
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Arizona State Parks: Discounts apply to qualified military day-use pass holders and up to three accompanying adults. Learn more here.
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