Some give a free appetizer. Others give free dessert. Heck, a few even offer a free birthday meal. While you more likely than not need to sign up for a newsletter or a loyalty program, these spots will give you a free treat on your birthday.

Pluckers 14881 I-35, Selma, (210) 655-9464, pluckers.com Become a member of the “lite” loyalty program and you’ll receive a free birthday dessert for you and your family. But for $20, you can join the full on program that’ll also get you a free birthday meal for you and your boo. Photo via Instagram / hazterial
Paloma Blanca 5800 Broadway St #300, (210) 822-6151, palomablanca.net Go local for your birthday and stop by Paloma Blanca. If you’re signed up to the email list, you’ll get a coupon for a free dessert with the purchase of an entree in honor of your birthday. Photo via Instagram / palomablancasa
Texas Land & Cattle Multiple locations, texaslandandcattle.com Make sure you’re on that email list so you can score a free appetizer with the purchase of an entree. Now that’s a happy birthday. Photo via Instagram / thenobelfoodie
Magnolia Pancake Haus Multiple locations, magnoliapancakehaus.com Treat yourself to a delicious birthday breakfast (or brunch) and munch on some complimentary pancakes. Just be sure to sign up for Magnolia’s Appreciation Club first. Photo via Instagram / txeats
Spaghetti Warehouse 1226 E Houston St, (210) 299-1114, meatballs.com A longtime tenant near the Alamodome, this Italian spot offers a free spaghetti entree and spumoni sundae on your birthday once you’ve signed up for the email list. Sit in the trolley for an extra treat if you so wish. Photo via Instagram / tn9design
Mimi’s Cafe 17315 West Interstate 10 Frontage Road, (210) 877-5792, mimiscafe.com Have a cutesy breakfast date on your birthday and you can enjoy a free breakfast … with the purchase of a breakfast … if you’re a member. The French bites are worth the trouble though. Photo via Instagram / adventureofangel
Zio’s Italian Kitchen Multiple locations, zios.com Get on that email list so you can enjoy a free entree. Though it has to be priced at $12 or less, we’re sure you’ll still have a dope celebratory meal. Photo via Instagram / food.adventures.worldwide
Flying Saucer Draught Emporium 11255 Huebner Road #212, (210) 696-5080, beerknurd.com Just care about the booze? Sign up for Flying Saucer’s UFO Club and you can score a free beer. Take friends with you so they get you some beers too. Photo via Instagram / ms.deathpai
Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen Multiple locations, pappadeaux.com Go the seafood route on your birthday with Pappadeaux and you can enjoy a free dessert with the purchase of an entree. Don’t forget to sign up for the email list. Photo via Instagram / gigzgabyte
Kona Grill Multiple locations, konagrill.com While the food isn’t completely free, you can score $15 off your check when you visit this delicious (and barely pricey) grill on your big day. You’ll receive a coupon when you sign up for the restaurant’s email list. Photo via Instagram / nogreyskies_
Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille 15900 La Cantera Pkwy #22200, (210) 558-6161, perryssteakhouse.com You’ll want to join the email list just so you can score a free dessert trio on your birthday. Complete with vanilla bean crème brulée, Grand Marnier chocolate truffle and praline cheesecake, you won’t even need a birthday cake. Photo via Instagram / kevinm40
Fish City Grill 18130 San Pedro Ave Suite #104, (210) 495-6600, fishcitygrill.com If you’re all about that seafood life, you might as well visit Fish City Grill and take advantage of the free meal when you sign up for the Neighborhood club. Photo via Instagram / nocc_satx
Piatti Multiple locations, piatti.com Go the Italian route for your birthday dinner for something super delicious. If you want some free Tiramisu, you’ll get just that if you go to Piatti on your birthday. Photo via Instagram / piattisa
Luby’s Cafeteria Multiple locations, lubys.com Luby’s may not be in the best place financially, but they’re still generous for the birthday boys and girls. Sign up for the email list and you’ll get a free dessert on your special day. Photo via Instagram / lubys
Genghis Grill Multiple locations, genghisgrill.com Have a bowl of something delicious, created just like you want it, on your birthday. Make sure you’re on the email list and you can choose from a free appetizer or dessert. Photo via Instagram / genghisgrill
Marco’s Pizza Multiple locations, marcos.com Trade cake for a pie and get a free medium one-topping pizza with a birthday coupon when you sign up for that email list. Photo via Instagram / marcospizza
Maggiano’s Little Italy 17603 IH 10W, (210) 451-6000, maggianos.com Sign up for the Italian eatery’s email list and you’ll receive a $10 off coupon for your check of $30 or more in honor of your birthday. Sure, it’s not all free but here every penny counts. Photo via Instagram / maggianoslittleitaly
Nothing Bundt Cakes Multiple locations, nothingbundtcakes.com Don’t feel like getting a whole cake on your birthday? Sign up for e-club circle and get a free bundtlet on your special day. Photo via Instagram / ohhheysibel
Willie’s Grill & Icehouse Multiple locations, williesgrillandicehouse.com Cop a free birthday meal when sign up for Willie’s e-club program. Yup, the whole meal. Photo via Instagram / williesgrill
Hungry Howie’s Pizza Multiple locations, hungryhowies.com With a $5 minimum purchase, you’ll get a free medium one-topping pizza in honor of your birthday. So as soon as you sign up to the email list, be sure to start planning that pizza party. Photo via Instagram / hungryhowies
Sea Island Shrimp House Multiple locations, shrimphouse.com Part of the Reel Rewards loyalty program? Then you should already know about the free slice of key lime pie you get on your birthday. Photo via Instagram / seaislandshrimphouse
Whataburger Multiple locations, whataburger.com Ok, we have one exception to the aforementioned fancy-places-only rule. If you feel like keeping it simple with a burger, you might as well stop by one of the numerous chain locations and score a free Justaburger (after signing up for email alerts). Photo via Instagram / ww_jessdoit
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria Multiple locations, grimaldispizzeria.com Forget birthday cake, it’s all about the pie. Pizza pie, that is! Join the eClub and enjoy a free large pizza on your birthday. Photo via Instagram / eileenlikes
Alamo Drafthouse Multiple locations, drafthouse.com Okay, so it’s not free food, but Alamo Drafthouse does offer a free movie ticket in honor of your birthday. How cool is that?! Photo via Instagram / carplex_cinemas Credit: Instagram / carplex_cinemas