McDonalds Happy Meal

Read This Before You Purchase A McDonalds Happy Meal®

It’s been a long day. After picking the kids up from school, dropping them off at soccer practice, and running some errands, everyone is starving. As the clock hands inch closer to 7 o’clock, the thought of preparing food gives you a headache. Your five-year-old is asking for a McDonalds Happy Meal®, but you don’t want another hamburger and fries meal. Instead, stop by Mario’s Pizza, where quality, prices, and choices are our everyday specialty.

Meal Choices For Kids

When it’s time to decide on a meal option, you have several choices. First, you can opt for the typical drive-through fast food with limited choices. Typically, these dining establishments can fulfill your order in 5 minutes or less. Furthermore, many kids’ meals, like the McDonalds Happy Meal®, entice children with a toy.

Other restaurant choices include fast-casual and casual dining with dine-in or takeout options. While these offer more menu variety, sometimes the kids’ menus have few choices or are more expensive than fast food. Additionally, the restaurant may offer kids’ meal specials only on certain days or at particular times.

Moreover, almost every parent has struggled with children who are picky eaters. Often, children prefer certain textures and flavors, making eating out more difficult. This is one of the reasons why kids will eat their favorite food over and over again:

  • Pasta
  • Chicken nuggets
  • Pizza
  • Hamburgers
  • Hotdogs
  • Macaroni and cheese
  • Grilled cheese

Menu Options For Children At Mario’s Pizza

While children can be difficult eaters, this doesn’t mean you have to settle for the same hamburger meal every time. Mario’s Pizza has lots of choices that you and your child will love. We always use fresh, premium ingredients to create every delicious meal. Plus, our kids’ menu includes favorites even the pickiest eater will like:

1. Pizza slice meal

Many children love pizza with its gooey cheese, crispy crust, and sweet tomato sauce. Your kids will love our generous slice of either cheese or pepperoni.

2. Subs

We offer 2 delicious subs in smaller portions. Your child can choose our meatball or ham and cheese sandwiches, both served with a side of French fries.

3. Cheese Sticks

Mozzarella has a mild, slightly salty flavor that kids love. Cut it into sticks, coat it, and fry it, and you have another kid favorite. The crunchy outside and gooey inside offer a contrasting texture most kids love.

4. Pasta

Pasta has a mild flavor that kids enjoy. Additionally, you can customize this dish with different sauces. Our menu offers kids the choice of spaghetti or ziti with Marinara or butter sauce.

5. Ravioli

The only thing better than pasta is pasta with cheese! Like our other pasta dishes, kids can choose our Marinara or butter sauce.

6. Chicken Tenders

Children love the mild smell and flavor of chicken tenders. Plus, they’re a finger food, making them easy for young children to eat. And what kid doesn’t enjoy dipping them in their favorite sauce? We serve our kids chicken tenders breaded or grilled, with a side of fries.

All our kids’ meal items are $5 or less and include a beverage. Our kids’ drinks come with a lid and straw to prevent spilling accidents. And the cup features a fun design, so your children will want to take it home and reuse it.

Delicious Food Choices For Adults, Too

We take great pride in preparing meals children love, but we have an extensive selection of delectable meals for adults:

FAQs About Mario’s Pizza Kids’ Meals

Dining out with a family is challenging. Not every restaurant caters to children and has an extensive and varied menu at reasonable prices. That’s where Mario’s Pizza excels.  We’re an establishment run by Italian brothers from a large family who understand the expense of eating out.

Below, we answer a few questions about our Italian restaurants.

What Is The Price Comparison Between A Mario’s Kid’s Meal And A McDonalds Happy Meal®?

McDonald’s is an international chain restaurant, and prices vary between locations. Generally, you can expect to pay between $5-$7 for a kid’s meal, which includes the cost of the promotional toy. Often, kids’ meals at other fast food restaurants are even more expensive.

In contrast, Mario’s Pizza kids’ meals range from $3.75 -$5. Moreover, our meals come in just the right-sized portions to satisfy the hunger of our littlest diners. Plus, you don’t have to worry about paying for a toy your kid will play with for only 10 minutes.

Can I Get A Kid’s Meal To Go?

At Mario’s, we’re all about families. Ultimately, cultivating time spent together helps members grow closer together and create meaningful memories. Since we want to encourage family time, our kids’ meals are only available for dine-in.

Does Mario’s Offer Family-Friendly Specials?

When it’s mealtime, you have many more choices than a McDonalds Happy Meal or Mario’s Pizza kids’ meal. Burger King, Chik-fil-A, Wendy’s, and many other dining establishments offer a meal with a toy. Yet, Mario’s Pizza offers delicious, affordable meals with generously sized portions.

Moreover, we also have lunch and dinner special deals as well as a rewards program. Our lunch specials are available every day until 4 PM, while our daily deals change. You can view our specials by clicking on the 3 green bars on the top right corner and selecting menu. Furthermore, when you join our rewards program, you can accumulate points for cash back or even a free dinner!

Tired after a long day? Let Mario’s Pizza handle dinner for you.