Restaurants that Accept EBT in Arizona [FULL LIST]

There are 864 restaurants that accept EBT in Arizona – and we’re talking about the food stamps part of EBT, not the cash side.

That’s because the Restaurant Meals Program, which is part of the federal food stamps law, allows certain SNAP shoppers to use their food benefits to purchase hot, ready-to-eat meals from local restaurants, fast food establishments and even food trucks that are set up to process EBT payments.

The Low Income Relief team has been digging into all the loopholes and special perks that you can get with SNAP benefits for over 10 years! While you’re here, don’t forget to check out our guide to over 1,000 EBT discounts!

Papa Murphy’s Accepts EBT from Everyone

There are some restaurants, like Papa Murphy’s, that always accept EBT. That’s because these take-and-bake pizzerias do not cook the food on site, so they are treated more like grocery stores than actual restaurants.

Other restaurants that are located inside grocery stores may also be able to accept EBT. For example, a Starbucks customer service representative told us, “Starbucks, as policy, does not accept food stamp cards for payment at its company-operated stores. However, some of our licensees, particularly those within grocery stores, may accept these for payment.”

For most EBT users, that’s where their restaurant privileges stop. However, there’s an interesting loophole called the Restaurant Meals Program that allows people to use their benefits at restaurants and fast food establishments like McDonalds, Subway and more!

About Arizona’s Restaurant Meals Program

Of course, most of us have been told that SNAP benefits can only be used for cold food and groceries. That’s true in most cases. However, there’s a nifty little loophole in the law called the Restaurant Meals Program that allows certain people to buy hot, ready-to-eat meals from local restaurants with their SNAP benefits.

I vividly recall my surprise the first time I noticed a fast food restaurant displaying a sign indicating they accepted SNAP benefits. After all, I had used SNAP for years and I had never heard of anything like this before. In areas like Phoenix and Tucson, though, it’s a common practice.

That’s because the Restaurant Meals Program is part of the federal food stamps law. Each state can decide whether or not to participate in it. My state didn’t, but Arizona does!

What is the Restaurant Meals Program?

This program allows certain EBT recipients to buy hot, ready-to-eat meals from local restaurants, fast food establishments, food trucks or eateries.

When you participate in the Restaurant Meals Program, you’ll be able to swipe your food for hot meals at participating food establishments. Just like when you buy groceries, your benefits will pay for your meal and you’ll even get a balance printed on your receipt!

The Restaurant Meals Program is an option that states have under the federal food stamps law but most states haven’t enacted it yet. Arizona was one of the first states to take action on this. That’s why there are so many restaurants that accept EBT in Arizona!

Who can buy meals at Arizona’s restaurants that accept EBT?

In most cases, you need to be eligible for the Restaurant Meals Program in order to purchase these meals.

That means that you need to meet at least ONE of the following requirements:

• You must be at least 60 years old; OR
• You must be disabled and receiving disability compensation; OR
• You must be homeless

It is very important to understand that this program is only intended for those who cannot prepare their own meals at home.

How can you buy restaurant meals with EBT?

If you are eligible, your caseworker will enable the setting that allows you to pay with EBT at restaurants. If the transaction is declined and you believe that you are eligible, you’ll need to contact your caseworker for details.

Once your setting is enabled, you can swipe your EBT card at the restaurant just like you do at the grocery store. Your hot food will be covered. When in doubt, you can always ask the cashier what items are EBT-eligible!

What restaurants accept EBT near me?

That’s the question everyone wants answered but it’s a little complicated. That’s because each restaurant location is evaluated separately.

This means that just because one Subway or McDonald’s in Arizona accepts EBT, it doesn’t necessarily mean that every branch of these chains in the state will do the same. In fact, you might come across a situation where one restaurant location in a town accepts EBT, while another location of the same chain within the same town does not.

The decision to accept EBT payments is made independently by each restaurant. When they decide to participate, they have to go through a rigorous certification process with the state and it can be overwhelming and time-consuming to get approval. This is why the program varies from one place to another, even within the same franchise or chain.

To make it easy to find the restaurants that accept EBT near you, we’ve presented this information in three ways: organized by restaurant, organized by city, and then organized into a database where you can conveniently search for nearby addresses. We’ll email you the database when you subscribe to our email list.

This information is based on the latest report by the Arizona Department of Economic Security and is updated often. However, DES has stated that this information is subject to change at any time and without notice. We’ve included the phone numbers below so that you can contact the restaurant before you order your food.

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Restaurants that Accept EBT in Arizona

Remember, each individual location has to be set up to process EBT payments so you need to double-check the address list below to make sure that the location you are going to can accept those benefits.

To make this list as manageable as possible, we have omitted the addresses. Now that Arizona has over 800 participating restaurants, it’s just too overwhelming to list the address for each participating location. If you’d like to find the exact addresses for the restaurants that accept your benefits, you’ll need to get our downloadable list.

Phoenix Metro Area

There are many restaurants that accept EBT in the Phoenix metro area. Here’s the updated list.

Phoenix

There are over 200 restaurants that accept EBT in the city of Phoenix alone!

• Ace of Wingz (NEW in 2025!)
• Big Papa Pizza (NEW in 2025!)
• Burger King (39 locations)
• By the Bucket (2 locations) (NEW in 2025!)
• Carl’s Jr. (9 locations)
• Church’s Chicken (5 locations)
• Dairy Queen (6 locations)
• Del Taco (5 locations) (NEW in 2025!)
• El Pollo Loco (6 locations)
• Fam’s Fried Fish (NEW in 2025!)
• Ghett Yo Wings (NEW in 2025!)
• Helpings Cafe and Market
• Jack in the Box (50+ locations)
• La Bella Pizzeria Restaurant (NEW in 2025!)
• McDonald’s (12 locations)
• Reggie’s Barbecue (NEW in 2025!)
• Subway (60+ locations)
• Sue Soul Food Heaven (NEW in 2025!)
• The Buffalo Spot (NEW in 2025!)
• Wendy’s (NEW in 2025!)
• Ya Zool Halal Grill (NEW in 2025!)

Avondale

There are some incredible new restaurants accepting EBT in Avondale, including local favorites like Tortas Paquime and Two Hands Corn Dog!

• Burger King (2 locations)
• Del Taco (NEW in 2025!)
• El Pollo Loco
• Hungry Howie’s
• Jack in the Box (2 locations)
• McDonald’s
• Subway
• Tortas Paquime (NEW in 2025!)
• Two Hands Corn Dog (NEW in 2025!)

Buckeye

Buckeye has several reliable chains that accept EBT benefits, including Papa John’s Pizza!

• Burger King (3 locations)
• Calitacos Restaurant (NEW in 2025!)
• Carl’s Jr. (NEW in 2025!)
• El Pollo Loco
• Firehouse Subs
• Jack in the Box
• Papa John’s Pizza (NEW in 2025!)
• Subway

Chandler

There are 29 participating restaurants in Chandler.

• Burger King (3 locations)
• Calitacos (NEW in 2025!)
• Church’s Chicken (NEW in 2025!)
• Del Taco (NEW in 2025!)
• El Pollo Loco
• Firehouse Subs (2 locations)
• Ghett Yo Taco + Wings (NEW in 2025!)
• Jack in the Box (7 locations)
• Jimmy and Joe’s Pizzeria
• Lenny’s Burger Chandler
• McDonald’s (6 locations)
• Subway (4 locations)

Fountain Hills

Fountain Hills has five restaurants that accept EBT, including a Denny’s!

• Burger King
• Denny’s (NEW in 2025!)
• McDonald’s (NEW in 2025!)
• Subway (2 locations)

Gilbert

There are 28 participating locations in the Gilbert area, including:

• Burger King (3 locations)
• Carl’s Jr. (2 locations)
• Del Taco (NEW in 2025!)
• El Pollo Loco (2 locations)
• Firehouse Subs (2 locations)
• Hungry Howie’s
• Jack in the Box (3 locations)
• McDonald’s (2 locations)
• Subway (7 locations)
• Wendy’s (5 locations) (NEW in 2025!)

Glendale

There are an astounding 57 participating restaurants that accept EBT in Glendale!

• Burger King (11 locations)
• Carl’s Jr. (3 locations)
• Chavelas Water and Ice Cream Eatery
• Church’s Chicken (NEW in 2025!)
• Del Taco (NEW in 2025!)
• Denny’s (NEW in 2025!)
• Dairy Queen (NEW in 2025!)
• El Pollo Loco (3 locations)
• Firehouse Subs
• Hungry Howie’s (5 locations)
• Jack in the Box (7 locations)
• Lenny’s Burger
• Little Caesars
• Love Hawaiian BBQ
• McDonald’s (6 locations)
• Papa John’s (NEW in 2025!)
• Pt Pho Express
• Sauce and Loaded Wings (NEW in 2025!)
• Subway (10 locations)
• T and Y Hawaiian BBQ
• Wienerschnitzel (NEW in 2025!)

Goodyear

There are 12 participating restaurants in the Goodyear area, including:

• Burger King (4 locations)
• Carl’s Jr.
• Church’s Chicken (NEW in 2025!)
• Dairy Queen (NEW in 2025!)
• El Pollo Loco
• Firehouse Subs
• Jack in the Box (2 locations)
• Papa John’s Pizza (3 locations) (NEW in 2025!)

Laveen

Laveen has five participating locations, including a Domino’s Pizza that just joined in!

• Burger King
• Carl’s Jr.
• Domino’s Pizza (NEW in 2025!)
• Firehouse Subs
• Jack in the Box

Litchfield Park

In 2024, Litchfield Park only had one participating location and it was a Firehouse Subs. Now they have four restaurants that accept EBT!

• Burger King (NEW in 2025!)
• Carl’s Jr. (NEW in 2025!)
• Firehouse Subs
• Jack in the Box (NEW in 2025!)

Mesa

Mesa has a shocking 78 restaurants that can process your SNAP benefits for payment. Let’s look at the list:

• Burger King (15 locations)
• Carl’s Jr. (5 locations)
• Del Taco (3 locations) (NEW in 2025!)
• Domino’s Pizza (3 locations) (NEW in 2025!)
• El Pollo Loco (3 locations)
• Hungry Howie’s (4 locations)
• Jack in the Box (20 locations)
• Jimmy and Joe’s Pizzeria
• Lenny’s Burgers
• McDonald’s (3 locations)
• Rally’s (2 locations)
• Señor Sushi
• Subway (22 locations)
• Wendy’s (2 locations) (NEW in 2025!)
• Widedaddy’s (NEW in 2025!)

Peoria

There are 20 restaurants that accept EBT in Peoria. That’s five more than last year, but some of the new additions are just additional locations of chains that were already participating.

• Burger King (3 locations)
• Carl’s Jr. (2 locations)
• Dairy Queen (NEW in 2025!)
• El Pollo Loco
• Gus’s New York Pizza & Wings (NEW in 2025!)
• Hungry Howie’s
• Jack in the Box (3 locations)
• Long Wong’s Hot Wings (NEW in 2025!)
• Señor Sushi
• Subway (6 locations)

Queen Creek

There are 13 participating locations in Queen Creek, including:

• Burger King (5 locations)
• Carl’s Jr.
• Firehouse Subs (NEW in 2025!)
• Jack in the Box (3 locations)
• Subway (3 locations)

Scottsdale

There are 18 restaurants that accept EBT in Scottsdale, including:

• Burger King (2 locations)
• Domino’s Pizza (NEW in 2025!)
• El Pollo Loco (2 locations)
• Hungry Howie’s
• Jack in the Box
• McDonald’s (5 locations)
• Subway (5 locations)
• By The Bucket (NEW in 2025!)

Surprise

There are 18 participating restaurants in the Surprise area.

• ATL Wings
• Burger King (5 locations)
• Carl’s Jr.
• Del Taco (NEW in 2025!)
• Hungry Howie’s
• Jack in the Box (3 locations)
• Papa John’s Pizza (2 locations) (NEW in 2025!)
• Subway (4 locations)

Tempe

There are 33 restaurants that accept EBT in the Tempe area, including:

• ATL Wings (NEW in 2025!)
• Burger King (6 locations)
• Carl’s Jr.
• El Pollo Loco (2 locations)
• Firehouse Subs
• Jack in the Box (7 locations)
• McDonald’s (6 locations)
• NK Gyros
• Rally’s Hamburgers
• Subway (7 locations)

Tolleson

Tolleson has only four participating restaurants, which include:

• Calitacos Restaurant (NEW in 2025!)
• Firehouse Subs
• Jack in the Box
• Subway

Other Restaurants that Accept EBT in the Phoenix Metro Area

• Apache Junction: Burger King, Carl’s Jr., Jack in the Box
• Anthem: Del Taco, Subway
• Cave Creek: Jack in the Box
• El Mirage: Burger King, Rally’s
• Gila Bend: Burger King, Carl’s Jr., McDonald’s
• Guadalupe: Carl’s Jr.
• Sun City: Burger King, Jack in the Box, Subway
• Sun Lakes: Subway
• Youngtown: Jack in the Box, Rags Real Chicken & Waffles

Tucson Metro Area

The Tucson Metro Area offers a diverse selection of restaurants that accept EBT, making it easier than ever to enjoy a meal out while using your benefits. Whether you’re in Tucson itself or nearby cities like Marana, Oro Valley, Sahuarita, or Vail, there are plenty of options to explore. From popular national chains to unique local eateries, there’s something for everyone.

For exact addresses and a complete list of locations, be sure to download our full directory.

Tucson

Tucson has 80 restaurants that accept EBT benefits! This is incredible growth, because last year there were only 31. That means we’ve gained almost 50 participating restaurants here in the last year!

• Burger King (17 locations) (NEW in 2025!)
• Carl’s Jr. (8 locations)
• Chickenuevo (2 locations) (NEW in 2025!)
• Church’s Chicken (7 locations)
• Dairy Queen (3 locations)
• Del Taco (NEW in 2025!)
• Denny’s (4 locations) (NEW in 2025!)
• Eat Fresh Mexican Food
• Hungry Howie’s (2 locations)
• Lucky Wishbone (2 locations) (NEW in 2025!)
• McDonald’s (9 locations)
• Papa John’s Pizza (6 locations) (NEW in 2025!)
• Popeye’s (NEW in 2025!)
• Subway (5 locations)
• Wendy’s (6 locations) (NEW in 2025!)
• Wienerschnitzel (2 locations) (NEW in 2025!)
• Yin Yang Express

Outside of Tucson

• Marana: Papa John’s Pizza
• Oro Valley: Papa John’s Pizza
• Sahaurita: Carl’s Jr.
• Vail: Subway

Yuma Area

Moving westward, the Yuma Area offers a variety of restaurants that accept EBT, providing excellent dining options for residents and visitors alike. With its unique mix of local eateries and familiar chains, Yuma ensures there’s something for everyone.

Remember, for exact addresses and a complete list of participating locations, don’t forget to download our full directory!

• Burger King (4 locations)
• Dairy Queen (NEW in 2025!)
• Hamburger Stand (NEW in 2025!)
• Jack in the Box (3 locations)
• Papa John’s Pizza (2 locations) (NEW in 2025!)
• Rally’s Hamburgers (NEW in 2025!)
• Subway (8 locations) (NEW in 2025!)
• Surfin’ Chicken (NEW in 2025!)

Northern Arizona

Heading north, Northern Arizona boasts a range of restaurants that accept EBT, offering residents and travelers plenty of dining options amidst the region’s stunning landscapes. From small mountain towns to larger cities like Flagstaff and Prescott, you’ll find a mix of local eateries and well-known chains.

Flagstaff

There are 11 restaurants that are SNAP-friendly in Flagstaff, including:

• Burger King
• Chix N Mex (NEW in 2025!)
• Del Taco (2 locations) (NEW in 2025!)
• Denny’s (2 locations) (NEW in 2025!)
• Papa John’s Pizza (NEW in 2025!)
• Subway (4 locations)

Prescott

There are 6 restaurants that accept EBT in Prescott, including:

• Burger King (NEW in 2025!)
• Carl’s Jr. (2 locations)
• Denny’s (NEW in 2025!)
• Papa John’s Pizza (NEW in 2025!)
• Subway

Prescott Valley

There are 6 more participating restaurants in Prescott Valley.

• Burger King (NEW in 2025!)
• Carl’s Jr.
• Del Taco (NEW in 2025!)
• Papa John’s Pizza (NEW in 2025!)
• Subway (2 locations)

Show Low

Show Low has four participating locations.

• Burger King (NEW in 2025!)
• Carl’s Jr.
• Denny’s (NEW in 2025!)
• McDonald’s

Winslow

There are five places in Winslow where you can use your benefits.

• Carl’s Jr.
• Church’s Chicken
• Denny’s (NEW in 2025!)
• McDonald’s
• Subway

Other Restaurants that Accept EBT in Northern Arizona:

• Belmont: McDonald’s
• Camp Verde: Burger King, Denny’s
• Chinle: Subway
• Chino Valley: Burger King
• Holbrook: Carl’s Jr., McDonald’s
• Kayenta: McDonald’s, Subway
• Overgaard: Dairy Queen
• Page: Denny’s, McDonald’s, Pizza Hut
• Peach Springs: Diamond Creek Restaurant
• Pinetop: Burger King, McDonald’s
• Sedona: Subway (2 locations)
• Snowflake: McDonald’s
• Springerville: McDonald’s
• Taylor: Burger King, Subway
• Tuba City: Denny’s, McDonald’s
• Williams: Carl’s Jr.
• Whiteriver: Burger King
• Window Rock: McDonald’s

Southern Arizona

Southern Arizona is home to a rich variety of restaurants that accept EBT, catering to residents and visitors in cities like Sierra Vista, Nogales, and Douglas. Remember to download our full directory for the exact addresses.

Douglas

Douglas has five restaurants where you can use your benefits:

• Burger King (NEW in 2025!)
• Carl’s Jr.
• Church’s Chicken
• McDonald’s (NEW in 2025!)
• The Buron LLC

Nogales

Nogales also has five participating locations.

• Burger King
• Church’s Chicken
• McDonald’s (2 locations) (NEW in 2025!)
• Subway

Sierra Vista

Sierra Vista also has five restaurants that accept EBT benefits. All of these are NEW in 2025!

• Burger King
• Carl’s Jr.
• McDonald’s (2 locations)
• Wendy’s

Other Places that Accept EBT

• Benson: Burger King, McDonald’s, Wendys
• Bisbee: Burger King
• Douglas: Burger King, Carl’s Jr
• Green Valley: Burger King, Subway, (2 locations)
• Rio Rico: McDonald’s
• Safford: Carl’s Jr., Jack int he Box, McDonald’s
• San Luis: Jack in the Box, Rolls & Bowls, Subway (2 locations)
• Somerton: Jack in the Box, Subway
• Thatcher: Burger King, Denny’s
• Wilcox: Burger King, Carl’s Jr, McDonald’s

Western Arizona

Western Arizona boasts a diverse selection of restaurants that accept EBT, from fast-food chains to regional favorites. Whether you’re near the Colorado River in Bullhead City or exploring scenic Lake Havasu, you’ll find plenty of dining options to suit your needs.

For exact addresses and a comprehensive list of participating locations, don’t forget to download our complete directory.

Bullhead City

There are 8 participating locations in Bullhead City.

• Del Taco (NEW in 2025!)
• Dairy Queen (NEW in 2025!)
• Jack in the Box
• McDonald’s (2 locations)
• Subway (3 locations)

Kingman

Kingman has 13 restaurants that accept EBT now!

• Carl’s Jr. (2 locations)
• Del Taco (NEW in 2025!)
• Denny’s (NEW in 2025!)
• Dairy Queen (NEW in 2025!)
• McDonald’s (3 locations)
• Papa John’s Pizza (NEW in 2025!)
• Subway (3 locations)
• The Healthy Bar (NEW in 2025!)

Lake Havasu City

There are 10 locations around Lake Havasu that can accept SNAP benefits for payment.

• Del Taco (NEW in 2025!)
• Dairy Queen (NEW in 2025!)
• Jack in the Box (NEW in 2025!)
• McDonald’s (2 locations)
• Papa John’s Pizza (NEW in 2025!)
• Subway (5 locations)

Other Places that Accept EBT in This Area

• Fort Mohave: Jack in the Box, McDonald’s, Subway (2 locations)
• Golden Valley: Subway
• Parker: McDonald’s, Subway
• Quartzsite: Carl’s Jr., McDonald’s
• Wickenburg: Burger King, McDonald’s

Central Arizona

Central Arizona offers a diverse mix of dining options for those who qualify for EBT benefits. From the historic towns of Globe and Miami to rapidly growing areas like San Tan Valley, this region provides a variety of restaurants catering to different tastes. Below, you’ll find a list of participating restaurants in Central Arizona.

As always, download our comprehensive list for complete addresses.

Casa Grande

Casa Grande now has seven restaurants paricipating.

• Carl’s Jr.
• Church’s Chicken
• Denny’s (NEW in 2025!)
• Firehouse Subs (NEW in 2025!)
• Jack in the Box (2 locations)
• McDonald’s

Globe

There are four participating restaurants in Globe.

• Burger King
• Denny’s (NEW in 2025!)
• Jack in the Box
• McDonald’s

Payson

Payson has five participating locations.

• Burger King (NEW in 2025!)
• Denny’s (NEW in 2025!)
• McDonald’s
• Subway (2 locations)

San Tan Valley

There are five participating locations in San Tan Valley.

• Firehouse Subs (NEW in 2025!)
• Ghett Yo Wings (NEW in 2025!)
• Hungry Howie’s (NEW in 2025!)
• Jack in the Box
• Subway

Other Restaurants that Accept EBT

• Coolidge: KFC
• Cottonwood: Carl’s Jr., Denny’s, Subway
• Eloy: Carl’s Jr., Denny’s, McDonald’s
• Florence: Burger King
• Globe: Burger King, Denny’s, Jack in the Box
• Gold Canyon: Domino’s Pizza, Subway
• Maricopa: Burger King, Jack in the Box, McDonald’s (2 locations)
• Miami: Church’s Chicken

Relief Recap

The Restaurant Meals Program allows certain EBT users to purchase hot ready-to-eat meals from local establishments. This article lists all the restaurants that accept EBT in Arizona. For your convenience, the list is organized by brand, city and includes an address database so that you can quickly and efficiently find the options near you. Enjoy – and don’t forget to check this list of 1,000 EBT discounts you can get just by having an EBT card!