Johnny T.
5/11/2025
I was here to celebrate mother's day with a friend, and got the fajita plate with chicken. The server remembered everyone's order without writing anything down and even delivered the correct...
El Fenix
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255 Casa Linda Plz # 3
Dallas, TX 75218
Very few restaurants have the staying power to celebrate even a quarter-century of service, but El Fenix celebrated their Centennial! Founded in 1918, by Mike Martinez, a Mexican immigrant, El Fenix is credited as “The Originator of Tex-Mex Cuisine.” It has been named an “All American Icon” by Nation’s Restaurant News and a must-see dining destination for visitors to North Texas. Acquired by Local Favorite Restaurants™ in 2008, El Fenix was refurbished with freshened interiors and a revamped menu, while maintaining its signature authentic elements.
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3.5138 reviewsMatt N.
9/6/2025
El Fenix has been our favorite restaurant for 30 years but they decided to no longer make their own chips. The new ones are terrible. This is the last straw since that's half the reason we go, for...
Kathy B.
4/5/2024
Stopped by for lunch the food was good service was horrible I asked for more chips and never received any so I left
Ludovica F.
3/25/2024
Delicious Tex Mex at a reasonable price!!! The fish tacos were extremely tasty and the Tilapia was also amazing!! The service was also fast and efficient and made the whole meal even better!!...
Mary Beth M.
2/17/2025
Just got to go, cuz last experience was awful. Drinks weren't rt and took 20 minutes. No salsa w the chips. Never did bring tortillas, as requested. Waiter got pulled to another spot, and we were...
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