El Fenix

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3911 W Airport Fwy # 16
Irving, TX 75062
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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3.0164 reviews
Jaybria G.
7/29/2025

This is a great restaurant. Great customer service and the food came out in a very timely manner.

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Tom Y.
7/22/2025

Chips are addictive when warm and the queso is really good. I like what they do with their fajitas and the enchiladas are good too. We had a new waitress and she was very good. Trained well.

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Marci P.
6/29/2025

I'm a big El Fenix fan. The food was a solid 4 (fajitas were good) and Gabriela H was a wonderful server - kind and attentive. The restaurant itself needs some attention- ripped seats, slick...

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Desiree W.
8/26/2025

The worst ever! I door dashed my food and was given literally 16 chips. I called the store manager and he wanted to send me extra chips and free dessert with my next order!!! There will never be a...

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Alex F.
3/3/2025

Tried this place last night, really nice setup for the palate and for the eye, cool restaurant appearance. First thing first ... the most dangerous thing at El Fenix is their chips and salsa.....

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