Denise H.
6/8/2025
I had been wanting to stop by and check it out. Some days I'd pass by and the parking lot woyld be packed and other times it would be empty. So I wasn't going in with the highet of hopes. However,...
El Fenix
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3128 Forest Ln Ste 240
Dallas, TX 75234
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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3.0121 reviews
Catherine F.
10/23/2024
The food and decor were overall nice. Like any Tex Mex restaurant, you are greeted with a batch of complimentary chips and salsa after being seated. I ordered the Texas Brisket Enchilada Plate (12...
Brianna J.
8/28/2025
We love this place! The food and drinks are delicious and the service is great. Everyone is so nice and it's so cute inside. Beautiful fireplace, good atmosphere
Steve M.
7/2/2025
I wanted to share some feedback regarding my recent dining experience on Friday, July 2, 2025. I was visiting with friends, and while we were excited for our meal, our experience was initially...
Stephanie B.
10/20/2024
I've been going to el fénix for years. But yesterday was the worst experience I've ever had with the waitress Beatriz Cardona! First she was ignoring my table and till she stated that if I was...
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