El Fenix

Average Rating

14

"Classic Tex-Mex" with "no pretense" is what to expect at this "long-standing" regional chain of casual south-of-the-border eateries, dispensing "light, fresh" tortillas chips, "tasty" lunch specials and "great" enchiladas; a "family" atmosphere brings in a regular crowd, though some longtime fans claim it's "not as good as it used to be."

Posted on July 23, 2013. Brought to you by zagat.

Average Rating

40

They use Tostidos Restaurant Style for their tortilla chips. I wish they would stop that. I DO NOT LIKE TOSTIDOS! Especially at a Mexican restaurant.

Posted by GoPlaces45468157362 from Tripadvisor on June 06, 2025. Brought to you by binglocal.

Average Rating

100

Always a favorite when visiting Dallas wish there was one in OKC. Try the enchiladas plate.

Posted by Phil F. on December 03, 2024. Brought to you by mapquest.

Average Rating

100

Ate at El Fenix t today, I got the quesadila fajita beef, really tastey. Larry got the Hispanic platter......so much food he pretty much killed it though....vote TRUMP!!!!!. I want our rights...

Posted by Karla T. on September 26, 2024. Brought to you by mapquest.

Average Rating

100

Today we lunched at El Fenix in Arlington, we had the lunch Taco Plate and Enchiladas. We were hungry so we ordered as soon as we sat down, the food was out very quick and hot and tasty. Crystal...

Posted by Sherman H. on July 16, 2024. Brought to you by mapquest.

Average Rating

60

Nice ambiance. Comfortable seating. The food was "ok" except for the fish tacos, which I really liked a lot. Our server, Gabriel, was terrific.

Because this is close to home and we didn't have...

Posted by Shannon M. on June 08, 2024. Brought to you by mapquest.

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...

Posted on December 13, 2022. Brought to you by yasabe.

Branch of a long-running chain serving Tex-Mex staples in a hacienda-style setting. The creation of El Fenix began in the 1890s with the birth of Miguel (Mike) Martinez. Over time, the El Fenix menu evolved into a new innovative style, now dubbed Tex-Mex.

Posted on March 19, 2020. Brought to you by localstack.

Additional information is available at or by contacting Aliakber Rashidi at (817) 557-4309.

Posted on January 27, 2017. Brought to you by dandb.

Famous for their picante hot sauce, this restaurant serves award-winning Mexican cuisine including enchiladas, sopapillas, and tortilla soup. Delicious margaritas are also available. They are open daily for lunch and dinner.

Posted on September 03, 2011. Brought to you by discoverourtown.