Central Dallas > Uptown (Oak Lawn) > Victory Park
1601 McKinney Ave(214) 747-1121
A well-known mainstay on the Dallas restaurant scene, El Fenix was founded in 1918. Renowned as the originator of "Tex-Mex cuisine" our restaurant's Wednesday “Enchilada Dinner Special,” featuring two cheese enchiladas, refried beans, and rice is perhaps one of the most popular plates in Dallas.
Over the last nearly 100 years, we've opened locations in 20 DFW neighborhoods, as well as Wichita Falls and WinStar Casino. The Martinez family has also become pillars of the Dallas community and history.
Good Tex-Mex food from a Dallas instituion. If you are in a hurry this is the place! In and out in 15 to 20 minutes if you like. The only downside is the amount of food. Fill up on chips and salsa...
Met friends here I only see annually and the food was great while prices affordable. Service was excellent and friendly, and the atmosphere was family... I would recommend
For the first 90 years, a family owned restaurant/chain--El Fenix today offers what keeps old and new customers often standing in line out the doorway--VERY GOOD Tex Mex, good value, with more than a...
