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.
I have been a fan & supporter of El Fenix for @ 50 years. Last night our family went to El Fenix on McKinney to celebrate our sons 33rd birthday. It was a Sunday night @ 7:30pm. The restaurant was...
El Fenix seems to be geared towards the tourist and for those that consider Mexican food a novelty. That being said, if I was a Dallas resident, I'd put this place on rotation, especially for a...
We enjoy El Fenix at many locations but the original one is the best. Service is fast, so fast you can't finish the chips, and food is hot and tasty. Lunch menue has a lot of under $10 items. This is...
