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.
Had lunch at I believe was the authentic El Fenix restaurant after the museum. The food was good and water was quick. The chips and salsa were really good and we needed more. The salsa very very...
This evening, I've ordered some food to take away like 8 steak burritos and 1 'special' dry chicken burrito with no sides. When I'm arrived at home, I've found out 9 identical burritos ! I've no...
We had lunch here on Saturday. It was recommended by our bus tour guide. Busy place but good service and very quick. Good experience as it is the oldest Tex Mex place in Dallas. The fajitas were very...
