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.
Phone: (972) 573-3980
Open now
- Tue 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
3911 W Airport Fwy, Ste 16 Irving, TX 75062 ·1051.49 mi
Is this your business? Verify your listing
Amenities
- Family friendly
Reviews
yelpTried this place last night, really nice setup for the palate and for the eye, cool restaurant appearance. First thing first ... the most dangerous thing at El Fenix is their chips and salsa.....
More1/2 Honestly, this place was a bit of a disappointment. I'll give it 2 1/2 stars. The restaurant itself feels pretty outdated and could definitely use some updating. The staff was decent, and I...
MoreIt's been some years since I've been to El Fenix and palate wise this is not what I remember. The food was awful. Super bland. Not tasting any real flavors. Even the soda was all carbonation and...
MoreEl Fenix has been my families' favorite tex-mex restaurant for years! The service is fantastic-- we always joke about how fast the food comes out. The food is not the highest quality Mexican food...
MoreEven though this place is a chain here in Dallas, we had a good experience in one and a terrible experience here. The host wasn't friendly , the waiter wasn't friendly , or helpful at all and in a...
More