El Fenix

4.2(5,697)

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Location & Hours

Address

1601 Mckinney Ave
Dallas, TX 75202
United States

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Hours

Closed • Opens Today at 11:00 AM

Monday11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Tuesday11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Wednesday11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Thursday11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Friday11:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Saturday11:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Sunday11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

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Contact Information

(214) 747-1121

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About El Fenix

Branch of a long-running chain serving Tex-Mex staples in a hacienda-style setting.

Price range: moderately priced

Google-sourced data last fetched on April 30, 2025.

4.2/5

Based on 5,697 reviews

Recent Reviews

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William Walker

in the last week

Really gone downhill over the years !

Leslie White

in the last week

Highly recommend the Sangria Margarita. It was delicious paired with the Beef Tenchita salad.

erika aguilar

in the last week

Great service with Veronica on Saturday! Very attentive, nice , patient and always smiling!

M

in the last week

Food was great but it was very busy that night, it took 45 min to be seated even with reservations for our large group. We had 1 server for 15 ppl, so I wondered if they were understaffed. Despite tha...

Chris Price

in the last week

Have always loved El Fenix. On this visit, it felt like the food was a sad replica of the good old days. Chips tasted like straight from store-bought bag. Nothing special salsa. Greasy and sloppily-pu...

Nicole Ngo

2 months ago

El Fenix is a standout Tex-Mex restaurant that delivers both flavor and value with every bite. The menu is packed with delicious, mouth-watering options that perfectly balance the bold flavors of Tex-...

Derryl Lasanya Williams

a month ago

I typically go to the location in Waxahachie, but decided to gonto this one because it's a nicer location to go for a birthday dinner. The food was good and they brought me out a birthday sopapilla ...

J Watson

4 months ago

Vibrant, beautiful, decor and atmosphere! I loved all the holiday decor for Christmas, too. It's a huge restraunt with a massive dining room and plenty of seating. We went on a Friday night and it was...

Tammy Jones

4 months ago

The best eating experience that weekend in Dallas!!! My 1st time dining here, never heard of it and saw it from the freeway so I went back because I had been disappointed about other eating places the...

Blake

a week ago

The management/ Owner are doing everything they can to run this place into the ground. DO NOT ORDER anything with grilled chicken or beef. They have switched suppliers and the new meats are pure trash...

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

The dining experience appears mixed, with some customers having excellent experiences and others reporting significant issues, resulting in a moderately positive average rating. Some customers found it to be a great place for a special occasion, while others were highly dissatisfied.

Customer Favorites

Dishes mentioned favorably include brisket enchiladas, the Alfredo plate, and pork tamales. The chili con queso and fajitas are also well-regarded.

Atmosphere & Service

The restaurant's decor and atmosphere are frequently described as vibrant and beautiful, particularly during holidays. Several reviewers praised the attentive and prompt service, specifically mentioning the friendliness of the staff.

Value & Quality

Some customers found the prices to be affordable and the portion sizes generous, offering good value. However, recent concerns have been raised about the quality of grilled chicken and beef, with claims of poor quality ingredients.

Areas for Improvement

Quality of grilled chicken and beef, especially concerning gristle and texture, needs improvement. Consistency in chip service and salsa flavor should be addressed.

Recent Trends

A recent negative trend involves concerns about the quality of meat and issues with management responsiveness to complaints, as well as concerns about tip handling and chip portions. This contrasts with earlier positive experiences focusing on atmosphere and service.