Branch of a long-running chain serving Tex-Mex staples in a hacienda-style setting.
At a glance
#33 of 47 Mexican restaurants in DallasLocalGuideWorld score: 4.20
Rating breakdown
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5 ★58%
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4 ★22%
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3 ★10%
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2 ★5%
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1 ★5%
Quick facts
- What is the rating of El Fenix?
- El Fenix is rated 4.2 out of 5 based on 5,406 reviews.
- How does El Fenix rank in Dallas?
- El Fenix is #33 of 47 Mexican restaurants in Dallas by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is El Fenix located?
- 1601 McKinney Ave Downtown #1, Dallas, TX 75202, United States — 3.0 km from the center of Dallas.
- How can I contact El Fenix?
- Phone: +1 214-747-1121 · Website: elfenix.com
What a special place my friend brought me too. I had the steak street taco and was pleasantly surprised. The cilantro on the steak seemed fresh and still juicy. I barely had enough room for desert. If you order the chocolate churros, make sure you have some room.
I absolutely loved this place! Met a friend in Dallas and she showed me this yummy Tex-Mex!
And it was a great reasonable price!
I am very picky when it comes to Mexican food and I approve this place! the food is worth coming back!
And it was a great reasonable price!
I am very picky when it comes to Mexican food and I approve this place! the food is worth coming back!
Very good food. The service was nice the atmosphere was authentic. All around great experience!
Let’s start with.
appearance - this location is cute. It’s fun and different.
atmosphere -that atmosphere is alive, especially with a good crowd and company on this Sunday afternoon.
Service -is a completely different story
I have to say I’m very disappointed what should have been a great birthday celebration for my 16-year-old niece turned into a nightmare to where she felt uncomfortable with the server we had as he would slam and throw items and When you have to repeat yourself and other guest requesting the same items, to get certain items and NOT receiving it Even doing multiple attempts. Very frustrating when you request simple items such as a side order of sour cream, utensils to eat your food, or just even getting a glass of water, waiting more than 15 minutes to get liquids refilled, or the items you need on top of that. Out of retaliation, we received our cold food and the kicker is when you bite into the food and it is cold meaning they did not cook the food to the proper temperature coming out of the freezer. I understand restaurants try to cut corners in certain areas to provide service but when you receive the food cold is a completely disappointing experience.
I feel I would get better service and fresh food going to fast food restaurants and ordering through the drive-through.
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appearance - this location is cute. It’s fun and different.
atmosphere -that atmosphere is alive, especially with a good crowd and company on this Sunday afternoon.
Service -is a completely different story
I have to say I’m very disappointed what should have been a great birthday celebration for my 16-year-old niece turned into a nightmare to where she felt uncomfortable with the server we had as he would slam and throw items and When you have to repeat yourself and other guest requesting the same items, to get certain items and NOT receiving it Even doing multiple attempts. Very frustrating when you request simple items such as a side order of sour cream, utensils to eat your food, or just even getting a glass of water, waiting more than 15 minutes to get liquids refilled, or the items you need on top of that. Out of retaliation, we received our cold food and the kicker is when you bite into the food and it is cold meaning they did not cook the food to the proper temperature coming out of the freezer. I understand restaurants try to cut corners in certain areas to provide service but when you receive the food cold is a completely disappointing experience.
I feel I would get better service and fresh food going to fast food restaurants and ordering through the drive-through.
Please - thumbs up 👍🏼 if you find this information useful. Thank you 🙏🏼
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We got our food to go and it was so damn good !! The ambiance was beautiful and the reason we didn't eat inside was becuase there was a long line and wait but man if we didn't have our dog we would've waited!! Go see !
We stopped for a quick snack after visiting the Perot museum, which is less than a block away. We were pleasantly rewarded. Classic Tex mex that had understated quality. It starts with the light crisp tortilla chips that is a standout star by itself. The quesadillas and enchiladas had a well seasoned taste and mouth feel that reflects the emphasis of using higher quality cheeses & meats. I’m looking forward to try more of the large menu varieties in the future.
Food was ok. Had the Fenix burger. Well served, hot fresh. I believe they used a traditional frozen patty but it was a good size and tasted ok. Stayed away from the Mexican food. Those of you who know me, know the expectation past the checkpoint isn't very high so I usually stay away from Mexican food. Service was excellent, ambiance was nice.
While famous and a regular taste of Dallas, it is pretty mediocre overall. The service was below exciting. Overall, it is a prime location and worth visiting for the tourist feel, but it wasn’t all that great.
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