Katrina J.
12/8/2025
I have lived in this area for over 30 years and I don't think I have ever been to this restaurant. Well, that is until Sunday for lunch. We decided to give it a try on our way home and we were not...
El Fenix
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810 N Central Expy Ste 100
Plano, TX 75074
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(TM) in 2008, El Fenix was refurbished with freshened interiors and a revamped menu, while maintaining its signature authentic elements.
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3.5234 reviews
Charley K.
11/13/2025
A classic for TexMex dining that's been in Dallas for decades. Always a little busy and loud with waiters ("meseros") hustling between table and kitchen or bar. Nothing fancy but honest to...
Denise T.
3/7/2025
While visiting the Richardson/Plano area we wanted to try some true Tex Max and saw El Fenix. We arrived for dinner and had about a 5-10 minute wait to be seated. The place was pretty packed so I...
Chris M.
10/23/2025
I have been here several time and the service has always been slow. Also, last time we were there was about 4 weeks ago and their chips were not the ones that we have always gotten and we were...
Carmen P.
7/10/2024
We absolutely love El Fenix!! This evening we decided to go back, the only difference was I had requested a good server... the Restaurant was a little busy, but were seated right away. No one...
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