Sherri W.
8/7/2025
Love the traditional Tex Mex dishes. Tacos and enchiladas as I remember from years ago. Great salsa. The lemon pie dessert is excellent.
El Fenix
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3450 S Central Expy # 15
McKinney, TX 75070
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.
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3.5(226)
Steven P.
12/22/2025
Pretty middle of the road food, no spices and no heat. I don't expect burn down the house ghost-pepper heat but we're talking zero heat. They do have an extensive menu. I went between lunch and...
Guy H.
10/18/2023
Can't believe 2016 was my last visit. On second thought,I can. A few years ago under new ownership after one hundred years,they were headed for the trash heap. Fortunately,they got smart and...
Michael O.
10/23/2025
Food has always been just OK, traditional Tex mex. What used to be excellent was their chips, with the many blistered surface and excellent texture/flavor. They've now downgraded their chips....
Michelle B.
11/18/2024
We were craving Mexican food at 9pm after the fair and they were the only place open after 9 or 9:30 at night. They stay open until 10 pm. We had never tried them before so as a diehard Texan I...
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