El Fenix

Mexican restaurant · International Center

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15 Illustrious Classic Dallas Restaurants

"After it was founded in 1918, El Fenix moved to McKinney Avenue in 1925. Cheap, strong margaritas at happy hour and a very cool old building make visiting the original Downtown location a Dallas bucket list essential." - Eater Staff

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1601 McKinney Ave Downtown #1, Dallas, TX 75202 Get directions

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