El Fenix

Mexican restaurant · Perry Heights

El Fenix

Mexican restaurant · Perry Heights

5622 Lemmon Ave Lemmon, Inwood Rd #4, Dallas, TX 75209

Highlights

Step into this cozy hacienda-style Tex-Mex spot for classic bites and delightful service, where nachos and tacos kick off a memorable meal.

5622 Lemmon Ave Lemmon, Inwood Rd #4, Dallas, TX 75209 Get directions

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"The longtime location of Mexican restaurant El Fenix on Lemmon Avenue has closed for good, The Dallas Morning News reports. The chain, founded in Dallas in 1918, operated the Lemmon Avenue location, near Love Field, for 60 years. Mike Karns, CEO of El Fenix’s parent company, cited “current conditions” in the closure, presumably a reference to the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent economic downturn. The restaurant closed on September 25, but 14 other El Fenix locations are still in operation throughout the Metroplex." - Brittanie Shey

A 60-Year-Old Outpost of Tex-Mex Stalwart El Fenix Has Closed Its Doors - Eater Dallas

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Dan Thee Man

Google

Excellent service. Don't get the enchiladas, according to one my friends, but I really enjoyed the tacos. Angel, our server was fantastic, prompt, and pleasant. Also he was quite funny. As tourists from Canada, we enjoyed some authentic Mexican food. The scenery was great and free unlimited nachos and salsa were a sweet way of beginning our meal. We asked Angel for some advice on what else we could do in Dallas and he gave us great suggestions. All in all a great experience.

Rae Lynn Flanigan

Google

Food is always good but the service today was not. I walk in to place a to go order. The guy is on the phone for at least 5 to 7 minutes. Some comes to pay and he continues his conversation on the phone. Two waitresses are talking and they never come to the front to ask if I needed help. Just a bad experience

yolanda velasquez

Google

1s time to try. Great service, but kinda small portions for the price of food and drinks.

Steven Arzberger

Google

Best food. Best service. Nice place. Good Mexican music.

карина луценко

Google

Nothing special, I got taco and enchilada with rice:) but place is cozy and waiters were so nice and attentive!

Drew Bdriving

Google

I really like the puffy tacos and the maximillion plate with a sour cream chicken enchilada. Food comes out so fast it feels like it arrives right after you place the order. Love that about this place.

Jörgê Sąēnż

Google

I don't know how to start my comment. This is one of the most famous Tex-Mex food restaurants in the state of Texas. Come visit it is super historical looks like a museum. you can find many photos from the beginning of this great empire until today. but most impressive of all. but the most impressive is not the food, nor the photographs they have in the lobby, but the time that the workers have worked there. MORE THAN 25 YEARS. WTH. no salary on vacation for more than 25 years. and entrepreneurs get richer. that corporation doesn't care about employees. SAAADDDDD.

Ann Waite

Google

We were originally going to go to Mia's, but there was an hour wait! So we ended up going here and we were Not disappointed! The service was great and the food was delicious! The salsa was very fresh and the chips were really good! The food came out in a timely manner and the portions are very generous. We will definitely give them another try the next time we are in the Dallas area!