Page Garza

El Fenix is one of our favorite restaurants to take a large family group. The food is always excellent.😋 The service is always good. They don't care how loud our family gets. 😂

+9

J M (Texas Foodie)

El Fenix is a Dallas institution, and the food is real TexMex. My friend got the chicken enchiladas, which she loved, and I got a combo plate with cheese enchiladas and beef taco. No one can match the light as air tortilla chips that you get when seated with their homemade hot sauce. The service was very good. The only downside is that this location is showing wear and tear and should be remodeled.

Christine Kehr

According to the restaurant’s website, El Fenix has been in business since 1918. Now there are 14 restaurants across the metro area serving delicious Tex-Mex cuisine. I first visited the original El Fenix in Dallas in 1990 and this was my first visit to the Plano restaurant. The restaurant is colorfully decorated. The chips (with salsa) were really good. I ordered the El Jefe Plate. It was a lot of food—3 enchiladas, 1 beef tamale, 1 crispy beef taco, rice and refried beans. The chicken enchilada with sour cream sauce was so good! I highly recommend the sour cream sauce. I have photos of the dishes ordered by my dining companions but I cannot remember what they ordered. They said their orders were very tasty. We arrived during happy hour so I ordered a frozen margarita for $6. It was very good! For true Tex-Mex, El Fenix is my go-to.

+7

vickie harper

Great queso, phenomenal tortilla soup, and great enchiladas! Patrick is a wonderful waiter. He was attentive and so kind!! Myra, the manager, also makes sure everyone is happy!! Come on over to El Fenix! You will not be disappointed!

+1

Part Time Karen

Absolutely LOVED this place. I came I On a very hot day, my hotel wouldn't let me check in early, I had my suitcase and very large bag, it was a Lil late at lunch bit still very busy. They were all so nice, put me in an out of the way space for me and my belongings, The Food was great. The atmosphere awesome. I loved the music and the scenery. My server was nice and u git my food quickly and still very fresh. Anytime I visit the area, I plan to return

+4

Clean fresh atmosphere, meet with smiles and seated quickly. Sunday brunch after church, several families and friends enjoying some great food. I enjoyed chips and salsa sweet tea and a wonderful c…

Clean fresh atmosphere, meet with smiles and seated quickly. Sunday brunch after church, several families and friends enjoying some great food. I enjoyed chips and salsa sweet tea and a won…

Clean fresh atmosphere, meet with smiles and seated quickly. Sunday brunch after church, several families and friends enjoying some great food. I enjoyed chips and salsa sweet tea and a wonderful c…

clean fresh atmosphere, meet with smiles and seated quickly. Sunday brunch after church, several families and friends enjoying some great food. I enjoyed chips and salsa sweet tea and a wonderful c…

Have been eating there and other locations for many years,in Dallas and now in Plano. Love their service and the best Mexican food,anywhere.Enjoy taking my grandkids there and they too love the foo…

Have been eating there and other locations for many years,in Dallas and now in Plano. Love their service and the best mexican food,anywhere.Enjoy taking my grandkids there and they too love the foo…

best Tex Mex around great service as always loved the new margarita the server said it was delicious and it hit the mark

The El Fenix at Plano is our favorite mexican restaurant in the metroplex. It has the best food, service and atmosphere. Beto is our favorite server and has been for over 15 years. He was at the El…

Plano location - have been going here for years. Dang was great! She has worked for El Fenix for over 30 years and was so helpful. I always enjoy the Tex-mex food here!!

This is always a random craving for me. I love coming in to eat chips and salsa with queso and I always get my tortilla soup... minus the tortilla strips. It's comfort food at its finest and I alwa…

We love this El Fenix! Pablo the manager offers superior service, and we love visiting with him. He's super personable and really takes care of us every time we come. The food here is amazing. Fran…

We love this El Fenix! Pablo the manager offers superior service, and we love visiting with him. He's super personable and really takes care of us every time we come. The food here is amazing. Fran…

We had a birthday party of 33 for my mother at the Plano location on HWY 75. Myra took such good care of us. The wait staff was excellent & we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. They took…

We had a birthday party of 33 for my mother at the Plano location on HWY 75. Myra took such good care of us. The wait staff was excellent & we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. They …

We had a birthday party of 33 for my mother at the Plano location on HWY 75. Myra took such good care of us. The wait staff was excellent & we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. They …

Nice surroundings. Pleasant wait staff. Great enchiladas. Cool and restful place out of the Texas sun. The queso is to die for!

Marky

I like El Fenix. I've been going there for decades. Usually for the Wednesday enchilada special. Everything I've ever gotten there is good. I like the hot sauce and thin chips. And the fact they don't charge you for tortillas. On enchilada Wednesday after I order I am usually served piping hot and fresh in about 5 minutes.

jason lyman

Took the whole family out for dinner. Had been here before and wanted the kids to try it. It's a really good place. Classic Mexican dishes no surprises no frills. Super nice staff lots of tables and seating, fun decor. Younger kids had tamales and enchiladas. Older kids had fajitas. We had chips with salsa and queso for an appetizer which was good. Wife got the fish tacos and I got steak fajitas. Overall a good place not terribly expensive we did try the flan for dessert which my wife thought was mostly disappointing. But when you've had authentic or homemade flan that's difficult to compare to.

+1

Walter Wilson

The original El Fenix owned by the famous Martinez family is a shell of itself. When they sold out in 2008 change was immediate. The unique tortilla chips made on Harry Hines Blvd were discontinued. The hot sauce is a poor rendition. I’ve been a loyal customer since 1961 and must confess that I have become an infrequent diner. That being said today’s enchilada dinner and tamales were very good. Another positive is the retention of the restaurant and it’s contents adds to the feeling of home.( Nostalgia) Photos on the walls show the Martinez Brothers and famous Dallas Cowboys Roger Staubach- Bob Lilly! Being the oldest chain of Mexican restaurants in the US ( founded 1918 in Dallas) says much about the foundation of its food, culture, history,and beloved customers. Compared to other chains it still stands tall. If you like Tex - Mex eat here.

+13

Terri Becker

I was out running errands yesterday and had the hankering for some good Mexican food and just as I thought that I saw a sign for El Fenix. It is located right off of 75 in Plano. I had never been to this location so decided to give it a try. I was seated right away, was brought a menu, chips and iced tea very quickly. Server was attentive and brought everything I needed. I decided to order from the lunch menu, I went with sour cream sauce, rice and beans. I should have specified to bring the soup out first, both were sent out together. The cheese, rice, tortillas were served and a bowl and the broth came in a container that was poured over top. The soup had a good flavor but it was a bit cold. The enchilada rice and beans were good as well. The interior of the restaurant is pretty standard. They have a mural painted on the back wall, with traditional Mexican decor on the walls. There is a small bar tucked into the back and several rooms for dining. Overall, good experience. ⭐⭐⭐⭐

+19

We hit the Tuesday Enchilada Special. Ordered the Chicken with Sour Cream. Excellent Food. Two enchilada portion. Quite filling. Big Shoutout on Quality. The sauce tasted like Sour Cream ! It doesn't…

We hit the Tuesday Enchilada Special. Ordered the chicken with Sour Cream. Excellent food. Two enchilada portion. Quite filling. Big Shoutout on Quality. The sauce tasted like Sour Cream ! It d…

We hit the Tuesday Enchilada Special. Ordered the chicken with Sour Cream. Excellent Food. Two enchilada portion. Quite filling. Big Shoutout on Quality. The sauce tasted like Sour Cream ! It doesn…

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 di…

I've been to two locations and have never felt such an unwelcome atmosphere. This place is for older locals who are intolerant and let you know it and it's a shame because the staff and the food is…

Anessa Salmeron

We revisited for a second time and were a little disappointed. The waiter was all over the restaurant with tables spread out. All of our food was cold and the gentleman that we were with his food was incorrect. The waiter look dumbfounded as in what to do for both situations. His food was replaced with the correct toppings for the relleno and the other person's food was remade and hot. It's a disappointment when you go out to eat and the price for food is 2025 prices and it's not hot. I'm glad it got fixed in the end. Not sure if there is a return to this location in our future.

Kimberley Noel

I didn't actually eat at this restaurant, I had food from this restaurant. The office I work at in Richardson brings in different restaurants each day to provide food for employees. The restaurants vary from day to day and week to week. You can order from a set menu and pick it up or, you can order from them when they set up in office. I saw that El Fenix was the featured restaurant that day and I've never eaten there so I was excited to try it. I ordered the combo meal with chicken tacos. It came with rice and beans. Overall, it was good considering it was food that they brought into our office and not directly from the restaurant. The portions were good and the price was fair. On the plus side, the portion size/value and convenience. On the negative side, I wish it came with some kind of salsa or pico de gallo because it could have used a little heat. The flavor was good but mild. The beans were very dry and could have used some salsa or something. I would guess if you ate in the restaurant the meal would have been served with chips and salsa. However, this way everything was extra. Chips and salsa, etc. And it would have been nice if it at least came with a small portion of chips and salsa.

Came here for lunch meeting. The food tasted good. The atmosphere was very authentic Texas-Mexican. The service could have been better. We wished the server would have written down our order so he …

The chicken fajita nachos were mid! Very demure! It gives for margaritas and a shot of tequila! Especially before a night out with friends at Dark Hour Haunted House near by! Check it out for - fun…

It had been a few years since we've eaten here as we don't go out to eat like we did before since it has gotten too expensive for us. I have looked forward to eating here as it is my favorite Mexica…

It had been a few years since we've eaten here as we don't go out to eat like we did before since it has gotten too expensive for us. I have looked forward to eating here as it is my favorite Mexi…

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 told…

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 told…

Place is never good. Their tortilla soup does not come with chicken, only place I have ever experienced this and I was raised on Tex mex. So basically it's $10 for a cup of broth. Garbage

Ice cold food! What I did eat was bland NEVER AGAIN I thought Texans knew how to make mexican food. If you want mexican food look else ware.

Ice cold food! What I did eat was bland NEVER AGAIN I thought Texans knew how to make mexican food. If you want mexican food look else ware.

The service was perfect and the decor is very novelty but the food was not good. The food is very greasy and is comparable to elementary school fair food. This includes the chips and salsa. If you come here for yourself, I recommend avoiding the Botana Sampler.

Julie Chapman

LOOK OUT! The chips are now TERRIBLE‼️.ok, new owners this year. Fine. But weeks ago this new group sent the wrong chips! Apparently, our dear manager must simply wait a couple more weeks! October 2, 2025. Rest was just ok. Shame on these new owners. 60+ years of good food — down the drain. Julie