El Fenix

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...

"Classic Tex-Mex" with "no pretense" is what to expect at this "long-standing" regional chain of casual south-of-the-border eateries, dispensing "light, fresh" tortillas chips, "tasty" lunch specials and "great" enchiladas; a "family" atmosphere brings in a regular crowd, though some longtime fans claim it's "not as good as it used to be."

Very few restaurants have the staying power to celebrate even a quarter-century of service, but El... 4608 S Cooper St #13, Arlington, TX 76017

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...

Branch of a long-running chain serving Tex-Mex staples in a hacienda-style setting. The creation of El Fenix began in the 1890s with the birth of Miguel (Mike) Martinez. Over time, the El Fenix menu evolved into a new innovative style, now dubbed Tex-Mex.