El Fenix Famous Mexican Rstrnt

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...

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...

Very few restaurants have the staying power to celebrate even a quarter-century of service, but El... 6391 Camp Bowie Blvd Ridglea #6, Fort Worth, TX 76116

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.

El Fenix, established in 1918, is a family-owned Mexican restaurant chain that specializes in Tex-Mex cuisine. Founded by Mike Martinez, the chain has been serving the Dallas-Fort Worth area for more than 75 years. With annual sales of over $30 million, it operates over 15 store locations throughout Texas. The chain offers a variety of appetizers, soups, salads, beverages and desserts. Its...