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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 Local Favorite Restaurants™ in 2008, El Fenix was refurbished with freshened interiors and a revamped menu, while maintaining its signature authentic elements.
Branch of a long-running chain serving Tex-Mex staples in a hacienda-style setting.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1035 US-287 BYP #19, Waxahachie, TX 75165
Phone: (469) 517-0370
Website: https://www.elfenix.com/location/el-fenix-waxahachie/
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Now offering Enchilada Dinners To-Go! For only $36, this meal for 4 includes 8 enchiladas (choose from Chicken, Cheese or Beef), rice, beans, chips & salsa!
Reviews
Tobey Pearson
Always a great experience! Wonderful food and our server was very attentive and polite
… moreChrispy Goatsman
Fantastic service, never had to ask for anything, Marcos was johnny on the the spot with salsa and drinks. I was just stopping in for lunch and was really impressed with the tortilla soup, super rich broth, one of the best I’ve had. Next time I’m in the Dallas area I’m making sure to get back to this place.
… moreCandace Chapman
I was seated in a booth near the bar. The bartender, Jose, was excellent. Such a sweet man and very attentive. Never had to ask for more tea as he filled it before it was even close to empty. Food was excellent. I ordered the Durango platter. It was served extra hot with excellent queso and chili con carne sauce over the cheese enchiladas! Rice and beans were hot and tasty, too. The platter included a beef taco which had a light & crispy shell with very tasty ground beef, lettuce, and cheese. No doubt about it, I will return!
… moreChristopher Garcia
Mother & I stopped in for lunch to see if EF still had it’s recipe touches as we remember from the 80’s. The beef enchiladas w/ carne sauce & crispy taco are still a hit! Original Chips n’ Salsa are still crispy and lightly salted; salsa flavor is the same as when I was a kid. Mother ordered the new TX Brisket Enchiladas (pic) that match really well with the savory black beans. They are topped with red Ahaheim Chili sauce which has a kick btw. Chad was our courteous waiter & went above & beyond to offer substitutions for sauce toppings which was very nice of him to suggest. He was still very attentive as the busy lunch rush progressed. We had to end the meal with the good ole Sopapillas w/honey (pic) & even added a bag of Chips to go which Chad took right off the shelf for us. The pricing is very reasonable compared to other Tex-Mex establishments which was another nice surprise. We will be back sooner than later, so thank you EF for not losing your touch after all these years….
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Dan Miller
Great service with great food! Every person gets their own salsa which is a huge plus!
… moreJalen Mahaney
I had the El Hefe plate. It was delicious. The chips and salsa are solid. The margarita happy hour deal was a treat. Their flan is delicious as well. Definitely recommend this place.
… moredavid cleaver
The service was fine and the staff were pleasant. In fact, they were very helpful when it came to ensuring there were no issues due to food allergies.
… moreMike Melton
We are always looking for new places to try. I have been to this restaurant in Irving and had a great experience there.
They opened right at 11am and were among the first to be seated. Our server Juana was very friendly, attentive and helpful.
We got out drinks and chips/ salsa right away. The salsa was very tasty and full of flavor but I wanted a spicier one. Unfortunately they did not have any but compensated well by putting jalapeños in new cups of the salsa.
The food arrived in a decent amount of time. We ordered the Monterey Chicken sandwich and the classic tacos, chicken with soft corn tortillas. The chicken was a little dry. The rice and beans were good.
I would definitely come back but I would try something different. All in all, it was a good experience.
… moreThey opened right at 11am and were among the first to be seated. Our server Juana was very friendly, attentive and helpful.
We got out drinks and chips/ salsa right away. The salsa was very tasty and full of flavor but I wanted a spicier one. Unfortunately they did not have any but compensated well by putting jalapeños in new cups of the salsa.
The food arrived in a decent amount of time. We ordered the Monterey Chicken sandwich and the classic tacos, chicken with soft corn tortillas. The chicken was a little dry. The rice and beans were good.
I would definitely come back but I would try something different. All in all, it was a good experience.
Stan Martin
I have dined at many Tex-Mex restaurants and have never been as satisfied as with this place.
The chips and salsa are great.
The tamales actually have a decent amount of meat. Everything tasted as good as it looked. Service was top notched and very quick.
I ate lunch there today and while they were very busy we were seated quickly. Food and service quality was still five star.
… moreThe chips and salsa are great.
The tamales actually have a decent amount of meat. Everything tasted as good as it looked. Service was top notched and very quick.
I ate lunch there today and while they were very busy we were seated quickly. Food and service quality was still five star.
Jameson Grace Marketing
Always delicious and great service! Try the fiesta burrito with fajita chicken and chili con queso!
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