In Dallas, Tex-Mex isn’t just food—it’s tradition, family, and memory rolled into one. And no restaurant has shaped that story more than El Fenix. Mention the name to anyone who grew up here and you’ll likely get a smile, a story, and probably a craving. The original McKinney Avenue location has been around since 1918, and the city even honored its founder by renaming the cross-street Miguel Martinez Way. For over a century, El Fenix has been more than a restaurant—it’s been a gathering place.
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