I returned last night to this El Fenix restaurant, which was an old favorite of mine back when I lived in this neighborhood. At around 8:30 PM on a Monday night, we were the only couple in the place! The staff was super friendly, and I had a great conversation with our waiter, who provided excellent service. He was above and beyond generous with me, because, not only was it my birthday last night, but he is just a very nice person. The food was perfect TexMex fare, For a very affordable price. This will have to return to my favorites list again.
Great food. It is hard to find good enchiladas here in Texas. I am from Georgia where the Mexican food is completely different. You don't see cheddar cheese on or in anything in Georgia. But the food here is not terrible!!
My hubby loves this place. He used to go to the original in Dallas. Food was great as it always is. Wasn't busy but because it's not one of the new fancy restaurants I'm not surprised. Traditional old school. Relaxing.
This location has been a landmark in Ridglea for decades and never disappoints. The service is always top notch, the food is great and the dining room is always clean. Our family enjoys many of the dishes along with the unique chips/salsa. Whether you are going for the Weds enchilada special or just for some good TexMex comfort food, El Fenix on Camp Bowie, you will have a great meal.
Very attentive waiter and very hospitable. Good amount of menu items at a very reasonable price. Food was delicious. Was able to accommodate a large party.
Patricia Foster (Mayalilium)
+5
Very nice waiter.. i had the veggie enchiladas and couldn't get enough. My husband had the chicken fajitas and it was too much for even him. The free salsa and chips are endless and awesome. And the waiter we had was really amazing. I'm not sure what his name was .. but he was wearing a n95 mask and we were sitted at the table at the end next to the old entrance .. will be back
Very good fresh Mexican cuisine. The chips and sauce was some of the best we've had. The atmosphere is pleasant with no loud music. We had the frozen margaritas which were tasty, but light on tequila. The lighting and decor are comfortable and clean. The server was excellent and took care of everything promptly. There was a bit of a wait on a Saturday afternoon, but not too bad. We look forward to our next visit very soon.
Excellent food every time we go! The meat is so flavorful and the chips are the best. Staff are always friendly and attentive. The music was too loud this time but otherwise the atmosphere is great. One of my favorite restaurants!
Top notch TexMex. Our visit was perfect. Our waiter was professional and brought our perfectly executed meals quickly and kept our drinks full. The iced tea is fresh and delicious. The place is clean. Our food was all fresh, hot, and delicious. The queso is amazing, the chips are fresh and crisp. The guacamole was fresh and we scraped the bowl to get every bit of deliciousness. We had the combo fajitas, they were very good, the meat was tender and altogether delicious. The beef enchiladas are absolutely amazing, also the chicken. And the vegetable enchiladas were out of this world. Everything we had was absolutely delicious. I cannot recommend this place highly enough. A Fort Worth institution, don't miss out.
This is our go-to, old-style neighborhood Tex-Mex restaurant. Good food, friendly staff, fair prices. We like the brisket tacos or combo fajita salad as a healthier option, but our favorites are the enchiladas and plate specials.
Food was delicious and waitress was excellent. We did not have to wait more than 15 minutes from time we ordered to receive our food. With kids that is big plus. Wait staff is on drinks and anything else needed. We did not have to ask for refills on drinks, chips or salsa as she already taken care I of it. she was super observant and friendly. The service to me is as important as the food.
I have loved this place since my childhood. It is a great place with a friendly and happy atmosphere. It is the place to go for chips and salsa. Don't forget to try the ice box lemon pie (You'd think I'd remember the exact name after all these years, but oh well). Everything is delicious, my favorite sauce here is ranchero.
I haven't been to this location in years, and it's as great as ever. They have one of the best if not THE BEST chilireleno. My wife had the slow roasted brisket nachos and they were pretty good. We also tried to botanas platter which was pretty decent but I'd rather get a bowl of queso for the regular chips next time.
Over all 5 stars. Great service and great food!
Had a fantastic time/dinner here celebrating my son's birthday. Waitstaff and hostess were very friendly and accommodating. Margaritas were delicious.
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My friend invited me to join him for lunch today and he surprised me by bringing me to this mexican restaurant. It was my first time and I must emphasize that it was a wonderful experience. Our server, Ms. Suzie, who's been at this restaurant for nearly 30 years, was extremely pleasant, warm and friendly. We made sure to brighten her day by leaving her a hefty tip. My friend played it safe and ordered the "sizzling chicken fajitas" while I was more spontaneous and opted for the"El Fenix Dinner." And let me tell you, it was a sizable platter. Just looking at it whet my appetite and made me wonder how in world would I be able to finish it. Nevertheless, I dug my firm in and proceeded to chow down the special combo dish. It tasted fresh, aromatic, and made me want to keep biting into it. Result?I was stuffed, which seldom happens with me. It sure motivated me to add extra miles to my workout. Hey, after all, I'm not a fan of having "love handles." So I've got my work cut out for me when I head out to exercise this evening. My friend surprised me by ordering the one and only "chocolate caramel sopapilla." It was a Texas sized dessert topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. I took a bite and it was hands down a "Texas Home Run", out of the ballpark yummy, delicious. I must confess that I had to whisper to our server, Suzie, to being me a doggie bag, for takeout. Overall a wonderful feast and memorable first visit. Muchos Gracias!👍🤠🤠🤠
had an amazing lunch here! food was great, everything tasted amazing. it was not packed during my lunch visit, so there was hardly a wait for the food. all staff was extremely friendly and the restaurant overall was clean and well taken care of. will return!
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