Here we are again. El Fenix never disappoints the food is always amazing including the ice tea; it's Texas classic tea. The ambiance is all Spanish decor right down to the music so you get the full experience. Get the fajitas the meat is tender on a bed of onion and peppers along with rice and beans which are flavorful and delicious. all the enchiladas are amazing. The chips and salsa are so good; we eat ourselves silly and they quick to refill so you don't run out. Ramiro is a great server although he is a little reserved. He's quick to check on your dining experience and he is quick on beverage refills. read more

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Been coming here for years. Decades even. The quality maintains. A great place for Tex-Mex favorites. Their chips and salsa are second to none. Fajitas, wonderful, tamales, as good as home made. Highly recommend. I can't speak to the "authenticity", i come here specifically for the Trx-Mex experience. Adjust expectations accordingly. read more

My Prayer Partner and I met here for the Wednesday Enchilada Special. It's now $7.49. I walked in and their was no Host in site. I believe the Manager was busy taking a large order over the phone. When, he was done taking the order, he sat us at a booth. This Restaurant is huge. Theres a lot of tables available. It's has colorful muriels, great lighting and all original furniture and tile! It's amazing how they have maintained the place! Our Waitress was Leticia C. She was very nice. She was ready serve to serve us. I ordered the Chicken Enchiladas. I was so glad to chose from Beef or Cheese. I loved the Sour Cream and how my Childas were packed with soft Chicken and topped with some sliced Jalapenos. My Rice was ok and my Beans were yummy. Salsa and Chips were ok too. So, head to historic El Fenix for some Enchiladas. read more

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Walked in and place was dead. No waitstaff to be seen. Waited for a long time and it was crickets. Just walked out. I can see why it was deserted. read more

I visited the camp Bowie location on Easter Sunday this was a favorite restaurant growing up in Fort Worth and it did not disappoint strong margaritas and great food The location had been renovated and was very festive read more

I'm a mid-fan of Tex Mex only, but its hard to argue with El Fenix OG status in the food style, having been in operation since 1912! They do it well, capturing the ambience, service, and menu that defines Tex Mex. We were seated quickly and our server was at the table in a few minutes with complementary chips and salsa. The chips are crispy, salty, and the salsa consistently fresh and delicious. We ordered some queso as well, which fell off a bit for me. It's the basic thing you expect, but seemed just a tick on the soupy, ballpark side. Any entree will be good to a Tex Mex fan. Enchiladas are hot, gooey and flavorful. Chimichangas freshly fried and yummy. The tortilla soup stood out with it's savory flavor and heartiness. My only nit is the server brought us an electronic checkout device, which I let sit too long before paying and she could not bring the screen back that enabled me to tip. I had enough cash, luckily. Will repeat when my peeps are craving Tex Mex and we are in Ridglea. read more

El Fenix - Chips & Salsa - Mexican Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

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Jose was so good! Friendly and kind Food was good, quickly came to table. Nice crowd, noisy but good noise since it's the holidays. Would come back read more

The best and most consistent Tex-mex in the area. No bougie Tex-Mex stuff. The waiters are top notch. The building is starting to show its age, but all in all, still my favorite restaurant. read more

My wife and I ate at El Fenix tonight. We have been eating there for about a month with mixed results. Tonight was terrible. The server was worse than useless. Food arrived barely warm. The chicken enchiladas has chili con carne on them. The beef enchiladas had sour cream sauce. Server dropped the food and never checked back. I got another server to get the enchiladas remade with correct sauces on them. The server was busy helping a party of three who seemed to have consumed a bit too much alcohol. I guess the server thought drunks would be good tippers. Server never checked back on us. My empty tea glass beckoned to be refilled, but alas, it was not to be. Server finally came by and asked if he could clear the dishes. My reply of "No" seemed to confuse him as I asked for my check for a table of uneaten food and a dry tea glass. $3.69 for one glass of warm tea seemed a bit much. We waited more than a reasonable time for the server to return with our check. Finally got up to go to the register and pay up. Surprise, our server was busy flirting with two waitresses. He dashed to intercept me so I could pay the absent check. The waiter rattled off an amount for our bill. I told him, yet again, that I wanted my check. He finally understood and printed my check which I paid through the "Toast" application. I over tipped the server $0.99 for his total lack of service. I am sure he will convince himself, that I am just a jerk. Oh well. Maybe next time we will get a professional server. read more

Visited this restaurant for the first time in a few years. I'd forgotten how good it is!! Definitely planning to return soon. We had a lunch of steak fajitas. The service was prompt; steak was cooked to perfection and the guacamole and other fixins were just right. Their chips are also delicious! read more

Service was awful. Long long wait for food and when I did arrive everyone and I mean everything on my street taco plat was barely warm. Red salad is bland and boring and I asked for hot sauce and they up charged me 3.00 dollars more. Looking around I saw no Hispanic people eating here and that should have tipped me off. I ordered the street tacos meat was cool. Corn tortillas on the taco was dried out and not soft. No flavor..but my charro beans were warm and good. Basically this place is poor to barely average at best. This chain needs better staff and a decent cook in the back who actually cares about what they are sending out to customers. This place is great if you are over 65 and NOT Hispanic. They need to DO BETTER. Not ever going back. read more

This is velveeta and rotel tex-Mex (emphasis on the "tex"). Tostitos makes better chips. To make it worse, they didn't even get our order correct. Ordered a fajita steak quesadilla, got one with brisket in it. Ordered 3 brisket tacos, only received 2. The inside is run down and looks like it's about to go out of business (wouldn't be surprised if it did given the experience we had). Have had better meals at Taco Bell. Steer clear of this place. Wish we could get our money back. read more

It's been a really long time since I've been here, and it was truly better than I remember or expected it to be. We went for an early dinner, for my MIL's bday, so it wasn't supper busy. There is ample seating for large groups. Our waiter was super friendly and attentive but not in a too much or bothersome way. Our drinks and salsa were always refilled quickly, the food was good and pretty quick arrived, and the prices are still reasonable compared to other Mexican restaurants in the area. We had a bowl of queso for an appetizer it was tasty and enough for 6 people to enjoy. I'd say it was all around a quality experience, and the waiter even brought out a dessert for the birthday girl. When you're in the mood for a good staple Mexican restaurant in FW I'd say this is a great option. read more

I have enjoyed El Fenix' delicious meals my entire life. Now that I have moved back to the DFW area, my partner and I visit the Camp Bowie Blvd location at least weekly. (He has eaten here for over 40 years.) The food is as fresh and familiar tasting as it always has been. The staff and managers are friendly, and our order is both taken and delivered promptly and piping hot. This location is decorated in 'traditional El Fenix' style, I love the old ads: now framed and hanging on the walls and the large retro photos of EF customers enjoying themselves long ago. Two recommendations as a long time fan: It's 6:50 PM: your cafe is packed and your lobby and bar are filled with waiting customers, Extend your happy hour prices to those who are not seated until after 7. On a recent visit, we did not get a table until 7:15. Yet we were told happy hour was over and the 'register system' would not allow overrides. ( If that is true, EF executives need to trust and empower their employees to make decisions in the customer's best interests) ( And they need a modern computer system that allows for accommodations. , We were told we should have ordered from the bar before 7. The bar area was packed: we could not get in. My second observation is that the pecan pralines sold at the front taste rather stale and are overpriced at $1. Why not give them to customers at the table when the check is presented? (At no charge) or drop the price to 25 cents? That will eliminate any risk of serving old candy. Overall, EF is a classic Metroplex tradition. I recommend Camp Bowie and the other locations most heartily. read more

I've been dining at this location for almost as long as I've been living in the west side of Fort Worth and have only been disappointed with my meal one time, many years ago. There was not enough beef in the enchiladas. Management took care of that by treating me to a free dinner on my next visit. The enchiladas were so stuffed I couldn't eat it all. Fast forward to this evening's meal. I thoroughly enjoyed the Grande enchilada dinner tonight. Two beef enchilada and one cheese enchilada, rice and refried beans with corn tortillas and chopped onions on the side. Oh boy! I'm having two meals tonight. Service was excellent as well. Needless to say, "I'll be back." read more

El Fenix - Thin, crispy chips and mild but flavorful salsa. - Mexican Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

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we went to visit the restaurant on Wednesday and had the best service or waitress name was Andrea and we did not have to ask for any thing she brought out extra chips and hot sauce refills. We will definitely come back in best is really awesome as for having these awesome employees at your restaurant and the food was really good. We had beef enchiladas, chicken fajita nachos, and chicken nachos. Thank you again be back. read more

My wife and I stopped for dinner on a Wednesday night. This is a night that enchiladas are on sale. We have been visiting El Fenix since our dating years. We been married 56 years. I ordered a frozen margarita. I was served over the rocks. There is little tequila in the drink. The chips that have been the great but are the same as other restaurants. The salsa was watered down. The enchiladas were tasteless. What has happened to my favorite restaurant. I am disgusted with this visit. read more

I've been dining here for a long time and with no exceptions, it's always been very good. I'm addicted to their beef and cheese enchilada dinners and tonight I had the beef enchilada dinner. YUM! Service was very good and food arrived nice and hot, but not too hot. I'll keep being a regular diner. read more

Got the chicken enchiladas and I can't say that I was please. Both the tortillas for the enchiladas and the rice were over cooked. The presentation did not make the food look tasty. I won't be ordering here again read more

I recently threw a party at El Fenix on Camp Bowie in Fort Worth, TX. There were over 40 of us. Our servers were Frankie and Letty. They we so friendly and accommodating with everything. The food was great as always! Frankie and Letty provided excellent service to everyone! They were quick to serve the drinks, take the orders for meals, and serve the food. They also refilled chips, salsa and drinks quickly. And always with a friendly attitude. We have been going to El Fenix for many years now because of the great food and service. Many of our guests had never been there. But they will now! Thanks again Frankie and Letty for taking care of all of us! You are awesome! See you soon! read more

I ordered the chicken tortilla...there was barely any chicken. I ordered the beef queso, no beef and they gave me a tiny bit of queso and still charges me the $8.50 for it. Stay away from here. They are rip offs! read more

Delicious tortilla soup. Love the puffy tacos. Chips and salsa are fresh and tasty. Attentive service. read more

We hadn't been to El Fenix in a long time. We missed it for sure. It was cold and rainy and we wanted some good Mexican food. Started with their delicious chips and picante sauce and queso. Then we ordered the enchiladas with a puffy taco and my hubby ordered the chimichanga. Oh, I also had a big icy goblet of Modelo with salt and lime. The food and the service very good. Manuel was also great as our server. read more

Our waitress was a little preoccupied with something on her mind. She did bring us refills but each time the drinks were switched. The restaurant it self was clean and inviting, nothing much to say about it. Now the food, the chips had no flavoring, just a taste of corn chip. The "salsa" was ok, but could have been better. My food was the fiesta taco salad, looked almost appetizing until i saw the "meat" which looked like wet dog food. Again no flavors, the sour cream was the only thing on the plate that actually tasted good. The "pico" was literally tomatoes and onions. I honestly feel like this lunch was a waste of money. read more

The food is fresh, and tasty! This is best Mexican food for your money. Maria the assistant manager is outstanding, goes above and beyond to help make your experience excellent. And if you want authentic experience, with beautiful pictorial views, well then you've found a place for this too. Thank you for making our rehearsal dinner event so special! Yall did an incredible job! read more

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Food was great! Service was amazing. Manuel was very attentive and took great care of us. El fenix is always a staple. read more

El Fenix - Mexican Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

My friends plastic surgeon gave her doctors orders to go get Mexican food while during recovery. She asked where to go and he said for the best chips and salsa, go to El Fenix. Doc was spot on!! Best EVERYTHING! read more

El Fenix - Fiesta Taco - Mexican Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

Great Mexican food and great service! I always enjoy coming here to get the chicken fajitas or botana sampler and it's delicious every time. Don't forget to try the margarita and their queso. Manuel helped up today and we will be back soon! read more

First time ever eating at an El Fenix and this location. Once seated, the server immediately came out to check on me. Ordering basic cheese enchiladas, I discovered the chili sauce still had meat in it. Oh well! The food still tasted good, nonetheless. What I was grateful for was getting to hang out at the table before heading back to work. (The staff didn't make me feel rushed to leave.) Since I work in the shopping, I'll definitely eat here again. read more

El Fenix - Mexican Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

Not what it used to be. We wanted Mexican food and saw this on door dash. We couldn't remember why we had stopped going several years ago, especially since this used to be on a near weekly rotation for us. Simply put, there are much better options for good Tex-mex in Fort Worth. Portions are so much smaller than they used to be, which wouldn't be an issue if the prices weren't so high. What's more, the food was bland. This was the first time in my life that I had to add salt to refried beans. My childhood staple of soft cheese tacos was just depressing. The salsa also kind of tasted like it was from a jar? The chips were great as always, but everything else was just not good. If this kind of food is what does it for you, your dollar would go farther at Rosa's. Maybe even Taco Bueno. Or a freezer meal. Actually, I think that's what this reminded me of. A sad frozen dinner that I heated up in a moment of desperation. read more

I eat here more than I do any other restaurant. Today I got the cheese enchiladas special. It barely had any rice and beans. Before these plates always had a good portion of rice and beans. The cheese enchiladas were terrible and barely warm. The chips were not their usual chips. They were stale and hard. Very disappointed in my meal. read more

Great beef tamales and Frankie was a great server. The burritos were huge and very good. read more

El Fenix - Brisket platter and the burrito was huge and the beef tamales are the best. - Mexican Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

Came here for a late lunch while my oldest had a camp near by over the summer. Staff was better than the El Fenix closer to home. Attentive and very much on top of things. I wish they would swap the staff from this one to the other location closer to home actually! Went ahead and got a sampler appetizer as my meal and it was very good shy of the flautas that were cooked to long making them too crunchy and hard to eat. But I know with that there is a level of personal preference on crunch. The one thing I wish as a whole across the board is they would change what cheese they use for queso; cause unfortunately it's my least favorite of any Tex-Mex sit down chains. read more

We used to like El Fenix when we lived in TX and decided to go to the downtown location on a quick trip. The parking on the street is metered and was only like 85 cents, so no biggie. Was a bigger hassle to download the app and pay. We entered and we're happy to see we were the first in line. However, no one greeted us for over 10 mins even when the lined built to over 5 more parties. Finally a snarky waited came by and "offered" seating to anyone tipping in cash. I'm sure he was kidding but the timing was waaaay off since we were all NOT in the mood. Anyway - he seated most of us. After another 10 mins our waiter finally came around to take our drink order. Our meal came out before our drinks and we noticed our waiter made our drinks as the bartender was too "busy". It was not a packed night so apparently they were very understaffed. The food was fine - the experience would have been much better if the service was there but unfortunately it was not. read more

The food was dreadful I cut into my tacos and they smell made me very sick The strawberry sopapilla was burnt and half the normal size Very bad read more

Food is always the best and the waiters are very friendly. One of the best Mexican food I've ever eaten and I've had a lot read more

El Fenix - Great food I haven't been in a long time - Mexican Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

As soon as the boomers pass on this place will struggle greatly. The food is the definition of mediocre. Not good, ok at best. That was fine for Betty and Billy Smith who had been coming to El Fenix since the 50's as kids. It was fine for those that like watery tomato sauce masquerading as fresh homemade style salsa. Or like unsettling orange glop that's passed off as "queso". It was fine for those that consider Olive Garden fine dining. But today there's too much competition that offers fresh, flavorful & actual care for their product. Places like El Fenix, Pulido's, Mexican Inn will really have a hard time staying relevant in the coming years. read more

Loaded up the kids and the grandparents to go out and eat. Which we never get to do but we got rejected and was denied being served because they said we are large group. Then the party in front of us family of 5 to six get seated. It's raining and we have hungry kids that we now have to load back. read more

Great food and always good! Waiters/waitresses attentive. Always clean and neat. Best chips and salsa in town.

Stopped by for lunch. Enchiladas were passable, Margarita was worse. Service was good, but we won't be returning.