The Oldest Restaurant In Dallas – Fort Worth Has A Truly Incredible History

El Fenix Mexican Restaurant has indisputably claimed Dallasites’ hearts and appetites with its consistently delicious and affordable food. In fact, it’s so good that it recently celebrated its 99th year of operation! In a time where downtown Dallas restaurants come and go as tastes and trends change, El Fenix remains in its original location, which opened in 1918 (although additional restaurants have since been added). Today, its humble beginnings and rich history has earned it and iconic status in Dallas and is credited as “the original Tex-Mex.”

Have you eaten at the original El Fenix? If so, when did you first experience this Dallas Tex-Mex icon? What is your favorite meal on the menu?

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