we decided to head to el fenix on independence day eve for dinner. i had never been to any el fenix before even though i have lived in the dfw area for 6+ years, while nom had eaten there within the last few months.
om: very happy it wasn't that busy around 6:30pm on a friday night, thought for sure more people would be eating out. the interior was interchangeable with most tex-mex restaurants, and the service is what you would expect - friendly and polite. chips and salsa were probably the best that i've had at any restaurant, as the chips were well salted and salsa was not too hot. our food came out in about 10 minutes with no errors. i had the special mexican dinner, which consisted of one cheese enchilada, two tamales with chili con carne, one meat taco and
one soft cheese taco, with rice and beans. maybe it was just because i haven't had tex-mex in a while, but this food was legit. everything was delicious! the tamales were especially good, next time i might just order 10 of those! i noticed the food was not greasy, cool. the dessert's were great as well, loved the sopapilla and i discovered something called a lemon ice box pie...my goodness, it was perfect for a hot summer day, reminds me of key lime pie only better. great value as well, a little over $25 for a ton of food. take off a half point because there was a fly in the honey container that the waiter did not notice...how can he have not seen this? great food with great value!
nom: spoiler alert...ohhhhhhh i love this place...so expect a skewed review...
el fenix probably has the best and most plentiful chips and salsa you'll ever experience at a tex-mex restaurant. our waiter was prompt and friendly, also helpful with my questions. i ordered ala cart and had a chicken flauta with rice and beans. one of the things i really like about el fenix is the fact the food comes out hot, hot and fresh. my dinner didn't sit under a heat lamp and i appreciate having to blow on my food to cool it down so i can enjoy it! the flauta was crispy and full of tender white meat chicken that was well seasoned. their beans are very tasty and i love the rice! then i split a lemon ice box pie slice with my handsome love. delicious! not to tart and not to sweet. i love the graham cracker crust! perfect for a warm summer night! i have to admit i didn't expect a fly in the honey...but over all it was a wonderful dinner! i could eat there a few times a week and not get tired of the food!!