El Fenix Menu
When you step into El Fenix, you’re in for a treat that’s been delighting Dallas locals for years. From its rich Tex-Mex heritage to a menu packed with bold flavors, the El Fenix Menu has something for everyone. Whether you’re in the mood for sizzling fajitas, cheesy enchiladas, or a tangy taco, each dish is prepared with fresh ingredients and a lot of love. The restaurant’s cozy vibe perfectly complements the mouthwatering options that await, making it the ideal spot to enjoy a hearty meal with friends or family. Every bite feels like a warm invitation to savor the best of Mexican comfort food, with plenty of choices to satisfy every craving. Dive into a menu that promises to make your taste buds dance.
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Appetizers
Botana Sampler
A sampling of classic appetizers! 4 seasoned chicken nachos with sour cream, 1 beef flauta, 1 chicken flauta, 4 steak fajita quesadilla wedges, served with a side of fresh guacamole, pico de gallo and our fire-roasted queso.
Appetizer Combo
Chile con queso & our fresh made guacamole topped with pico de gallo
Fresh Guacamole Half Pint
A half pint of our blend of avocados, cilantro, onions, and tomatoes. Made fresh daily!
Fresh Guacamole Pint
A pint of our blend of avocados, cilantro, onions, and tomatoes. Made fresh daily!
Chili con Queso Half Pint
Savor 8oz cheesy queso, ideal for chip and tortilla dipping. Add picadillo beef, sour cream, or guacamole for extra flavor.
Chili con Queso Pint
Savor 16oz cheesy queso, ideal for chip and tortilla dipping. Add picadillo beef, sour cream, or guacamole for extra flavor.
Fresh Salsa Half Pint
Tomatoes, onions, jalapeños and our special spice blend mixed for just the right amount of heat. Made fresh every day! 8 oz size.
Fresh Salsa Pint
Tomatoes, onions, jalapeños and our special spice blend mixed for just the right amount of heat. Made fresh every day! 16oz size.
Fresh Salsa Quart
32 oz of house-made fresh salsa. Tomatoes, onions, jalapeños and our special spice blend mixed for just the right amount of heat. Made fresh every day!
Homemade Soups
Our Famous Tortilla Soup - Small
Tomatoes, onions, cilantro & spices, topped with crispy tortilla strips, Chihuahua cheese & chunks of avocado.
Our Famous Tortilla Soup - Large
Tomatoes, onions, cilantro & spices, topped with crispy tortilla strips, Chihuahua cheese & chunks of avocado.
Chicken Tortilla Soup - Small
Our Famous Tortilla Soup with rice & shredded chicken breast.
Chicken Tortilla Soup - Large
Our Famous Tortilla Soup with rice & shredded chicken breast.
Garden Fresh Salads
Mexican Cobb Salad
Tender grilled chicken breast, diced tomatoes, avocado, chorizo & queso fresco on a bed of mixed greens, tossed with Chipotle Ranch dressing.
Fajita Combination Salad
Slices of fajita beef & marinated chicken, charro beans, mixed cheese, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo & tortilla strips, served on a bed of mixed greens.
Fiesta Taco Salad
Picadillo beef, pinto beans, cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes, sour cream, guacamole & pico de gallo on a bed of mixed greens & a crispy flour tortilla served with a side of fresh made salsa.
Quesadillas
Brisket Quesadilla
Served with a side of freshly made guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo
Veggie Quesadilla
Mixed cheese, sautéed bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and mushrooms
Fajita Chicken Quesadilla
Marinated, grilled chicken with monterrey jack and cheddar cheese inside a perfectly toasted tortilla. Served with a side of fresh made guacamole, pico de gallo, and sour cream.
Fajita Steak Quesadilla
Seasoned, grilled steak with monterrey jack and cheddar cheese inside a perfectly toasted tortilla. Served with a side of fresh made guacamole, pico de gallo, and sour cream.
Enchilada Plates
Cheese Enchilada Plate
Our classic cheese and onion enchiladas made with aged Wisconsin cheddar and topped with chili con carne sauce and cheddar cheese. Served with rice & your choice of charro, refried, or black beans
Seasoned Chicken Enchilada Plate
Shredded chicken seasoned with tomatoes and onions rolled in enchiladas and topped with sour cream sauce, cheddar cheese, & jalapeños. Served with rice & your choice of charro, refried or black beans.
Picadillo Beef Enchilada Plate
Enchiladas stuffed with a traditional picadillo ground beef and topped with chili con carne sauce and cheddar cheese. Served with rice & your choice of charro, refried or black beans.
Veggie & Avocado Enchilada Plate
Sautéed zucchini, yellow squash, red onions & fresh avocado with cheddar cheese & topped with creamy tomatillo sauce. Served with rice & your choice of charro, refried or black beans.
Texas Brisket Enchilada Plate
12 hour slow-cooked brisket, white corn tortilla, Anaheim chili sauce, queso fresco, served with black beans and rice
Fajita Steak Enchilada Plate
Our classic cheese and onion enchiladas topped with grilled fajita steak, chili con carne sauce, and cheddar cheese. Served with a side of pico de gallo, rice, and your choice of charro, refried, or black beans.
Fiesta Burritos
Seasoned Chicken Fiesta Burrito
Shredded chicken seasoned with tomatoes and onions in a burrito stuffed with rice, charro beans & cheddar cheese. Topped with your choice of sauce and served with pico de gallo, rice and refried beans.
Picadillo Beef Fiesta Burrito
Traditional picadillo ground beef burrito stuffed with rice, charro beans & cheddar cheese. Topped with your choice of sauce and served with pico de gallo, rice and refried beans.
Fajita Chicken Fiesta Burrito
Grilled fajita chicken burrito stuffed with rice, charro beans & cheddar cheese. Topped with your choice of sauce and served with pico de gallo, rice and refried beans.
Fajita Steak Fiesta Burrito
Grilled steak burrito stuffed with rice, charro beans & cheddar cheese. Topped with your choice of sauce and served with pico de gallo, rice and refried beans.
Brisket Burrito
House made shredded brisket burrito stuffed with rice, charro beans, & cheddar cheese. Topped with your choice of sauce and served with pico de gallo, rice and refried beans.
Sizzling Fajitas
Sizzling Chicken Fajitas
Juicy grilled chicken on a bed of sautéed onions, bell peppers, & tomatoes. Served with fresh made guacamole, sour cream, aged cheddar cheese, pico de gallo, rice, refried beans & your choice of flour or corn tortillas.
Sizzling Steak Fajitas
Marinated, grilled steak on a bed of sautéed onions, bell peppers, & tomatoes. Served with fresh made guacamole, sour cream, aged cheddar cheese, pico de gallo, rice, refried beans & your choice of flour or corn tortillas
Sizzling Combo Fajitas
Juicy grilled chicken and marinated steak on a bed of sautéed onions, bell peppers, & tomatoes. Served with fresh made guacamole, sour cream, aged cheddar cheese, pico de gallo, rice, refried beans & your choice of flour or corn tortillas.
Sizzling Chicken Fajitas For Two
Juicy grilled chicken on a bed of sautéed onions, bell peppers, & tomatoes. Served with fresh made guacamole, sour cream, aged cheddar cheese, pico de gallo, rice, refried beans & your choice of flour or corn tortillas.
Sizzling Steak Fajitas For Two
Marinated, grilled steak on a bed of sautéed onions, bell peppers, & tomatoes. Served with fresh made guacamole, sour cream, aged cheddar cheese, pico de gallo, rice, refried beans & your choice of flour or corn tortillas.
Sizzling Combo Fajita For Two
Juicy grilled chicken and marinated steak on a bed of sautéed onions, bell peppers, & tomatoes. Served with fresh made guacamole, sour cream, aged cheddar cheese, pico de gallo, rice, refried beans & your choice of flour or corn tortillas
Taco Platters
Two Classic Seasoned Chicken Tacos
Shredded chicken seasoned with tomatoes and onions in your choice of a crispy shell or soft flour tortilla. Topped with lettuce, tomato, & cheddar cheese and served with rice & your choice of charro, refried, or black beans.
Two Classic Picadillo Beef Tacos
Traditional picadillo ground beef in your choice of a crispy shell or soft flour tortilla. Topped with lettuce, tomato, & cheddar cheese and served with rice & your choice of charro, refried, or black beans.
Three Pan-Seared Fish Tacos
White Corn Tortillas filled with pan-seared tilapia, red & green cabbage mix & vinaigrette. Served with tartar sauce, lemon, rice, & charro beans.
Three Steak Street Tacos
Charbroiled steak served on white corn tortillas with cilantro, onions & spicy molcajete sauce. Served with pico de gallo, lime, rice & your choice of charro, refried or black beans.
Three Chicken Street Tacos
Marinated grilled chicken served on white corn tortillas with cilantro, onions & spicy molcajete sauce. Served with pico de gallo, lime, rice & your choice of charro, refried or black beans.
Three Slow-Roasted Brisket Tacos
Slow-roasted brisket on white corn tortillas with pico de gallo & avocado. Served with Anaheim sauce, rice & your choice of charro, refried, or black beans.
Tex-Mex Classics
Carne Asada
Chile Relleno
Homemade deep-fried, battered poblano pepper stuffed with beef or blended cheeses & topped with choice of ranchero sauce or chile con queso served with guacamole, rice & refried beans.
Chimichanga
A deep-fried flour tortilla, filled with Picadillo beef or seasoned chicken, covered with creamy tomatillo sauce or chile con queso, served with sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo & rice.
Two Chalupas
Topped with lettuce, tomatoes, our special taco dressing & aged Wisconsin cheddar
Sour Cream Guacamole Chicken Chalupas
Grilled Chicken Chalupas topped with lettuce, tomatoes, our special taco dressing, Sour Cream, Guacamole & aged Wisconsin cheddar
Monterrey Chicken Platter
Grilled chicken breast topped with melted Monterrey jack cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo, served with rice & refried beans.
Three Beef Tamales
Served with chili con carne, pico de gallo, rice & refried beans.
Three Pork Tamales
Flautas
Three lightly fried corn tortillas, rolled with seasoned chicken or beef, served with fresh made guacamole, pico de gallo, special flauta sauce & beans
Pollo a la Parilla
Grilled chicken breast on a bed of sauteed fresh spinach & mushrooms, served with rice & pico de gallo.
Tilapia Veracruz
Pan-Seared tilapia filet topped with traditional ranchero sauce. Served with sauteed spinach & onions garnished with queso fresco, rice and lemon.
Texas-Style Nachos
Texas-Style Nachos
Tostada Chips, beans, cheese, Pico de Gallo, jalapenos, guacamole & sour cream, topped with your choice of protein.
Sandwiches
El Fenix Cheeseburger
Juicy Cheeseburger smothered with Monterey Jack cheese, crisp bacon, guacamole & pico de Gallo. Topped with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, & pickles. Served with french fries.
Monterrey Chicken Sandwich
Grilled chicken breast with crisp bacon, Monterey Jack cheese, fresh made guacamole & pico de Gallo. Topped with lettuce & tomato and served with french fries.
Martinez Family Favorites
Alfredo's Plate
One cheese & onion enchilada with chili con carne, one crispy picadillo beef taco & one beef tamale with chili con carne. Served with rice & refried beans.
Durango Dinner
One cheese enchilada with chili con carne, one cheese enchilada with chile con queso & one picadillo beef taco. Served with rice and refried beans.
El Fenix Dinner
One cheese & onion enchilada with chili con carne, one cheese enchilada with chile con queso, one crispy picadillo beef taco, two beef tamales with chili con carne, guacamole & pico de gallo. Served with rice & refried beans.
Juarez Plate
One cheese & onion enchilada with chili con carne, one crispy picadillo beef taco & one guacamole tostada. Served with rice & refried beans.
Maximilian's Delight
One beef enchilada with chili con carne & one sour cream chicken enchilada topped with cheddar and jalapeños & one puffy crispy beef taco with guacamole, lettuce, cheese & tomatoes. Served with rice & refried beans.
Miguelito Plate
One cheese & onion enchilada with chili con carne & one crispy beef picadillo taco. Served with rice & refried beans.
Tampico
One sour cream chicken enchilada topped with cheddar and jalapeños & one cheese & onion enchilada with chili con carne sauce. Served with rice & refried beans.
Tina's Plate
One puffed crispy beef taco topped with lettuce, cheese, & tomatoes and one sour cream chicken enchilada topped with cheddar and jalapeños. Served with rice & refried beans.
El Jefe Plate
3 enchiladas (cheese & onion with chile con queso, chicken with sour cream sauce, beef with chili con carne sauce), one beef tamale with ranchera sauce, one crispy beef taco, pico de gallo, rice & refried beans.
Homemade Desserts
Lemon Ice Box Pie
A slice of the El Fenix classic for over 50 years!
One Sopapilla
Made fresh daily, served with honey.
Five Sopapillas
Made fresh daily, served with honey.
Strawberry Paradise Sopapilla
Fresh strawberries & strawberry sauce, topped on a homemade sopapilla.
Flan
Homemade Mexican egg custard, topped with caramelized sauce.
Texas Sized Sopapilla
A Texas-sized sopapilla, topped with vanilla ice cream, chocolate syrup & caramel sauce.
Fried ice cream
Kids Menu
Kids Enchilada
Choice of 1 cheese and onion enchilada with chile con carne, 1 beef enchilada with chili con carne, or 1 sour cream chicken enchilada. Choice of 2 kid’s sides.
Kids Chicken Fingers
Served with french fries.
Kids Cheese Quesadilla
Cheese quesadilla, served with rice & beans.
Kids Tina's Tamale
One beef tamale with chili con carne, served with rice & beans.
Kids Macaroni and Cheese
Classic macaroni in a cheesy sauce.
Kids Paco's Tacos
Ground beef taco topped with lettuce, tomato, & cheese. Choose between crispy shell or soft flour tortilla. Choice of 2 kid’s sides.
Retail
El Fenix Salsa Jar
Praline Regular
Praline Grande
Praline Chewy
Margarita Mix
Sides
Side Refried Beans
Side Black Beans
Side Charro Beans
Side Rice
Side Sour Cream
Dozen Corn or Flour Tortillas
Add One Cheese Enchilada
Add One Seasoned Chicken Enchilada
Add One Picadillo Beef Enchilada
Soft Drinks
Coke
Diet Coke
Sprite
Dr Pepper
Fanta Orange
Lemonade
Iced Tea
Sweet Tea
Aguas Fresca
Catering
Family Pack
Perfect for a family of 4! Choose between our famous enchiladas, traditional tacos, or home-made tamales. Served with rice, refried beans, chips, salsa, queso, and guacamole.
Fajita Family Pack
Serves 4-6 people. Our Sizzling fajitas packaged for your family with everything you need. Sour cream, pico de gallo, cheddar cheese, guacamole, rice, refried beans, chips, salsa, queso & 1 dozen flour tortillas.
Dozen Sopapillas
Lemonade Gallon
Sweet Tea Gallon
Iced Tea Gallon
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