We have several Tex Mex restaurants in Uptown and they are very different from each. My two favorites ,which was very difficult decision, are Mannys Uptown and El Fenix Downtown. One is the old reliable restaurant that has been in Dallas for many years and served millions of enchiladas. The other , Mannys Uptown , is one the newest restaurants in Uptown.
I will start with Mannys which is located in an old house at 3521 Oak Grove. That is the corner of Oak Grove and W. Lemmon Ave. One block east from the trolley stop in front of Albertsons.Mannys has great spicy salsa and as do most food food places it has a reasonable happy hour. They are known for the brisket tacos which are very good and possibly the best in Dallas. The best times to go to Mannys are just before the lunch and just before 6 pm in the evening . The weekends are always very busy.
El Fenix has been in Dallas forever it seems and always has good inexpensive Tex Mex . The Uptown location is at 1601 Mc Kinney Ave at the point where Uptown meets Downtown and Victory . This location has been called the downtown location for years although now it really is in the Uptown neighborhood. The specialty of the house for El Fenix is the cheese enchiladas although any of the enchilada plates are very good. Every Wednesday is $4.99 cheese enchiladas, they also have a great salsa, and it is usually very busy all day. El Fenix is also very busy just before Stars and Mavericks games at ACC although it is a big location and they do know how move the crowds in and out. Expect a remodel of this location sometime next year .
The rumor is that Glorias El Salvadorian restaurant will be moving into the new Cityville at Katy Trail apartments next year. Sounds like even more good Tex Mex in Uptown coming soon.
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