El Roy's Tex-Mex Restaurant
Tex-Mex Restaurant & Margarita Bar · Fenton, MI
El Roy's Tex-Mex Restaurant is the buzziest new dining room in downtown Fenton, Michigan, and this week it has earned the Local Spotlight. Since opening in spring 2026 on the second floor above Leroy's Lounge at 201 South Leroy Street, El Roy's has raced to the number one spot on Yelp's Hot and New Restaurants list for Fenton, earned a feature on Banana 101.5 as a local hotspot, and gathered more than 4,200 Facebook fans in just a few months. The momentum is unmistakable: the dining room fills with first-timers and regulars alike, drawn by generous plates, warm service, and a festive Tex-Mex atmosphere. The kitchen leans into the classics and executes them with style. Baja Shrimp Tacos lead the menu: crispy shrimp tucked into warm tortillas with a jalapeño crema that reviewers cannot stop praising. Birria tacos arrive with rich consommé for dipping, and the puffy tacos bring authentic San Antonio tradition to Fenton with a lighter, crunchier shell. The elote pizza is the creative mashup that helped make El Roy's a social media favorite, while the house-made queso and complimentary chips and salsa set the tone from the very first bite. Signature margaritas, from classic to frozen, pair perfectly with nearly everything on the menu. The mood shifts with the clock: relaxed lunches and family dinners through the week, livelier Friday and Saturday nights in the upstairs dining room. Reviews consistently note the friendly staff and an awesome experience on a Friday visit. For anyone exploring homes in Fenton or just passing through downtown, El Roy's Tex-Mex is proof that this community's dining scene keeps getting better.
Must-Try Menu Highlights
- Baja Shrimp Tacos: crispy shrimp with jalapeño crema in warm tortillas, the most-praised dish on the menu
- Birria Tacos with Consommé: rich, slow-braised beef tacos served with a warm dipping broth
- Puffy Tacos: the San Antonio classic with a light, crunchy fried shell
- Elote Pizza: grilled corn, crema, and cotija on a crispy crust, the creative mashup that helped make El Roy's a social media favorite
- House-Made Queso & Signature Margaritas: smooth, warm queso with complimentary chips and salsa, plus classic and frozen margaritas to match
Why We Love It
- The buzz is real: number one on Yelp's Hot and New Restaurants list for Fenton, a Banana 101.5 feature, and more than 4,200 Facebook fans built in just a few months
- A vibrant Tex-Mex menu with dishes you will crave: Baja Shrimp Tacos with jalapeño crema, birria tacos with consommé, puffy tacos, and the one-of-a-kind elote pizza
- House-made queso, complimentary chips and salsa, and a lineup of signature margaritas make every visit feel like a celebration
- A great downtown Fenton story: a lively upstairs dining room above Leroy's Lounge that has quickly become a neighborhood gathering spot and a reason to spend an evening downtown
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