*** Los Angeles Times 101 Best Restaurants: Hall of Fame *** Finally got the chance to visit ConiSeafood and was not disappointed. We arrived around 1pm on a Friday and chose to sit in the back patio area. Service was extremely nice and accommodating. To eat, we ordered the Ceviche de Pescado and the Pescado Zarandeado. To drink, Corona. The food was all flavorful and delicious. The ambiance was very enjoyable, as well. If you're in the area, definitely give this place a try. It's a legendary restaurant in Los Angeles for good reason. read more

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I've been a long-time customer of Coni's Seafood and have always enjoyed coming here, which makes this experience especially disappointing. I ordered the ceviche cocido and found it to be mostly tomato, onion, and cucumber with very little seafood. It was also surprisingly flavorless. I also ordered shrimp with salsa langostina, and unfortunately that dish lacked flavor as well. The food was so underwhelming that I ended up taking it to go, but honestly, I don't even plan on finishing it. To make matters worse, when I went to pay, I had already been waiting in line for quite some time. The cashier chose to help another customer before me, and when I pointed it out, his response was simply, "I didn't even notice." It felt dismissive and added to an already disappointing visit. As someone who has supported this restaurant for years, this was one of the worst experiences I've had here. Between the bland food and poor customer service, I'm sad to say that I don't see myself returning anytime soon. read more

Great Mexican seafood at this Michelin rated restaurant in Inglewood! My friend and I shared the following dishes: Ceviche Marinero: Fresh and tangy with a generous amount of plump shrimp. We asked for another basket of chips (free) to scoop the ceviche with. Crunchy and delicious. Filete de Pescado a la Plancha: The seabass was tasty and delicious! Nicely cooked and melted in my mouth. The side veggies and rice were also nice compliments. Each dish was around $23 - $25. Considering the portion sizes and proteins, these were a great value for what we got! You also get a complimentary basket of chips at the beginning with an actually spicy green salsa. The interior and exterior of the restaurant are nice. I liked seeing the display of news articles about this restaurant displayed. The service here was great as well. Our server mainly spoke Spanish, but that wasn't a problem since I spoke a little bit and he was very attentive. Overall, a great experience here. A good spot for anyone wanting Mexican seafood near LAX/Inglewood. read more

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Imma just start by saying I see why this place got a Michelin star they play no games here they definitely understand the assignment from the Customer Service to the food 10/10 everything was SPECTACULAR I mean ABSOLUTELY AMAZING I might just come back tomorrow if not tomorrow I'm definitely coming back soon CONISEAFOOD ITS WHAT YOUR LIFE DESERVES read more

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My husband picked this spot for lunch right after I picked him up from the airport, since it was really close. He was excited about it having a Michelin star and wanted to give it a try. From the outside, this little spot looks more like a tax office than a restaurant, and even with the sign visible from the street, it seems easy to miss. Once inside, there are tons of awards and recognitions on the walls. We sat on the outdoor patio, which was cute and had a family-backyard feel. We were attended quickly and service was very friendly. For food, I ordered the ceviche marinero, my son the tacos gobernador, and my husband the ceviche de pescado. My ceviche was decent but nothing that stood out. It was a bit too acidic for my taste, but so was my michelada. My son devoured his tacos quickly, though I noticed there wasn't much shrimp in each one. My husband's fish ceviche was also decent, but I'm not a fan of fish ceviche in general because of that slight "dirt-like" taste (but, that's just me). Overall, I wasn't super impressed, but it is a solid spot for sure. If you're in the area and love seafood, it's definitely worth trying. Maybe your experience will be much better than mine. read more

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This place always has me coming back for the pescado zarandeado. The snook is incredibly flavorful and grilled perfectly. The caramelized onions with the spicy green salsa on a tortilla with the fish are heavenly. I agree with other reviews, though, service is very kind but quite slow. You do have to flag someone down to get checked on, which makes the experience feel a bit drawn out. They have to be reminded of things that you ask for outside of ordering. That said, it's not enough to keep me away. Pair this fish with a cold Modelo on a hot day...absolute perfection. read more

ConiSeafood - Pescado Zarandeado aka Snook - Mexican Near Me - Inglewood, California

Came on a Sunday at 1139 and it was was really empty Ordered the one kilo snook and mixto caldo. They were out of octopus but the soup was filled with fish and shrimp the snook was grilled and had delicious flavors Came with tortillas and caramelized onions that almost tasted like French onion soup onions-yum Lots of bones so eat carefully- hard to do when you want to inhale it because it tastes so good Expect to look for street parking read more

ConiSeafood - Snook 1kilo - Mexican Near Me - Inglewood, California

This is the spot for good ceviche. The ceviche marinero was so good! The portions relative to the prices are very fair in my opinion, especially for seafood so you get good value out of your meal. I love my ceviche limey and it perfectly doused with lime and the perfect spicy level where it is enjoyable. This place can get pretty busy, I wish the space was bigger, but they do have a nice back patio. It was coined a Michelin star at some point for good reason. read more

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What's the point of having a phone if you're not going to answer it and just go straight to voicemail. For a place that has high traffic you would think they have someone at the register to take phone orders. read more

ConiSeafood - Tried calling 6 times in a matter of 30 mins and nothing. - Mexican Near Me - Inglewood, California

Food is amazing here! Very fresh and full of flavor I don't think I've had a dish from here I haven't liked yet. The staff is very cool and friendly can take a while if they are busy. You can play the vibe inside or outside so I like that feature about this spot as well! read more

ConiSeafood - Grilled Snook - Mexican Near Me - Inglewood, California

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Ummm... Yum!! Who doesn't love seafood!? Well, I actually know a lot of people who don't like seafood, but I encourage those to try ConiSeafood because it has so much flavor that it doesn't taste or seem like you're eating seafood. ConiSeafood is serving up Acaponeta, Nayarit-style seafood. Located in a small building in Inglewood, there offing a big menu full of goodness. From ceviche, fish dishes, shrimp dishes, soups and a few extras, you'll find something for your taste buds. They offer indoor seating and outdoor seating. The space is very cozy. It was busy when we arrived, and had to wait just 10mins. The hostess greeted us when we walked in and once seated, our waiter was very attentive. We got aguachiles and a shrimp plate. The aguachiles was good, but spicy. Just to warn you! The shrimp plate was delicious! read more

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tl;dr the signature grilled snook lives up to the hype (and the eyebrow-raising price) at this Inglewood mariscos hole-in-the-wall LA has no shortage of mariscos restaurants, but one of the first to gain traction was Coni'Seafood. Vicente "Chente" Cossio opened up this spot (originally named "Mariscos Chente") in his Inglewood home in 1987 to deliver a taste of his native Nayarit-style cuisine to the neighborhood. Since then, the restaurant has changed names and been passed down to Cossio's daughter, Connie. Over the years, Coni has garnered plenty of acclaim, most notably for their pescado zarandeado, or grilled snook. Jonathan Gold even crowned Sergio Peñuelas (former chef at Coni and the so-called "Snook Whisperer") and his notoriously difficult-to-cook snook as best in the city. Coni's Inglewood location sports a comfortably gaudy atmosphere. Booths are separated by a concrete divider with a beach-y shadowbox. A custom neon sign shines from a single faux hedge wall; the remaining slate walls are decorated with framed accolades and assorted nautical knick-knacks. Twinkle lights and tropical potted plants surround the covered backyard patio. Contemporary Spanish pop echoes around the space. I visited Coni on a whim for dinner, and our party of 3 was seated immediately. We started with the Tacos de Marlin. The warm, slightly crisped tortilla and melty cheese were neutral flavors that allowed the extra-juicy marlin to shine. Next, the Aguachili featured a spiculated arrangement of head-on shrimps marinating in a citrusy broth. While the shrimp were tasty, the accompanying sauce proved to be an excellent accompaniment to the true star of the meal: the signature Pescado Zarandeado. The marinated masterpiece was lightly sprinkled with salt, sliced in half with the bone still in, and grilled to perfection. The extra-rich caramelized onions on the side added an unexpected pop. The service was friendly but mostly absent throughout the meal -- we were nearly 2 hours into a conversation, with plates all but licked clean, and still had to ask for the check. Our bill ran an eyebrow-raising $150 ($90 of which belonged to the snook), but the overall portion was generous, and the price didn't feel unreasonable. The food was, in short, simple yet spectacular. Coni is worth a dedicated visit; just be sure to bring a group to tackle the snook. read more

ConiSeafood - Pescado Zarandeado - Mexican Near Me - Inglewood, California

Coni's Seafood in Inglewood is hands down one of my favorite seafood spots in LA--and the Michelin Bib Gourmand is well deserved! My go-to order: * Tostaditos with marlin pâté, shrimp & octopus ceviche - packed with flavor * Pescado Zarandeado - perfectly grilled snook with house sauce & caramelized onions * Ceviche de Pescado - super fresh, citrusy, and refreshing Add a lime margarita and a cold Modelo Negro--perfection every time! Seating outdoors, friendly service read more

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Low key environment with great fish, rice and chips (salsa has a unique kick, but you need to be spicy-tolerant). Mango side ($3) was a tiny cup, not worth it. The shrimp was a letdown - while you can't go wrong with butter and garlic sauce, the texture was a bit rubbery. Good/quick service - though entrées came out about 10 mins apart. Would go back for the fish next time we're catching a show in the area. read more

I had no idea there was a second location! There's one by my house and I love that place. Recently found out there's one by my work as well! The aguachile salsa is so spicy and delicious, it makes me sweat and salivate without fail. All of the food here is incredible and I haven't had a bad dish. Whether I'm here for dinner or here on a nice lunch break, this has quickly become my favorite local spot. The ceviche is incredible The aguachiles are delectable The camarones al mojo de ajo are savory The camarones a la diabla are fiery! Definitely come here read more

I definitely enjoyed coming here but there's room for improvement. The ambiance outside is better than their inside section. If you do sit outside, some guests will be loud and let their children sit on their phones scrolling through TikTok on full blast. Sometimes their two televisions don't always work. The service can be slow but at least everyone is kind. The food is delicious but the prices are a little steep. Personally if you're gonna serve small plates at over $20, the plates shouldn't be chipped. Because of the quality of the food, I will keep returning but again... bigger portions on non cracked plates would be appreciated. read more

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I'm gonna start with parking. There's space for three cars (one for the physically disabled) right in front. the catch is that it's not a parking lot but a concrete pad with no lane or drive way meaning leaving might get hairy there on the busy Imperial Highway. If you're from LA, think of how the on ramps on the 110. You're at a stop and then you hope and pray for a break in traffic but in this case, you're reversing out onto the street. I was a walk in on a weekday evening after work. It wasn't busy when I arrived but it was a full house when I left. I sat indoors, but know there's an outdoor patio in back. It appeared to be covered but I didn't walk out to look. I just peeked through the entrance way. Service was great considering it was a one man show. The gentleman was the host, server, busser and cashier. It wasn't busy at first but by the time I left, he was going back and forth dealing with the seated customers and a few who were doing take out. But he was still Johnny on the spot. Attentive. Friendly. Knowledgeable - about the menu items. And when it got busy, he was the same with the rest of the customers. As for the food - see pics. I opted for a shrimp dish with octopus and pepper (the seasoning). Had a few beer - no liquor served. Loved the flavors of the dish. So much so that was scraping the plate for the sauce with my fork for every last bit of sauce. Chips were chips and I liked the green sauce as it had a good flavor. Not hot (for me) but went well with my beer. I enjoyed the food enough to know I'll be back. But on the next visit, I'll be looking for street parking in the neighborhood because I got lucky getting back on the road from the little strip of concrete at the front of the place. read more

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I'd give it less if I could. Went here before the fluffy , Jo joy show. Shrimp was raw , salsa is not edible , will burn your lips right off . What was edible was flavorless . I will never come back . read more

High quality, affordable seafood, cooked with Mexican passion and love! The ingredients are fresh, flavors bold, and servings were quite generous. The service was also quite hospitable, and I really enjoyed the atmosphere and liveliness of the place. Highly recommend for a delicious, affordable meal in Inglewood. read more

ConiSeafood - Mexican Near Me - Inglewood, California

Best place for seafood in LA. I had mostly shrimp dishes which is so good, it's reasonably priced. Only thing is that they are understaffed so you have to be patient . read more

ConiSeafood - Mexican Near Me - Inglewood, California

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This is hands down my favorite mariscos spot! Great cocktails (get the lime margarita), yummy chips and salsa, and so many good ceviche options! It is a little pricier but seafood is always pricey and for the amount they give it is worth it! The back patio is very nice a well. Only downside is they only have 2 parking spots, but we found a street spot right outside. If you want mariscos, highly recommend!! read more

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Great food and great service. Everything was fresh and full of flavor, and the staff was attentive and friendly. Definitely a spot worth returning read more

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Get the fried fish and thank me later. Food was hot, portions were perfect, and the service was fast. My only complaint is the lack of beans and parking read more

Read the reviews and read the LA times articles and I made the decision to drive all the way from Encino to check this place out. I ordered the Ceviche marinero and the marlin tacos . Be warned the ceviche is out of this world. However, in all true transparency this dish will literally set your mind and body on fire . It's delicious but it's spicy hot. So if you don't or can't handle hot spicy food don't order this dish. The tacos were good little spicy too By adding cheese it just makes you taste Marlin less, the tacos is mostly cheese but they are good. The service was not bad they have an alcohol license you can order beer or a shot of tequila. It's lively place a bit loud and it's not a big restaurant they have patio outside siting as well. They receive a four star rating for two reasons. None of the servers or the menu mentioned how hot and spicy the food is. And there is no parking I can afford to pay for valley parking Just making a suggestion. Thanks for reading read more

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HORRIBLE SERVICE We been coming here for years and the service is always bad, but I thought we give them another chance... This time was the worst!! It took the waitress 2hours to tell us that they were going to star cooking our fish because they were back ordered and it will take another 45 min until the food would be served NO FOOD IS GOOD ENOUGH TO WAIT FOR ALMOST 3 HOURS AT A RESTAURANT TO EAT!!!!!!!!! So sad because they have so many awards on their walls but I will not recommend this place to anyone!! Never coming back read more

Amazing food. We had Marlin Taco and Grilled fish. It is amazing. Service staff is very pleasant. It has a feel of typical Mexican restaurant. They gave us chips and Salsa. Salsa has a kick to it. Overall great food. Good place to grab lunch while taking an afternoon flight at LAX. 10 mins drive from LAX. read more

ConiSeafood - Mexican Near Me - Inglewood, California

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Everything here is great, it's that easy to rate it. Loved it! Super service and amazing seafood! Try the Snook! read more

This place is quite an experience and an explosion of flavor. Upon walking in you are treated to chips and salsa. The salsa is your first clue that these people know what they are doing. You are hit with citrus and then instant spice. Those waters initially served had to go down to keep eating it. I eventually ordered some coke which fortunately was from Mexico. I heavily prefer Mexican Coca Cola made with sugar to the American Coca Cola which has been corrupted by corn syrup the flavor simply cannot be beat. We knew the assignment the grilled snook but we also tried these shrimps. The shrimps were flavored using tequila and came with rice and the heads. They were very well cooked and seasoned to perfection. You could truly taste the tequila and it imparted a very unique flavor. We were then served the whole snook. All I can say is this is much bigger than I imagined. It came with limes onions and tortilla. One person I was with described it as "It tastes like they just caught it and grilled it and reminds me of Mexico." We eventually ordered the augachile very large pieces of shrimp drowned in what is an amazing sauce. Coni's seafood is truly a unique dining experience. I also recommend the ability to excersize patience and enjoying the ambiance and the company with you. The pace is very much relaxed and not rushed I reccamene coming here if you have time and not somewhere to be after. The service is perfect the food is also very much worth the wait. I didn't get any pictures of the patio outside you will just have to stop by and see it for yourself. read more

This review is more for the owner. If you don't give a shix about your location in Inglewood you should consider closing this location. You have great accolades and accomplishments and great food, your poor workers are paying the price for your lack of leadership. For being a Friday night during Lent and only having two servers and one runner as an owner you be ashamed of yourself. You have two Michelin awards. Food was good. No tostadas for a ceviche, kind of odd, but it is what it is. The two servers are doing a great job for handling the front and back patio. Your hostess should be helping the runner bring that it's so busy. Overall experience was terrible. Just like two other parties said, we won't be coming back. We hope you fix this great problem you have with staff. read more

Hope you like shrimp! I've never seen a menu with more ways to cook it. Both versions I tried were very good a very different than anything I've tried before. There are a few items besides shrimp including a couple fish choices I've never had an opportunity to try. Good spot to check out before an event at the Forum or SoFi. read more

Food was amazing! Would totally recommend. Service was fast and also the waiter was super nice and friendly. We also got seated fast and attended fast. Outside the setting is so cool with all the lights and plants! read more

This will be my 2 nd time here !! First time wait was long took them a while to get my food and to get seated Place needs help I decided to give them another try Stopped by today unfortunately same thing This place needs help they don't have enough people working there We were sat at out table 10 - 15 minutes after we arrived no one came to our table to take our order until like 20 minutes after we where sat down We got our food proximate about 30 minutes after we order it And what makes it worse is that the place is not really packed both times I've been there This place is not crowded at all Not sure what the delay is All I know is that Service needs serious improvement They don't check up on you to see if you need anything else another drink or more food It seems like they just forget your there lol I constantly have to get their attention to get another drink lol Waiter and Waitress are kool people they just need more help really bad They all looked over worked and confused to who's next and what's next I hope they get the help they need Customer Service needs improvement Food is Good Ambiance Chill read more

This place is sooo good. The food is very fresh and the ambiance is also nice. I recommend the Camarones Empanizados. They're really good.

Likes: + Delicious, exotic food. I like their culinary art of mixing shrimp with sour and spicy flavors. + Polite, helpful staff. + Beautiful dining area in the back, designed to be a pleasant ambience decorated with nice hanging plants. Neutral: . The flavors of the green dipping sauce that comes with the chips and the Ceviche Marinero were exotic and enjoyable, yet very strong. I was able to muscle through it, but others may find the strength hard to bear. May require an acquired taste. . Here, you pay at the counter after eating instead of at your table. Non-likes: - Extortionate. With an appetizer starting off at $26.40, my wallet forbade me from ordering anything else. D: Otherwise, (if instead, an appetizer was around $5-10 and a main entree was around $15-25) I would've gladly also ordered a main entree if my total would not exceed $30. - Only one restroom. Every restaurant should have at least two. - No parking lot. The driveway before the shop entrance has barely enough room for 3 car spots. You have to find street parking, which may not be safe for everyone. Tip: The portions here seem shareable, so it's better to come to this restaurant with someone than to come alone. That way, you can enjoy a fuller meal at a more reasonable price than I did. Had I gone with another person, we would've ordered an appetizer and a main entree which would total to about $50, which wouldn't be so bad when shared among 2 people. I had: $26.40 Ceviche Marinero read more

ConiSeafood - $26.40 Ceviche Marinero - Mexican Near Me - Inglewood, California

Sadly, I am here to report the terrible service we received. While the servers were friendly and kind, their service was disappointing. We had to ask for things multiple times to 3 different servers and we still did not receive any of them. On top of the fact, that my campechana had zero octopus, 2 little oysters, and some shrimp. It seems like they replaced the octopus with lots of imitation grab... which I've never had in a campechana before, without asking me or letting me know. When I asked the server, she said she forgot to let me know that they were out of octopus at the moment. She said she would go check in the kitchen to see if it was ready, and would bring me some on the side. Needless to say, she never returned with the side of octopus nor to let me know it still wasn't ready. We were there for at least an hour and a half and she never even came to check if we needed more water or another drink. the restaurant was not busy. The only good thing from our dinner, was the mojarra Frita, which was tasty. and the canned coke that I had. Everything else was a dissapointment. Did I mention that we asked for the bill 3 times, to 2 different servers and they still did not bring it? We ended up going up to the counter to pay. I dont think we're coming back. I'm going to La Costa down the street, next time. Thank me later. read more

A mariscos or seafood spot in Inglewood that specializes in Nayarit style food. I've been here twice now and each time, I have come in that sweet spot between lunch and dinner so it wasn't too crowded (around 4-5pm), so each time the vibe here was pretty relaxed and chill with some families and a couple or two. Not sure if it was just because it wasn't busy, but the folks have been friendly and helpful each time I was here as well. Just great Mexican seafood in a laid back atmosphere. One of the visits related to a Yelp event, so I will focus on the items I got on my other visit and/or the items I ended ordering myself: Camarones borrachos or drunken shrimp: delicious, garlicky sauteed shrimp that had a nice kick and served with rice. I loved this dish especially served with a Modelo to wash it down. Mojarra frita or whole fried tilapia: fried perfectly and this was a sub since I was dining solo vs their specialty (whole snook). Served with plenty of limes and rice for that zest. Reminds me of a whole fried fish dish in Vietnamese cuisine, actually. I really enjoyed this and there was enough for a second meal at home, haha. A dish that I have been wanting to order, but has evaded me each time is the pescado zarandeado. A dish that is comprised of an entire snook that is butterflied and grilled, which I think is their specialty. I haven't been able to order because the size and price looks like it would at least take a two person team and I've only come here solo. It's definitely a shareable plate. Parking - there's a tiny lot out front, but of the times I've been, there's plenty of street parking nearby. It is a high speed and somewhat busy stretch of road, so just be aware and take that into consideration when trying to parallel park. read more

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Well service was okay. I felts judge by my appearance, seems like they attend faster to people who seem to look like upper class. The waitress took a while to take our order but she was very friendly. Although food was delicious, I don't like it how they bring all the food separately, you can't even eat with your family all together. They should really work on their customer service and not judge by the appearance. read more

ConiSeafood - Tacos Marli - Mexican Near Me - Inglewood, California

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new Coni's in Hermosa Beach just as good as the original one. Food and employees first class. read more

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Muy rico sabor todo pero mejor mejor que llamen el ceviche "ceviche de pepino" porque no le echan camaron. Y el precio está bien alto a comparación de otros lugares. Pague casi $30 después de tax. read more

**October 2024: Sunday Late Afternoon Visit** My friend and I were attending a concert at the new Intuit Dome so we were in the market for something delicious in the area. ConiSeafood came highly recommended and honestly was a 5 minute drive away from the venue, so it was perfect! On our visit we saw that the vast majority of the patrons were hispanic and spoke Spanish, so I already had a good feeling about it restauant. There are two different dining options - one inside and one with a semi-covered patio. We opted to stay indoors as the air was more consistent. We also say many articles and awards around the front-house. We sat down and were given two paper menus. After contemplating on the selection we decided to go with a the Pescado Zarandeado and Smoked Marlin Tacos. During our visit the smallest fish they had was 1.5 lbs ($60), which it probably enough for 3-4 adults. One pound would have been enough but we'll know for next time. The fish was super soft and it had a nice smokiness to it. Paired with the crisp cucumber and sweet caramelized onions and it was a heavenly meal. I do think if you take the leftovers home it does get a little bit saltier, but when served fresh it's perfect! The Smoked Marlin tacos ($23 for three) were also very good and has a unique flavor profile that other fish tacos that I've had. It's definitely good on its own, but was outshined by the Pescado Zarandeado. Service is very slow, so don't plan to be in a rush when visiting. Also, parking is very limited, but my friend and I found a spot in the neighborhood. Overall it was a great meal and I'd be interested to try some of their other dishes. read more