Coni'Seafood Marina del Rey

Anything east of LAX doesn’t exactly scream seafood, but Coni’Seafood’s Cossio family turned Inglewood into an oceanic dining destination before expanding the operation to Marina Del Rey—where it’s still holding its own, even right by the water. The lean menu of Nayarit-cuisine hits includes popular smoked marlin tacos, more than a dozen shrimp dishes, from raw to deep-fried, and more elaborate specialties such as the beloved (and so-photogenic) pescado zarandeado—butterflied snook fish that’s marinated in soy sauce and grilled to savory perfection over charcoal. The chicharrones de pescado involve crispy, pan-fried tilapia chunks with tangy soy and lemon sauce, while another standout dish stars sweet langoustines—bathed in garlic, chilies and lemon juice—and, if you’re lucky, prized roe. My favorite shrimp preparation on the menu is the camerones borrachos: a medium-spicy tequila sauce peppered with garlic, cilantro and crushed pepper chilies.