Coni'Seafood

The story

Coni'Seafood: Nayarit-Style Mexican Seafood in Lennox, CA – Michelin Recommended

A Taste of Nayarit in Lennox

Coni'Seafood began in 1987, when Vicente “Chente” Cossio started cooking in the backyard of his Inglewood home, recreating the flavors of Acaponeta, Nayarit. What began as a neighborhood project grew into Mariscos Chente, and later, Coni'Seafood—named for his daughter and right hand, Connie Cossio, who now runs the restaurant with the same family recipes and traditions.

The kitchen imports shrimp, whole fish, and select ingredients from Sinaloa and Nayarit, Mexico, to deliver the kind of Mexican seafood you’d find under a thatched roof in Playa Novillero. This dedication to authenticity earned Coni'Seafood a Michelin Recommended distinction, a nod to its vibrant, unfussy cooking.

The Menu

The menu is built around ceviches—raw shrimp marinated in lemon with green sauce, red sauce, or a black sauce with mango (Ceviche Marinero). The Aguachiles and Camarones Toreados keep things bright and spicy. For something more substantial, the Pescado Zarandeado—grilled snook with house sauce and caramelized onion—requires 30 minutes but is worth the wait. Whole fried tilapia (Mojarra Frita) and breaded shrimp dishes like Camarones Empanizados round out the offerings. Tacos al Gobernador, with shrimp and sautéed vegetables, are a house favorite.

The Atmosphere

Coni'Seafood is walk-in only (reservations for parties of six or more). The original Inglewood location on Imperial Highway feels like a casual coastal cantina, with outdoor seating available. It’s the kind of place where the food speaks for itself—no frills, just bright, bold Nayarit-style seafood that has kept locals and critics coming back for decades.