They had me at the salsa. A sharp, spicy green of tomatillo fire, covering the best fresh-fried tortilla chips I've had to date. And they give you all that for free.
The rest of the menu will cost you, but inflation hasn't touched their value or worth, and the ceviche is absolutely worth it. The Cevisushi is a plateful of octopus, fish, and shrimp, perfectly fresh and tender as silk. A contrast to the crunchy cubes of jicama that coax the sweetness from the seafood. Dip or drench in mango habanero to make it singe and sing.
It's all good here, but the Pescado Zarandeado is the reason you come. Takes some time to make, 30 minutes to bake so place your order early. It's sold at market price, and they'll sell out pretty quick. It's a whopper of a snook, thick meat, filleted open, simply seasoned, sauced to perfection. The house sauce is savory, with notes of salt and a tiny bit of sugar, dripping with the juices. It makes a good taco with caramelized onions, which were a bit heavy on the soy sauce, IMO, and is best when supplemented with any salsa. And don't be put off by the fish head - dig deep for the sweetmeat inside those cheeks.
Despite the changing landscape of LA, Coni stays true to her roots. They excite and they thrill, they inspire and impress. Their seafood will sizzle, their salsa will sear, and it is with this unapologetic authenticity that I am in love.
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