Checo's Seafood

Drinking micheladas and snacking on crispy fish chicharrón at 106 Seafood Underground was high on our list of perfect summertime experiences. Sadly, that semi-secret backyard restaurant Inglewood spot is now closed, but the chef and his Nayarit-style mariscos menu (which shares the same lineage as the one at Coni'Seafood) have relocated down the street to an equally laid-back space with lots more parking. The covered back patio has lots of tropical foliage and ceiling fans to dry sweaty foreheads, and you can still expect like same bright and punchy seafood dishes like tropical fruit ceviches, spicy langoustines, and whole grilled pescado zarandeado.