Connie's

We love Connie’s and this location, specifically! This was my brother’s favorite place to eat and has quickly became ours too. We came together to celebrate his day, “Ox Day”. The staff was wonderful and accommodated our whole group. The waitresses were all great and we enjoyed our time. The food was delicious, as always. ❤️

My experience in this specific location was awful keeping in mind that not all Connie’s are like this ,but save you a drive to this location and go to the location in Airline loyal customers for over 30yrs save your time with this location . Let me start with the restaurant it self was clean and empty on a Sunday that should have been a red flag ,but I was excited it be like always . It all begins with drinks waiter brought out wrong drinks didn’t think nothing of it we all make mistakes ok I she fixed . After that we order food as we would at the usual location we like to also order fresh fish from their behind the counter selection and two special rice orders it was 11 of us and 4 of our table had order regular plate meals and other 4 adults 2 kids would share the rest of the food custom picked for large party ok so my mom picks out two large fish and requested as we done in the other Connie’s to fry both fish and separate a bones and meat and also cooking the head as well fried that’s all we say at the other location since personally my mom likes the bones and head of the fish still typically has a lot of meat . Keeping in mind that the waiter knew it was for a large party and order was obvious because 1 lb shrimp was ordered an also side of large basket of fries so tell me why they bring whole fish fried and 4 small fillets how not cut in pieces or chunks just whole two fish fried like if it was only for two ppl who would actually just eat them makes no sense why it was not cut into portions and smaller pieces common sense right well then I tell the waiter what was that she like your fish . How to expect us to each that the way is done for multiple ppl she just stared and said it was done that it been fried couldn’t be cut because it ruined the breading on it and fall apart and I’m like you knew it was big party why was it cooked this way I request manager I’ll load up picture of his way of fixing that ripped and looked worse in person beside the fact that the fish was not properly fried and still had raw areas and slimy stuff coming out and all ruined after they just literally cut up because it was already cooked and they could do anything else that I was suppose to explain to them everything the number of pieces I wanted and how so they could know I’m like I did and also the cook should of also confirmed the amount of people who were going to eat it as well I dont understand how the manager expected us to know how many actual pieces would come out from a fish . Well making long story short the fried rice was very dry and brought the food out and took 25 minutes to bring servicing plates for us to serve our selfs our meal and didn’t bother to place the fish in the table after they butchered the fish and left it the table next to us my we had to get up and reach for the fish plates to move to our table waiter took for ever customer service was awful and the fact that it wasn’t busy for it being a Sunday was ridiculous how inefficient staff was . Manager was not properly prepared to address the situation he looked very nervous and didn’t apologize about the misunderstanding at all he just said all we can do is cut it all . I been a manager at a restaurant I would of ordered two fish to be done correctly again and made it right as management their is mistakes that need to be taken seriously because I did have a pregnant woman in my party who can’t eat raw meat that fish was partially raw still . To make this short stay away from this location is definitely not crowded as the other location I typically go to and love and don’t mind waiting when you know is worth the wait . I still tipped my waiter very generously not because of the service I received ,but to remind her that customers service is important and that she needs to be more aware and accountable about the customer experience because just because a customer is asking and requesting things to be done right doesn’t mean we are making a scene to get a discount or get free food in their to pay and get good food and customer service.

Good food. The best values are on the back of the menu. #1 is my favorite. It’s fried fish and shrimp with some fried rice. The fried rice is awesome and has plenty of shrimp in it. The eggrolls are pretty darn good too. They have a great selection of beer and flavored sodas. Also, the Rockefeller oysters are awesome.

Food had no flavor. Place stinks like a sewer. Holes in the walls. Floor needs a total changeover, looks old and dirty. Not trying to be negative. I used to love this place. It was my first time going back in years. Very disappointed. Come on Connies, do better!

Connie's is a great place for a quick and satisfying meal. The food comes out surprisingly fast, and the fried seafood is an absolute guilty pleasure; it's delicious every time. The prices are also excellent, which makes it an even better value. While it's a no-frills kind of place, the quick service and quality food at such a great price make it a solid four-star spot.

Rude and unwelcoming is one thing but the food is why I keep coming back this time will be my last it’s been sloppy lately found piece of plastic in food

The food was great and flavorful, steamed oysters were soooo good, the atmosphere was calm and normal, service was awesome and often came by to check on me, my waiter was Angelica and she served us very well

Food is absolutely delicious, one of my favorite seafood restaurants. The staff takes great care of you Only downside is parking. its very small and always congested because of the neighboring businesses.

First time here. We ordered a dozen raw oysters and house special fried rice. The oysters were fat, juicy and fresh. Definitely satisfied my oyster craving. The fried rice was smoky and tasty with chicken, shrimp and barbecue pork. Big portion for the price with plenty to share and leftover. Service was friendly. The interior is spacious and simple. Delicious food at great value. Will be back to try other menu items.

Good food and service. However be aware of the gratuity automatically added to the bill.

We visited this place a couple of days ago. The service was good. You can pick your fish to purchase. I had a shrimp basket (shrimp, fries and a bread roll). They serve good portion sizes and the food was tasty. The ambience was good. Nothing noteworthy but adequate and clean. The service was good and food arrived in a timely manner. If we're ever back in town, wed come back again.

Connie's is a great time! My favorite is the fried rice and fried shrimp! Franklin was our server and he was very attentive. Go check it out! Great service.

The shrimp is extremely small. And if you're not Hispanic, they are not attentive to you at all. I stood in there 10 minutes before anyone notice I was standing there waiting on my to go order.

BEST FRIED RICE & fried shrimp combos! This place is so good and was very busy but I ordered take-out and only waited 10minutes. Love love love this place!

What can I say good, other than the service staff was nice. The food quality and quantity doesn't match the prices. The pound shrimp is a joke. It resembles 10 shrimp with lots of veggies. Very deceptive in marketing. A lb of shrimp is usually a lb of just shrimp. The side salad was plain, with soggy tomatoes, and sparse carrots. This place is over priced, plain and simple. If you live in the neighborhood like I do, I would go anywhere but here. Do better.

This is an interesting spot. I finished playing golf and needed to kill some time because of traffic. So visited on a Friday about 4:30. Parking could be a challenge and getting to the place can also be a challenge. The location is in a place that you are trying to get to. The service was excellent and the ladies were very nice. I had the fried fish and fries basket. My meal was very good. My other guest had different things but based on nothing was left I'm going to assume their food was good as well. It did seem a bit pricey but I would visit again. There was not much for eye candy. If they had a happy hour it was not a very good one so I don't recommend for happy hour.

Slow and bad service, the food is ok But waiting for food a long time or don't have you food at all it's not the best dinner experience The manager? lol is a joke .. he don't care

I ordered 1 dozen oysters and it only had 11 oysters . it's not The first time it happens to me smh

Aint got my drink and the food is good just my drink i didn't get it like it's depressing with out one pls give me my drink

Connies doesn't have the best customer service but my husband,daughter and myself usually come and eat here about once a month. I have a 4 year old son who is allergic to shellfish and unfortunately tonight I didn't have a sitter to leave him with. So before arriving I called to see if it was okay to take him a " happy meal" from MCDONALD'S. Had they said no, I totally respect the rules and regulations of the restaurant, but whoever answered the phone said it was okay. So my family and I drove over 50 minutes to just get rejected. We sat down and the first thing we were told was " we cannot serve you all because of his happy meal." I politely said, "I called about an hour ago and was told that yes ,I could" The waitress went on saying, well there's a sign on the door.. I went to the front door...NOTHING. No sign. I asked to speak to the person who gave me the okay over the phone and they refused to ask around. The manager came and was basically kicking us out. At first he was a little rude talking about, I must have called another location, that he doesn't know who actually gave me the okay but the worse one was he demanded that my son should eat outside in the car. So then I asked and said okay, " if we order from your menu, could you cook the nuggets in a separate oil that way my son doesn't get an allergic reaction" and he straight up said " NO". He went on that we weren't going to be able to eat and refused all around to receive service, he mentioned how he doesn't want to be responsible if inspection comes and there's outside food and get written a ticket, but then again we saw two walking roaches by the door. Once I started getting upset and raising my voice, he started apologizing. An apology after you basically lied, assumed that I called another location, refused to believe me and demanded that my four year old child eat somewhere else and once he was done with his food to come back and get service????? I get it.. restaurants have policies but that is why I called an hour before to make sure. As manager he handled the situation horribly... He could have politely changed the scenery by understanding and offering anything... a free drink.. ANYTHING would have made me feel better about the situation, but all he did was demand, apologize and tell us we won't be able to eat there. This is why food industries fail because of the services they provide. It's not the food it's the people. It's disappointing that this restaurant behaved poorly and was trying to tell me what to do about my child and his eating habits. So the moral of the story is- They are rude, They lie, and They have lost a loyal customer.

Very expensive place in comparison with Connie's on long point drive. We ordered a pound of grilled shrimp. It was nowhere compare to what was served at LongPoint location. Very small quantity and not good taste.

Found hair on food, there's usually somenthing always wrong when I order food from there but this is disgusting

It was my first time at this location but Iam disappointed at my to go order. Usually i go to mambos which always gives u the plate with the containers full of rice i just dint feel they should be stingy about the rice . Also the side salad was just lettuce and a tomato usually they at least include a cucumber . But at least the cashiers were friendly.

Needed to visit this place after playing golf across the Street at Gus Wortham GC. Glad we did. Oysters on the half shell were terrific. They also have a selection of fresh fish you can have cooked your way. We got a whole fried snapper and some boiled shrimp. And had some Micheladas, kind of a Bloody Mary-type beer concoction, that was excelleFood was excellent and server was really friendly and patient with us since it was our first time. Definitely going to be our 19th hole spot from now on.

This place is a nice alternative to Mambo's Seafood but I think I like Mambo's better. The food is good here at this restaurant and so is the ambience. I ordered the #1 and it came with two pieces of bass fish and six shrimps with Shrimp Fried Rice and the price for this meal was pretty reasonable too. If you are looking for a seafood restaurant with good food and good customer service then give this place a try.

Great food. Everything extremely hot and fresh!!! Had to sample quite a bit!!! Excellent seafood with awesome MEXICAN twist!!! Go enjoy!!!

I love this Mexican seafood place! Sometimes the music is a little loud for my granny ears but the food is always on point! I love their fried seafood, the fish is always flakey, the rice is Asian inspired and real good, and the shrimp is big and yummy! My recent favorite discovery is the vuelva la vida soup! A small with a stuffed crab on the side is my ideal lunch or dinner! It's light, filling and super flavorful with a kick! This place has a bar I don't drink here but I know they have margaritas and a bunch of Mexican beers. The service is pretty good and the tables are always clean. Check this place out for some fresh seafood! Me and my hubby eat here for under 25 bucks.

Stay away from this place! I was out eating with my family last night when we witness something so disturbing, never have we seen a manager follow someone in to the privacy of the restroom to confront him over an accidental bump we witnessed everything a guy from the bar opened the door and accidentally bumped the blond waitress she was standing in the way right in-front of the restrooms where we as customers have to pass through in order to get in the restroom the guy opened the door maybe a little to hard and accidentally bumped her she immediately told her manager and he followed the man in to the restroom the manager came out told the bartender to give the man his tab and when the man came out he continued to scream at him snapping his fingers telling him to get out embarrassing the costumer when it was all clearly an accident it's obvious that the manager and waitress are dating and it's so unprofessional to have them work together when he clearly can't control himself he needs to be fired they both do she had no reason to follow the man outside and continue to embarrass him the customer deserves an apology I won't be going back to this place management is an embarrassment

Great food. The service has been improved by the owner's daughter to it's previous glory. Highly recommended.

Beware stay clear of this place! This place!!!After sitting 15 minutes waiting to get our menus, the waitress says I didn't know you wanted to sit there it's dirty. We ask where do we sit to place an order, Says we can't serve you. Because you've had too much to drink. trying to explain that we haven't had anything to drink. The waitress went and told the manager not to serve us we had to much to drink. Not have had 1 drink, just picked up family from airport. We're told sorry but we have to go by what she says. Too bad the owner wasn't here since we have been family friends for years. The place was empty and smelled like dirty toilets. Don't get it wrong people there are many Connie's around town with great food and great service. But NOT this one.

I love this place. The service there is amazing, especially the bartender Anna. Anna recommended for me to try the plate Cancun and let me to you it's amazing. I love the energy Anna has, i definitely recommend going there her service has great !

The best micheladas and fried rice in Houston . Hands down. The service is good although it's not in a very good area. But their food makes up for it. The hostesses are polite and recognize if you come back. They have some small arcade games for kids to play and a nice patio which is a great spot to grab a drink with your friends. Bottom line : Not a high end spot, it's just a plain restaurant with really good food. Must Try.

Good: fresh seafood, cold beer, somewhat quick service. Bad: beyond poor customer service, music is always extremely loud, restaurant reeks of sewer (bathroom needs major maintenance) I've been coming here on and off for years but as of late the customer service has gone down the drain.

This place has been a long time favorite of mine. My mother would take me here for my birthday since I can remember. First of all if you are trying to eat on the light and healthy side, this place is not for you. Honestly, if you can't speak a little spanish what are you doing in Magnolia? The fried delicious food is what people come here for. They have a fry recipe like non other. The rice here is to die for I must say. You can eat here for about 10 bucks and satisfy your hunger.Truly the definition of a great mexican seafood restaurant.

I had my first Connie's Saturday lunch at the Wayside location. The place is clean, and brightly colorful. At the counter the fish is laid out on ice, and it all looked very fresh; no dried looking flesh. Interestingly, they had gar, a type of fish I rarely see. But today I wanted something light, so I had ceviche and a seafood soup. The ceviche was spectacular, almost as good as my mom's. The soup included bay shrimp, fish (catfish?), octopus, and an oyster, along with a little potato. The broth was mild--very similar to Sea Island's (San Antonio) style of broth. The octopus parts were cut small and were tender. I tried my first michelada and it was a fine Saturday lunch way to have a beer. My friend had calimari, which was perfectly fried in a light and crisp batter. Next time I will come with a bigger appetite and try the oysters and fish.

Soup was horrible, shrimp and fish where mediocre, service mediocre, wouldn't recommend.

BEST ceviche (if you order plain) and seafood soup. Was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food! I ordered takeout, so can't comment on the space, but I'd definitely recommend this place to anyone wanting quality and affordable seafood!

The prices are great! I always get the fried rice and 1/2 pound shrimp which takes care of two people. Been coming here since I was 12yrs old and the food continues to be consistent throughout the years! Easily my top favorite places to eat out at.

Best sea food in Houston. I drove 6 hours to get there from my home town. Totally worth the road trip. Excellent service. And the best friend rice in the world.

This place was recommended by a local. It's the basic Chinese - Mex seafood fry shop. The small plate was piled high with fried goodies, fried rice or French fries underneath. The oyster bar is popular with the single guys. It is popular with the families also with a lively atmosphere. The wait staff doesn't speak English and if you don't speak Spanish they can become impatient to the point of being rude. In summery; If you're a local and speck Spanish it it's a great place. If you're not a regular and speck Spanish it's hit or miss. If you don't speak Spanish, don't bother, to many other places to go.

Well, this place is OK. That is it. Not Good, not Great, just OK. I ordered the Grilled Combo Plate--Shrimp and Fish (same as Russ B) and while the fish tasted fresh, when I have to spend 5 minutes adding salt, pepper, hot sauce, lime juice and whatever other condiments they offer on the table, then something is wrong. The "salad" was iceberg lettuce topped with a tomato, and came with an orange non-descript dressing (don't know if you can get other varieties or not, we weren't given a choice). It was once again, OK. The shrimp fried rice was just that, and it too, was OK. The roll was just the same as all of the other side items--you guessed it, OK.

Had a horrible experience here yesterday . I and a friend stopped in for some fresh oysters on the half shell. We normally order them unwashed after opening to enjoy the natural sea salt. They argued for 20 minutes until one waitress was chosen to shuck them (they normally open several dozens at one time and place them on the sink area and serve them upon demand). When brought to the table only two were fresh shucked the rest were either pulled from a previously shucked tray or were washed . I could taste the chlorine . Our other appetizer was never brought out . Needless to say I will never stop here again and will not recommend to my friends.

I've been coming to this location and the one on Airline since the 80's! Family favorite for supper fresh fish, shrimp, crab, etc. Extremely affordable generously sized portions. We typically order a family meal and some oysters and Micheladas and often have food to take home. Fried rice is to die for! Enjoy the covered patio here and relax a while enjoying a few drinks! This location's drawback is the restrooms, while they are usually kept clean they are in dire need of updating.

Went this evening to enjoy some food, but unfortunately was unable to. My 5 year old son did not want to eat at connie's so we picked him up what he wanted a kid's Meal from chick-fil-a. We went into the Restaurant sat down and no one came to give us a menu. I notice the waitresses looking and talking amongst themselves. Then a young girl came and told us sorry we don't allow outside food, we had a kid's menu. For people who are parents they can understand that sometimes your child does not want to eat at a place. We have ordered their kids chicken nuggets and they are not the best quality. I honestly don't see what the big deal is because for $4.99 kids Meal they lost a sell. my husband and I were going to order food I completely understand if me or my husband had brought in outside food in to their establishment for ourselves, but it was a 5 year old. Obviously they are not parents but they are definitely not very understanding.

i come here ever single time and theres always something wrong!!!one time we came here and our food was burnt!!!the other time we got food poisoning!!!!then there was a rat running around the restaurant!!!!do not recommend

I'm a Spanish speaker so it never occurred to me that a language barrier existed here. Every single visit of mine has been excellent, when I'm with my parents, my brothers or the whole family - we have a great time. I have fond memories of this restaurant and it's menu that I fell in love with since I was a kid. I don't venture out to the more "exotic" stuff like the oysters, lobsters, etc. I usually get either the catfish filet or shrimp or a combination of the two. It is delicious - I've never been disappointed. About the salad, yeah it's just iceberg with bright orange dressing (I don't know what it is, I never get the salad for myself.) I love the rice, it's always a large serving that you might need help with or will have to take to go. French Fries are ok, I mean it's a Hispanic restaurant they just fry them and then you can season them to your taste. This place is affordable, good for families (in the morning at least, on the weekends you better hope the Mariachis aren't there when you eat.) I recommend this if you want some cheap fried fish (or you can try the other fish market on 75th St.) and you either speak Spanish or have some patience with the waitresses. Some of the waitstaff is great, they chat with me and my mom everytime we go, but yeah they speak mostly Spanish so try to be patient.

Service was lacking. Music is loud. They need to fire the cooks. Long John Silver would have been better. How hard is it to get beer cold!

Don't get the ceviche. Caldo is excellent. Brush up on your Spanish before you visit. The margaritas are worth it. The décor is seriously lacking. Sit on the deck.

This place has been in business for many years on Wayside hear Harrisburg. There are also 2 others (one on Airline). On Friday, December 18, 2020, I ordered lunch of fried shrimp, shrimp fried rice and French fries plus red cocktail sauce. Said to be ready in 15 minutes, I arrived within 10 minutes and it was already sitting on the counter waiting. The food was room temp, the shrimp was dry and flat and overcooked and obviously held under a lamp for a long time. I was given 2 orders of rice and no fries, and instead of the cocktail sauce I was given soy sauce, but that is the least of the problems. Middle of the night I had severe gastric cramping, nausea and liquid diarrhea, I was so sick I passed out on the toilet and fell face first on the tile floor of the bathroom. I have been very sick for 3 days. I called the manager to report the food poisoning and he only argued that no one else had reported it. He offered to get the owner but the owner would not come to the phone. I left my phone number twice but he failed to return my call. I recall that when I walked in and looked at the fish on display all fish has cloudy eyes suggesting that they were not fresh. There were tables of people who did not have food on the table but were not wearing masks.

If I could somehow give no stars, I would. Customer service is not a priority at this establishment, let alone honesty. My parents (both senior citizens) happened to be cheated on their ticket and when they made a comment about it, the manager argued and cursed with them that they would need to pay. Instead of making a scene, my father paid but couldn't believe why they would place an extra order of a shrimp campechana over the word of two elderly customers. I am disgusted since they have been customers for such a long time. Shame on you Connie's.

this is the best place to get your hangover fix' get a mineral water with salt and lime and the michelada mix a small vuelve ala vida soup, and a side of rice and you'll be as good as new.

This place is OK, but my husband loves it so we do come here often. It's your typical seafood place.. Lots of fried stuff. Music is pretty loud, sometimes even having a live mariachi band. There's sports on TV and the bar isn't that varied. There's beer and two types of frozen margaritas. (lime or strawberry) What I really hate is the parking available. One time I and my husband we leave because there was about 3 beggars going around in the parking lot asking for money. I didn't feel safe leaving my vehicle.

This place is lacking. First and foremost, poor customer service. Server tried to rush us to order food ASAP. Then next thing you know, food gets to the table and even more disappointed with the quality of the food. Rice was chewy and dry. Barely any visible shrimp in their "shrimp fried rice". If i was chef Ramsey, I would of definitely cursed that server out. Last time I come to this place.

Very inexpensive seafood. The fried shrimp are the reason I come back, very cheap and tasty. The fried fish is good too. We tried the scampi last time and regretted it. This place is also home to the only automated cotton candy dispenser I've ever seen.

I drive 30 miles for their ceviche tostadas. They're that good. It's a little noisy but the food makes up for it.

Flat out thieving....I would not recommend this place! Manager is awful and disrespectful. My parents who are senior citizens went on good Friday, my mom asked for a large shrimp cocktail they waitress brought her a small shrimp cocktail and extra shrimp on the side because they had ran out of big cocktail cups, well the manager added a second shrimp cocktail to the bill, and told my parents to pay or else. My parents did not want to make a big scene in front of everybody so they did, but if I would have been there things would had gone different. That is flat out thieving there customers! Watch out for management .

Great seafood - especially the seafood soup, I think it's called Caldo de Mer or something like that. The people working there are always nice & friendly too. Location's a bit of a drag, although not enough to take a star off.