Condesa – Mexican
Condesa captures the vibrant energy of a modern Mexican bistro, where the air is perfumed with the smoky aroma of charred corn and the rich, savory depth of bone marrow esquites. The kitchen transforms traditional staples into artful compositions, balancing the bright, citrusy zing of beet aguachile with the indulgent warmth of duck tamales and bubbling queso fundido. It is a soulful destination where rustic heritage meets contemporary sophistication, inviting guests to linger over bold flavors that dance across the palate.
1830, Ludlow Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19103 +12679305600 https://www.condesaphilly.com0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, raw-food, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Guacamole - $16: seasonal herbs, tostadas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Caesar Salad - $16: poblano-anchovy dressing, baby gem lettuce, corn, avocado Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Tostadas - $18: yellowfin crudo, avocado, tamari, pico de gallo, chipotle mayo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ceviche - $21: scallop and shrimp crudo, leche de tigre, avocado, black habanero salsa Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Raw-Food, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beet Aguachile - $18: Roasted and marinated beets, fresno chile, avocado, cucumber, radish, mint, cashew Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tlayuda - $22: large oaxacan tostada, roasted mushroom, fontina cheese, pickled jalapeño, toasted sesame Available at: dinner, lunch
- Queso Fundido - $17: pork chorizo, long hot peppers, scallion, blue corn tortillas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mexican Style Potatoes - $14: crispy potatoes, cotija, tomato-árbol salsa, mayo Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Duck Tamale - $18: duck confit, mole coloradito, queso fresco Available at: dinner, lunch
- Esquites with Bone Marrow - $19: roasted bone marrow, cotija, epazote, blue corn tortillas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Wings - $9: guajillo-lime sauce, scallion crema Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Empanadas - $7: ground beef, chipotle crema Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicharrónes - $7: crispy pork rinds with salsa verde Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Tacos
- Fried Fish Taco - $15: tempura fish, tomatillo-avocado salsa, tomato, onion, cilantro Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Costras - $15: broccolini, queso planchara, salsa macha, avocado, cilantro Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carnitas - $14: guacamole, chicharrón, salsa verde, onion, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brisket - $16: braised beef, salsa morita, grilled scallion, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cabrito - $20: braised goat birria, melted queso, longhot-tomatillo salsa, onion, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Mushroom Birria - $28: king oyster mushrooms, consommé, chickpeas, avocado costras, chile de árbol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veracruz Style Fish - $30: grilled swordfish, olives, capers, roasted marble potato, cherry tomato Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Shank Estofada - $30: guajillo braised pork shank, white beans, pipián verde Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Shrimp - $32: grilled garlic-lime shrimp, guava mole, cheese tamale Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Half Chicken - $34: adobo verde, fried sweet plantains, escabeche Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada - $40: grilled ribeye, charred tomato, black beans, salsa morita Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Red Rice - $4 Dietary tags: Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Beans - $4 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Esquites - $7: corn with cotija and mayo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Shishitos - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Plantains - $9 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Corn Fritters - $13: canela-sugar donuts, blueberry, lime curd, sweet corn ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Caramel-Peanut Sundae - $13: brown butter dark chocolate cake, pepita-sesame brittle, whipped cream Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Chocolate Merengue - $13: house-milled chocolate soufflé, cookie crust, vanilla ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Tropical Sundae - $13: cream cheese ice cream, toasted coconut, tomatillo & guava sorbet, whipped cream
Beverages
- Tequila Margarita - $13: libélula joven, combier, lime, j.m. shrubb, agave Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Mezcal Margarita - $14: banhez ensemble, combier, lime, j.m. shrubb, agave, cucumber
- Modelo Especial - $7: 16 oz. Draft
- Negra Modelo - $7: 16 oz. Draft
- Horchata Latte - $5: available hot or iced
- Mexican Hot Drinking Chocolate - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Restaurants near Condesa
- El Merkury — Mexican
- Revolution Taco — Mexican
- El Vez — Mexican
- El Mictlan — Mexican
- Cafe Ynez — Mexican
- Holy Guacamole — Mexican
- Bar Bombon — Mexican
- Las Bugambilias — Mexican
- Buena Onda — Mexican
- Taco Heart — Mexican
- El Taco — Mexican
- Tio Flores — Mexican
