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: low-carb, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, high-protein, keto, vegan, vegetarian, mediterranean, pescatarian, diabetic, sugar-free, paleo, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, whole30, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, weight-watchers, low-cholesterol, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, raw-food, mayo-clinic, candida, macrobiotic, slow-carb, pegan
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
- Guacamole - $16: seasonal herbs, tostadas
- Grilled Caesar Salad - $16: poblano-anchovy dressing, baby gem lettuce, corn, avocado Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Tuna Tostadas - $18: yellowfin crudo, avocado, tamari, pico de gallo, chipotle mayo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Ceviche - $21: scallop and shrimp crudo, leche de tigre, avocado, black habanero salsa Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Beet Aguachile - $18: Roasted and marinated beets, fresno chile, avocado, cucumber, radish, mint, cashew Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan
- Tlayuda - $22: large oaxacan tostada, roasted mushroom, fontina cheese, pickled jalapeño, toasted sesame Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Queso Fundido - $17: pork chorizo, long hot peppers, scallion, blue corn tortillas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Mexican Style Potatoes - $14: crispy potatoes, cotija, tomato-árbol salsa, mayo Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Duck Tamale - $18: duck confit, mole coloradito, queso fresco Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free
- Esquites with Bone Marrow - $19: roasted bone marrow, cotija, epazote, blue corn tortillas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
- Chicken Wings - $9: guajillo-lime sauce, scallion crema Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Atkins
- Beef Empanadas - $7: ground beef, chipotle crema Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chicharrónes - $7: crispy pork rinds with salsa verde Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Candida
- Fried Fish Taco - $15: tempura fish, tomatillo-avocado salsa, tomato, onion, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Costras - $15: broccolini, queso planchara, salsa macha, avocado, cilantro Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- Carnitas - $14: guacamole, chicharrón, salsa verde, onion, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Brisket - $16: braised beef, salsa morita, grilled scallion, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Cabrito - $20: braised goat birria, melted queso, longhot-tomatillo salsa, onion, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Mushroom Birria - $28: king oyster mushrooms, consommé, chickpeas, avocado costras, chile de árbol Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Veracruz Style Fish - $30: grilled swordfish, olives, capers, roasted marble potato, cherry tomato Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Candida
- Pork Shank Estofada - $30: guajillo braised pork shank, white beans, pipián verde Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Slow-Carb
- Grilled Shrimp - $32: grilled garlic-lime shrimp, guava mole, cheese tamale Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Grilled Half Chicken - $34: adobo verde, fried sweet plantains, escabeche Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Carne Asada - $40: grilled ribeye, charred tomato, black beans, salsa morita Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Slow-Carb
- Red Rice - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Black Beans - $4 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Esquites - $7: corn with cotija and mayo Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Grilled Shishitos - $8 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Sweet Plantains - $9 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Corn Fritters - $13: canela-sugar donuts, blueberry, lime curd, sweet corn ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Caramel-Peanut Sundae - $13: brown butter dark chocolate cake, pepita-sesame brittle, whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Chocolate Merengue - $13: house-milled chocolate soufflé, cookie crust, vanilla ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Tropical Sundae - $13: cream cheese ice cream, toasted coconut, tomatillo & guava sorbet, whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Tequila Margarita - $13: libélula joven, combier, lime, j.m. shrubb, agave
- 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