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: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, 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, soy-free
Diet fit at Condesa
Dairy-Free at Condesa
Condesa in Philadelphia has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sweet Plantains, Beet Aguachile and Brisket. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Condesa
Condesa in Philadelphia has 6 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole, Sweet Plantains and Beet Aguachile. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Condesa
Condesa in Philadelphia has 17 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Caramel-Peanut Sundae, Costras and Esquites. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Condesa
Condesa in Philadelphia has 9 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Carnitas, Esquites and Chicken Wings. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Condesa
Condesa in Philadelphia has 5 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Carnitas, Chicken Wings and Brisket. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Condesa
Condesa in Philadelphia has 5 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Carnitas, Chicken Wings and Brisket. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Condesa
Condesa in Philadelphia has 5 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sweet Plantains, Grilled Shishitos and Black Beans. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Condesa
Condesa in Philadelphia has 12 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Caramel-Peanut Sundae, Costras and Esquites. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Condesa
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Wings | 1.4 g | 57.1 g |
| Grilled Caesar Salad | 29.2 g | 40.1 g |
| Duck Tamale | 2.2 g | 38.2 g |
| Veracruz Style Fish | 18.5 g | 28.7 g |
| Tuna Tostadas | 7.6 g | 27.5 g |
| Esquites with Bone Marrow | 42.3 g | 27.4 g |
| Esquites | 25.9 g | 26.7 g |
| Tlayuda | 39.9 g | 26.4 g |
| Beef Empanadas | 33 g | 26.4 g |
| Grilled Shrimp | 0 g | 23.6 g |
| Grilled Half Chicken | 8.5 g | 22.9 g |
| Costras | 43.6 g | 22 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Guacamole - $16: seasonal herbs, tostadas Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Caesar Salad - $16: poblano-anchovy dressing, baby gem lettuce, corn, avocado Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Tostadas - $18: yellowfin crudo, avocado, tamari, pico de gallo, chipotle mayo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ceviche - $21: scallop and shrimp crudo, leche de tigre, avocado, black habanero salsa Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Raw-Food, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beet Aguachile - $18: Roasted and marinated beets, fresno chile, avocado, cucumber, radish, mint, cashew Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tlayuda - $22: large oaxacan tostada, roasted mushroom, fontina cheese, pickled jalapeño, toasted sesame Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics 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, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Duck Tamale - $18: duck confit, mole coloradito, queso fresco Dietary tags: High-Protein 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 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium 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: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Costras - $15: broccolini, queso planchara, salsa macha, avocado, cilantro Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carnitas - $14: guacamole, chicharrón, salsa verde, onion, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brisket - $16: braised beef, salsa morita, grilled scallion, cilantro Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Atkins, South-Beach, Slow-Carb, Soy Free 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, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free 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, Halal, 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 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: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Beans - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, 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, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Shishitos - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Plantains - $9 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Corn Fritters - $13: canela-sugar donuts, blueberry, lime curd, sweet corn ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Caramel-Peanut Sundae - $13: brown butter dark chocolate cake, pepita-sesame brittle, whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Chocolate Merengue - $13: house-milled chocolate soufflé, cookie crust, vanilla ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Tropical Sundae - $13: cream cheese ice cream, toasted coconut, tomatillo & guava sorbet, whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Tequila Margarita - $13: libélula joven, combier, lime, j.m. shrubb, agave Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- 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, Halal, Pescatarian
Frequently Asked Questions about Condesa
- Is Condesa dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Condesa has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sweet Plantains, Beet Aguachile and Brisket.
- What can I eat at Condesa on a dairy-free diet?
- Sweet Plantains, Beet Aguachile and Brisket carry the dairy-free tag, out of 7 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Condesa have vegan options?
- Yes. 5 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Sweet Plantains and Grilled Shishitos.
- Is Condesa gluten-free?
- 6 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Condesa?
- Chicken Wings, at roughly 57.1g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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