Condesa

“I recently dined at Condesa in Rittenhouse Square to celebrate my wife's birthday, and it was one of the best restaurant experiences I've had in Philly. From the moment we walked in, the vibe was vibrant yet sophisticated—beautiful decor inspired by Mexico City, with that perfect mix of energy and comfort in the heart of the city. The food was outstanding. We started with the fresh guacamole and house-made salsas, which were bursting with flavor, then moved on to tacos featuring their incredible heirloom corn tortillas (they mill it themselves—such attention to detail!). The carnitas were tender and perfectly seasoned, and the cocktails (especially the mezcal-based ones) were creative and spot-on. Everything felt elevated without being pretentious—true modern Mexican done right. But what really made the night unforgettable was the service. The entire staff was warm, knowledgeable, and genuinely attentive. They checked in at just the right moments, offered great recommendations, and made us feel welcome from start to finish. The team clearly takes pride in what they do, and it shows in every interaction. A huge shoutout to Emily who went above and beyond to ensure we had an amazing experience. She personally made sure every dish came out perfectly timed, suggested pairings that were spot-on, and even swung by multiple times to check if everything was to our liking, with such genuine warmth and enthusiasm. Her care turned a great meal into something memorable and special. Servers like Emily are rare, and she made us feel like VIPs. If you're looking for delicious food in a lively atmosphere with top-tier hospitality, Condesa is a must-visit. We'll definitely be back—thank you to Emily and the whole team for making our evening so wonderful! Highly recommend! 🌮✨”

“Went on a first date during Restaurant Week. The service is impeccable—friendly staff, highly attentive to detail, and frequent check-ins. The host made our day with positive start. The food was all amazing. The Cesar salad was surprisingly our favorite dish. Looking forward to going back.”

“Top notch restaurant in the lobby level of Motto Hotel! Amazing happy hour with perfect elite and crispy wings, Mezcal and Classic margaritas on tap too! Service wise, any bartender that comes back around right before happy hours ends offering a happy hour last call has a CLEAR sense of providing a high end customer experience!!!”

“I had an amazing dining experience at this Mexican restaurant! From start to finish, everything was exceptional. We ordered Papas a la Mexicana, Brisket Tacos, Pescado Frito Tacos, and Pollo Asado, and every single dish was full of authentic flavor and perfectly cooked. The highlight at the end was the chocolate meringue dessert, which was the perfect sweet finish to our meal. The service was outstanding — our server knew the menu very well and answered all of our questions with confidence and kindness. We truly felt welcomed and taken care of. The pricing was very fair considering the quality and portion sizes. The atmosphere was warm, clean, and inviting, making it a perfect place to relax and enjoy a great meal. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for delicious Mexican food, excellent service, and a wonderful dining environment. We will definitely be back!”

“It was a very average dinning experience. We came towards the end so we caught them at the end of a hard day im sure. The energy was very rush but maybe if we come earlier that will be better. I would recommend coming 2 to 3 hours before closing to get the best energy. We spent over 450 dollars and still didnt get outstanding service, so that was a bit surprising. You cant split a bill with more than 4 cards so be mindful of that as well, order your food separately. Serving sizes were pretty small but they are plated pretty. I guess there going fo a specific look. Make sure you ask questions and don't hesitate to be thorough with the questions”