La Condesa Taqueria is a small, chef-owned Mexican restaurant at Herengracht 287 H in central Amsterdam, serving Mexico City–style street food Tuesday through Saturday evenings only. It is a dinner-service taqueria rather than an all-day taco counter, so timing your visit matters more here than at most Amsterdam restaurants.
What kind of restaurant it is
La Condesa is a Mexican-owned taqueria on the Herengracht canal, named after the Mexico City neighbourhood of La Condesa. The kitchen is led by chef Mauricio Oropeza Rivera, who describes the restaurant as a place to taste “the authentic flavors of Mexican cuisine” and says he is continually searching for more authentic flavours to add to the menu.
Two things distinguish it from Amsterdam’s broader Tex-Mex scene. First, it is genuinely small and dinner-only, which makes it feel closer to a neighbourhood restaurant than a high-volume taco bar. Second, the cooking references specific Mexican regional traditions rather than a generic North American interpretation, which is why it is frequently described by reviewers as a surprise find on the canals.
Menu and prices
Tacos anchor the menu, sold as plates rather than singles, alongside appetisers and Mexican-style mains. Published delivery prices give a reliable sense of what to budget:
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>Tacos al pastor — from €14.90 for three tacos
>Baja-style tacos — from €17.00 for two tacos
>Appetisers — a short opening section precedes the taco list
Menus at small owner-operated restaurants change often, so treat these as indicative and check the current menu before you plan a specific order. If you have dietary restrictions, call ahead rather than relying on third-party delivery listings, which are not always synced with the in-house menu.
Reservations
Book ahead. The restaurant handles reservations for up to 10 guests through the booking tool on its own website, and asks larger groups to email [email protected] instead of booking online. Because service runs only five evenings a week in a small room, walk-in availability is unpredictable, particularly Friday and Saturday.
One practical detail worth planning around: the kitchen stops at 21:45 even though the restaurant stays open until 22:30. A 21:30 reservation is not a full dinner slot.
Best time to visit
There is no lunch service and no weekend brunch, so the real decision is which evening and how early.
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>Best for a quiet meal: Tuesday or Wednesday at 18:00, right at opening
>Best for atmosphere: Thursday through Saturday, when the room fills up
>Best for a late dinner: arrive by 21:00 at the latest, since the kitchen closes at 21:45
>Avoid: Sunday and Monday, when the restaurant is closed
How to get there
Herengracht 287 H sits in the canal belt west of Dam Square, within easy walking distance of the Nine Streets shopping area. From Amsterdam Centraal it is roughly a 15–20 minute walk south-west along the canals, which is often faster than transferring between trams.
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>On foot: the simplest option from anywhere in the Centrum
>By bike: canal-side racks fill quickly in the evening, so allow time to find legal parking
>By tram: several city-centre lines stop within a short walk; check your exact route in the GVB app or Google Maps on the day
>By car: not recommended, as the canal ring is largely permit-only with expensive paid garages and heavy restrictions
Search the full address rather than the restaurant name in navigation apps. Several unaffiliated Amsterdam listings use similar names, and third-party directories have published incorrect addresses for this restaurant.
Delivery, takeaway and catering
If you cannot get a table, the kitchen is available in other formats. Delivery runs through Thuisbezorgd.nl and Uber Eats, with delivery windows that close earlier than the dining room, generally around 22:00.
For groups, La Condesa runs a separate catering menu ordered by email at least 48 hours in advance, with packages at several price tiers. Orders above €750 can be delivered within Amsterdam Centrum, West and Zuid; smaller orders are collected from the restaurant. Catering food arrives cold, though warming equipment can be rented for an extra charge.
Frequently asked questions
What are La Condesa Taqueria’s opening hours?
La Condesa Taqueria is open Tuesday through Saturday from 18:00 to 22:30, with the kitchen closing at 21:45. It is closed on Sunday and Monday.
Where is La Condesa Taqueria in Amsterdam?
The restaurant is at Herengracht 287 H, 1016 BL Amsterdam, in the canal belt near the Nine Streets, about a 15 to 20 minute walk from Amsterdam Centraal.
Do you need a reservation at La Condesa Taqueria?
Reservations are strongly recommended. Groups of up to 10 can book through the tool on the restaurant’s website, and larger groups should email [email protected].
Does La Condesa Taqueria serve lunch or brunch?
No. La Condesa Taqueria operates as a dinner-only restaurant Tuesday through Saturday and does not serve lunch or weekend brunch.
Does La Condesa Taqueria offer delivery and catering?
Yes. Delivery is available through Thuisbezorgd.nl and Uber Eats, and catering can be ordered by email at least 48 hours in advance, with delivery available in Amsterdam Centrum, West and Zuid for orders above 750 euros.
