Eat & do · Tacos & street food
Where to eat tacos in Sayulita
Al pastor off the trompo after dark, fish and shrimp tacos by day, guisados at lunch. Most taco stands are cash only and open late; the best ones have a line.
What to know
- Street tacos cost roughly 25 to 35 pesos each in 2026; al pastor stands near the plaza charge about 24 to 30 pesos. baconismagic.ca
- Al pastor is an evening food, served from late afternoon or dusk into the small hours. Birria is a morning dish, and the Sunday stalls are best before 11am. baconismagic.ca
- Most stands take cash only, so carry small peso notes rather than large bills or cards. whereandwander.com
- Fish and shrimp taco stalls mostly work at lunchtime and can sell out by mid-afternoon, so go early. foodrepublic.com
Tacos Al Pastor Diaz
Late-night al pastor spot by the plaza with multilevel seating. Fast, cheap and always busy.
Tacos Prieto's
Hole-in-the-wall with juicy tacos, great burritos and quesadillas, and handmade tortillas. Street-side seating.
Pedritos
A father-and-son evening stand on Calle Gaviotas, open 7 to 11pm, known for shrimp tacos cooked on the grill rather than fried, with a spicy red salsa. Grilled beef tacos too; a little dearer than other stands, and worth it.
Tacos Al Pastor Tal Ivan
Ivan's al pastor stand on Calle Marlín, with the trompo turning out front and a family recipe for the pork. Tacos run about MX$24 to 35, with quesadillas and gringas; open until 2am, closed Tuesdays, and busiest after 8pm.
The Real Fish Taco
Tiny family-run stand for grilled fish tacos with a loyal following. No posted menu or prices, and it isn't fast.
Taqueria Los Reyes
Quiet taquería with handmade tortillas, a salsa bar and not-too-sweet aguas frescas. The parrillada for two and adobada stand out.
El Itacate
Busy taquería with meat-heavy tacos, crispy-cheese itacate burritos and a salsa bar. Smoky inside, and popular items can sell out.
Panadería Bakery
Small bakery with baguettes and desserts that also serves tacos and Mexican snacks.
La Fogonera
An evening food stand with garden tables on Calle Playa Azul, by the soccer field on the north side, cooking burgers from about MX$105 and cheap tacos from 6pm to midnight. A relaxed, low-cost dinner that works for families.
Tacos Diose
Family-run taquería out of the owners' home with tortillas made to order. Mostly locals; try the alambres.
Rollado Ice Cream Tacos
Rolled ice cream served in a crisp waffle taco, with creative flavors like avocado-honey and caramel pretzel.
Le Camion
Shady, quiet hangout off the road near the north beach. Creative burgers (including a shrimp-patty Korean burger), shrimp tacos and mojitos.
Kahlo Restaurante y Bar
Restaurant and bar that pours only Mexican spirits, with guided tastings of tequila, mezcal, raicilla and sotol. Pork belly, brisket and catch-of-the-day tacos; on the pricier side.
Naty’s Cocina
Counter-service taco and guisado spot on Marlín, steps from the beach; chicken mole, chipotle chicken, machaca, pork with nopales and vegetarian fillings, with good salsas and agua de jamaica. Few seats.
The Black Buddha
Late-night taco bar at the town entrance: charcoal-grilled arrachera tacos, shrimp aguachile and loaded baked potatoes, with a pool table, games and karaoke. Closed Wednesdays.
Tacos Gaby
Daytime stand on José Mariscal run by Gaby: Baja-style battered fish and shrimp tacos stuffed full, fresh empanadas and good salsas at low prices.
Bichos
Taco spot on Pelícanos with handmade corn tortillas, a salsa bar and cocktails. The wood-fired brisket taco is the house pick; smoked tuna, shrimp and mushroom tacos also stand out.
Kaliforniana Burritos
Colourful food truck on the corner of Manuel Rodríguez and Revolución making San Francisco-style burritos, plus tacos, quesadillas and three house salsas. Quick and cheap.
Mariscos Purillo's
Classic Mexican seafood restaurant a little outside the center; known for fiery shrimp aguachile, ceviche and seafood platters.
Tacos Toño
Late-night taco stand on a side street by the river, popular with locals and anyone looking for food after the bars.
Tacos Trini
Morning taco stand on the Punta de Mita road, serving from 8am until mid-afternoon every day. A breakfast and early-lunch option rather than a late-night taco stop.
Birriería Ponce
Early-morning birria spot on Avenida Revolución, open only 8 to 11am and closed Fridays. Go early for a stewed-meat breakfast before it shuts.
El Rey Restaurante
Casual daytime Mexican diner on the far end of Avenida Revolución, open from breakfast to late afternoon. The menu runs from eggs and chilaquiles to birria, menudo, tacos and shrimp dishes, with mostly local prices.
Tip: Bring small peso notes. Al pastor stands open around dusk, and some keep going until about 3am.
Written by sayulita.co from our own research, checked October 2026; nothing here is paid for. Owners can claim their place to add photos and hours.