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From family kitchens to a table you book ahead. The heart of town: the plaza, taco stands, bars and the main beach a block away. Lively, and loud on weekend nights.

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Lunch & dinner · Centro

40 places, our 12 picks first

Happy hours in lunch & dinner today

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El Tiburon Happy hourDone for today Sayulita Café Margarita happy hourDone for todayNow

Free salsa classEl Tiburon · Centro On now (saturdays)

Times from our research (October 2026) and owners' own pages. Check with the venue before you go.

Deals in lunch & dinner

2-for-1 Aperol spritzMarcolino Sayulita · Centro OngoingCheck with the venue

From our own research (October 2026) and from owners who keep their page here. Deals change, so check before you go. Run one? Tell us.

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Hula Sayula Sushi & Gyozas Bar

Stylish upstairs lounge for bao buns, gyoza and cocktails. Music can be too loud for conversation.

Restaurant · Centro · 1 min from the plaza · $$

Lunch & dinner · Centro (Plaza)

Kabuki

Treehouse-style upstairs dining over the plaza with creative rolls (dragon, plantain) and excellent cocktails.

1 min from the plaza$$

Lunch & dinner · Centro

La Rústica Sayulita

Big, popular wood-fired pizza house with a rooftop, plus pasta and steak. Tiramisu is a favorite; some crusts come out underdone.

1 min from the plaza$$

Lunch & dinner · Centro

A family-run restaurant on Avenida Revolución, a block from the plaza, cooking since 2001 and known for its chiles rellenos (with shrimp, or vegetarian), fajitas flamed at the table and tortilla soup. Take the upstairs terrace over the street; open from 1pm, late on Saturdays.

Margarita happy hour 4–5pm

1 min from the plaza$$

Lunch & dinner · Centro (near arroyo)

The Embers

Elevated dinner from an Italian chef: bone marrow, tuna tartare, lamb chops and Basque cheesecake, with a strong wine list.

2 min from the plaza$$$

Lunch & dinner · Centro (Plaza)

Xochi

Special-occasion spot overlooking the plaza with tableside salsa, fire-ritual fajitas and yellowfin tuna.

1 min from the plaza$$

Restaurant · Centro

Baby's Burgers

Thin-patty burger counter in a small food court; the falafel burger and fries are standouts, plus craft beer.

2 min from the plaza · $$

Restaurant · Centro (Plaza)

Brasa Grill

Open-flame grill with plaza views: picanha, parrillada, molcajete and a burger that holds its own.

1 min from the plaza · $$

Restaurant · Centro

De Luca Italian Pizzeria

Italian owner turning out Naples-style wood-fired pizza and excellent burrata at very low prices.

1 min from the plaza · $$

Restaurant · Centro

Marcolino Sayulita

Pasta made to order in an open kitchen, burrata pizza and 2-for-1 Aperol spritzes. Live music from the bar across the street.

2-for-1 Aperol spritz

2 min from the plaza · $$

Restaurant & bar · Centro (Plaza)

Margarita's House

Lively plaza spot with a DJ, strong margaritas, ceviche, the Taco Gobernador and big burgers.

1 min from the plaza · $$

Restaurant · Centro

Mary's Traditional Mexican Cuisine

Sayulita institution for fish and shrimp tacos and chiles rellenos. Large portions, frequent lines, cash only.

1 min from the plaza · $$

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