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Eat & do

Taco stands, long beach lunches and the late crowd. Our picks first, then everything we've mapped. 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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Our picks

The ones we'd send a friend to.

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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$$$

Tacos & street food

Al pastor after dark, fish tacos by day. Bring pesos. Read our guide

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Tacos & street food · Centro

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.

1 min from the plaza$

Lunch & dinner

From family kitchens to a table you book ahead.

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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$$$

Bars & nights

Mezcal, live bands off the plaza and the places open late. Read our guide

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Bars & nights · Centro

Mucho Bueno

Evening bar on José Mariscal with a DJ, attentive service and 2-for-1 drinks on Thursdays.

2-for-1 drinks Thursdays

1 min from the plaza$$
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