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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.

All 5

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$$

Bars & nights · Centro (Plaza)

Sayulita Public House

The pub on the plaza, with tables outside and a second floor looking over the square: four big screens showing whatever game is on, Angus burgers and wings from MX$240, poutine for the Canadians, and a long tequila and mezcal list. Kitchen until 11pm.

1 min from the plaza$$

Seafood · Centro

Tierra Viva Restaurant y Bar

Long-running spot that will cook the fish you catch, with a strong tequila list and sopa de mariscos.

2 min from the plaza$$

Sweet stuff · Centro

Buonissimo Cafe and Gelato

Gelato, crepes and bubble waffles at low prices. Paying in pesos avoids a poor card exchange rate.

1 min from the plaza$

Breakfast & coffee · Centro (south)

YAH-YAH Sayulita Café

Modern café with AC and a shaded porch; gluten-free and vegan options, waffles and specialty coffee. On the pricier side.

4 min from the plaza$$

Seafood

Ceviche, aguachile and the catch off the pangas. Read our guide

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Seafood · Centro

Tierra Viva Restaurant y Bar

Long-running spot that will cook the fish you catch, with a strong tequila list and sopa de mariscos.

2 min from the plaza$$

Breakfast & coffee

Chilaquiles, good espresso and somewhere to sit with a laptop. Read our guide

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Breakfast & coffee · Centro (south)

YAH-YAH Sayulita Café

Modern café with AC and a shaded porch; gluten-free and vegan options, waffles and specialty coffee. On the pricier side.

4 min from the plaza$$

Breakfast & coffee · Centro

Café El Espresso

Long-running café in a yellow building by the plaza, serving breakfast all day; green chilaquiles, steak and eggs, mango smoothies and lattes, with patio seats facing the square.

1 min from the plaza$$

Breakfast & coffee · Centro

Casa Gourmet French Bakery & Café

French bakery and café on Mariscal run by the former owner of Bicyclette: same-day bread, croissants and pain au chocolat, plus quiche, salads and sandwiches to eat in or take away.

2 min from the plaza$$

Breakfast & coffee · Centro

Mexicolate

Artisan chocolate shop on José Mariscal with organic cacao drinks, hot or chilled, spiced chocolates, chocolate smoothies and baked goods to take home.

1 min from the plaza$$

Breakfast & coffee · Centro

Coffee Bike

Coffee shop

8 min from the plaza$

Lunch & dinner

From family kitchens to a table you book ahead.

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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$$

Sweet stuff

Paletas, pastries and chocolate-dipped bananas.

All 1

Sweet stuff · Centro

Buonissimo Cafe and Gelato

Gelato, crepes and bubble waffles at low prices. Paying in pesos avoids a poor card exchange rate.

1 min from the plaza$

Bars & nights

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

All 1

Bars & nights · Centro (Plaza)

Sayulita Public House

The pub on the plaza, with tables outside and a second floor looking over the square: four big screens showing whatever game is on, Angus burgers and wings from MX$240, poutine for the Canadians, and a long tequila and mezcal list. Kitchen until 11pm.

1 min from the plaza$$
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