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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.

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Breakfast & coffee · Centro

Alto Alto Rooftop Restaurant

A two-level rooftop over Avenida Revolución serving Mediterranean plates with Mexican touches: mezze, spanakopita, zarandeado snapper, and Sayshuka at brunch. Two-for-one spritzes from 5pm and live music most evenings; come up for sunset. Brunch closed Wednesdays.

2-for-1 spritz 5–11pm

2 min from the plaza$$

Seafood · Main Beach

Don Pedro's Restaurant & Bar

A two-level palapa on the main beach since 1994: Mediterranean cooking with Mexican touches off a mesquite grill, red beet ravioli, spicy tuna tostadas, and tables on the sand at sunset. Mondays bring a salsa class at 7 and a Cuban band at 8.

3 min from the plaza$$

Beach clubs · Main Beach

GOAT Beach Club Sayulita

A beach club where Calle Delfines meets the main beach, open daily 9am to midnight. A lounger is a MX$750 day pass, all of it credit for food and drink; cocktails run MX$200 to 320, with DJs at sunset and surf lessons from the sand.

3 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$$$

Bars & nights · Centro (near beach)

Aloha Sayulita

Small two-storey bar a few steps from the beach, with tuna sashimi and ceviche at good prices. Takes cards.

3 min from the plaza$$

Bars & nights · Centro (Plaza)

La Katrina Restaurant & Bar

Tequila bar with a big selection and tastings, sports on TV, smoked wings and ceviche. Check your order and bill.

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$$

Tacos & street food

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

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Tacos & street food · Centro

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.

3-for-2 shrimp or asada tacos Mondays

1 min from the plaza$$

Seafood

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

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Seafood · Main Beach

Don Pedro's Restaurant & Bar

A two-level palapa on the main beach since 1994: Mediterranean cooking with Mexican touches off a mesquite grill, red beet ravioli, spicy tuna tostadas, and tables on the sand at sunset. Mondays bring a salsa class at 7 and a Cuban band at 8.

3 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

Alto Alto Rooftop Restaurant

A two-level rooftop over Avenida Revolución serving Mediterranean plates with Mexican touches: mezze, spanakopita, zarandeado snapper, and Sayshuka at brunch. Two-for-one spritzes from 5pm and live music most evenings; come up for sunset. Brunch closed Wednesdays.

2-for-1 spritz 5–11pm

2 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$$

Lunch & dinner

From family kitchens to a table you book ahead.

All 1

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$$$

Beach clubs

A table on the sand, a cold drink, the sunset.

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Beach clubs · Main Beach

GOAT Beach Club Sayulita

A beach club where Calle Delfines meets the main beach, open daily 9am to midnight. A lounger is a MX$750 day pass, all of it credit for food and drink; cocktails run MX$200 to 320, with DJs at sunset and surf lessons from the sand.

3 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 (near beach)

Aloha Sayulita

Small two-storey bar a few steps from the beach, with tuna sashimi and ceviche at good prices. Takes cards.

3 min from the plaza$$

Bars & nights · Centro (Plaza)

La Katrina Restaurant & Bar

Tequila bar with a big selection and tastings, sports on TV, smoked wings and ceviche. Check your order and bill.

1 min from the plaza$

Bars & nights · Centro

Cava

Small mezcalería on Av. Revolución with dozens of mezcals from Oaxaca, Puebla and beyond, plus pulque and fresh-juice cocktails from skilled bartenders. Open late.

2 min from the plaza$$

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$$

Bars & nights · Centro

Bar Sanctum

Wine, cocktail and tapas bar on Avenida Revolución, with live music and a separate cigar lounge.

3 min from the plaza
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