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.
Breakfast & coffee · Centro
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
Breakfast & coffee · Centro
A small café half a block from the plaza on Calle Marlín, open from 8am for smoothie bowls, sourdough toast, bagels and cold brew, with plenty for vegans. Free wifi and seats inside and out make it an easy morning stop.
Lunch & dinner · Centro (near arroyo)
Locally owned, with homemade pasta; go for the carbonara or the mussels. Very celiac-friendly.
Breakfast & coffee · Centro (south)
Modern café with AC and a shaded porch; gluten-free and vegan options, waffles and specialty coffee. On the pricier side.
Al pastor after dark, fish tacos by day. Bring pesos. Read our guide
Tacos & street food · Centro
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.
Tacos & street food · Centro
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
Chilaquiles, good espresso and somewhere to sit with a laptop. Read our guide
Breakfast & coffee · Centro
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
Breakfast & coffee · Centro
A small café half a block from the plaza on Calle Marlín, open from 8am for smoothie bowls, sourdough toast, bagels and cold brew, with plenty for vegans. Free wifi and seats inside and out make it an easy morning stop.
Breakfast & coffee · Centro (south)
Modern café with AC and a shaded porch; gluten-free and vegan options, waffles and specialty coffee. On the pricier side.
Breakfast & coffee · Centro
Family-style Mexican restaurant on the road toward Punta de Mita, open from breakfast to dinner; mole, tacos and generous plates away from the crowds.
From family kitchens to a table you book ahead.
Lunch & dinner · Centro (near arroyo)
Locally owned, with homemade pasta; go for the carbonara or the mussels. Very celiac-friendly.
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