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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$$

Breakfast & coffee · Centro

Anchor Cafe

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.

1 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$$

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$$

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$

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$

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$$

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

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

Anchor Cafe

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.

1 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$$

Lunch & dinner

From family kitchens to a table you book ahead.

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Lunch & dinner · Centro

Miranda Pizza

Small pizzeria run by owner-chef Sergio, making thin-crust pies with a sesame-sprinkled edge and a house cheese blend.

2 min from the plaza$$

Bars & nights

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

All 2

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

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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