Taco stands, long beach lunches and the late crowd. Our picks first, then everything we've mapped. Inland along the river and the town entrance: everyday Sayulita, the soccer field and quieter, local streets.
Every happy hour and deal, by day of the week
Al pastor after dark, fish tacos by day. Bring pesos. Read our guide
Tacos & street food · Up the valley
Casual daytime Mexican diner on the far end of Avenida Revolución, open from breakfast to late afternoon. The menu runs from eggs and chilaquiles to birria, menudo, tacos and shrimp dishes, with mostly local prices.
Tacos & street food · Up the valley
Early-morning birria spot on Avenida Revolución, open only 8 to 11am and closed Fridays. Go early for a stewed-meat breakfast before it shuts.
Tacos & street food · Up the valley
Morning taco stand on the Punta de Mita road, serving from 8am until mid-afternoon every day. A breakfast and early-lunch option rather than a late-night taco stop.
Ceviche, aguachile and the catch off the pangas. Read our guide
Seafood · Up the valley
Seafood restaurant toward the east end of town, off Avenida Revolución, open from midday into the early evening.
Seafood · Up the valley
Fish and seafood shop on Avenida Revolución selling fresh catch to take home and cook; appears to be a branch of a fishmonger based in La Peñita de Jaltemba. Closed Tuesdays.
Chilaquiles, good espresso and somewhere to sit with a laptop. Read our guide
Breakfast & coffee · East (Av. Revolución)
Hearty vegan food in a surf-themed upstairs room: soy chorizo burritos, vegan omelettes and smoothie bowls.
Breakfast & coffee · East (Av. Revolución)
Mexican bakery known for moist tres leches and custom or wedding cakes. Posted hours aren't always accurate.
From family kitchens to a table you book ahead.
Lunch & dinner · East (Av. Revolución)
Owner-run sushi spot with big rolls and fair prices; delivers to your door.
Lunch & dinner · Up the valley
The town's only big-chain sandwich shop, out by the highway entrance.
Lunch & dinner · Up the valley
Palapa restaurant in San Ignacio, about 10 minutes from town, cooking meats, seafood and antojitos over charcoal. A meal gets you use of the pool and changing rooms; kids' menu too.
Lunch & dinner · Up the valley
Family-style Mexican restaurant on Calle Tamarindo, open for breakfast and lunch from 10am to 5pm, Monday to Saturday.
Lunch & dinner · Up the valley
Evening restaurant in Colonia Tamarindal, a few blocks inland from the plaza, open from late afternoon until 10:30pm and closed Tuesdays.
Lunch & dinner · Up the valley
Pizza place on upper Avenida Revolución geared to takeout, open daily from mid-afternoon (1:30pm) until 10pm.
Lunch & dinner · Up the valley
Roast-chicken spot at the start of Av. Revolución near the town entrance, open daily from morning to early evening.
Paletas, pastries and chocolate-dipped bananas.
Mezcal, live bands off the plaza and the places open late. Read our guide
Bars & nights · Up the valley
Evening bar and burger joint on Av. Revolución built around games: pickleball, beer pong, cornhole, ping pong, karaoke and fire pits, plus live music and a love-lock wall. Iguanas in the trees by the veranda.
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