Eat & do

Restaurant · North Side

Greenery Salad Bar by Orangy

Build-your-own salads and smoothies a minute from the beach, with good vegan options and fair prices.

6 min from the plaza · $$

Restaurant · North Side (by bridge)

La Niña

No-frills family restaurant with big portions, chiles rellenos and blue-corn empanadas. Food takes a while, so come hungry but not starving.

4 min from the plaza · $$

Restaurant · North Side (by bridge)

Little Italy - Pizza & Pasta

A corner trattoria just over the river bridge on the north side, open every evening from 5:30, for wood-fired pizza from about MX$140, pasta with shrimp in vodka sauce or carbonara, and tiramisu. Portions are generous; weeknights are calmer.

5 min from the plaza · $$

Italian restaurant · North Side

Lo Zingaro

Intimate poolside Italian with multi-course options, a favourite for proposals and celebrations.

8 min from the plaza · $$$

Restaurant · North Side

Luna's

Friendly spot on a quiet street known for burritos, chicken mole, queso fundido and happy-hour margaritas.

4 min from the plaza · $$

Restaurant · North Side

Nativva Sayulita

Bohemian garden patio with creative, beautifully plated dishes; stuffed chilaquiles with barbacoa are the signature. Vegan and vegetarian options.

8 min from the plaza · $$

Restaurant · North Side

Pizza Venezia

Build-your-own pizza with unlimited toppings at a low set price, and you can bring your own drinks. Bring cash just in case.

9 min from the plaza · $$

Bar and restaurant · North Side

Punto Escondido

Tucked-away spot for craft cocktails, lemon-pepper wings, burgers and fresh sushi, with 2-for-1 rolls on Fridays. Bring cash.

2-for-1 sushi rolls Fridays

5 min from the plaza · $$

Restaurant · North Side (by bridge)

Restaurant Rosita

Budget open-air spot with a huge menu, including menudo every day. Service is unhurried.

3 min from the plaza · $$

Restaurant · North Side

Vaca Burger

Small evening burger spot, open Tuesday to Saturday.

8 min from the plaza · $