Taco stands, long beach lunches and the late crowd. Our picks first, then everything we've mapped. Calmer streets behind the long north beach, palm groves and villas, with a flat walk into the plaza.
Breakfast & coffee · North Side
A family café on Avenida Revolución on the north side, open Tuesday to Saturday from 8am to 2pm: espresso and pour-over, sourdough waffles and toasts from about MX$120, and vegan and gluten-free plates. Free wifi, air conditioning and a corner for kids.
Lunch & dinner · North Side
Candlelit jungle-garden restaurant with live music some nights. Good for breakfast (chilaquiles, birria with eggs) and evening margaritas.
Lunch & dinner · North Side
High-end sushi with an omakase option on a par with big-city counters. Polished service; book ahead.
Beach clubs · North Side
Trendy beach club with a pool, loungers and no roaming vendors. Music is loud, so it's more party than relaxation.
Breakfast & coffee · North Side
Calm north-end café with a rooftop yoga studio; known for açaí bowls and a smoked salmon and brie bagel.
Lunch & dinner · North Side
Friendly spot on a quiet street known for burritos, chicken mole, queso fundido and happy-hour margaritas.
Breakfast & coffee · North Side
Breakfast institution since 2012 with fluffy pancakes, house salsas and fresh juices; now open for dinner too. Cards carry a 5% surcharge.
Bars & nights · North Side
Casual bar with bold, spicy food like patatas bravas and Mexican pierogies. Drink specials, sports, live music and Wednesday karaoke.
Ceviche, aguachile and the catch off the pangas. Read our guide
Seafood · North side
Beachfront grill on the main beach cooking seafood and meat over charcoal, with ocean views, a full bar and happy hour. Open from midday until around sunset.
Chilaquiles, good espresso and somewhere to sit with a laptop. Read our guide
Breakfast & coffee · North Side
A family café on Avenida Revolución on the north side, open Tuesday to Saturday from 8am to 2pm: espresso and pour-over, sourdough waffles and toasts from about MX$120, and vegan and gluten-free plates. Free wifi, air conditioning and a corner for kids.
Breakfast & coffee · North Side
Calm north-end café with a rooftop yoga studio; known for açaí bowls and a smoked salmon and brie bagel.
Breakfast & coffee · North Side
Breakfast institution since 2012 with fluffy pancakes, house salsas and fresh juices; now open for dinner too. Cards carry a 5% surcharge.
Breakfast & coffee · North side
Coffee bar pouring beans roasted by El Fortín in the mountain town of San Sebastián del Oeste, with açaí bowls, bags of beans to take home and street-side tables.
Breakfast & coffee · North side
Bistro and bar on a quiet lane to the north beach, open breakfast to late; big breakfasts, Mediterranean and Mexican plates, vegan and gluten-free choices, and live music some nights.
From family kitchens to a table you book ahead.
Lunch & dinner · North Side
Candlelit jungle-garden restaurant with live music some nights. Good for breakfast (chilaquiles, birria with eggs) and evening margaritas.
Lunch & dinner · North Side
High-end sushi with an omakase option on a par with big-city counters. Polished service; book ahead.
Lunch & dinner · North Side
Friendly spot on a quiet street known for burritos, chicken mole, queso fundido and happy-hour margaritas.
Lunch & dinner · North Side
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
A table on the sand, a cold drink, the sunset.
Beach clubs · North Side
Trendy beach club with a pool, loungers and no roaming vendors. Music is loud, so it's more party than relaxation.
Paletas, pastries and chocolate-dipped bananas.
Sweet stuff · North Side
Rolled ice cream served in a crisp waffle taco, with creative flavors like avocado-honey and caramel pretzel.
Mezcal, live bands off the plaza and the places open late. Read our guide
Bars & nights · North Side
Casual bar with bold, spicy food like patatas bravas and Mexican pierogies. Drink specials, sports, live music and Wednesday karaoke.
Bars & nights · North side
Long-running cocktail bar, now on Av. Revolución on the north side, mixing house drinks with local ingredients. Opens in the morning for coffee and breakfast, with a patio, board games and some live music.
Bars & nights · North side
Speakeasy-style cigar and cocktail bar on Miramar with whiskey, espresso martinis, cigars and an outdoor terrace; DJs on Thursdays.
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