Explore

Eat & do

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.

6 placesGood with kids Cocktails Clear allCounting the places that have told us; one that hasn't isn't a no.

Our picks

The ones we'd send a friend to.

All 4

Lunch & dinner · North Side

Chaman Mexican Creative Kitchen

Candlelit jungle-garden restaurant with live music some nights. Good for breakfast (chilaquiles, birria with eggs) and evening margaritas.

12 min from the plaza$$

Beach clubs · North Side

Trópikos Sayulita

Trendy beach club with a pool, loungers and no roaming vendors. Music is loud, so it's more party than relaxation.

6 min from the plaza$$$$

Beach clubs · North Side

La Playita Sayulita

Toes-in-the-sand spot serving breakfast to dinner: tacos, hefty burgers and cocktails, with warm staff.

7 min from the plaza$$

Lunch & dinner · 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$$

Breakfast & coffee

Chilaquiles, good espresso and somewhere to sit with a laptop. Read our guide

All 1

Breakfast & coffee · North side

Tropical House

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.

9 min from the plaza$$

Lunch & dinner

From family kitchens to a table you book ahead.

All 2

Lunch & dinner · North Side

Chaman Mexican Creative Kitchen

Candlelit jungle-garden restaurant with live music some nights. Good for breakfast (chilaquiles, birria with eggs) and evening margaritas.

12 min from the plaza$$

Lunch & dinner · 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$$

Beach clubs

A table on the sand, a cold drink, the sunset.

All 2

Beach clubs · North Side

Trópikos Sayulita

Trendy beach club with a pool, loungers and no roaming vendors. Music is loud, so it's more party than relaxation.

6 min from the plaza$$$$

Beach clubs · North Side

La Playita Sayulita

Toes-in-the-sand spot serving breakfast to dinner: tacos, hefty burgers and cocktails, with warm staff.

7 min from the plaza$$

Bars & nights

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

All 1

Bars & nights · North side

El Palmar del Camarón

Beach club at the north end off Av. del Palmar, with food and cocktails by the water and a place to swim.

8 min from the plaza$
The painted 3D town of SayulitaThe whole town, paintedEvery place on this page, on the living 3D map. Fly around, then tap what looks good.Not sure where to start?Tell us what you’re into and who’s coming; we’ll put a few days together from these places.Plan my trip

Places come from our own research and open map data (OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps). Hours change; check before you go. Own a place here? Claim it. Been somewhere? Open it and leave a review; it takes ten seconds.