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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.

12 placesLive music Counting 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 10

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$$

Bars & nights · North Side

Latitude 20 Sayulita

Nightlife hub with live bands, karaoke, open mic and a Sunday country night. Drinks run pricier than elsewhere.

3 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

Ancla Sayulita

Loungers right in front of the main surf break, with board rentals and a tuna tostada people come back for. Look over the bill before you pay.

4 min from the plaza$$

Beach clubs · North Side

Bar La Isla

Tables in the sand under a palapa; popular at sunset and for 4-5pm happy hour. Aguachile and octopus are standouts.

Happy hour 4–5pm

6 min from the plaza$$

Tacos & street food · North Side

Le Camion

Shady, quiet hangout off the road near the north beach. Creative burgers (including a shrimp-patty Korean burger), shrimp tacos and mojitos.

15 min from the plaza$$

Lunch & dinner · North Side

Lo Zingaro

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

8 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$$

Tacos & street food

Al pastor after dark, fish tacos by day. Bring pesos. Read our guide

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Tacos & street food · North Side

Le Camion

Shady, quiet hangout off the road near the north beach. Creative burgers (including a shrimp-patty Korean burger), shrimp tacos and mojitos.

15 min from the plaza$$

Breakfast & coffee

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

All 3

Breakfast & coffee · North Side

Northside Cafe

Breakfast institution since 2012 with fluffy pancakes, house salsas and fresh juices; now open for dinner too. Cards carry a 5% surcharge.

8 min from the plaza$$

Breakfast & coffee · North side

El Original Cafe Sayulita

Pink, brightly decorated café near the artisan stalls; big breakfast burritos, blue-corn waffles and plenty of vegetarian choices. Part of its proceeds support a Huichol cultural center.

5 min from the plaza$$

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 3

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

Lo Zingaro

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

8 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 3

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

Ancla Sayulita

Loungers right in front of the main surf break, with board rentals and a tuna tostada people come back for. Look over the bill before you pay.

4 min from the plaza$$

Beach clubs · North Side

Bar La Isla

Tables in the sand under a palapa; popular at sunset and for 4-5pm happy hour. Aguachile and octopus are standouts.

Happy hour 4–5pm

6 min from the plaza$$

Bars & nights

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

All 2

Bars & nights · North Side

Latitude 20 Sayulita

Nightlife hub with live bands, karaoke, open mic and a Sunday country night. Drinks run pricier than elsewhere.

3 min from the plaza$$

Bars & nights · North Side

Pineapple Paradise

Casual bar with bold, spicy food like patatas bravas and Mexican pierogies. Drink specials, sports, live music and Wednesday karaoke.

8 min from the plaza$$
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