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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.

7 placesVegan Takes cards 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 6

Breakfast & coffee · North Side

Buenas Olas Café

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.

5 min from the plaza$$

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

Henshin Sushi

High-end sushi with an omakase option on a par with big-city counters. Polished service; book ahead.

8 min from the plaza$$$$

Breakfast & coffee · North Side

Bonito Cafe

Calm north-end café with a rooftop yoga studio; known for açaí bowls and a smoked salmon and brie bagel.

14 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 · 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

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

All 4

Breakfast & coffee · North Side

Buenas Olas Café

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.

5 min from the plaza$$

Breakfast & coffee · North Side

Bonito Cafe

Calm north-end café with a rooftop yoga studio; known for açaí bowls and a smoked salmon and brie bagel.

14 min from the plaza$$

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

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

Henshin Sushi

High-end sushi with an omakase option on a par with big-city counters. Polished service; book ahead.

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$$
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