Taco stands, long beach lunches and the late crowd. Our picks first, then everything we've mapped. Hillside lanes between the plaza and Los Muertos: views, guesthouses and a short walk down to the beach.
Seafood · South end of main beach
A deck three metres above the sand at the calm south end of the main beach, run by a family of local fishermen: ceviche, seared tuna and the day's catch, cocktails made with house shrubs, and a 3 to 5pm happy hour.
Happy hour 3–5pm
Breakfast & coffee · South (Av. Revolución)
Family-owned breakfast spot with porch seating; chilaquiles and smoothies are the draws.
Breakfast & coffee · South (Av. Revolución)
Small French bakery with buttery croissants, baguettes, cinnamon buns and olive sourdough. Arrive early for fresh bread.
Breakfast & coffee · South (Av. Revolución)
Huge portions at great value, handmade blue-corn tortillas, vegan options and wood-grilled pescado zarandeado.
Ceviche, aguachile and the catch off the pangas. Read our guide
Seafood · South end of main beach
A deck three metres above the sand at the calm south end of the main beach, run by a family of local fishermen: ceviche, seared tuna and the day's catch, cocktails made with house shrubs, and a 3 to 5pm happy hour.
Happy hour 3–5pm
Chilaquiles, good espresso and somewhere to sit with a laptop. Read our guide
Breakfast & coffee · South (Av. Revolución)
Family-owned breakfast spot with porch seating; chilaquiles and smoothies are the draws.
Breakfast & coffee · South (Av. Revolución)
Small French bakery with buttery croissants, baguettes, cinnamon buns and olive sourdough. Arrive early for fresh bread.
Breakfast & coffee · South (Av. Revolución)
Huge portions at great value, handmade blue-corn tortillas, vegan options and wood-grilled pescado zarandeado.
Breakfast & coffee · South side
Relaxed neighborhood café run by a woman who grew up in Sayulita. It serves all-day breakfast, sandwiches and a daily dish made with organic local ingredients, plus coffee from Tepic and cacao drinks. There is a book exchange, and local ceramics and art are for sale.
Breakfast & coffee · South side
Weekday-only breakfast spot on the south side of town, open from 9am to 2pm Monday to Friday and closed on weekends.
Mezcal, live bands off the plaza and the places open late. Read our guide
Bars & nights · South side
Pizza and cocktail bar on Calle Primavera tied to the Viajero hostel, with a top-deck bar and views over town; palomas and an espresso mextini made with mezcal are favorites. Big portions.
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