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Chaman Mexican Creative Kitchen
Candlelit jungle-garden restaurant with live music some nights. Good for breakfast (chilaquiles, birria with eggs) and evening margaritas.
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Times from our research (October 2026) and owners' own pages. Check with the venue before you go.
Deals in lunch & dinner
- 2-for-1 Aperol spritzMarcolino Sayulita · Centro OngoingCheck with the venue
- 2-for-1 sushi rollsPunto Escondido · North Side Fridays, from 3pmCheck with the venue
From our own research (October 2026) and from owners who keep their page here. Deals change, so check before you go. Run one? Tell us.
Lunch & dinner · Centro (Plaza)
Kabuki
Treehouse-style upstairs dining over the plaza with creative rolls (dragon, plantain) and excellent cocktails.
Lunch & dinner · Centro
La Rústica Sayulita
Big, popular wood-fired pizza house with a rooftop, plus pasta and steak. Tiramisu is a favorite; some crusts come out underdone.
Lunch & dinner · Centro
Sayulita Café
A family-run restaurant on Avenida Revolución, a block from the plaza, cooking since 2001 and known for its chiles rellenos (with shrimp, or vegetarian), fajitas flamed at the table and tortilla soup. Take the upstairs terrace over the street; open from 1pm, late on Saturdays.
Margarita happy hour 4–5pm
Lunch & dinner · Centro (near arroyo)
The Embers
Elevated dinner from an Italian chef: bone marrow, tuna tartare, lamb chops and Basque cheesecake, with a strong wine list.
Baby's Burgers
Thin-patty burger counter in a small food court; the falafel burger and fries are standouts, plus craft beer.
Luna's
Friendly spot on a quiet street known for burritos, chicken mole, queso fundido and happy-hour margaritas.
Margarita's House
Lively plaza spot with a DJ, strong margaritas, ceviche, the Taco Gobernador and big burgers.
Mary's Traditional Mexican Cuisine
Sayulita institution for fish and shrimp tacos and chiles rellenos. Large portions, frequent lines, cash only.
Restaurant Rosita
Budget open-air spot with a huge menu, including menudo every day. Service is unhurried.
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