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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.
Eat & do
From family kitchens to a table you book ahead.
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Lunch & dinner
15 places, our 12 picks first
Happy hours in lunch & dinner today
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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 · North Side
Henshin Sushi
High-end sushi with an omakase option on a par with big-city counters. Polished service; book ahead.
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 · South (Av. Revolución)
Tai38
Upscale Thai with excellent pad thai, curries, fresh rolls and a banana cheesecake. Accepts cards.
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.
Lunch & dinner · Centro (Plaza)
Xochi
Special-occasion spot overlooking the plaza with tableside salsa, fire-ritual fajitas and yellowfin tuna.
Luna's
Friendly spot on a quiet street known for burritos, chicken mole, queso fundido and happy-hour margaritas.
Marcolino Sayulita
Pasta made to order in an open kitchen, burrata pizza and 2-for-1 Aperol spritzes. Live music from the bar across the street.
2-for-1 Aperol spritz
Nativva Sayulita
Bohemian garden patio with creative, beautifully plated dishes; stuffed chilaquiles with barbacoa are the signature. Vegan and vegetarian options.
Punto Escondido
Tucked-away spot for craft cocktails, lemon-pepper wings, burgers and fresh sushi, with 2-for-1 rolls on Fridays. Bring cash.
2-for-1 sushi rolls Fridays
And 3 more we've mapped
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