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The ones we'd send a friend to.

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Breakfast & coffee · Centro

Alto Alto Rooftop Restaurant

A two-level rooftop over Avenida Revolución serving Mediterranean plates with Mexican touches: mezze, spanakopita, zarandeado snapper, and Sayshuka at brunch. Two-for-one spritzes from 5pm and live music most evenings; come up for sunset. Brunch closed Wednesdays.

2-for-1 spritz 5–11pm

2 min from the plaza$$

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

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$$$$

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$$$$

Bars & nights · Centro (Plaza)

La Katrina Restaurant & Bar

Tequila bar with a big selection and tastings, sports on TV, smoked wings and ceviche. Check your order and bill.

1 min from the plaza$

Sweet stuff · North Side

Rollado Ice Cream Tacos

Rolled ice cream served in a crisp waffle taco, with creative flavors like avocado-honey and caramel pretzel.

8 min from the plaza$$

Breakfast & coffee

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

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Breakfast & coffee · Centro

Alto Alto Rooftop Restaurant

A two-level rooftop over Avenida Revolución serving Mediterranean plates with Mexican touches: mezze, spanakopita, zarandeado snapper, and Sayshuka at brunch. Two-for-one spritzes from 5pm and live music most evenings; come up for sunset. Brunch closed Wednesdays.

2-for-1 spritz 5–11pm

2 min from the plaza$$

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

From family kitchens to a table you book ahead.

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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$$$$

Beach clubs

A table on the sand, a cold drink, the sunset.

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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$$$$

Sweet stuff

Paletas, pastries and chocolate-dipped bananas.

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Sweet stuff · North Side

Rollado Ice Cream Tacos

Rolled ice cream served in a crisp waffle taco, with creative flavors like avocado-honey and caramel pretzel.

8 min from the plaza$$

Bars & nights

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

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Bars & nights · Centro (Plaza)

La Katrina Restaurant & Bar

Tequila bar with a big selection and tastings, sports on TV, smoked wings and ceviche. Check your order and bill.

1 min from the plaza$

Bars & nights · Centro

Bar Sanctum

Wine, cocktail and tapas bar on Avenida Revolución, with live music and a separate cigar lounge.

3 min from the plaza
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