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Taco stands, long beach lunches and the late crowd. Our picks first, then everything we've mapped.

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Our picks

The ones we'd send a friend to.

All 14

Seafood · Main Beach

Don Pedro's Restaurant & Bar

A two-level palapa on the main beach since 1994: Mediterranean cooking with Mexican touches off a mesquite grill, red beet ravioli, spicy tuna tostadas, and tables on the sand at sunset. Mondays bring a salsa class at 7 and a Cuban band at 8.

3 min from the plaza$$

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.

1 min from the plaza$$

Bars & nights · North Side

Latitude 20 Sayulita

Nightlife hub with live bands, karaoke, open mic and a Sunday country night. Drinks run pricier than elsewhere.

3 min from the plaza$$

Bars & nights · Centro (Plaza)

Sayulita Public House

The pub on the plaza, with tables outside and a second floor looking over the square: four big screens showing whatever game is on, Angus burgers and wings from MX$240, poutine for the Canadians, and a long tequila and mezcal list. Kitchen until 11pm.

1 min from the plaza$$

Seafood · Centro

Tierra Viva Restaurant y Bar

Long-running spot that will cook the fish you catch, with a strong tequila list and sopa de mariscos.

2 min from the plaza$$

Bars & nights · Centro (near beach)

Aloha Sayulita

Small two-storey bar a few steps from the beach, with tuna sashimi and ceviche at good prices. Takes cards.

3 min from the plaza$$

Lunch & dinner · Centro

Baby's Burgers

Thin-patty burger counter in a small food court; the falafel burger and fries are standouts, plus craft beer.

2 min from the plaza$$

Tacos & street food · North Side

La Fogonera

An evening food stand with garden tables on Calle Playa Azul, by the soccer field on the north side, cooking burgers from about MX$105 and cheap tacos from 6pm to midnight. A relaxed, low-cost dinner that works for families.

6 min from the plaza$$

Tacos & street food

Al pastor after dark, fish tacos by day. Bring pesos. Read our guide

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Tacos & street food · North Side

La Fogonera

An evening food stand with garden tables on Calle Playa Azul, by the soccer field on the north side, cooking burgers from about MX$105 and cheap tacos from 6pm to midnight. A relaxed, low-cost dinner that works for families.

6 min from the plaza$$

Tacos & street food · North Side

Tacos Diose

Family-run taquería out of the owners' home with tortillas made to order. Mostly locals; try the alambres.

6 min from the plaza$

Tacos & street food · North side

Kaliforniana Burritos

Colourful food truck on the corner of Manuel Rodríguez and Revolución making San Francisco-style burritos, plus tacos, quesadillas and three house salsas. Quick and cheap.

5 min from the plaza$

Tacos & street food · Centro

The Black Buddha

Late-night taco bar at the town entrance: charcoal-grilled arrachera tacos, shrimp aguachile and loaded baked potatoes, with a pool table, games and karaoke. Closed Wednesdays.

3-for-2 shrimp or asada tacos Mondays

1 min from the plaza$$

Seafood

Ceviche, aguachile and the catch off the pangas. Read our guide

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Seafood · Main Beach

Don Pedro's Restaurant & Bar

A two-level palapa on the main beach since 1994: Mediterranean cooking with Mexican touches off a mesquite grill, red beet ravioli, spicy tuna tostadas, and tables on the sand at sunset. Mondays bring a salsa class at 7 and a Cuban band at 8.

3 min from the plaza$$

Seafood · Centro

Tierra Viva Restaurant y Bar

Long-running spot that will cook the fish you catch, with a strong tequila list and sopa de mariscos.

2 min from the plaza$$

Seafood · North side

Sr. Jaibo

Family-run seafood spot in the center serving from breakfast on; tuna tostadas, tropical yellow ceviche, crab enchiladas and fish and shrimp tacos.

4 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 · North Side

Marea Café

Quiet, shaded café in a small plaza with a garden view. Good coffee, smoothies, banana bread and poached eggs.

8 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 · Centro

Orangy Smoothies

Fresh juices, smoothie and açaí bowls, chia pudding and wellness shots, beautifully presented.

2 min from the plaza$$

Breakfast & coffee · Centro

El Sabor de La Tía

A small Mexican kitchen on Avenida Revolución for breakfast and lunch, with plates to eat there or take away.

1 min from the plaza

Lunch & dinner

From family kitchens to a table you book ahead.

All 4

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.

1 min from the plaza$$

Lunch & dinner · Centro

Baby's Burgers

Thin-patty burger counter in a small food court; the falafel burger and fries are standouts, plus craft beer.

2 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$$

Lunch & dinner · Centro

Miranda Pizza

Small pizzeria run by owner-chef Sergio, making thin-crust pies with a sesame-sprinkled edge and a house cheese blend.

2 min from the plaza$$

Bars & nights

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

All 4

Bars & nights · North Side

Latitude 20 Sayulita

Nightlife hub with live bands, karaoke, open mic and a Sunday country night. Drinks run pricier than elsewhere.

3 min from the plaza$$

Bars & nights · Centro (Plaza)

Sayulita Public House

The pub on the plaza, with tables outside and a second floor looking over the square: four big screens showing whatever game is on, Angus burgers and wings from MX$240, poutine for the Canadians, and a long tequila and mezcal list. Kitchen until 11pm.

1 min from the plaza$$

Bars & nights · Centro (near beach)

Aloha Sayulita

Small two-storey bar a few steps from the beach, with tuna sashimi and ceviche at good prices. Takes cards.

3 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$
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