Lunch & dinner · North Side
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
Taco stands, long beach lunches and the late crowd. Our picks first, then everything we've mapped.
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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.
Seafood · Playa Los Muertos
Sí Señor Sayulita
A wooden deck over the water on the path to Playa de los Muertos, open 9am to 10pm, with the whole bay in view. Order the guacamole made at the table, the lobster chile relleno or the molcajete; book for the hour before sunset.
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.
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.
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.
Tacos & street food · North Side
Le Camion
Shady, quiet hangout off the road near the north beach. Creative burgers (including a shrimp-patty Korean burger), shrimp tacos and mojitos.
Tacos & street food
Al pastor after dark, fish tacos by day. Bring pesos. Read our guide
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.
Tacos & street food · North Side
Le Camion
Shady, quiet hangout off the road near the north beach. Creative burgers (including a shrimp-patty Korean burger), shrimp tacos and mojitos.
Tacos & street food · Centro
Naty’s Cocina
Counter-service taco and guisado spot on Marlín, steps from the beach; chicken mole, chipotle chicken, machaca, pork with nopales and vegetarian fillings, with good salsas and agua de jamaica. Few seats.
Seafood
Ceviche, aguachile and the catch off the pangas. Read our guide
Seafood · Playa Los Muertos
Sí Señor Sayulita
A wooden deck over the water on the path to Playa de los Muertos, open 9am to 10pm, with the whole bay in view. Order the guacamole made at the table, the lobster chile relleno or the molcajete; book for the hour before sunset.
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.
Breakfast & coffee
Chilaquiles, good espresso and somewhere to sit with a laptop. Read our guide
Breakfast & coffee · North side
Tropical House
Bistro and bar on a quiet lane to the north beach, open breakfast to late; big breakfasts, Mediterranean and Mexican plates, vegan and gluten-free choices, and live music some nights.
Lunch & dinner
From family kitchens to a table you book ahead.
Lunch & dinner · North Side
Chaman Mexican Creative Kitchen
Candlelit jungle-garden restaurant with live music some nights. Good for breakfast (chilaquiles, birria with eggs) and evening margaritas.
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 (near arroyo)
The Embers
Elevated dinner from an Italian chef: bone marrow, tuna tartare, lamb chops and Basque cheesecake, with a strong wine list.
Beach clubs
A table on the sand, a cold drink, the sunset.
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.
Bars & nights
Mezcal, live bands off the plaza and the places open late. Read our guide
Bars & nights · Centro
Mucho Bueno
Evening bar on José Mariscal with a DJ, attentive service and 2-for-1 drinks on Thursdays.
2-for-1 drinks Thursdays
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