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Eat & do

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

Our picks

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 · Centro

Anchor Cafe

A small café half a block from the plaza on Calle Marlín, open from 8am for smoothie bowls, sourdough toast, bagels and cold brew, with plenty for vegans. Free wifi and seats inside and out make it an easy morning stop.

1 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

Chaman Mexican Creative Kitchen

Candlelit jungle-garden restaurant with live music some nights. Good for breakfast (chilaquiles, birria with eggs) and evening margaritas.

12 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$$$$

Breakfast & coffee · North Side (by bridge)

ORGANI-K Sayulita

Healthy café for avocado toast, poke bowls and smoothies, with tofu and soyrizo swaps for vegans.

4 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$$

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$$

Tacos & street food

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

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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$$

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 · Centro

Anchor Cafe

A small café half a block from the plaza on Calle Marlín, open from 8am for smoothie bowls, sourdough toast, bagels and cold brew, with plenty for vegans. Free wifi and seats inside and out make it an easy morning stop.

1 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$$

Breakfast & coffee · North Side (by bridge)

ORGANI-K Sayulita

Healthy café for avocado toast, poke bowls and smoothies, with tofu and soyrizo swaps for vegans.

4 min from the plaza$$

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 · South (Av. Revolución)

William's

Huge portions at great value, handmade blue-corn tortillas, vegan options and wood-grilled pescado zarandeado.

4 min from the plaza$$

Breakfast & coffee · Centro

Don Juan's

Family-style Mexican restaurant on the road toward Punta de Mita, open from breakfast to dinner; mole, tacos and generous plates away from the crowds.

9 min from the plaza$$

Lunch & dinner

From family kitchens to a table you book ahead.

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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.

12 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$$$$

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 (near arroyo)

Santas Iguanas

Locally owned, with homemade pasta; go for the carbonara or the mussels. Very celiac-friendly.

2 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 · North Side

Pineapple Paradise

Casual bar with bold, spicy food like patatas bravas and Mexican pierogies. Drink specials, sports, live music and Wednesday karaoke.

8 min from the plaza$$
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