Taco stands, long beach lunches and the late crowd. Our picks first, then everything we've mapped.
Breakfast & coffee · Centro
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
Lunch & dinner · North Side
Candlelit jungle-garden restaurant with live music some nights. Good for breakfast (chilaquiles, birria with eggs) and evening margaritas.
Seafood · Main Beach
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.
Lunch & dinner · Centro (Plaza)
Treehouse-style upstairs dining over the plaza with creative rolls (dragon, plantain) and excellent cocktails.
Lunch & dinner · Centro
Big, popular wood-fired pizza house with a rooftop, plus pasta and steak. Tiramisu is a favorite; some crusts come out underdone.
Bars & nights · Centro (Plaza)
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.
Seafood · South end of main beach
A deck three metres above the sand at the calm south end of the main beach, run by a family of local fishermen: ceviche, seared tuna and the day's catch, cocktails made with house shrubs, and a 3 to 5pm happy hour.
Happy hour 3–5pm
Lunch & dinner · Centro (near arroyo)
Elevated dinner from an Italian chef: bone marrow, tuna tartare, lamb chops and Basque cheesecake, with a strong wine list.
Al pastor after dark, fish tacos by day. Bring pesos. Read our guide
Tacos & street food · Centro
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
Ceviche, aguachile and the catch off the pangas. Read our guide
Seafood · Main Beach
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.
Seafood · South end of main beach
A deck three metres above the sand at the calm south end of the main beach, run by a family of local fishermen: ceviche, seared tuna and the day's catch, cocktails made with house shrubs, and a 3 to 5pm happy hour.
Happy hour 3–5pm
Seafood · Centro
Long-running spot that will cook the fish you catch, with a strong tequila list and sopa de mariscos.
Chilaquiles, good espresso and somewhere to sit with a laptop. Read our guide
Breakfast & coffee · Centro
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
Breakfast & coffee · North Side
Breakfast institution since 2012 with fluffy pancakes, house salsas and fresh juices; now open for dinner too. Cards carry a 5% surcharge.
Breakfast & coffee · Centro
Long-running café in a yellow building by the plaza, serving breakfast all day; green chilaquiles, steak and eggs, mango smoothies and lattes, with patio seats facing the square.
Breakfast & coffee · North side
Coffee bar pouring beans roasted by El Fortín in the mountain town of San Sebastián del Oeste, with açaí bowls, bags of beans to take home and street-side tables.
Breakfast & coffee · Centro
French bakery and café on Mariscal run by the former owner of Bicyclette: same-day bread, croissants and pain au chocolat, plus quiche, salads and sandwiches to eat in or take away.
Breakfast & coffee · Centro
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.
From family kitchens to a table you book ahead.
Lunch & dinner · North Side
Candlelit jungle-garden restaurant with live music some nights. Good for breakfast (chilaquiles, birria with eggs) and evening margaritas.
Lunch & dinner · Centro (Plaza)
Treehouse-style upstairs dining over the plaza with creative rolls (dragon, plantain) and excellent cocktails.
Lunch & dinner · Centro
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 (near arroyo)
Elevated dinner from an Italian chef: bone marrow, tuna tartare, lamb chops and Basque cheesecake, with a strong wine list.
Lunch & dinner · North Side
Friendly spot on a quiet street known for burritos, chicken mole, queso fundido and happy-hour margaritas.
Lunch & dinner · Up the valley
Palapa restaurant in San Ignacio, about 10 minutes from town, cooking meats, seafood and antojitos over charcoal. A meal gets you use of the pool and changing rooms; kids' menu too.
A table on the sand, a cold drink, the sunset.
Beach clubs · North Side
Trendy beach club with a pool, loungers and no roaming vendors. Music is loud, so it's more party than relaxation.
Paletas, pastries and chocolate-dipped bananas.
Sweet stuff · North Side
Rolled ice cream served in a crisp waffle taco, with creative flavors like avocado-honey and caramel pretzel.
Mezcal, live bands off the plaza and the places open late. Read our guide
Bars & nights · Centro (Plaza)
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.
Bars & nights · Centro (near beach)
Small two-storey bar a few steps from the beach, with tuna sashimi and ceviche at good prices. Takes cards.
Bars & nights · Centro (Plaza)
Tequila bar with a big selection and tastings, sports on TV, smoked wings and ceviche. Check your order and bill.
Bars & nights · Centro
Wine, cocktail and tapas bar on Avenida Revolución, with live music and a separate cigar lounge.
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