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Eat & do

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

6 placesGood with kids Dogs welcome Clear allCounting the places that have told us; one that hasn't isn't a no.

Our picks

The ones we'd send a friend to.

All 4

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.

2 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$

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$$

Tacos & street food

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

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Tacos & street food · Centro

Kahlo Restaurante y Bar

Restaurant and bar that pours only Mexican spirits, with guided tastings of tequila, mezcal, raicilla and sotol. Pork belly, brisket and catch-of-the-day tacos; on the pricier side.

1 min from the plaza$$$

Seafood

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

All 1

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$$

Lunch & dinner

From family kitchens to a table you book ahead.

All 1

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.

2 min from the plaza$$$

Beach clubs

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

All 1

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

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

All 2

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 · 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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