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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.

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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 · 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$$$$

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 · 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.

1 min from the plaza$

Seafood

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

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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

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.

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 · 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.

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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$$$$
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