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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$$

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$$

Seafood · Main Beach

Don Pedro's Restaurant & Bar

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.

3 min from the plaza$$

Beach clubs · Main Beach

GOAT Beach Club Sayulita

A beach club where Calle Delfines meets the main beach, open daily 9am to midnight. A lounger is a MX$750 day pass, all of it credit for food and drink; cocktails run MX$200 to 320, with DJs at sunset and surf lessons from the sand.

3 min from the plaza$$$

Bars & nights · North Side

Latitude 20 Sayulita

Nightlife hub with live bands, karaoke, open mic and a Sunday country night. Drinks run pricier than elsewhere.

3 min from the plaza$$

Bars & nights · Centro (near beach)

Aloha Sayulita

Small two-storey bar a few steps from the beach, with tuna sashimi and ceviche at good prices. Takes cards.

3 min from the plaza$$

Beach clubs · North Side

Bar La Isla

Tables in the sand under a palapa; popular at sunset and for 4-5pm happy hour. Aguachile and octopus are standouts.

Happy hour 4–5pm

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$

Tacos & street food

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

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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$

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$$

Seafood

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

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Seafood · Main Beach

Don Pedro's Restaurant & Bar

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.

3 min from the plaza$$

Breakfast & coffee

Chilaquiles, good espresso and somewhere to sit with a laptop. Read our guide

All 3

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 · 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 · 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.

All 3

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

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

Trattoria Toscana Sayulita

Busy Italian on Delfines with wood-fired pizza (prosciutto and pepperoni are favorites), fresh pasta and lava cake. Expect a short wait at peak times.

1 min from the plaza$$

Beach clubs

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

All 2

Beach clubs · Main Beach

GOAT Beach Club Sayulita

A beach club where Calle Delfines meets the main beach, open daily 9am to midnight. A lounger is a MX$750 day pass, all of it credit for food and drink; cocktails run MX$200 to 320, with DJs at sunset and surf lessons from the sand.

3 min from the plaza$$$

Beach clubs · North Side

Bar La Isla

Tables in the sand under a palapa; popular at sunset and for 4-5pm happy hour. Aguachile and octopus are standouts.

Happy hour 4–5pm

6 min from the plaza$$

Bars & nights

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

All 5

Bars & nights · North Side

Latitude 20 Sayulita

Nightlife hub with live bands, karaoke, open mic and a Sunday country night. Drinks run pricier than elsewhere.

3 min from the plaza$$

Bars & nights · Centro (near beach)

Aloha Sayulita

Small two-storey bar a few steps from the beach, with tuna sashimi and ceviche at good prices. Takes cards.

3 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$$

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

1 min from the plaza$$
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