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

9 placesTakes reservations Delivery Breakfast 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 9

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$$

Bars & nights · Centro (Plaza)

Sayulita Public House

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.

1 min from the plaza$$

Seafood · Centro

Tierra Viva Restaurant y Bar

Long-running spot that will cook the fish you catch, with a strong tequila list and sopa de mariscos.

2 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$

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

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$$

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$$

Seafood

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

All 2

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$$

Seafood · Centro

Tierra Viva Restaurant y Bar

Long-running spot that will cook the fish you catch, with a strong tequila list and sopa de mariscos.

2 min from the plaza$$

Breakfast & coffee

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

All 2

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 · Centro (south)

Sur38

Upscale and air-conditioned; French toast at breakfast, short ribs, tuna and tapas at dinner. A top date-night pick.

4 min from the plaza$$

Lunch & dinner

From family kitchens to a table you book ahead.

All 2

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

All 3

Bars & nights · Centro (Plaza)

Sayulita Public House

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.

1 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$
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