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
Breakfast & coffee · Centro
A small café half a block from the plaza on Calle Marlín, open from 8am for smoothie bowls, sourdough toast, bagels and cold brew, with plenty for vegans. Free wifi and seats inside and out make it an easy morning stop.
Breakfast & coffee · East (Av. Revolución)
Hearty vegan food in a surf-themed upstairs room: soy chorizo burritos, vegan omelettes and smoothie bowls.
Lunch & dinner · North Side
Candlelit jungle-garden restaurant with live music some nights. Good for breakfast (chilaquiles, birria with eggs) and evening margaritas.
Breakfast & coffee · North Side (by bridge)
Healthy café for avocado toast, poke bowls and smoothies, with tofu and soyrizo swaps for vegans.
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 · Centro
Long-running spot that will cook the fish you catch, with a strong tequila list and sopa de mariscos.
Breakfast & coffee · North Side
Calm north-end café with a rooftop yoga studio; known for açaí bowls and a smoked salmon and brie bagel.
Al pastor after dark, fish tacos by day. Bring pesos. Read our guide
Tacos & street food · Centro
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.
Tacos & street food · Centro
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.
Ceviche, aguachile and the catch off the pangas. Read our guide
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 · Centro
A small café half a block from the plaza on Calle Marlín, open from 8am for smoothie bowls, sourdough toast, bagels and cold brew, with plenty for vegans. Free wifi and seats inside and out make it an easy morning stop.
Breakfast & coffee · East (Av. Revolución)
Hearty vegan food in a surf-themed upstairs room: soy chorizo burritos, vegan omelettes and smoothie bowls.
Breakfast & coffee · North Side (by bridge)
Healthy café for avocado toast, poke bowls and smoothies, with tofu and soyrizo swaps for vegans.
Breakfast & coffee · North Side
Calm north-end café with a rooftop yoga studio; known for açaí bowls and a smoked salmon and brie bagel.
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
Fresh juices, smoothie and açaí bowls, chia pudding and wellness shots, beautifully presented.
Breakfast & coffee · South (Av. Revolución)
Huge portions at great value, handmade blue-corn tortillas, vegan options and wood-grilled pescado zarandeado.
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 · North Side
Friendly spot on a quiet street known for burritos, chicken mole, queso fundido and happy-hour margaritas.
Lunch & dinner · Centro
Sayulita institution for fish and shrimp tacos and chiles rellenos. Large portions, frequent lines, cash only.
Lunch & dinner · Centro (near arroyo)
Locally owned, with homemade pasta; go for the carbonara or the mussels. Very celiac-friendly.
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 (Plaza)
Tequila bar with a big selection and tastings, sports on TV, smoked wings and ceviche. Check your order and bill.
Bars & nights · Centro
Café by day and hookah bar by night on José Mariscal, with live bands most evenings, swing seats at the bar and a few vegan plates like jackfruit nachos. Street-side, so expect traffic noise.
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