Eat & do

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 · North Side

Le Camion

Shady, quiet hangout off the road near the north beach. Creative burgers (including a shrimp-patty Korean burger), shrimp tacos and mojitos.

15 min from the plaza$$

Tacos & street food · Centro

Pedritos

A father-and-son evening stand on Calle Gaviotas, open 7 to 11pm, known for shrimp tacos cooked on the grill rather than fried, with a spicy red salsa. Grilled beef tacos too; a little dearer than other stands, and worth it.

2 min from the plaza$

Tacos & street food · Centro (Plaza)

Tacos Al Pastor Diaz

Late-night al pastor spot by the plaza with multilevel seating. Fast, cheap and always busy.

1 min from the plaza$$

Tacos & street food · Centro

Tacos Al Pastor Tal Ivan

Ivan's al pastor stand on Calle Marlín, with the trompo turning out front and a family recipe for the pork. Tacos run about MX$24 to 35, with quesadillas and gringas; open until 2am, closed Tuesdays, and busiest after 8pm.

2 min from the plaza$$

Tacos & street food · Centro

Tacos Prieto's

Hole-in-the-wall with juicy tacos, great burritos and quesadillas, and handmade tortillas. Street-side seating.

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$$

Seafood · Playa Los Muertos

Sí Señor Sayulita

A wooden deck over the water on the path to Playa de los Muertos, open 9am to 10pm, with the whole bay in view. Order the guacamole made at the table, the lobster chile relleno or the molcajete; book for the hour before sunset.

8 min from the plaza$$

Seafood · South end of main beach

The Dock Sayulita

A deck three metres above the sand at the calm south end of the main beach, run by a family of local fishermen: ceviche, seared tuna and the day's catch, cocktails made with house shrubs, and a 3 to 5pm happy hour.

Happy hour 3–5pm

4 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$$

Seafood · North Side

Barracuda Playa Sayulita

Laid-back beach restaurant with loungers facing the surf, good for ceviche and guacamole. Cash only.

5 min from the plaza$$

Seafood · Centro

Barracuda Sayulita

Busy upstairs seafood spot for ceviche, tuna tartare and tacos, with street music below. Expect buskers and vendors.

1 min from the plaza$$

Seafood · North Side

Don Pantaleón

Casual beach spot for ceviche and aguachile, with fresh-juice cocktails and a second-floor ocean view. Drinks run on the pricier side.

6 min from the plaza$$

Seafood · South (Av. Revolución)

La Panga Seafood & Grill

Local-favorite seafood a short walk from the center; octopus, ceviche and pastor fish tacos. Charcoal-grilled seafood Saturdays after 4pm.

4 min from the plaza$$

Eat & drink · 5 places

Sunset with your feet in the sand

The sun drops behind the point at 6:26pm tonight. These put a table, or a lounger, on the sand for it.

1Don Pedro's Restaurant & BarA 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.Main Beach · 3 min from the plaza
2GOAT Beach Club SayulitaA beach club where Calle Delfines meets the main beach, open daily 9am to midnight.Main Beach · 3 min from the plaza
3Ancla SayulitaLoungers right in front of the main surf break, with board rentals and a tuna tostada people come back for.North Side · 4 min from the plaza
4Trópikos SayulitaTrendy beach club with a pool, loungers and no roaming vendors.North Side · 6 min from the plaza
5Sí Señor SayulitaA wooden deck over the water on the path to Playa de los Muertos, open 9am to 10pm, with the whole bay in view.Playa Los Muertos · 8 min from the plaza

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Breakfast & coffee

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

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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$$

Breakfast & coffee · Centro

Anchor Cafe

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.

1 min from the plaza$$

Breakfast & coffee · North Side

Buenas Olas Café

A family café on Avenida Revolución on the north side, open Tuesday to Saturday from 8am to 2pm: espresso and pour-over, sourdough waffles and toasts from about MX$120, and vegan and gluten-free plates. Free wifi, air conditioning and a corner for kids.

5 min from the plaza$$

Breakfast & coffee · East (Av. Revolución)

Cafetería Northswell Sabor Natural

Hearty vegan food in a surf-themed upstairs room: soy chorizo burritos, vegan omelettes and smoothie bowls.

9 min from the plaza$$

Breakfast & coffee · North Side

Julia's

Handmade chocolate shop and café with excellent lattes, donuts, bonbons and custom cakes. Air-conditioned.

8 min from the plaza$

Breakfast & coffee · North Side (by bridge)

ORGANI-K Sayulita

Healthy café for avocado toast, poke bowls and smoothies, with tofu and soyrizo swaps for vegans.

4 min from the plaza$$

Breakfast & coffee · South (Av. Revolución)

Alquimista

Family-owned breakfast spot with porch seating; chilaquiles and smoothies are the draws.

5 min from the plaza$$

Breakfast & coffee · North Side

Bonito Cafe

Calm north-end café with a rooftop yoga studio; known for açaí bowls and a smoked salmon and brie bagel.

14 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 · North Side

Henshin Sushi

High-end sushi with an omakase option on a par with big-city counters. Polished service; book ahead.

8 min from the plaza$$$$

Lunch & dinner · Centro

Hula Sayula Sushi & Gyozas Bar

Stylish upstairs lounge for bao buns, gyoza and cocktails. Music can be too loud for conversation.

1 min from the plaza$$

Lunch & dinner · Centro (Plaza)

Kabuki

Treehouse-style upstairs dining over the plaza with creative rolls (dragon, plantain) and excellent cocktails.

1 min from the plaza$$

Lunch & dinner · Centro

La Rústica Sayulita

Big, popular wood-fired pizza house with a rooftop, plus pasta and steak. Tiramisu is a favorite; some crusts come out underdone.

1 min from the plaza$$

Lunch & dinner · Centro

Sayulita Café

A family-run restaurant on Avenida Revolución, a block from the plaza, cooking since 2001 and known for its chiles rellenos (with shrimp, or vegetarian), fajitas flamed at the table and tortilla soup. Take the upstairs terrace over the street; open from 1pm, late on Saturdays.

Margarita happy hour 4–5pm

1 min from the plaza$$

Lunch & dinner · South (Av. Revolución)

Tai38

Upscale Thai with excellent pad thai, curries, fresh rolls and a banana cheesecake. Accepts cards.

3 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$$$

Eat & drink · 5 places

Coffee and an hour of work

Air-con, a plug and a proper flat white. Laptops fill these by mid-morning, so go early.

1Anchor CafeA 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.Centro · 1 min from the plaza
2Miscelánea SayulitaPopular café with a tucked-away patio and AC inside; chilaquiles, gluten-free pancakes and specialty lattes.Centro · 2 min from the plaza
3Buenas Olas CaféA family café on Avenida Revolución on the north side, open Tuesday to Saturday from 8am to 2pm: espresso and pour-over, sourdough waffles and toasts from about MX$120, and vegan and gluten-free plates.North Side · 5 min from the plaza
4Pákeke SayulitaTiny breakfast spot famous for thin, airy pancakes and molletes, plus strong coffee.North Side · 6 min from the plaza
5Julia'sHandmade chocolate shop and café with excellent lattes, donuts, bonbons and custom cakes.North Side · 8 min from the plaza

Open the painted town

Beach clubs

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

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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

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$$$$

Beach clubs · North Side

Ancla Sayulita

Loungers right in front of the main surf break, with board rentals and a tuna tostada people come back for. Look over the bill before you pay.

4 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$$

Beach clubs · North Side

La Playita Sayulita

Toes-in-the-sand spot serving breakfast to dinner: tacos, hefty burgers and cocktails, with warm staff.

7 min from the plaza$$

Beach clubs · South end of main beach

Mi Chula Beach Club

Southern main-beach club with fresh whole fish and standout service. Hosts groups and can arrange tours.

4 min from the plaza$$

Beach clubs · South end of main beach

Taboule Beach Club

Quiet, swimmable southern tip of the beach; ceviche, Baja tacos, Lebanese eggs and baklava, with loungers.

7 min from the plaza$$

Beach clubs · Centro

Capitán Pablos

Beachfront restaurant on Gaviota with tables and loungers by the sand; fish and chips, chiles rellenos, ceviche and mango margaritas, with friendly English-speaking staff.

4 min from the plaza$$

Sweet stuff

Paletas, pastries and chocolate-dipped bananas.

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Sweet stuff · Centro

Buonissimo Cafe and Gelato

Gelato, crepes and bubble waffles at low prices. Paying in pesos avoids a poor card exchange rate.

1 min from the plaza$

Sweet stuff · North Side

Rollado Ice Cream Tacos

Rolled ice cream served in a crisp waffle taco, with creative flavors like avocado-honey and caramel pretzel.

8 min from the plaza$$

Sweet stuff · Centro

ChiChilí Helado Vegano

All-natural vegan ice cream and paletas good enough for dairy lovers. Hours can be irregular, so check before you walk over.

1 min from the plaza

Sweet stuff · East

Don Saso Crepe

Small evening spot for crepes and frappés, open Thursday to Sunday.

10 min from the plaza

Sweet stuff · North Side

Sayu Swirls

Fresh-fruit frozen yogurt and slushies in a shady, quiet garden plaza.

8 min from the plaza

Sweet stuff · Centro

Wa Kika

Ice cream with chocolate-dipped cones that kids love. Flavours aren't labelled, so ask.

1 min from the plaza

Sweet stuff · Centro

Choco Banana

Long-standing plaza café open from early morning, named for its chocolate-dipped frozen bananas; big breakfast and lunch menu, French toast, good coffee and people-watching from the patio.

1 min from the plaza$$

Bars & nights

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

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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 (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$

Bars & nights · Centro

Maddux Sports Bar

Friendly sports bar in the middle of town with good drinks, pub food and a resident dog.

2 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 (near arroyo)

Hidden Cove Tiki Hut

Sayulita's one tiki bar, tucked down Calle Gaviotas near the arroyo: Hawaiian decor, rum cocktails in tiki mugs and pupu starters from about MX$160. Come for the 5 to 7pm happy hour with appetizers.

Happy hour 5–7pm

2 min from the plaza$$

Bars & nights · North Side

Samadhi Zen Garden

Small, welcoming corner bar and restaurant with great-value drinks and passion fruit margaritas.

10 min from the plaza$$

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