Northside Cafe

Yeikame was a happy accident. We really wanted breakfast one hot sayulita morning and Yeikame was…read morethe only place with no wait and who still sold breakfast past 11am. The staff is very very over the top friendly and helpful. One of the waiters pointed out their daily special of chilequiles. It was a chilequiles breakfast plate with rice and beans all for under $5. Which is an INSANE deal, I couldn't pass it up. Not only was everything dropped off super quick but the food was amazing, the portions are definitely American sized as well. I could have shared my plate and still had a hearty breakfast. I particularly enjoyed sitting out on the street and enjoying the passer Byers while enjoying my breakfast, it was an overall wonderful experience.

Came here for lunch. My friends and I all order different things. A friend got the shrimp Chile…read morerellano which he said was kind of soggy but it had good flavor. My other friend got the Cochinita pibil. The onions on top were spicy and had a kick but the sauce was delish. I got the chicken mole which was a thick, chocolate, nutty mole and had huge pieces of chicken. It was good but I liked the mole at Mary's better. Service was quick and the workers were friendly.

Shrimp chile rellano

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Kahlo Restaurante Bar

4.8(118 reviews)

This place is what's upppppp. It fucking slaps. First place we went to eat right when we arrived…read moreand it was absolutely delicious- the ambiance was cool, and lighting was perfect, the bartender was super talented and the drinks were exquisite. We had this delicious salad with cranberries and goat cheese with quinoa. I could eat it every single day- also had the brisket pizza and my goddddd. Mouth is watering as I write this. Highly highly highly recommend. Bravo!

We had a hankering for tacos - I suppose, fancy tacos given the price point of Kahlo relative to…read moreother options - and we popped into Kahlo. We ordered the following with my favorites ordered with my most favorite at the top: - brisket taco with cheese crust - pork belly taco - quesabirria - chicken mole I also had a passion fruit aguafresca which was delicious. The restaurant is largely open air so it can be a little warm in the afternoon.

Tequila Cascahuin

Chile Relleno

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Don José with mezcal

Mary's

4.5(137 reviews)

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This place has the best chile relleno with fresh shrimp in the world. Also try the burrito gordito…read moreit's very hearty and tasty. All food and meats and fish are fresh. The Jalapa cheese filled appetizers are more than mild but very tasty and flavorful. The cheese inside is out of this world. Cash only. No excuses!!

On our day trip to Sayulita, Mary's came highly recommended, so of course we had to try it. The…read moremenu looked fantastic, and we went with a ceviche, a few specialty tacos, and a few regular ones. The standouts were definitely the marlin fish taco, the Oleas garlic shrimp taco, and the breaded fish taco. I really liked that all the specialty tacos came with melted cheese, though the poblano had a bit too much heat for me. The fresh ceviche completely won us over, it was served with these giant, thin, super-crispy tortilla chips I couldn't stop eating these addictive chips! The hibiscus drink was also a perfect refresher for a hot, humid day. If you visit, I'd recommend grabbing a table outside since the inside is quite dark. Note that it's cash only, though they do accept U.S. dollars with a slightly lower exchange rate.

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Shrimp chile relleno -delish

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Whole Fried Red Snapper

El Itacate

4.4(183 reviews)

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Yelp Family!!! My apologies for being so MIA. But your boy is back!!…read more With a bomb restaurant recommendation for anyone who happens to be in Sayulita, Nayarit! El Itacate!!! WOW!!! This place is straight fire!! DELICIOUS tacos!! There is not one person who should be giving this restaurant less than five stars. NOBODY! Or I'll take it personally! If you're looking for the BEST and most creative tacos in Sayulita, look no further! Chicken, pork, shrimp, fish, octopus, beef, steak, vegetarian tacos.. you name it, they have it! Something for everyone! Located in downtown Sayulita on Av. Revolución, El Itacate is the perfect lunch spot for large groups! I was with a group of six and really enjoyed how spacious and comfortable it was. The setup is half indoor/ half outdoor, allowing for a lot of seating flexibility. In fact, I noticed a bachelorette party of fourteen seated out front! However, given this was Mexico in October, it was a hot, humid, muggy day. And thus my group and I opted to sit in the inside "half" of El Itacate. Although not fully indoors, having the shade and fans "blasting" towards us made my group feel that much more comfortable and ready to order! And speaking of ordering, I love how creative El Itacate is with their menu. It's plastered right by the entrance in large, bold lettering! Making things VERY easy with no true "menus" required! I loved the creativity and ease in which my friends and I were able to order our lunch! Another thing I love about El Itacate are how generous they are with their SALSAS and Guacamole! Each taco order comes with five "salsas" and a load of limes. Of the three liquid salsas, one was creamy tomatillo based, another smoky chipotle, and the third "spicy tomato." Or at least that's the best way I can describe it lol. The two solid salsas were diced red onions with cilantro and sliced white onions with habanero mixed in. I loved all five salsas equally! They were all spectacular and flavorful, but if I had to pick a favorite it would be the smoky chipotle. The guacamole was absolutely incredible as well. I love how in Mexico when you order guacamole it comes in large, generous quantities! Here in the U.S. restaurants are ridiculously cheap with their guac portions!! And as anyone who follows my reviews knows- being cheap is immoral! So stop that! Lol My only small gripe is I felt the chips were a little "stale," but we also came for lunch at kind of a weird time of the day (like 2pm?) So maybe if we had arrived earlier the chips would've tasted more fresh? Ultimately I was starving after a morning and early afternoon of playing soccer on the beach, so I opted for three tacos (could've had four but dinner was only a few hours away ha!) I opted for arrachera (skirt steak), shrimp, and mahi mahi. Each taco was relatively big and DELICIOUS!! Extremely flavorful and creative. You could also tell the tortillas were made from scratch, which I loved. The mahi mahi and shrimp were both extremely fresh tasting. And while I loved all three, if I had to choose a favorite taco I'd go with arrachera. The steak was seasoned perfectly with just the right amount of char to go with tenderness. And with tons of salsa and guacamole to add to these tacos, I was sad when the meal was over. Overall I absolutely loved the vibe of this spot. It's the perfect taco place for anyone looking for a great lunch! The ambiance is fantastic with the modern "look," fresh paint job, and inside/ outside setup. I also want to thank staff for giving me an El Itacate sticker to bring back for my wife! (She collects stickers). Free of charge too!! If you're in the area you MUST go. I wouldn't steer you wrong. A+++++

Was looking for a highly rated place to eat a quick, late lunch while visiting Sayulita for the…read moreday, and El Itacate popped up as a good option. It's located on a busy street without much of a view, so if you're looking for an oceanfront ambiance, this isn't the place. But if you're looking for decent tacos with big portions and fair prices, it's worth a stop. Would I go out of my way to eat here? No. But the food was freshly prepared in an open kitchen, it tasted good, and the free salsas and toppings (including killer grilled onions and very spicy salsas - even the mild knocked me out) provided with every entree were high quality. We ordered guacamole and chips to start, and it was pretty good. They serve those heavily oiled and thick chips that aren't my favorite, but the salsa had a nice flavor and chunks of jalapenos and tomatoes. Wanting to sample several items, we got 4 different tacos: steak, chicken, poblano pepper, and shrimp. The best was the pepper taco, followed by the chicken (which was all white breast meat). The steak was good, but the shrimp was really bad. The seasoning was very unpleasant on the shrimp, so I'd recommend skipping that one. The meat portions were very large, served on top of a dual corn tortilla. The tacos were very plain though, and they needed the added toppings and salsas. Otherwise, they'd just be piles of meat. Bonus points for three very important things: 1. the restaurant is very clean and well maintained. 2. the prices are clearly posted so you don't have to worry about the "tourist surprise" and overcharging that Sayulita is well known for. 3. there are many vegan and vegetarian options, and they are good! El Itacate doesn't serve bargain street tacos, but they're decent enough as a choice for lunch when you're in town.

Front and front seating

Mahi & beef

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Chips Guac and salsa

Tacos el Ivan

4.7(153 reviews)

0.3 km

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Wow what fun place to eat. All the food was great we had a party of 10 people and everyone loved…read morethe drinks, food , and vibe.

This spot was recommended by a friend, and it was the perfect stop after a night out. They have 2…read morelocations, and we went to their smaller one that's outside of the main square. The guys working were super welcoming, and they got tacos out for 4 people in minutes - maybe even seconds. Great prices on everything too. The pastor there was SO good! We thought about trying something else, but just couldn't do it because we wanted a second round of pastor tacos. Love their salsa selection too. Everything had so much flavor. We ended up going back the next night to get it one last time before heading out of town. If you are in Sayulita, you definitely need to give them a try!

Pastor tacos with salsa verde and chili sauce

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Slicing pork

Tierra Viva

4.6(65 reviews)

Went for dinner and stayed for a huge thunderstorm! I had been craving coconut shrimp and my dinner…read moredidn't disappoint. It wasn't the most spectacular meal we have ever had, but the food was very good, service was very friendly, and the margs were solid. The coconut shrimp had a slightly sweet dipping sauce that really was delicious! My husband got a chile relleno con queso and he really liked it, too. The space itself is really cool - near the beach, right on the corner with open air on two sides. They have trees growing out the ceiling! It's a great spot for a nice date. They let everyone stay extra long to ride out the storm, too, which was really thoughtful. I would absolutely come back!

Nice drinks and seafood. Didn't love the totstadas they were in a darkened sauce byt they were ok…read more The aguachile shrimp were a bit spivyllcy and flavorful but very tasty

Bar

Mahi Mahi in butter and garlic with steamed fresh vegetables and smashed potatoes

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Coconut shrimp with rice and veg

Barracuda

4.2(130 reviews)

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This place was everything I hoped for! I read the seafood molcajete was exceptional and it did not…read moredisappoint. I highly recommend coming here not only for the exceptional margaritas but also the seafood and the service is also great. Definitely a spot you don't want to miss in Sayulita.

Two years later, this spot still slaps! One of my favorite lunch spots. I don't even like…read moreguacamole, but they make THE BEST GUACAMOLE ON THE PLANET. Bring cash because it's cash-only. Grab a seat and have a perfect little lunch. The guac is big enough for two people, but we were super hungry so we got a shrimp tostada each. It was so much food but one of the best things I have eaten in awhile. Love sitting at the front of the open air restaurant and taking in the passersby. Great service u til it was time to pay and then we had to hunt down our waiter por la cuenta. That's not really a complaint, though. Looking forward to our next visit!

Bar

Molajete

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Interior

El Conejo

4.5(26 reviews)

This place is not the same owners or menu. Basically Mexican food now. The food was good but the…read moreprices were a bit shocking.

I stumbled upon El Conejo during my recent trip to Sayulita and was absolutely mesmerized! First I…read morewalked by and ended up going in for a drink and snack at the bar downstairs. I browsed around and was obsessed with their beautiful murals, their typography they have around the restaurant and even their bathroom is a cool spot to spend a few minutes (ha). The margarita was on happy hour and definitely made me very happy! And their guacamole was on point! But as I went to leave I was informed about their best sales point of all -- their rooftop bar! I returned later that evening to hang out on their rooftop deck to enjoy a great live band, delicious cocktails and stare longingly at their BEAUTIFUL mural on the wall by @adamisaacjackson -- this ALONE is worth the trip. I can't wait to go back and El Conejo is a staple of the amazing vibe of Sayulita.

Dining space

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Upstairs terrace

Alas Blancas

4.8(10 reviews)

We came for a nice shaded spot of the beach out of the crazy beach crowd. We found the perfect…read morespot. We enjoyed Pacificos on the beach and tried the Pa'chupar (think cajun style shrimp/crab), which was a great compliment to the beers. Service was great and everyone was very nice.

Wow! Could not get enough of this place!…read more Delicious food (every single item ordered was devoured and enjoyed), extremely kind and professional service, everything was at a great price and we had an absolutely stunning view right on the beach! Can not believe more people haven't heard of this place. Shoutout to our server Tomas! He was so awesome

Right on the beach

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Cadillac Margarita

Don Pedro's Restaurant & Bar

3.9(209 reviews)

Great views. Try the Thai ceviche. And the tostadas with Ahi…read more The dorado/mahi is delicious. Service is good. Amazing views from every space. Do sunset dinner here or lunch anytime

The food was delicious. The service was excellent and you cannot beat the ambience of Don Pedro's…read more Scenic view, watching people water boarding and surfing with a nice breeze and cocktail. You can't beat it.