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    Tacos el Ivan

    4.7 (153 reviews)
    InexpensiveStreet Vendors, Tacos

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    El pastor stand

    Amazing service omg! Best place I've ate at during my seven-day vacation here! There is no indoor seating btw but still worth it

    Tacos
    Lisa W.

    We did a taste test Tacos El Ivan versus Tacos El Pastor Diaz. We went to both locations for Ivan, the one located far from the square, we were not impressed the first time... we also came early. The one next to the square, we had to try it again. And good thing we tried it again! It was delicious. We ordered a bunch and got some from Diaz (across the street) and I closed my eyes while my husband fed me the tacos without telling me which one and chose between A or B. Turns out we both picked the pastor from Ivan! They both were good but Ivan had a better seasoning to it. The carne asada from Ivan was better too! When you see both, try both and you can taste test it too. Good street food after a night of drinking. Cash only.

    2 al pastor tacos and 1 chamigñon (mushroom) taco.
    Jon R.

    This was a local taco stand with 2 locations in Sayulita, Mx serving al pastor, carne asada, and other taco proteins on fresh, locally made tacos. The al pastor was super tasty, my wife loved them although they forgot to put the pineapple on her tacos. I didn't catch it myself because I don't eat meat, so didn't check them. We did eat at both locations and it was only the location on the main square that forgot, the second time she got the pineapple and LOVED IT! I had the champigñons, or mushroom tacos. I was happy to see a vegan option, but it was actually quite bland and plain. There was no seasoning on the mushrooms, they were rough chopped in large chunks and didn't have any peppers or onions. I'm glad to have the option, but honestly these felt like an afterthought and no real thought was given to the mushrooms. The guys were friendly and worked hard to communicate with us English speaking customers. I took a star away for the boring vegan tacos, but if it were just my wife eating here she said she would have given 5 stars. Definitely a place to try when you're visiting Sayulita!

    Passionfruit Margarita
    Grace D.

    If I could go back to Sayulita for just one meal, I'd have it here. The tacos al pastor are probably the best tacos I've ever eaten, especially if you get them as a gringa (with cheese fried on the outside of the tortilla). I also particularly loved their vegetarian mushroom tacos. Honestly, you can't go wrong with anything, from the chorizo to the skirt steak. Their food is incredibly fresh and packed with flavor. I enjoyed sitting outside, watching them put together incredible tacos and people-watching Sayulita's main square with a spicy-rimmed passionfruit margarita in hand. Go here and make your own memory of that experience-- the smell of roasting meat, the perfect weather, the bustling sounds of the square, the tangy taste of passionfruit and slow cooked, savory tacos. It's both affordable and priceless.

    Al Pastor Tacos
    Joel B.

    Excellent Al Pastor Tacos. Simple and delicious! The medium salsa con chile morita is delightful.

    Pastor
    Ryan W.

    The spot is a little small hole in the wall Taco place. It's right where the Plaza is and near the Sayulita sign. I order two tacos and left with a stomach that held 5. The service was great and they cook was cool. All in all amazing.

    A classic beer
    Martha F.

    We have been here 4 out 5 days so yes, believe the hype! Sandra was attentive and had a great sense of humor. We've had Al Pastor, Asada and Arrachera tacos with the classic onion and cilantro trimmings. The orange salsa is the spiciest, red is medium and green is mild. The michelada was one of the best I've ever had and can't go wrong with a cold Pacifico beer. We also had a classic margaritas and lemonade made with sparkling water both days so they are a must have! We sat indoors but there is seating outdoors too. As of today, it's cash only.

    El pastor and carne asada

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    Al pastor tacos on fire It's a must. Chill ambiance fast service simplicity is best!

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    Great taco Al pastor, great service, good salsa. The best thing about Sayulita. The people there are really nice. Good value

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    Best street tacos in Sayulita. Hands down! The Al pastor is the way to go. The pineapple on top makes it perfect.

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    Order, pay in pesos, add salsas and lime if you like, and eat on the street with the locals and tourists.

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    El Itacate - Rib eye and chorizo

    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.

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    El Itacate - Front and front seating

    Front and front seating

    El Itacate - Mahi & beef

    Mahi & beef

    El Itacate - Chips Guac and salsa

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    Tacos el Ivan - streetvendors - Updated June 2026

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