Estrella de Mar

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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 Rinconcito

4.9(13 reviews)

If you're looking for the best seafood tacos or ceviche in town, look no further than El…read moreRinconcito. It's easy to dismiss--this spot is set up on the side of the road with plastic chairs and makeshift tables. It's completely unpretentious, and packs up by early evening (a different business takes over the same location for dinner). However, you'll notice that it's pretty consistently packed with both locals and tourists, and that is with good reason. If you're on the Pacific coast, you probably want to try some shrimp or fish tacos, right? El Rinconcito can whip up both grilled and deep fried variants of those. And damn, both are gooood. The ceviche is also fantastic--try the aguachile if you like some spice. The seafood is delightfully fresh, the salsas are flavorful, and the prices are unbelievably low for how good their stuff is.

Servicio estupendo! We got here 2min walk from downtown Sayulita. It's a restaurant on the 2nd…read morefloor. We ordered cevuche de Cameron and agua chiles. Very fresh and amazing taste. I ordered a pineapple drink made with spearmint top tier taste. My boyfriend had a Michelada to pair off with the ceviche tostadas. Highly recommend this spot

The view

Agua Chile

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Michelada

Kahlo Restaurante Bar

4.8(116 reviews)

We went to a liquor store and this bar was recommended by a local. Servers spoke English well, and…read morewere very nice and helpful. Cocktails were beautiful and very good. To be very honest, I can't remember what I ordered, BUT I took pictures and all the drinks were delicious. Before we left, I got an affogato.. and it was absolutely phenomenal! Definitely worth checking it out. It was absolutely phenomenal! The ambiance is delightful, with great vibes, and the bathrooms are clean and well-maintained! The weather was great and it's nice to catch the refreshing outdoor breeze.

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!

Tequila Cascahuin

Pork Belly tacos

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Don José with mezcal

Don Pedro's Restaurant & Bar

3.9(209 reviews)

0.5 km

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.

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

Inside

Thai Ceviche with a combination of plantain and tortilla chips

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Passion fruit margarita

La Rústica

4.4(312 reviews)

Food, beverages and service were all very good. I had the Margarita Mazunte and the Bonita salad…read more There were a lot of delicious options on the menu so it was hard to choose. I loved my choices! And my friends loved theirs equally. We were a 5-for-5.

Husk sayulita upstairs is cool. Great music ambiance Get…read morepizza from dowsnwtais. Try the gyoza. And the Jamaica margarita is delicious

Paella

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Yeikame

4.5(137 reviews)

Great spot. Aramando the server is a genuinely kind and patient man. We probably asked 20 menu…read morequestions and he was as interested in answering about the food as he was explaining about cultural significance. The food is fantastic. I highly suggest the Food Mexican plate. An earlier review stated you can make 10 tacos from it. At least that and you get to try three meats, lots of guac, rice, and beans. Their salsa tray is excellent although one sniff of the "very hot" and we stayed away. The hot was delicious but plenty spicy. Mushroom tacos were amazing as was the burritos. One of the best things I have ever drank in Mexico is their Pineapple Guava Aguas Frescas. They take USD and pesos. Exhange rate wasn't great, but peso amount was great. Under $50 equ. for 6 people.

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.

Shrimp chile rellano

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Shrimp Chile relleno! Probably the best Chile relleno I've ever had it was amazing.

Cocos Beach Club

4.1(11 reviews)

Such a frightening experience! I saw police officers with large guns intimidating customers over…read moremoney. It felt like something out of a movie.

Great Tuna tower !!! Perfectly situated directly on the…read morebeach Can be kind at night but afternoon appetizers are great We'll be back

Coco inside

Sayulita tower

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Tierra Viva

4.6(65 reviews)

0.5 km

We enjoyed our dinner at Tierra Viva! The food was good and the service was even better. The…read morelocation is perfectly situated in the heart of the city center near the beach. Outdoor seating right on a popular walkway/street. Our favorite item was the Rock Y Roll (essentially a shrimp tempura roll). The shrimp tasted so fresh and delicious. Staff was super nice.

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!

Bar

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

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Coconut shrimp with rice and veg

Pedrito's

4.9(9 reviews)

Awesome little hole in the wall on a side street. Only a block from the beach, but this place is…read moreMainstreet in its service and tastes. OMG now one of my new absolute favs in Sayulita where you have so many choices. But hands down innovative flavorful. Did I say OMG Mui Sabor I had a late lunch of a garlic Mahi Mahi Sesame encrusted served with perfectly grilled vegetables and the most innovative salad of shredded slightly dressed jicama, zucchini carrots radish. YOWZA

OMG! After sit down "fancy" food all week we ate here after reading reviews. BEST meal of entire…read moretrip ‼These are SO DELICIOUS ‼simple fresh beautiful ingredients. They don't serve wine or beer or margaritas but you can go to store across the corner and byob. I got fish ( snapper) & shrimp and my husband got beef , I went back for another fish. Such a nice man cooking with his son waiting on us. We ate late ( 9:45/10pm) GO here for tacos!!! Don't miss if you love simple fresh yummy yummy delicious tacos. Walk up- only two tables outside. Not a sit down inside - "wait on you place" Taco stand with tables on sidewalk. We waited in line with locals at 9:30. I went back next morning for another shrimp taco. More seafood options than Natys.

Owner at her craft. Grilling plantains

Two mahi quesadillas and a coconut shrimp quesadilla

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Maria's Fish Tacos y Tostadas

4.7(27 reviews)

Hah, the service here was hilariously indifferent, and I love it for that…read more This is a casual street taco stand that caters to locals. We didn't see too many other tourists eating here for the week that we were in Sayulita. After seeing some great looking fish tacos being served, we put on brave faces and ordered ourselves some food in our broken Spanish. The woman behind the counter initially ignored us but then took our orders and gestured for us to sit down on the plastic lawn chairs. We were promptly served simple, fresh, and delicious tacos on the ubiquitous plastic-lined Frisbee plates. We both used the suspicious (and delicious) creamy sauces offered on the table with no ill effects. The total price for a couple of light tacos is a bargain. Aim for Maria's on your way up from the beach for a tasty snack. Expect brutal service and delicious food!

Maria is a street vendor serving up the best seafood creations! Their aquachile was amazing and…read morebetter than Estrella Del Mar. pull up a stool and watch her prepare everything from scratch as you eat on the budding streets of Sayulita! Pesos only.

Taco de pescado Y taco de marisco

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11 years ago

Great. Great. Great. Great. We loved everything about this restaurant. The food was great, the service was great, the atmosphere was great and the prices were great. Don't miss it. read more

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