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Tacos el Ivan

4.7 (154 reviews)
InexpensiveStreet Vendors, Tacos

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Moderate noise
Good for kids
Outdoor seating

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Huyen C.

Yum Yum Yum! The Al Pastor Tacos are the BEST here. Don't get anything else.. although our friends really oddly enjoyed the chicken tacos, lol. You won't be disappointed! Tacos are so cheap, service is awesome/fast and the tacos taste delish. They have great sauces (some spicy) for the tacos. Our friends tried the guac, and that was good! DO NOT USE THE BATHROOM THOUGH. Very disgusting.. and you can hold it for another clean one!

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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

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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.

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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.

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!

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Joel B.

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

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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.

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Great tacos great price. I really liked the asada tacos! Also nice little seating area too.

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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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“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(185 reviews)
0.1 km
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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+++++

The food was good and the portion was fat. For the price there are other taco spots I think are as…read moregood or better for less.

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El Itacate - Front and front seating

Front and front seating

El Itacate - Mahi & beef

Mahi & beef

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Yeikame - Chicken mole

Yeikame

4.5(137 reviews)
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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.

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Yeikame - Shrimp chile rellano

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

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

Bichos - Al pastor, fried mahi mahi and brisket taco with toppings from salsa bar!

Bichos

4.8(40 reviews)
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BESOS PARA BICHOS!!!!! I LOVEEEE BICHOS MAY WE BE REUNITED ASAP went like 4 times ik I should've…read moretried dif places but the fried mahi mahi taco was literally just insane ugh and all of their sauces on the wall and their guacamole omg with those fucking tortilla chips my heart hurts I need more now. And such kind and friendly staff who kept their kids around so just a really warm environment. Nothing bad about it, why would I ever stop going back . Tbh I wasn't in love with that many other items other than the mahi mahi but omg idc i had the chorizo marlin shrimp brisket methinks and maybe pastor

Bichos is hit or miss, honestly. I think they cater to the tourists or the gringos who tend to stay…read moreon the east side of town. Agree with other reviewers that their flavor is a bit lacking. Like, I dont know what makes Bichos Bichos and def not something to write home about. I don't dream about tacos from Bichos because I can't define a flavor profile for them. It's definitely a "nicer" ambience compared to other options in Sayu. As someone who has lived in Sayu, I think the best thing is their salsa bar, but I think there are better options for tacos (just pick any one of the street taco vendors) for tastier tacos and cheaper. If you're a tourist, I'd say, try it once but it's not a place I would go back to over and over again like Mary's. **shrug**

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Bichos - Outside view!!

Outside view!!

Bichos
Bichos - Brisket, grilled shrimp and Sirloin tacos with a passion fruit margarita

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Brisket, grilled shrimp and Sirloin tacos with a passion fruit margarita

Tacos el Ivan - streetvendors - Updated October 2026

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