Overview
For a small village, San Pancho has an astonishing number of excellent places to eat, with dozens of restaurants offering delicious food, ranging from high cuisine to corner taco stands. Many of San Pancho's restaurants are located on the main street, Avenida del Tercer Mundo, but don’t be afraid to explore the side streets, pleasant surprises can be found all over town.
María’s Deli-Café
It is not by accident that Maria’s is one of the most popular restaurants in town. The owner, Maria Ines has a simple approach, great service and great food! She treats every customer as a family member. A must for breakfast, lunch or dinner, And just in case you have to, they even have wireless!
On the south side of Tercer Mundo, near the beach
(311) 258-4439 or (322) 140-8088
La Ola Rica
Proprietors Gloria and Trini have established one of Nayarit’s finest restaurants. Try the wonderful shrimp dishes, or the mouth watering carne asada you can’t go wrong. If your up for it, have Gaby make up some margaritas, you will know you have arrived! Excellent.
On the south side of Tercer Mundo, west of México
(311) 258-4123 (seasonal)
The founder, Amandine, is French Belgian and it shows in the deliciously creative cuisine. Music can include contemporary and flamenco dance, reggae and jazz. There are also rotating art shows featuring local artists. Excellent.
On Calle
(311) 258-4251
This is the fanciest restaurant in town and features a large rooftop dining area. MarPlata features renowned Argentinean meat dishes, or try the fresh fillet of mahi-mahi. A full bar is complemented by Spanish, French, Argentinean, Italian, and Mexican wines. Excellent
At the north end of
(311) 258-4424 (seasonal)
San Pancho Café (aka Casa de Chile Relleno)
The signature chile rellenos are just the beginning of the culinary masterpieces available in this beautiful rooftop palapa. Traditional cuisine taken up a notch by a master chef. Excellent desserts and drink menu.
On the north side of Tercer Mundo, west of América Latina (seasonal)
La Taza de Café (The Cup of Coffee)
This is a great breakfast place, with a lovely open and bright decor. They have an espresso machine for your favorite morning eye-opener, or you can order a wide selection of fruit and vegetable juices, fresh-squeezed to order.
On the south side of Tercer Mundo, in the upstairs palapa, close to La Ola Rica
(311) 258-4162 (seasonal)
La Patrona
San Pancho has a polo field by the soccer field off Tercer Mundo. Saturday night Polo matches are becoming THE thing to do in San Pancho, they put on a wonderful show after the game with live entertainment and excellent food. http://www.polovallarta.com/home.htm (seasonal)
Bistro Organico at the Cielo Rojo The restaurant at Cielo Rojo has reopened with a great new chef, Juan Diego. He is creating healthy breakfast, lunch and dinner options each day using local organic produce.
Located on the patio at the Cielo Rojo on calle
If you prefer dining on the beach, there are three fine restaurants at the west end of Tercer Mundo. Pull up a chair, nestle your bare feet in the sand, and catch the sunset over fish tacos and a coldPacifico. The restaurants close around 8:00 PM, so go early and catch the sun sliding into the ocean an essential part of your stay in San Pancho.
La Playa
The newest addition on the beach ran by the Ola Rica bunch, excellent!
(311) 258-4123 (seasonal)
On the right (north) at the west end of Tercer Mundo
(311) 258-4035
La Perla
Amandine, who owns and operates Mar Plata and Café del Mar has recently renovated and reopened this restaurant featuring Mexican beach-style seafood
cuisine. Locals favorite for sunset judging.
(311) 258-4334
Costa Azul Restaurant
Nice place to wash down a cold
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner under a giant palapa with ocean breezes.
Located on the beach fronting calle
Casual Dining
La Chalupa
The oldest and most traditional restaurant in town. A San Pancho history lesson run by a family of fisherman, ask for the catch of the day. .
On the east side of Calle México, just south of Tercer Mundo
(311) 258-4150
Toogino's Pizza
On Calle Saigon
(311) 258-4461
La Bottega dei Sapori
This is an Italian bakery (yum) and restaurant.
On America Latina, just north of Tercer Mundo
(311) 258-4392 (seasonal)
Los Delfines
This is a popular spot in this category. Very friendly people serve a variety of mini tacos with meat, fish, cheese, or veggies. During the winter (high) season, they often have great flan.
On the north side of Tercer Mundo, east of México
(311) 258-4238
Los Tacos de Eva This sidewalk taco stand is THE locals favorite, try the pellizcadas!
Opens around dusk and closes when the last customer finishes!
On calle Egipto between
Los Ricos Tacos Another sidewalk taco stand and local favorite.
Opens around dusk and closes when the last customer finishes!
Located across from the Soccer field.
Pacos Tacos
Another sidewalk taco stand and local favorite.
Opens for lunch and dinner
Located on calle Africa near
Pollo Rostizado,
The lttle shop makes a great roasted chicken with all the fixens to go.
Open from 11-3 pm mas o menos, at the corner of América Latina and Egipto
Tortilleria
Fresh Corn tortillas every morning
On the west side of America Latina, just north of Tercer Mundo
There are many more, go explore!
