El Sultán

Puerto Escondido


For a puff on a hookah pipe and a dose of falafel served with strong coffee, park yourself on one of the cushions at Sultán, an unlikely oasis of cheap Middle Eastern snack food on the posh Rinconada strip (they also do shawarma and hummus).


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Puerto Escondido attractions

1. Playa Carrizalillo

0.17 MILES

Small is beautiful at Carrizalillo, set in a sheltered cove west of the center that's reached by a stairway of 157 steps. It’s popular for swimming and…

2. Bahía Puerto Angelito

0.35 MILES

The sheltered bay of Puerto Angelito has two smallish beaches with shallow, usually calm waters: the western Playa Angelito and the eastern Playa…

3. Bahía Principal

1.05 MILES

Puerto Escondido's central bay is long enough to accommodate restaurants at its west end, a fleet of fishing boats in its center (Playa Principal), and…

4. Playa Zicatela

1.46 MILES

Legendary 3.5km-long Zicatela is the best-known surfing spot in Mexico courtesy of the tempestuous surfing waves of the Mexican Pipeline. The heart of the…

5. Laguna de Manialtepec

8.83 MILES

The 6km-long Manialtepec Lagoon, beginning 14km west of Puerto Escondido along Hwy 200, is an essential spot for bird enthusiasts and a fascinating place…

6. Casa Wabi

13.86 MILES

Casa Wabi, a sprawling artists' residency that occupies a wonderfully airy building designed by famed Japanese architect Tadao Ando, runs tours three…