Sayulita Taqueria, Now Say Taco
Downtown Ocala's taco spot changed its name, added a bar and went to full service. It is still at 10 NE 1st Street.
Location
10 NE 1st Street
Ocala, FL 34470
Hours
Sun-Thu: 11 AM - 9 PM
Fri-Sat: 11 AM - 11 PM
Happy Hour
Daily, 11 AM - 6 PM: $1 off drinks
From Sayulita Taqueria to Say Taco
Sayulita Taqueria opened in downtown Ocala as a counter-service taco shop named after Sayulita, the surf town north of Puerto Vallarta. After the pandemic it rebranded as Say Taco, added a bar and moved to full table service. The state still lists its beverage license under the Sayulita Taqueria name at the same address.
What to Expect
Say Taco calls itself an American taco bar and grill, pairing a taco-focused menu with top-shelf tequilas and a full bar. It sits in a historic brick building just off the downtown square. Visit Ocala lists outdoor seating and notes that it is family friendly, pet friendly and accessible. See the current menu on saytaco.com.
Good to Know
- •Address: 10 NE 1st Street, Ocala, FL 34470
- •Phone: (352) 629-4700
- •Happy hour: daily 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., $1 off drinks
- •Service: full service with a bar
Sources: saytaco.com; Visit Ocala (ocalamarion.com) listing; Florida DBPR license records. Last updated October 9, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened to Sayulita Taqueria in Ocala?
It is still there under a new name. After the pandemic, Sayulita Taqueria became Say Taco Tequila Bar & Grill, added a bar and switched from counter service to full service. It is at 10 NE 1st Street in downtown Ocala.
Where is Say Taco in Ocala?
Say Taco is at 10 NE 1st Street, Ocala, FL 34470, in a brick building just off the downtown square.
What are Say Taco's hours?
Visit Ocala lists Sunday to Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Call (352) 629-4700 to confirm.
Does Say Taco have a happy hour?
Yes. Visit Ocala lists a daily happy hour from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. with $1 off drinks, and the restaurant has a full bar with a tequila selection.
Why was it called Sayulita?
The original name came from Sayulita, a surf town in Mexico north of Puerto Vallarta.