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Sazon, Santa Fe, NM
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Chef Fernando - Sazon, Santa Fe, NM
Sazon, Santa Fe, NM
Sazon, Santa Fe, NM
Award-winning

Sazon

4.7
4.7
4473 Reviews
$50 and over
Latin American
Originally from Mexico City, Chef Fernando Olea, formerly Chef of Epazote, has been enthralling diners in Santa Fe since 1991. Chef Olea creates sophisticated flavors using Old Mexico’s indigenous and culinary traditions alongside ingredients from around the world. His menu is deliberately small, featuring fresh and locally sourced produce and meats when possible.

Nothing evokes the mystery of Mexican cuisine more than mole, a sauce of complex flavors that usually includes toasted and ground spices, seeds, nuts, chocolate and chile. Many mole recipes contain more than thirty ingredients and some recipes have five varieties of chile alone. Chef Olea is delighted to share his moles that include his "New Mexican Mole" that he created to commemorate Santa Fe’s 400 year anniversary in 2009. The large mural in the main dining room, was painted and presented to Chef Olea by Federico Leon De La Vega, a well- known artist from Mexico City.

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2 people

9:00 PM


Booked 29 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Latin American, Contemporary Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (505) 983-8604
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Fernando Olea
  • Private party facilities
    We offer customized menus, experienced servers, extraordinary food, and our very own Chef Fernando Olea’s culinary expertise and flair. There can be nothing more perfectly paired! We use organic and sustainable products whenever possible. Our menu celebrates the varied and complex flavors of classic dishes from Mexico City, Oaxaca, Michoacán and Puebla. Chef Olea brings these classic dishes to life with modern and New World techniques thereby imprinting his own distinct signature, or Sazón, into each and every dish. Menu items change with each season and can be customized to fit your needs. We also are happy to embellish the menu with entertainment, florals, linens, and unique décor. For more information: Tel: 505-983-8604 or email: fernando@sazonsantafe.com
  • Award-winning
    1. James Beard Award 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Fe
  • Cross street
    East Alameda Street & Water Street
  • Parking details
    There is self- parking only, but most of the parking near the restaurant is metered. The meters have certain times when they are monitored and when they are not, so please read signs carefully.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Private Room, Wine

What 4,473 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Mexico

    Best Overall

  • New Mexico

    Best Service

  • New Mexico

    Best Ambiance

  • New Mexico

    Innovative

  • New Mexico

    Great for fine wines

  • New Mexico

    Good for special occasions

  • Santa Fe / Mountains

    Best Overall

  • Santa Fe / Mountains

    Best Food

  • Santa Fe / Mountains

    Best Service

  • Santa Fe / Mountains

    Best Ambiance

  • Santa Fe / Mountains

    Innovative

  • Santa Fe / Mountains

    Hot spot

  • Santa Fe / Mountains

    Great for fine wines

  • Santa Fe / Mountains

    Good for special occasions

  • Santa Fe / Mountains

    Most Booked

4,473 Reviews
  1. AshleyS

    Denver

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an amazing experience at Sazon! The food was presented beautifully and the service was great!

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  2. SandraW

    Houston

    29 reviews

    4.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The service and all staff were amazing! The food was definitely an adventure in tastes/textures. I would say it’s a place I would revisit from time to time to see what’s new and try new dishes.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    New Mexico

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We visit Santa Fe after Thanksgiving every year. We have eaten at Sazon, every time that we’ve visited, since they opened. Sazon is a unique dining experience, there are many very good restaurants in Santa Fe but Sazon if our favorite. The atmosphere, service, and of course the food, keep us coming back.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Tahoe

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Wonderful modern Mexican cuisine with a New Mexico flavor. Their Mole dishes and varieties are off the charts!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a wonderful experience!! The sope de amor is the best soup I’ve ever had.

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  6. BryanE

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My first visit to Sazon was a delighful experience. My step mom who went with me just loved it! Beautiful resturant and interior, great staff. Can't wait to go back. Save your pennies though, it is pricey, but worth it.

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  7. MarnaZ

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always, excellent food and service. I finally tried the chef’s soup… boy, I was not disappointed. Fabulous!

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  8. Skatty

    Houston

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very consistent and innovative food at Sazon. We always try to eat here when we come into town.

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  9. MarieB

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious cuisine. The variety of mole creations is impressive. Knowledgeable and friendly staff.

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  10. DavidJ

    Denver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a treat and a unique dining experience. Lots of new dining experiences in a great atmosphere. If you're visiting Santa Fe, Sazoń will add to your experience.

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  11. johns

    New Mexico

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Simply the best, in every way. Finest chef in the Southwest.

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  12. radiofoodie

    San Antonio

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server, Shauna, was outstanding. We had dined at Sazon in July and she actually remembered us. Beyond the excellent service, the food is top notch. The owner / chef even came out and greeted every guest. Truly impressive.

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  13. Visited

    St. Louis

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Their unique three layer soup and equally unique ice cream dessert are not to be missed

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful across the board! Excellent service and the meal was to die for!!

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  15. ChunyaoY

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Amazing food and excellent service. I love the source and it is so delicious

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  16. Suzy

    New Mexico

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everyone needs to eat here at least once in their lives! The food is prepared with quality, originality and creatively. The service is impeccable with very knowledgeable and friendly wait staff. Everything you order will be outstanding!! We have already reserved to go back. :)

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  17. EatingiswhatIdobest

    New Mexico

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The food was unique and delicious IF you like complicated creations! The Sopa de Amor needed more crab, but it was otherwise delicious. The shrimp appetizer had too any flavors involved for my taste. The croutons with the Fois Gras were overcooked and tough. The rhubarb and mixed fruit dessert was fantastic!

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  18. MargaretL

    San Antonio

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sazon is always exciting, always delicious, but the best thing about it is excellent service and the most engaging ambience in New Mexico.

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  19. Gigi

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    An absolutely amazing experience. The food was exquisite and the service was impeccable. Our waiter was so friendly, knowledgeable, and extremely helpful. The chef himself came twice to our table to ask whether everything was okay. The decor of the restaurant is beautiful and I would strongly recommend it to anyone who wants to have a wonderful experience in Santa Fe.

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  20. NancyB

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Quite a memorable dining experience, in all respects !

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best culinary experience! The food was unique and delicious! Service was first class

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  22. RobertK

    New Mexico

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really excellent from all points of view! A wonderful gastronomic experience!

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  23. Lookingforluscious

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    A restaurant with a reliably excellent experience.

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  24. Vinetab

    Denver

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was really an experience! Such a simphony of taste!

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    71 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    71 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Expensive but worth it. Great food and service, the Mescal flight was a wonderful experience. The zucchini, flower appetizer was a star as well as the Love soup. Enjoy!

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  26. LRod

    San Antonio

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was very good. Chef’s soup is definitely different. Wasn’t a fan but aside from that dinner was very good.

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  27. Cowbeau

    New Mexico

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sazon is the best restaurant in Santa Fe. The food is amazing, the service is over the top and the restaurant is beautiful. If I didn’t know better, I would think I was in New York or even better, Mexico City!

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Oklahoma City

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience3
    The margaritas were excellent. Went downhill from there. All of the dishes were too salty and swimming in overwhelmingly rich sauce. It was honestly hard to eat. For the price, I expected something more refined.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    New Mexico

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible experience. It was a privilege to be able to eat at Sazon. Outstanding food and ambiance.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall1food1service4ambience2
    Not really sure how this restaurant is rated so highly. Service was really good but food was not. Save your money and go to Geronimo!

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  31. TrentC

    Denver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    An exceptional dining experience. Outstanding food and very good service. Will definitely return and will recommend.

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  32. ChefPancho

    Dallas

    7 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience3
    A total disaster! Food was tasteless, mole was puede sugar and cinnamon . The food took 1 hour to get to our table. Presentation was very poor! Only tourist were there! A total trap! On top of all that, chef Fernando was absolutely rude when I had to send back the dessert bc was impossible to eat! Pure narcissism!

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  33. BillK

    Charlotte

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service. The chef even came out to check on our meals. Will definitely be back.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best meal I ever had. Soup is phenomenal! Wait staff was amazing. Overall exceptional experience.

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  35. CarolD

    Dallas

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent for a special dinner. The food, service and ambiance are top-notch. We thoroughly enjoyed the evening!

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A true culinary experience! Chef Fernanado is an amazing chef and the flavors are magical! The house special dessert is like nothing I’ve ever had before! The chef has been cooking for 33 years and his menu is ever progressing! He is not tired or boring! Service is excellent as well as the margaritas. Chef comes out to visit with each table. Highly recommend.

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  37. seemarl

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    Excellent mole selection. Cocktails were pricey but delicious. Service was friendly and attentive.

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  38. DGDG

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    Was expecting to be blown away. Found the food A bit overdone and overrated… produce wasn’t especially fresh. The famous soup felt super overdone and mixed up as to what it was trying to be. A good meal though with outstanding service and ambiance.

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  39. GlennB

    London

    7 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience4
    Incredibly slow service. No food for the first hour while we waited. When food finally arrived delicious but cold. Soup, rice, duck all cold. Fish was over cooked. Had the consistency of rubber.

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  40. CathyB

    New Mexico

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Never disappointed! Food is beyond expectations!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Sazon is rated 4.7 stars by 4473 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

9:00 PM


Booked 29 times today
Google Map for Sazon

221 Shelby St, Santa Fe, NM 87501

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. James Beard Award 2022
  • Cross street
    East Alameda Street & Water Street
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Fe
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Latin American, Contemporary Mexican
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    There is self- parking only, but most of the parking near the restaurant is metered. The meters have certain times when they are monitored and when they are not, so please read signs carefully.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Fernando Olea
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Private Room, Wine
  • Phone number
    (505) 983-8604
  • Private party facilities
    We offer customized menus, experienced servers, extraordinary food, and our very own Chef Fernando Olea’s culinary expertise and flair. There can be nothing more perfectly paired! We use organic and sustainable products whenever possible. Our menu celebrates the varied and complex flavors of classic dishes from Mexico City, Oaxaca, Michoacán and Puebla. Chef Olea brings these classic dishes to life with modern and New World techniques thereby imprinting his own distinct signature, or Sazón, into each and every dish. Menu items change with each season and can be customized to fit your needs. We also are happy to embellish the menu with entertainment, florals, linens, and unique décor. For more information: Tel: 505-983-8604 or email: fernando@sazonsantafe.com
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