Award-winning

Sazon

Name: Sazon
Address: 221 Shelby St, Santa Fe, NM, United States, 87501
Telephone: (505) 983-8604
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.7

4.7

4473 Reviews

$50 and over

Latin American

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 3, 2023

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
Website
http://www.sazonsantafe.com/
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

Location
221 Shelby St, Santa Fe, NM 87501
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

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Popular dishes

Camaron-Tini$28.00
colossal white shrimp from Gulf of Mexico / light crispy batter / sweet Thai chili aioli
Xochimilco$18.00
huitlacoche: savory and earthy corn truffle over mini tortillas / native spices / queso fresco
Oaxaqueños$19.00
chapulines (baby grasshoppers) infused with olive oil / garlic citrus / chile de arbol / served over avocado on a corn tortilla
Azteca$19.00
yellow fin tuna crudité / avocado / cucumber / spicy tacuba sauce / crispy corn chips

Ensaladas

De la Casa$15.00
baby spinach / mango / cotija cheese / white onion / bacon / cilantro vinaigrette
Suzanna's Salad$25.00
mixed seasonal greens / avocado / mango / crispy quinoa strips / sautéed shrimp / ginger cilantro vinaigrette

Sopa

Sopa de Amor$18.00
Chef Olea's signature soup
Frijole Negro$15.00
silky black bean soup with bacon / jalapeño / white onion / epazote sour cream / crispy corn tortilla strips

Plato Fuerte

Barenjena$32.00
stuffed eggplant / zucchini / corn / tomato / gruyère cheese
Coyoacan$37.00
shrimp enchilada: creamy sauce of zucchini blossoms / asadero cheese
Popocatepetl$55.00
spicy black pepper crusted aged angus beef tenderloin / vegetable mélange / jasmine rice
Cholula$37.00
(Chef Olea's interpretation of Chile en Nogada) a tower of chile poblano / ground lamb, pork and beef / nuts / dried fruits / spices over a cold creamy walnut sauce / pomegranate seeds / balsamic jalapeño reduction
Atun$40.00
pan seared tuna / red cabbage / snow peas / mixed greens
Salmon$42.00
filet wrapped in filo dough / huitlacoche (corn truffle) / jasmine rice

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

Noise • Moderate

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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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OT
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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OT
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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RK
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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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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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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OT
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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OT
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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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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OT
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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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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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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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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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

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 3, 2023

9:00 PM

Booked 29 times today

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

Website
http://www.sazonsantafe.com/
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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Sazon

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Dining areas

Additional information

64 Albuquerque Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Sopa de Amor

Dulce Sinfonia

Xochimilco

Antojitos

Camaron-Tini$28.00

Xochimilco$18.00

Oaxaqueños$19.00

Azteca$19.00

Ensaladas

De la Casa$15.00

Suzanna's Salad$25.00

Sopa

Sopa de Amor$18.00

Frijole Negro$15.00

Plato Fuerte

Barenjena$32.00

Coyoacan$37.00

Popocatepetl$55.00

Cholula$37.00

Atun$40.00

Salmon$42.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Screening

FAQs

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