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: 4.8

4.8 (5567)

$50 and over

Latin American

221 Shelby St, Santa Fe, NM 87501

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2 people

Jun 20, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 40 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Innovative
Great for fine wines

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.

Awarded the prestigious AAA 4 Diamond Award and ranked fourth in the country for fine dining by Trip Advisor, Chef Olea is honored to have won the 2022 james Beard Award, Best Chef: Southwest.

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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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, 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 5,567 people are saying

Sazon reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New Mexico
Innovative
New Mexico
Most Booked
Santa Fe / Mountains
Best Overall
Santa Fe / Mountains
Best Ambiance
Santa Fe / Mountains
Innovative
Santa Fe / Mountains
Hot spot
Santa Fe / Mountains
Good for special occasions
Santa Fe / Mountains
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Sazón offers a "unique dining experience" in Santa Fe with exceptional service and innovative cuisine. Chef Fernando Olea's "mole is amazing," and the "Sopa de Amor is a must-try." Guests rave about the "impeccable service" and "vibrant atmosphere." Despite some critiques, Sazón remains a top culinary destination.

5,567 Reviews

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KEHR
Houston1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was fantastic and food was just as good. Tried various mole sauces and paired it with choice of protein. So good!
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george
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful venue and atmosphere. Fantastic wait staff and kitchen staff. The foid was excellent and we met Chef Fernando Olea who came to the table to greet us
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Linda
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A wonderful take on "deconstructed" Mexican dishes. The pulpo/pork belly appetizer was outstanding. The wait staff and service were impeccable.
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Anya VIP
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
3.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
A bit disappointed. We were hoping the food would be more exciting. The value wasn’t matched with their price tag. The service was great as well as the cocktails.
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Caitlin
Dallas - Fort Worth10 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is amazing. The chef Fernando Olea has always been there when we have dined. He truly loves his restaurant and wants everyone to have a wonderful experience. We do! Also the staff is incredible. Extremely knowledgeable, and execute perfect service.
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rebecca
Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review
3.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Lovely setting but the food was disappointing sadly.
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Jonathan VIP
Dallas - Fort Worth70 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service are exquisite at Sazon. The food was simple but the flavor very powerful. The service staff were very helpful and engaging. We loved the overall dining experience and will definitely return.
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Danette
Denver / Colorado10 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, Sazon is an amazing restaurant experience. And while it is a high-end restaurant, it actually is reasonably priced. For an excellent Mexican gourmet experience I highly recommend it.
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Katey VIP
Los Angeles1 review
3.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
It was hot in the dining room where we were seated because the air conditioner was not working. It was unpleasant to enjoy the food in the warm temperature.
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Megan
Nashville5 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was an amazing meal and beautifully presented-the secret dessert was absolutely amazing!
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FAQs

Sazon is rated 4.8 stars by 5567 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 20, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 40 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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, 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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Sopa de Amor

Dulce Sinfonia

Chocolate Mexicana

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

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