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Sazon

4.8
4.8
3950 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

7:00 PM


Booked 53 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • 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

  • 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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What 3,950 people are saying

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
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Mexico

    Best Overall

  • New Mexico

    Best Food

  • New Mexico

    Best Service

  • New Mexico

    Best Ambiance

  • New Mexico

    Innovative

  • 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

    Romantic

  • Santa Fe / Mountains

    Good for special occasions

  • Santa Fe / Mountains

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  1. PasoEd

    Central Coast

    43 reviews

    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wow.... amazing from seating to leaving. Wish we lived closer to explore more of their offerings!
  2. rudderman

    Seattle

    94 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    94 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a family dinner for my mother in law, who was turning 90. The host gave us a great corner table, and chef came by twice to wish her a happy birthday, give her a card and medallion, and sent a lovely blueberry cheesecake with candle! Truly made this special for all of us. The wait staff is phenomenal, pacing great, with good suggestions to tempt our palates. Don’t miss the Sopa de Amor!
  3. NikkiP

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing evening dining experience -Joe the manager so hands on and personable and we loved our amazing Chief Fernando Olea -wow !! Just wonderful -thank you all for a night to remember !! Nikki and Robert Melso
  4. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went to Sazon for my mothers 86th bday and it was amazing! One of the best meals I’ve ever had. Sazon is a treasure!
  5. YiqiuL

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service and delicious foods. We celebrated my friend’s birthday and the restaurant sent us a free dessert which is the best. Appreciate everything tonight!
  6. TomM

    Minneapolis

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    There are not enough stars in OpenTable rating scales to describe our experience at Sazon. Sazon is off the charts. One of the most intriguing experiences we have ever enjoyed in a restaurant.
  7. Liz8

    New Mexico

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great elevated Mexican food by a very talented chef
  8. JimW

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Memorable, delicious food. Original and beautifully integrated flavors. Remarkably helpful and gracious wait staff. Not a false note.
  9. CandC

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Cocktails were great. Appetizers, soup and mole were amazing. Pork loin was over cooked and underwhelming. Restaurant is beautiful and the art on display is really great. I feel like the prices were a little inflated but you could tell the ingredients were fresh and well thought out. I would recommend this spot to anyone. But, sit at the bar and order dinner. Service seamed overwhelmed and not attentive. I ordered a drink that didn’t come, and asked a question about a dessert option and was ignored. Overall great experience. Just not exceptional.
  10. BMac

    Seattle

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sazón is a must for any Santa Fe visitors. This is a whole dining experience with articulated dishes that are some of the best I have ever had. Kira was wonderful and took great care of us.
  11. usafun

    Kansas City

    199 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    199 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Never disappointed. Tried the new dessert and for me it’s a little too spicy but the accompanied glass of port helped. The duck in the tortilla is plentiful, a little sweet and rich and divine. The soup is still my favorite!!!
  12. StevenH

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    3/20/23 The food was outstanding and a bit different. Shrimp cocktail was hot, crunchy, delicious. It had shrimp dip that was yummy!
  13. KerriB

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome experience with excellent service. Loved the art and vibe.
  14. BrandiP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Quite a treat! The food was exceptional and the service was perfect.
  15. Penelope

    New Mexico

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed a lovely dinner. We ordered the signature soup and halibut with the verde sauce. The dessert was a divine chocolate. The ambiance was beautiful with some new paintings, and a warm, relaxed environment. Our waiters were attentive, pleasant, and knowledgable. Chef Otero greeted us to make sure we enjoyed our dinner. We congratulated him on the James Beard award- so deserving. Thank you for Sazon❣️
  16. OliverK

    New Mexico

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Superb food, exciting, playful and surprising. The Sopa de Amor was jaw dropping. The main courses were delicious and the deserts were fantastic. The service was as close to perfect as anyone could hope for and the ambiance was lovely, warm and inviting. Delightful on every level.
  17. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience5
    The appetizers, drinks, and desserts were delicious! The service and atmosphere were wonderful!
  18. Berky64

    Minneapolis

    85 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    85 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    We think that Sazon is one of the best restaurants anywhere!!! We were so pleased to see that Chef Olea received Best Chef Southwest. His moles are so flavorful and delicious. You can’t go wrong with any of them. We also love the decor of the restaurant. It has huge, colorful paintings and lovely lighting.
  19. foodrev2

    Querétaro

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Oh, the Sopa de Amor, I order it every time! I tried the duck breast with the mole with tomatillo, chile de arbol mole. Great combination!
  20. KR22

    Las Vegas

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Just outstanding
  21. DrDave

    Philadelphia

    39 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sazon is a wonderful place to experience a true Mexican meal. His creations are delicious! The Sopa de Amor is a heavenly experience. Our server was extremely friendly and taught us about the different flavors and moles we were tasting. Everything was cooked to perfection. Chef Olea is a very friendly and inviting person. A fantastic evening!
  22. NicoleY

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sazon lived up to every good thing I heard and read about it. The sopa de amor is possibly the best food I’ve ever had. Chef Olea came around to tables and mingled with guests. If I could give 10 stars, I would.
  23. Matthew

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lacy was an amazing server. Management and Chef were friendly and personable. Overall team made for a great experience. The cuisine had an art and soul to it - and is definitely on a world class scale - and easily compares to my favorite restaurants in New York, Chicago, Las Vegas and LA. Was pleasantly delighted and surprised. The hype of their Mole is what brought me. Mole I feel is hard to find in New Mexico, as it is mostly "Green or Red Chili" centric. They have and make several of them, you can even buy jarred versions to take home, all of them are amazing in their own right and go best with different things - you have to go and experience yourself them when in Santa Fe! Did not have one bad thing. The Shrimp Martini A++ - THE Soup A++ - The lamb was tender, not fatty, chewy or gamey!
  24. CFoodie

    New Mexico

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Mole lovers welcomed! Every dish perfectly prepared. Fantastic wine selection. Helpful service. Lively but not crazy-noisy. Tables nicely spaced.
  25. Foodloversfoodie

    San Francisco

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service and ambience was beyond wonderful. It was just such a excellent experience. Art is a treat for the eyes.
  26. CeciliaV

    New Mexico

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I was so happy to get a table while my mom and sister were visiting, it is a gustatory experience. Everything we ate was amazing and our server was attentive and knowledgeable.
  27. Vikki

    Oklahoma City

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience. Will definitely be back. Service and food over the top.
  28. Case

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    Our server was very nice and thoughtful upon seating, however we never got our drinks. After about 45 min of waiting for our cocktails were asked if we needed another drink but of course we never got our first one.... also the sides for our mains were very lackluster and bland. The soup was incredible and the mole was fantastic just wish we had gotten more for spending over $200.
  29. MatthewI

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food. One of the best meals we have had in a long time! Get the Sopa, you will not regret it!
  30. Lauren

    New Mexico

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A whole lot of amazing and different concoctions of tastes. A true delight.
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went for a birthday celebration and everything exceeded expectations! Amazing service and food!
  32. DonaldK

    New York Area

    44 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was perfect. The chef came to the table, the service was superb, the food was wonderful, etc., etc.
  33. Mags

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sazon is the embodiment of all that is Santa Fe! The names of the food items perfectly match the thoughtfully prepared foods. The introduction to the different moles accompanied with the small homemade corn tortillas should be your first clue that your palate is about to be fully immersed in a gastronomic experience. Don't miss the Sopa de Amor; the soft silky texture, the subtle heat from the chile and just enough crab will hook you from the very first bite. You could make a meal from just the appetizers, but don't or you will miss out on one of the most exciting and rewarding meals Santa Fe has to offer. The attentive waitstaff seem to enjoy every aspect of their job. They will make you feel like they have been doing this for years and that it is their pleasure to assist you. The inspired and curated wine selection rounds out the entire experience and perfectly complements every item on the menu. What a treat! Cant wait to return. And hats off and congratulations to Chef Fernando for his James Beard Award win!
  34. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    10/10 every dish was phenomenal
  35. Jagger

    Denver

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fun great food and atmosphere. Artwork is fabulous. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful.
  36. JuanitaC

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous restaurant within walking distance from the plaza. Ambiance, service impeccable. Lacey was knowledgeable and prompt. Menu is amazing. Pretty pricey but worth it.
  37. SuzanneB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were very fortunate to be able to make reservations at Sazon. It was at 8:00 p.m. and we weren't used to eating so late, but we had a late lunch in order to get by and it was definitely worth changing our schedule for the day. They greet you with all the different types of sauces they have to offer so you can choose your favorite flavors, and then they customize dishes according to your preferences. What a unique experience. Everything was amazing from start to finish. Next time we visit Santa Fe, we will be sure to make our reservations before we even depart our home. It will be the one thing that we look forward to. Highly recommended if you want to make your visit to Santa Fe special or romantic, or for a memory you won't soon forget.
  38. CynthiaR

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Was a memorable experience, food was beyond our expectations
  39. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My favorite restaurant in Santa Fe hands down! Great service, cocktails, don’t miss the chefs special soup, the moles and the special dessert. It all ads up to a fantastic culinary experience!!
  40. Slay

    Austin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    If you have time for only 1 dinner while in Sante Fe, please visit Sazon, you will not be disappointed. Terrific ambience, art work in the dining room is excellent. Food is delicious. I recommend the Sopa de Amor as a starter. You will be treated to a selection of moles the chef will add to your entree. I had the duck breast with the chocolate mole. Yummy!

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Sazon is rated 4.8 stars by 3950 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 53 times today
Google Map for Sazon

221 Shelby St, Santa Fe, NM 87501

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    East Alameda Street & Water Street

  • Neighborhood

    Santa Fe

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • 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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