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 (5511)

$50 and over

Latin American

221 Shelby St, Santa Fe, NM 87501

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2 people

May 24, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 33 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. 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.

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
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 5,511 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
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Sazón offers a "superb dining adventure" characterized by "inventive cuisine" and "impeccable service." Guests rave about the "exceptional moles" and the renowned "Sopa de Amor." The vibrant atmosphere enhanced by "colorful artwork" complements the unique flavors, making it a "must-visit" in Santa Fe for an "unforgettable experience."

5,511 Reviews

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Shannon
Atlanta6 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our dinner was amazing. We followed our servers suggestions and were not disappointed!! Our table was a little cramped by the wall right by a walk through, other than that loved everything.
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Robin
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the finest meals I have ever eaten superb service
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Steve
Denver1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Truly one of our greatest dining experience top to bottom. We had dishes that were mind blowing. The service from Julian was fantastic, he’s one of a dying breed of professional servers.
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dan
Naples1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic - every course. Save room for dessert and order the duck taco appetizer
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Jennifer
Cincinnati1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent experience all around. The chef’s soup was outstanding.
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Melanie VIP
New Mexico10 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We so enjoy this restaurant. It is always a special evening. Alicia, who is our waitress, is the loveliest person and it is always a pleasure when we see her.
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Mara VIP
Montana18 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best meals ever, the problano pepper & blue crab soup is not to be missed!
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Bettie Ann
Orlando8 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely meal with very unique flavor profiles. Excellent service which elevated the meal.
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OpenTable Diner
Austin1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such good food, exemplary service. Will go again when I return to Santa Fe.
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david
New York City5 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We had heard so much about the restaurant and did look forward to it. The place was packed but the service met the challenge. My wife had the tuna which was delicious but the presentation was rather ordinary with the sides also being not particularly exceptional. I had shrimp enchilada dish which was surprisingly disappointing. The shrimp didn’t hold up to the sauce. Our desert, a cake of tres leches was lovely. So, all in all, solid but not exceptional. Perhaps next time!
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FAQs

Sazon is rated 4.8 stars by 5511 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

May 24, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 33 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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