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

Sazon

4.8
4.8
5393 Reviews
$50 and over
Latin American

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 38 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Romantic
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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Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. James Beard Award 2022
  • Phone number
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Latin American, Contemporary Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • 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
  • 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

What 5,393 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Mexico

    Best Ambiance

  • New Mexico

    Innovative

  • 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

    Best Value

  • Santa Fe / Mountains

    Innovative

  • Santa Fe / Mountains

    Romantic

  • Santa Fe / Mountains

    Good for special occasions

  • Santa Fe / Mountains

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sazon in Santa Fe offers an exceptional dining experience that combines world-class cuisine with attentive service. Renowned for its "amazing food and service," Sazon's dishes, especially the "Sopa de Amor," are uniquely flavorful. Guests appreciate the personal touch of Chef Olea, who regularly visits tables. A "must-visit" for unforgettable culinary adventures.
5,393 Reviews
  1. Mark VIP

    New Mexico3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Favorite place in Santa Fe. Olea has a level of culinary skill above everyone else in New Mexico.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a delicious meal. The restaurant is gorgeous. The staff was so helpful and works like a symphony. I have never been a fan of mole, that all changed tonight. The cajeta crepes were so good. We met the chef and he was very friendly. Megan was great too.

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  3. Beth

    Austin7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sazon is one of our family favorites when visiting Santa Fe. The food is amazing and the service is some of the best we have ever experienced. The chef always checks in on the table and our service Nick was well versed in the menu and super kind. We always look forward to visiting!

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  4. Lisa VIP

    New Mexico28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It has been difficult to get a reservation at this outstanding Santa Fe restaurant. Not only has the reputation been Stellar for years, but Chef Fernando Olea has also recently been awarded the James Beard honor for Southwest cuisine. I was delighted to be able to get a reservation for my birthday and we went with another couple who had been once before a few years ago. Our expectations were high and on every level they were met. From seating, to service, to the exceptional food we had pretty close to a perfect evening. I would highly recommend ordering a couple of appetizers so as to experience the menu in full. Presentation was excellent and the wine list is extensive. They treated us very well and acknowledged the celebration. We will go again and we won't wait so long next time!

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  5. Kathleen VIP

    Houston7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is exceptionally good and the service impeccable: indeed the attention of the server is focused on giving diners a clear overview of the choices of various food options with the restaurant's signature mole. We had a stand-out meal that is worth the price. The drinks were also first-class and the server kind when one of the drinks needed to be substituted. It's clear the staff enjoy serving such wonderful food. The ambience is low-key despite being very full on the night we visited.

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  6. Stephanie VIP

    Vancouver17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was an excellent dining experience. The flavors of the food and pairings of beverages was well thought out. The service was exceptional. The ambiance is very inviting with lovely art work. Overall it was an excellent dining experience. If you are a foodie you will enjoy it !

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  7. VelmaW VIP

    San Antonio4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was delicious! We will definitely be back.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Western NC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing dining experience! Super creative menu! Our server, Nick, was exceptional! A must for anyone visiting Santa Fe!!

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  9. MICHELE

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional food and service with one of the most diverse … stellar wine lists I’ve experienced in all my travels. We had an amazing red from Mexico recommended by our very knowledgeable server Nick. Now let’s talk about Chef Olea! He and his team don’t disappoint. Chef Olea has the swagger of a charming Yellowstone cowboy all wrapped up as an innovative 5-star chef that actually seems to love coming out and greeting guests ;)

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  10. OpenTable Diner VIP

    San Antonio1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best meals we’ve ever had. The staff was incredible and truly made us feel like we were transported to Mexico City! Thank y’all for an unforgettable night!

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Sazon is rated 4.8 stars by 5393 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Sazon

221 Shelby St, Santa Fe, NM 87501

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. James Beard Award 2022
  • Phone number
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Latin American, Contemporary Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • 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
  • 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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