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.
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.
(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
AtunUSD 40.00
pan seared tuna / red cabbage / snow peas / mixed greens
SalmonUSD 42.00
filet wrapped in filo dough / huitlacoche (corn truffle) / jasmine rice
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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value
Noise • Moderate
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New Mexico
Best Ambience
New Mexico
Innovative
New Mexico
Good for special occasions
Santa Fe / Mountains
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Santa Fe / Mountains
Best Food
Santa Fe / Mountains
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Santa Fe / Mountains
Best Ambience
Santa Fe / Mountains
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Santa Fe / Mountains
Innovative
Santa Fe / Mountains
Romantic
Santa Fe / Mountains
Good for special occasions
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Review summary
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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.
5,384 Reviews
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OpenTable Diner
Western NC2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Amazing dining experience! Super creative menu! Our server, Nick, was exceptional! A must for anyone visiting Santa Fe!!
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MICHELE
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
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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OpenTable Diner VIP
San Antonio1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
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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ArleneS
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Yummy!! Chef meets and engages with you. Felt very cozy and neighborhood-ish. Highly recommend
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LoriE
Milwaukee9 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Wonderful food ,the Sopa D’ Amore is my all time favorite soup! great atmosphere, the service was amazing! Our server Julian was the absolute best I’ve ever had, he had such a wonderful way of describing every dish, it made the meal an even better experience!
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Gary
New Mexico4 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
We had a wonderful evening at a delightful table in a relatively quiet corner. My wife has speech issues and it was a perfect table for us. The service, food and ambience were excellent. Julian was a friendly, knowledgeable and engaging waiter. Our first visit but not our last.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Best dining experience in Santa Fe. Everything was wonderful.
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OpenTable Diner
Austin1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
5 excellent moles!!! The best service you will ever find.
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Jane
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Absolutely lovely! The chef visited with us and gave us pointers for how to cook using the mole sauces. Exquisite flavor that’s melds into savory delights and presentation matches the those. Service so professional yet comfortable.
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lynne VIP
Denver10 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
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Do the early seating because you will be a high that lasts for hours. Suggested start is sweet symphony and melts in your mouth. Soupa de amor is a must but be shared by 2.
You are welcome!
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FAQs
Sazon is rated 4.8 stars by 5384 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
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.
