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: 4.7

4.7

5189 Reviews

$50 and over

Latin American

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 18 times today

Good for special occasions
Innovative
Charming

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
Area
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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Popular dishes

Camaron-TiniUSD 28.00
colossal white shrimp from Gulf of Mexico / light crispy batter / sweet Thai chili aioli
XochimilcoUSD 18.00
huitlacoche: savory and earthy corn truffle over mini tortillas / native spices / queso fresco
OaxaqueñosUSD 19.00
chapulines (baby grasshoppers) infused with olive oil / garlic citrus / chile de arbol / served over avocado on a corn tortilla
AztecaUSD 19.00
yellow fin tuna crudité / avocado / cucumber / spicy tacuba sauce / crispy corn chips

Ensaladas

De la CasaUSD 15.00
baby spinach / mango / cotija cheese / white onion / bacon / cilantro vinaigrette
Suzanna's SaladUSD 25.00
mixed seasonal greens / avocado / mango / crispy quinoa strips / sautéed shrimp / ginger cilantro vinaigrette

Sopa

Sopa de AmorUSD 18.00
Chef Olea's signature soup
Frijole NegroUSD 15.00
silky black bean soup with bacon / jalapeño / white onion / epazote sour cream / crispy corn tortilla strips

Plato Fuerte

BarenjenaUSD 32.00
stuffed eggplant / zucchini / corn / tomato / gruyère cheese
CoyoacanUSD 37.00
shrimp enchilada: creamy sauce of zucchini blossoms / asadero cheese
PopocatepetlUSD 55.00
spicy black pepper crusted aged angus beef tenderloin / vegetable mélange / jasmine rice
CholulaUSD 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
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

What 5,189 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New Mexico
Best Ambience
New Mexico
Innovative
New Mexico
Good for special occasions
Santa Fe / Mountains
Best Service
Santa Fe / Mountains
Best Ambience
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

Sazon, nestled in historic downtown Santa Fe, offers an extraordinary dining experience with a Southwestern/Mexican flair. Guests rave about the "amazing mole experience" and "exceptional service," with Chef Fernando Olea often greeting diners personally. The "stunning art" and "beautiful interior" complement a menu that includes standout dishes like Sopa de Amor and rack of lamb. It's "a must when visiting Santa Fe," perfect for special occasions.

5,189 Reviews

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Diana
New Mexico
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely superb. This is a dining experience no one should miss.
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Eric
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very impressed first time fine diner!! Super duper cool and very nice staff. Will come back.
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connie
Atlanta Metro
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We loved the food, atmosphere, service and the entire sensory experience.
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Miguel
New York City
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From beginning to end, an amazing evening. The House Soup is a MUST!!!!
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Brian
Cleveland
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From entering the restaurant the experience at Sazón was excellent. The food was amazing including the best soup we’ve ever had. Some very creative and unique dishes and all were excellent. Starting with the mole tasting was very cool. Our server, Nick, was excellent and made great suggestions and explained the dishes in detail. Absolutely a must try restaurant in Santa Fe.
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Deborah
New York City
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding service and Chef adjusts dishes for allergy issues in a way that still makes the dish outstanding
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Kelsey
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A lovely date night at Sazon! Excellent service and tasty food. Would definitely recommend. We will be back!
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norah
New Mexico
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
I was quite disappointed in my dining experience. I found the wait staff overly officious and there were many menu "rules." Everything looked good on paper like the birthday card that greeted us on the table and the complementary dessert that was offered as a birthday gesture but ordering was very rigid. While offered a choice about which mole I wanted, when it came time to order I was highly discouraged from ordering the mole I wanted because it was not the chef's recommendation. I ended up not enjoying the dish because of the recommended mole. The complementary dessert was not one that my birthday guest could eat but we did not have a choice about which dessert they were giving us. In the end it went to waste. Im all for training people to provide excellent customer service but I felt like the wait staff were under a lot of stress and this contributed to an uptight dining experience. I will not go back.
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William
Chicago
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the most enjoyable meals we have ever had. The service, setting and food was amazing. The mole tasting, chief’ soup and chief’s ice cream were unique and outstanding. Will definitely be back again.
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Grant
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The most incredible and caring staff. Ran by the best of the best people - not to mention the food was amazing. Would go back for the experience and service alone. Them having amazing food was just a bonus
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FAQs

Sazon is rated 4.7 stars by 5189 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

23 Nov 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 18 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
Area
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
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, 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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Sazon

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64 Albuquerque Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Sopa de Amor

Dulce Sinfonia

Chocolate Mexicana

Antojitos

Camaron-TiniUSD 28.00

XochimilcoUSD 18.00

OaxaqueñosUSD 19.00

AztecaUSD 19.00

Ensaladas

De la CasaUSD 15.00

Suzanna's SaladUSD 25.00

Sopa

Sopa de AmorUSD 18.00

Frijole NegroUSD 15.00

Plato Fuerte

BarenjenaUSD 32.00

CoyoacanUSD 37.00

PopocatepetlUSD 55.00

CholulaUSD 37.00

AtunUSD 40.00

SalmonUSD 42.00

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