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Sazon, Santa Fe, NM
Award-winning

Sazon

4.8
4.8
5310 Reviews
$50 and over
Latin American

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2 people
7:30 pm
Booked 38 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
  • 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
  • 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

What 5,310 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Mexico

    Best Ambience

  • New Mexico

    Innovative

  • Santa Fe / Mountains

    Best Ambience

  • Santa Fe / Mountains

    Best Value

  • Santa Fe / Mountains

    Innovative

  • Santa Fe / Mountains

    Hot spot

  • Santa Fe / Mountains

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sazón offers a truly exceptional dining experience in Santa Fe, celebrated for its "phenomenal" service and "incredible" food. The chef's signature mole and Sopa de Amor are must-tries, with many dishes featuring "unique and delightful flavors." The ambiance is "beautifully decorated," and the staff ensure an unforgettable visit.

5,310 Reviews
  1. Jaime

    VIP

    Denver

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was incredible. The staff were so nice. Nick , our server was the best!! The atmosphere was so beautiful. We will definitely be back.

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  2. Dennis

    VIP

    Dallas

    41 reviews

    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Saxon never fails to surprise us with spectacular results. Everything about Saxon is exceptional. We would not think of coming to Santa Fe without dining at Saxon. One of our favorite restaurants in the world!!!

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  3. Walter

    Caribbean

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    When we placed our reservation, we notified the restaurant that my wife has celiac disease. When we get there, they inform us that virtually all of their items are pre-prepped and are not gluten-free. As a result virtually none of the dishes were edible for my wife. When you have a chef driven kitchen, I would assume you would have the capability to accommodate customers with options than rice and unseasoned fish. 

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  4. Noah

    VIP

    Jackson Hole

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    one of the top 5 dining experiences I’ve had in the past couple years. The food is incredible and unique. The flavors were a symphony.

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  5. Annika

    Kansas City

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The moles are stunning- as was everything else. Such finesse and interesting flavors with fantastic drinks and service. Would love to come back and try more things!

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  6. Tom

    VIP

    Denver

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best places we have eaten at! The food and service were amazing!

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  7. Kenneth

    Chicago

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding.. food incredible, ambiance incredible, excellent service

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  8. Marissa

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best meals we have ever eaten. We tried all the chef’s signature dishes and they did not disappoint. The chef himself was greeting guests. Excellent waitstaff. Just a really really enjoyable evening.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    You will not regret this experience! What art! The food was top notch, the service was flawless and the restaurant itself had the best vibe!

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  10. Lindsay

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was the best food and service I’ve experienced so far in life! Alicia took amazing care of me and guided me through my meal with expertise and kindness. Chef Fernando Olea came by my table several times to chat and share gratitude. His unique creations (signature soup and dessert especially) were like nothing I’ve had! Full of flavor and whimsy!

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FAQs

Sazon is rated 4.8 stars by 5310 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:30 pm
Booked 38 times today
Google Map for Sazon

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
  • 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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