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

5097 Reviews

$50 and over

Latin American

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2 people

Oct 8, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 33 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
Neighbourhood
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-TiniUS$28.00
colossal white shrimp from Gulf of Mexico / light crispy batter / sweet Thai chili aioli
XochimilcoUS$18.00
huitlacoche: savory and earthy corn truffle over mini tortillas / native spices / queso fresco
OaxaqueñosUS$19.00
chapulines (baby grasshoppers) infused with olive oil / garlic citrus / chile de arbol / served over avocado on a corn tortilla
AztecaUS$19.00
yellow fin tuna crudité / avocado / cucumber / spicy tacuba sauce / crispy corn chips

Ensaladas

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

Sopa

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

Plato Fuerte

BarenjenaUS$32.00
stuffed eggplant / zucchini / corn / tomato / gruyère cheese
CoyoacanUS$37.00
shrimp enchilada: creamy sauce of zucchini blossoms / asadero cheese
PopocatepetlUS$55.00
spicy black pepper crusted aged angus beef tenderloin / vegetable mélange / jasmine rice
CholulaUS$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
AtunUS$40.00
pan seared tuna / red cabbage / snow peas / mixed greens
SalmonUS$42.00
filet wrapped in filo dough / huitlacoche (corn truffle) / jasmine rice

What 5,097 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
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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

5,097 Reviews

R
Ross
Dallas
214 reviews
vip
5.0
214 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Superb Special place to go. Food and Service were Outstanding!! Definitely will be back
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Ralph
Baltimore
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sophisticated yet fun and accessible. Chef/owner Olea’s menu and plating combinations are unusual and full of great flavors and textures. Delightful evening.
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Lance
San Antonio
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and experience. We love eating here every time we are in Santa Fe.
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Ted
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best dining experiences we have ever had! The octopus starter is unbelievable and the Chef’s signature dessert is so extraordinary, words do not even begin to explain what your mouth will experience.
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Bunny
Los Angeles
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always an incredible experience at Sazon! We’ll be back.
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Adam
San Francisco
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such incredible food and flavors. Great menu / great wine list (and cocktails) / great atmosphere… Love all the artwork. The service is friendly and attentive and outstanding.
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Pamela
Atlanta Metro
142 reviews
vip
5.0
142 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was interesting and full of flavor. They brought out 5 different moles to try. Chocolaty to very very spicy. The Sopa du Amor was blue crab with a Creamy mole' sauce with cream fresch and cinamon. First serving cold so asked to heat. They brought an entire new bowl. Most of the food was too spicy for me, but finally settled on shrimp enchiladas with a mild mole' sauce and the enchilada was made reconstructed and very tasty. The lamb chops were cooked to perfection. The ambiance of this restaurant was cozy and beautiful. The staff phenomenal.
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Richard
New Mexico
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous meal. The moles were perfection and complemented each dish. The sopa d’amour is the best soup ever.
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Rebecca
Washington DC
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic experience! Creative food, impressive New Mexican infused ambiance, and wonderful service. Highly recommend.
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Anne
Cincinnati
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was amazing the special chef soup and dessert are not to be missed just go for it, Gabrielle was the best wait staff I have ever experienced
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FAQs

Sazon is rated 4.7 stars by 5097 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Oct 8, 2024

7:00 p.m.

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
Neighbourhood
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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Popular dishes

Sopa de Amor

Dulce Sinfonia

Volcan de Chocolate

Menu

Antojitos

Camaron-TiniUS$28.00

XochimilcoUS$18.00

OaxaqueñosUS$19.00

AztecaUS$19.00

Ensaladas

De la CasaUS$15.00

Suzanna's SaladUS$25.00

Sopa

Sopa de AmorUS$18.00

Frijole NegroUS$15.00

Plato Fuerte

BarenjenaUS$32.00

CoyoacanUS$37.00

PopocatepetlUS$55.00

CholulaUS$37.00

AtunUS$40.00

SalmonUS$42.00

What 5,097 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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FAQs

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Is Sazon currently accepting reservations?

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