Santana's Sazon is a hidden gem for Dominican and Caribbean food. Seating is very limited, so it's better suited for carryout or delivery. I ordered carryout, and the service was quick. I ordered one beef empanada and one chicken empanada. Wow. The pastry was perfectly crisp and flaky, and both were packed with a savory, cheesy filling. The accompanying Santana sauce was creamy, tangy, and absolutely bomb.com. Easy 5/5 for the empanadas. I also ordered the Chicken Canasta de Plátano, which consists of fried green plantain cups filled with shredded chicken and topped with Santana sauce. It was a unique dish, and I'd never had anything like it before. I'd give it a 4/5, but only because I personally preferred the empanadas over the plantain cups. The menu has several items I don't see very often around Kansas City, and I'm already looking forward to trying more of it. I'm not usually in Olathe, but whenever I am, Santana's Sazon is definitely going into the rotation. Overall: 4.5 stars, rounded up to 5 for the unique menu and excellent execution. My only suggestion would be to offer a few more house-made sauces. If Santana's signature sauce is any indication, I think they'd absolutely knock the sauce game out of the park. read more

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I had heard about this little gem from a co worker. I finally stopped by and was pleasantly surprised. Plentiful portions. Great service. The owners are extremely hardworking and very personable. I was craving chicharron with tostones and they did not disappoint. The food is fresh and made ready to order. They are primarily a take out place but have been thoughtful enough to consider someone might want to have their meal there. They have set tables and chairs for you to do so. The portions are hearty. The food was delicious and I am thankful to have this little gem so close to home. I look forward to trying more of their menu options. Very authentic Colombian and Dominican. We picked it up and brought it home. Thoroughly enjoyed it and I look forward to returning. Thank you for your hospitality. read more

Santana's Sazon - Chicharron with Toston+ Chicharron Sin variación - Dominican Near Me - Olathe, Kansas

This NYRican was raised on pigeon peas and rice. So of course I had to check them out. The place is clean and well lit. The lady taking my order was sweet and polite. I chose to order in person but will order online from now on. Having lived in Miami I recognized a Cuban accent in the waiting area, the gentleman and his friends were waiting for their order . My point ... you don't have to be Dominican or Columbian to appreciate Santana's Sazon. Btw, I had the fried pork belly, fried green plantain, and the pigeon peas and rice. It was delicious. read more

I was traveling through KC for work, and wanted to try here because of the positive reviews and the restaurants name ! I ordered the steak with extra chicken and it's the best I've ever had through all the states I've traveled to through. Everything was just so fresh and flavorful. They were very friendly and accommodating. Definitely worth a visit. read more

The best empanadas around!! Best to get food to go as it's just an order counter with a couple of tables, so that's why the 4 . Really delicious! read more

Just left this haven of deliciousness. Don't be scared off by the humble strip mall exterior--inside is a Caribbean flavor bomb waiting to go off in your mouth. The chicharrones? Melt-in-your-mouth pork candy. No joke. L was in love with his beef empanadas. The vegetarian in our group was vibing hard with the beans and rice. And the Jamaican among us--our toughest critic with sky-high standards--gave it a genuine thumbs up. That's no small feat. This is a no-frills spot. Think food truck with a door and a few tables. Styrofoam containers. Plastic flatware. Definitely not a date-night destination. Set your expectations right--and then prepare to have them blown away by the flavor. We'll definitely be back. Probably tomorrow. read more

Santana's Sazon - Dominican Near Me - Olathe, Kansas

Location: Olathe Ambiance: Mostly, to go food. However, they have 3 or 4 tables inside that you can use. As far as I know, this is the only place in metropolitan Kansas City where you can sit down and enjoy Colombian food. The owner is Dominican, and they also offer Dominican dishes. Very good quality. What was OUTSTADING was the patacon. Plantain was perfectly cooked. Beef on top delicious. Service: it was good. I hope this place inspires the Colombian community so we can have more options. I know that many people offer food to go, but what we need is a restaurant that we can all go to read more

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Great food! Great service! Crispy pork was chef's kiss! Don't let the Out of the way location fool you! This is Good eating!

A little hole in the wall Dominican restaurant. They have a lot of ice cream treats, but we came for a meal. They only have four tables here, fyi! Tried their chicken meat plate, with a salad and ripe plantains. We also got a beef and cheese empanada and a beef arepas. So glad we found this place because my goodness... so yummy. The chicken was juicy, so flavorful. I loved their rice with beans. The ripe plantains were sweet and a lovely ending to the meal. Arepas and empanada were also delicious. Everything came out super fresh and hot. We had to wait about 10 min, but totally fast wait and worth it. Prices are insanely affordable, the plate was 12$ and the arepa/empanada was less than 4$ each. read more

Santana's Sazon - Dominican Near Me - Olathe, Kansas

Small restaurant with maybe 4 tables, but they have great service and excellent food. Their arepas are so tasty, probably one of the best I've had outside of my great grandmother's. I ordered their beef and cheese empanada, so flaky and crispy with tasty filling. The Santana meal with chicken, the chicken had such great flavor, and the rice was delicious. I definitely recommend giving this place a try. You will not be disappointed. You can order online before you get there if you are short on time as they make everything to order, so it's about a 20-minute wait. But the wait is so worth it. I will be back to get some more Dominican food! read more

Santana's Sazon - Steak arepas - Dominican Near Me - Olathe, Kansas

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Pretty decent food with nice flavors. Had the tostones which were perfect, the empanadas (chicken and beef) which were very good, and the elote which was a good mix or sweet corn with lime, crema and spices. Took it to go - ordered on line - but order took over 30 min.. Not much ambience in the restaurant area. Still, I want to try their other menu items read more

You have to try it to believe it. The Arepas and empanadas are amazing as is the rest of the menu. Great locally owned business that deserves to have your support. read more

My dine-in lunch experience at this fairly new Dominican/Colombian/Ice Cream restaurant was okay, with room for improvement. My chicken Santana's meal ($12.00) included my choice of meat, rice, a small number of beans, salad and choice of either green or ripe fried plantains. It was ready just eight minutes after I ordered at the counter, where the service was accommodative. I liked the light citrus dressing on the cool and crisp salad, the good portion of moist and somewhat flavorful rice, the tasty fried green plantains and the good portion of boneless dark chicken. I was surprised that the chicken was unseasoned, but maybe that's appropriate for Colombian/Dominican cuisine. The dining area was clean and basic without background music, while the building exterior was a little trashy. Overall, A-OK. read more

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Delicious beans, rice and sweet plantain! I don't eat meat so can't speak to it but every one seemed to love theirs. Sweet couple owns the place! read more

Great food , full of flavor. I hade the Colombian empanada and omg they were so crunchy and full of meat and potatoes I didn't even need an entree. The front desk clerk was so helpful explaining everything to me that I wasn't familiar with. Unfortunately I wasn't prepared in the fact that this is more of take out restaurant. They do have a sign up stating that but unfortunately I didn't see that before arriving. I would definitely get a passion fruit beverage Everytime I come. read more

Very tasty and great flavors, I ordered both the Dominican and Columbian empanadas and both were wonderful. Since they make the food while you wait it may take a little longer than the usual. I would highly recommend this little piece of the caribbean. read more

Food was good, bilingual employees. Small eating area for those who wish to eat there. Worth trying for sure. I'll be returning. read more

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I can only eat at this restaurant once per month. Otherwise I'd OD on chicken arepas and plantain baskets! The food is so freakin good!!!

my friend showed me this spot and I can't get enough ever since, iv ordered it three times just this month if your looking for your new favorite flavorful spot this is it read more

If you are looking for a true authentic Dominican food this is the place to go! It is run by a very nice and friendly Dominican and it is a fast service. It is not a place for you to go with a group and sit down but if there is a couple of you, you can make it work. I would say it is a more to go place but since I was driving by, I decided to sit down and everything was fine. BEST Dominican food I have had in the Midwest!! read more

Santana's Sazon - Arepas, empanada, jugo de Chinola - Dominican Near Me - Olathe, Kansas

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Muy sabrosa la comida !!!, primera vez que pruebo comida dominicana !, very delicious, first time I've had DR food, awesome flavor

Food was delicious! I tried their arepas and had some plaintains and rice on the side. All very flavorful and delicious. The dining area was a little awkward - small, right in front of the counter, and no music playing - so we went to a park nearby and enjoyed our food. read more

The food was real good, fresh and authentic. Great customer service. Definitely will be back

A must try! The food is so good! The empanadas are fantastic! Would recommend this place 10/10!

why does a review have to have eighty five (85) characters this is stupid. anyway the food's great i liked the steak arepas

The colombian empanadas are great, so is the chicharon. The food is fresh and takes wonderful. Thank you for bringing a taste of Colombia to the Midwest!!! read more

It's not much to look at inside, with only 2-3 small tables, but the food is delicious! I ordered the cheese arepas, chicken and cheese empanadas, and some tostones (fried green plantains). The food was ready in about 10 minutes. Big portions, reasonably priced, and best of all, hot and delicious! read more