Great quality food for the $. Highly recommended for someone looking to get quality food for a quality price

What a hidden gem! This little Cuban restaurant off O'Neal Lane was an unexpected and delicious find. The menu isn't huge, but that's part of its charm--they focus on classic Cuban favorites and absolutely nail the flavors. The bowls were outstanding: generous portions, perfectly seasoned, and honestly more food than we could finish. The empanadas were crispy on the outside, flavorful on the inside, and disappeared quickly from the table. The yucca fries were fresh, hot, and perfectly crisp--some of the best we've had. The only challenge is finding the place. It's tucked away in the back corner of a small shopping center and easy to miss if you're not paying attention. Once you know where it is, though, you'll be glad you made the effort. If you're looking for authentic Cuban flavors in Baton Rouge, this spot is absolutely worth seeking out. Great food, generous portions, and a meal that will have us coming back again. Highly recommended! read more

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Soooo amazing! I've been to Colombia many times -- this is delicious, authentic and a great value! My first of many visits... I ordered a Cuban empanada, Colombian empanada and a stuffed arepa. Had to get a box and save most of the arepa for later. This will be a weekly stop for dine-in or pickup! read more

I really enjoy going to this place! I'd been hearing a lot of great things and finally go to try for myself. They serve amazing Caribbean cuisine. I got the grilled chicken breast meal with the congri rice and beans and fried plantains. 10/10 for sure and will be back. The service was great and our waitress was very attentive and knowledgeable of food options and recommended the tres leches cake for dessert but it was out so will be back to try it. This place is great for a lunch or dinner date, solo date, or family dining. read more

Sazon Latin Grill - Colombian Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Love Sazón! This is a great place that serves great food. It is worth the wait and the service is superb. I have enjoyed every meal so far and I visit frequently. I recommend the Cuban Sandwich, the Cuban empanadas, the yuca fries, the Vaca Frita and the grilled chicken. The black beans, plantains, and tostones are great as well. The quality and flavor is there, and I think most of the menu is worth a try. The mango juice/smoothie is good too! Hidden gem, keep this place in business by all means! read more

Sazon Latin Grill - Yuca Fries, Cuban Empanada - Colombian Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

This is some of the best authentic food I've had in a while. As a half Hispanic I took my friend who are both born and raised from Puerto Rico and Mexico and we all had nothing but good things to say. The flavor of the food is like taking a bite of our childhood-deep, rich and nostalgic. The owner is amazing and so are their staff. If you are looking for a new place to try definitely come check them out! read more

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I'm honestly sad that it took me so long to go back. Ever since I had the loaded tostones, it's been on my mind. Tonight, we had the tostones again, but we also shared a Cuban empanada, Colombian empanada, a chicken arepa, and congri. The congri transported us back to our visits to. Latin America and the added bacon really kicked it up a notch. How have I never had arepas before??? It might be one of my new favorites. It was like a cross between a sandwich and a quesadilla, the breading was grilled like a corn pancake. The tostones were as delicious as I remembered with a delicious squeeze of lime on top. The Cuban empanadas are most similar to empanadas that I've tried before. The Colombian empanada was different but delicious. Instead of a flour pastry, it was made of corn (meal) and stuffed with meat and what tasted like potatoes. Both empanadas were served with a sauce but LET ME TELL YOU ABOUT THIS SAUCE. If they sold the cilantro sauce in a bottle I would stock up. I even drizzled it on the rice to make sure not a drop was wasted. I was also sad to see that the restaurant was very empty; perhaps because it was a Tuesday night, but I wish there were more patrons so that this place surely stays in business. If you like this kind of food, or if you're up for trying something new, get there now! read more

Sazon Latin Grill - Counter - Colombian Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

The food was delicious. It reminded me of my Cuban mother's cooking. The black beans were so good. The croquettes were finger licking good. I ordered a double order to take home but they had run out to my disappointment. The pork was delicious and I took some home. But also ordered some black beans to take home since I finished the ones which came with my order. The milkshakes were also yummy. I highly recommend this place. Unfortunately, I live in Metairie. I come and visit my son and daughter-in-law so I will be back. Awesome place and waitress is very friendly. Love the place. Al Lou read more

Food was really good & so was the service. Our food came out really quickly. Will definitely be back! We got the Cuban chicken empanadas, chicken & mushrooms, and a burger. Everything was really delicious! read more

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So I saw Saxon Latin Grill on Yelp as I was driving through BR for work. I am so glad I did! The food is fresh, the restaurant is super clean, and the service was fast. I wanted kind of a light lunch, so I got an order of Tostones with guacamole and shrimp. First of all, it was beautiful. Secondly, it was amazingly flavor for such a simple dish. The guacamole was fresh and the shrimp were perfectly grilled. The server was very nice and cheerful, and that lunch stop really made my day. Keep it up Saxon, you guys are doing an awesome job. I will see you again real soon. read more

Sazon Latin Grill - Inside - Colombian Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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DELICIOUS!! Food was fresh, owner was nice, & the flavors were very tasteful. Already thinking of when I can go back!

Saw this place on social media and it looked like the real deal. Grew up on Cuban food in south Florida and this place is the real deal. Everything was well seasoned and great seeing folks holding down a small business. Lobby was a little warm but they had fans and were being very cordial. Service was very quick and staff very welcoming. Will try the Bandeja paisa next time around. Run don't walk lol. read more

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The service and ambiance was good and clean. However, the meat in the Ropa Vieja and the Cuban Sandwich were extremely salty and not edible on this lunch day. The empanada was golden brown and hot, but the chicken inside was hot and cold. It was not properly defrosted. We came from far because of all the good reviews, but I would never recommend anyone to go. The cook advised that even if it was remade, the Ropa Vieja and Cuban Sandwich would taste the same. I hoped they would not charge for the Ropa Vieja and the Cuban Sandwich, but they did and so I paid and left the food on the table. read more

Saw a writeup about Sazon in the Advocate so I checked it out. The restaurant is fresh and clean and the service was pleasant and responsive, I had a Cuban empanada and the Cuban Bowl with shredded pork, rice, black beans and grilled onions. The food was ok but lacked seasoning and flavor. The pork meat was the best part but it all needed salt and pepper. The best thing there was the cilantro/lime sauce that accompanied the empanada. I'll give them another try and bring some Cuban friends along for authenticity. read more

The food came out fast. The food was delicious. I had a Cubans Sandwich. This place is spotless. I definitely will go back. The prices are good. read more

Found this place while traveling and took a chance. Restaurant very basic but very clean. Latin music playing. From a sizable menu my husband and I selected a steak sandwich to share. It was huge so very shareable. The sandwich was very good but we also ordered empanadas which were amazing. They have Cuban and columbian empanadas and we ordered one of each. The best I've ever had. Can't wait to go back when we're in the area especially to have the empanadas. Service good. read more

Food and service were great! Tried the beef empanadas (both styles) and the Cuban sandwich

Second time running by here to pick up lunch while working!! This place is great. This time I also tried a cheese empanada which came with a delicious sauce. The tostones are fabulous. It's a fried plantain cake topped with guacamole and your choice of shrimp or other protein. They are very flavorful and so fresh. Basic little restaurant kind of hidden in a little shopping center so I hope they do well! read more

Sazon Latin Grill - Tostones with shrimp - Colombian Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

This hole in the wall Latin grill was honestly delicious. the food tasted fresh and authentic. The service was wonderful and our waitress gave excellent suggestions. It has been more than 15 years since I have had authentic Arepas and I was pleased! the grilled chicken inside of the arepa tasted delicious ! It was grilled to perfection and very tasty. My husband enjoyed his Cuban sandwich. He likes to get one anywhere they are on the menu and this one has knocked all the others out the game. Cuban coffee is as a little sweet for our liking but it was nice and strong. We will be back! read more

It pains me to write this review, as I was rooting for this small, new business. We arrived around 1pm on a Sunday afternoon for dine-in. About 60% of the tables were occupied, so my husband and I didn't have to wait to sit. We promptly ordered a Cuban sandwich (substitute the regular fries for Yuca fries for $2 extra - definitely worth it!) and the churrasco steak with white rice and black beans. We waited just under AN HOUR without any warning for our food. Around the 50 minute mark, I asked our waiter how much longer. His reaction was general confusion and no apology, as if it's normal to wait almost an hour for food. After talking to the kitchen, the waiter informed us it would be another 2 minutes. There were other tables near us that also waited much too long for their food (nearly an hour for a papa rellenas or an empanada). 10 minutes later, our food finally arrived. It was hot, fresh, and pretty good... but waiting an hour without a head's up is pretty inexcusable for a "fast" casual concept. The criticism of the Cuban sandwich is that the pork was shredded, and not on Cuban bread. The yuca fries were good but I wish there was a dipping sauce. The churrasco was under seasoned but cooked decently. The waiter also brought me the wrong type of beans but I wasn't going to wait any longer for food. It will be a while before we return. If we do, it will certainly be a call ahead order! read more

Sazon Latin Grill - Cuban sandwich that comes with French fries. We substituted the yuca fries for $2 extra. - Colombian Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Great food and service. I highly recommend the beef empanadas and Cuban sandwich. The restaurant was very clean and service was prompt. read more

Sazon Latin Grill - The Cuban sandwich was very tasty and filling - Colombian Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Everytime I go the food gets better! Yesterday I was so anazed at how good the cuban food was! I hope they keep up the good work! I had gone a couple if times before and the food was OK, but yesterday it was sublime!!! BRW, I had the Rope Vieja with black beans and plantains, my grand daughter had a cuban sandwich and we shared some ham croquettes! Oh YUM! read more

Food was fresh and amazing. Very filling and satisfying. Restaurant very clean and quaint. Server was friendly and answered my questions politely. Excited to go back read more

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This is a hidden gem, 4th time visiting from out of town and every time did is delicious, say friendly and helpful. Some of the best Latin food I had. read more

Food was delicious! The service was great. The restaurant was very clean with a pleasant casual atmosphere. Family friendly. Our server was bilingual. Spoke English with us and conversed fluently in Spanish with the people at the next table. Restaurant was in the O' Neal Center next to a nail salon read more

Sazon Latin Grill - Passion Fruit Juice, Lunch menu : Pork with grilled onions. White Rice and Black Beans. Also a side of grilled Plaintains. - Colombian Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Nice ducked off restaurant. Nice service. Food is well seasoned and flavorful. Would go again. read more

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My wife is 1/2 Cuban so when I sent her this link she was super excited. Everything we had was great and we'll be back to try more. The Cuban was huge with a ton of meat and crispy bread. The yuca fries were incredible. The empanada was spicy and flavorful and perfectly fried. The croquettes melted in your mouth and had so much flavor. Can't wait for our next trip. read more

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Says they were open online and drove all the way from Mandeville to find out they were closed! What a waste of time! will for sure not come back! read more

This is a very authentic Cuban restaurant, tastes as good as the ones in Miami (even better then many), great friendly atmosphere and latin music. I had the Churrasco with chimichurri sauce with black beans and fried plantains, my son had the Vaca Frita 'fried cow' with french fries and fried yuca. All was very tasty. Will definitely come back. read more

Sazon Latin Grill - Vaca Frita (fried cow) with fried yuca and french fries - Colombian Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

I am a food snob and have never recommended a restaurant until now. The food was beyond great. Each dish was paired perfectly for flavor. Do your taste buds a favor and give them a try. read more

Extremely great! I wish more people would step out of their comfort zone and try this place out. The juices are amazing and the food is also amazing. Very VERY authentic. The workers are so sweet and helpful. The place is kind of hidden but it is so cute inside. Just check it out, it'll be worth it! read more

Sazon Latin Grill - Top: bandeja paisa bottom: arepa con chorizo. - Colombian Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Not only the food and service is really good. The ambiance is welcoming and fun Latin music is laying. read more

Sazon Latin Grill - Pork chops with red beans and sweet plantains - Colombian Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Great food. Clean restaurant. It didn't take me long to get my food either. Enjoyed something different.

I've eaten a Colombian restaurant in New Orleans for years and love the food, seen there's a new restaurant here in town not far from me Colombian food.. had to try it, super clean small family restaurant. 12-14 tables, authentic well made food - coming back many times about to be regulars read more

Sazon Latin Grill - Colombian Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Yo so I know this place is new but it is crazy good! From the entrees to the desserts this place is nice. All the options I've tried on their menu here so far have come out hot and fresh every single time. I love hot food and when I see steam coming off that thang it's even better. And oh my god the desserts go crazy. From the flan to the tres leches cake they all fire! Everyone knows there is only one way to know if you ate good and that's if you want take a nap afterwards. Yeah, this place gives you that. You will thank me after. 10/10 would come again read more

My favorite Cuban food in BR! I would recommend their food all day. I love their ropa vieja, skirt steak, and steak sandwich.

Great food and service. We got the steak arepas and empanadas. They were soooo good and all the food was reasonably priced. The girl working the front was sweet and the food was ready when we arrived. 10/10 we will return!! read more

A few months ago having heard more than a few people raving about his establishment I dropped by and placed a to go order. I arrived shortly before 5:00 p.m. on a weekend everning ---since it was early they were not busy----there were 2 occupied tables. The interior was pleasant and clean. It was not loud---there are 2 or 3 tvs, one of which had one a football game and one which was showing a soccer match. Being it was my first time I had difficulty how to place an order---there's small menus and a board which also has items available After reviewing the menu I order the yucca fries appetizer as a past patron had raved about their yucca fries, an entree of the pork with plantains and an etree of their fajita-type beef. The yucca fries was great and the plantains were even better. The pork nuggets were tasty although I am not sure of its presentation of sorta like pork bites but the taste and quality were thumbs up. The beef I found to be a little tough but perhaps that had to do with our not eating for 45 minutes after I had left the establishment. The food smelled good and make the ride home positive. I need to return to try more of their offerings. read more

The food is unimaginably delicious and in a completely different league than the usual Baton Rouge fare! Don't walk sprint over here!! Everything will delight and astound your palate!! read more

Food was good, service was really good too, would definitely go back. I left the restaurant wanting to come back and try more things off the menu. read more