Great service. Great ambiance. Great food. It's more than food. It's an experience. Make reservations. read more

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This has been one of our most enjoyable dining experiences ever. Everything about this restaurant was truly amazing. From the food to the service to the experience. It's must do when in Santa Fe. Hats off to the chef and staff but especially to Gabrielle. read more

Sazon is a culinary experience not for the faint of heart. A combination of textures, unexpected flavors, and confident service will lead you to gastronomic paradise. A few standouts: the duck breast and bone marrow were incredible. A HUGE thank you to Julian who took great care of us the entire night. He was a joy to engage with and his passion for the fair is palpable. Overall, Sazon was a wonderful addition to our time in Santa Fe. read more

This restaurant knows how to make their guests feel very welcome and their exceptional food matched their hospitality. The indoor areas are cozy, relaxing and artistically designed. read more

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The sauce is the boss...Actually, Chef Fernando Olea is the boss of this incredible restaurant. He is the boss of the moles that are the basis of your amazing meal. Once you are seated, you are presented with the moles being used. Your server (ours was Julian, who was amazing in his own right) talked us through them. In addition to the regular menu, there were the specials of the evening. Once you pick your course, you pick the mole you desire. My fiancé had the sea bass, I picked a dish off the daily menu. Both were prepared with our mole of choice and both were excellent. I almost forgot to mention our appetizer of a perfectly prepared octopus, hands down the best we've ever had. If you are fortunate enough to get a reservation, I promise you, you will not be disappointed. read more

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Highly recommended by friends before our visit to Santa Fe and we were so happy with all of our meal choices. I don't think you can go wrong in this place. The owner came by to say hello and welcome us. The service was superb. Thank you Erica. Great art and beautiful ambience. If you're in Santa Fe, be sure and make reservations pretty far in advance. You will be glad you thought ahead. read more

I've been to 5 of the top 10 fine dining on the trip advisor list. Some are overrated but Sazon definitely lived up the hype. The service was phenomenal. The Chef does multiple rounds to check up on you, my water was immediately filled every time I took a sip, and Alycia was spot on with her knowledge of the menu and her play by play of the flavors you get when taking your first bite of the dulce simphonia desert ( which was amazing). The flavors on all the dishes were incredible. The shrimp enchilada was the best thing I tried and one of my all time best entres. Sazon is a must for any foodie or fine dining enthusiast. read more

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Yeah, ok, another 5 star review. They earned it. The flavors are out of this world. We personally didn't like the red mole, but all the others were perfect. It was an epic crisis narrowing entree orders to just one dish each. For appetizers, do NOT miss the huitlacoche (corn fungus), which is this amazing smoky spicy substance you'll never find in most Mexican places. Skip the tuna tartare, which is good but kinda bland. I thought the chef's take on chile nogada (I half forget the name, Chimayo I think) was outstanding. Again, it's not any one note that matters, it's the blend of spice, sweet, savory, and heat. Everything was, of course, also plated in full modern social media worthy style. For desserts, yeah, you do need to try the sinfonia. I won't spoil it for you, but it is a party of spice, sweet, salt, and herb in your mouth. None of the desserts are large or heavy, it's easy to save room. If there's a weak point in the evening it's the cocktails, which were decent but not inspired. In general I wish their bar program matched their kitchen. What they have are variations on the traditional margarita and other cocktail standards, with one ingredient slightly varied. I'd like to see something more unique. Still, they went well with the food and were solidly executed. Overall, this is not a family restaurant at all, but is a great place for dinner with those special adults in your life. We'd love to come back someday. read more

La Sopa de Amor made me feel like one of those naked angelic winged babies in a Michelangelo painting ‍ Seriously. Skip the octopus. Come to Houston if you want seafood. But boy oh boy. La Sopa de Amor made me feel the love. Just when I thought I was satisfied, the girlfriend ordered us a duck + mole dish. The pato was so wonderfully tender. On the side were the fluffiest mashed sweet potatoes top with strings of crispiness, the names of which I'm not culinary-savvy enough to know. Dipping the crispy strings and slices of duck in the sweet potatoes was like Grammy died, went to cooking school in heaven, and came back to cook Thanksgiving dinner in Santa Fe. Summary: - Cocktails - Octopus - Sopa de Amor - Pato con mole read more

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Miracle of miracles, we didn't know how far in advance you usually have to book a table (between 3-8 weeks say other reviews), but we lucked out and managed to get a table just a week before arriving in Santa Fe. We really loved everything about dining here. The ambiance, with bold artwork reflecting Santa Fe's standing as one of the top art destinations in the world, the attentive service (shout out to the awesome Jordon for his care and great suggestions), to the delicious and novel menu Chef Olea has put together. We ordered the signature Sopa de Amor and the Polpo (Octopus) for starters, and Jordan even got us a couple of the grasshopper tacos to sample. Yeah, grasshopper tacos, which were tasty but not a "must have" unless you're into that kind of thing. Entrees followed; the Cholula and pork loin with New Mexico mole were our choices. By the time finished, we were ready to be rolled back to our hotel. I saw a recent review complaining about small portion sizes, and maybe it's relative, but I've got a near bottomless pit for a stomach and even I couldn't finish my plate. At various points through our dinner, we kept lamenting the lack of anything like Sazon in the Bay Area, at reasonable prices. Unfortunately, the Bay Area has long been abandoned by chefs looking to create innovative foods, understandably because of the shockingly high costs involved in starting and running a restaurant. Without the freedom to create and possibly fail, things are definitely looking a lot less exciting there. But at least in Santa Fe, there are plenty of exciting options, and happily Sazon is one of them. read more

An old college friend who happens to live in Santa Fe was delighted when he heard that I was coming to town. Remembering my weakness for fine dining, he invited me to join him for dinner At Sazon, and our dining experience was incredible! To put it simply, I was totally blown away by the creativity and flavor profiles of all the different dishes. First and foremost, my friend and I couldn't stop talking about just how good the stuffed squash blossoms are. Bursting with cheese, these Bad Boys are simply amazing; the mole sauce and the different cheeses blend together almost like a symphony of flavor :-) We shared two entrees - Sea Bass with Verde mole and Pork Loin with New Mexico mole. Both entrees were wonderfully seasoned and beautifully presented, but the complimentary moles elevated their flavor profiles to a higher level - it'll be tough next time choosing different entrees (these were that good) but I'm just going to have to because I don't want to miss out on trying something that might be even better! Tip: On any given evening there are a different number of moles that the chef will include on the menu. That first night there were five, and our very helpful and gracious server made recommendations to pair with our entrees. As our meal drew to a close, our waitress recommended a scoop of ice cream that was layered with multiple flavors - it was the perfect ending to a wonderful meal. I can't WAIT to come back and try more dishes! read more

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I only came here for the tequila and mole tasting on a Wednesday and really enjoyed it. Had I had more time in Santa Fe, this was one restaurant that I would have definitely ate at. The tequila tasting goes over the basics of tequila history as well as some interesting facts about mole, while sampling 4 different kinds. And being a lover of both mole and tequila, this tasting was fun and informative. I would highly recommend this if you're in the area! read more

Sazon - Worth the money- tequila and mole tasting - Mexican Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

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Holy shit. Go here. Started with a sazonrita and a tasting of each mole. Each one was amazing. They all had a recommended entree to go with. I went with the pork loin, and it was one of the best meals I've had in ages. Can't wait to come back to Santa Fe just for Sazon. read more

Tasting menu was AWESOME!!!! We happened to get there in June 2022 right after the chef won his James Beard award and he was presenting our tasting menu personally! What a treat!!! read more

Absolutely incredible reviews and service! We started with some incredible mole's and then moved onto their shrimp which was out of this world and the soup and the rest of the meal was so delicious! The owner even came up to our table and offered us a couple of free soups for the ladies who did not purchase one. Additionally the wait staff was incredible and so kind! read more

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Overall, a nice experience. Food exceptional, if pricey. Our server was good--knowledgeable, friendly. We did not order a lot of food, but they were still very gracious--don't feel like you have to do the tasting menu. Most were NOT doing the tasting menu. I had stuffed zucchini blossoms that were transcendent. My wife's salad was good. She had the tuna with cabbage and snow peas, which was nice and I had the stuffed eggplant which, for eggplant, was absolutely delicious. The wine and tequila list is truly impressive and worthy of its Wine Spectator recognition --I had a glass of Mexican viognier, since I had never tried Mexican wine. And, because it was my wife's birthday, they gifted us a delicious little phyllo, fruit and pastry creme tart. The setting is full of very colorful art, not my style, but interesting and different. The chef walked out a number of times to check in with guests. My biggest complaint is that the service staff was too formal for today's dining. The house manager seemed to be lurking and there were so many waiters and back waiters they were practically bumping into each other. We had been warned of the formal vibe--so, if you don't love the formal stuff, be aware. Still, it is a cracking good restaurant, worth its Beard and Wine Spectator recognition. read more

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It's been a long time since my husband and I enjoyed a genuine 5 star restaurant experience and it's all thanks to Sazon. Upon entering, we were graciously greeted by the hosts and taken to our table in the dining room filled with beautiful large portraits of notable Hispanic figures. Our server walked us through the menu and started us off with a flight of mole sauces. The chef came out to check on us and was very polite. Every dish was perfectly executed and delivered the right amount of spice and flavor in each bite. Don't miss out on the soup and the symphony dessert...both are wonderful surprises your taste buds will enjoy! read more

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This is by far one of the best dining experiences I've had in years. The ambiance, food and staff were all amazing. The server was highly knowledgeable about the menu and provided us with a mole tasting to help us choose our dish. Nothing will ever top the mole I had at Sazon. The food was cooked to perfection and the dessert was on par as well. The art inside inside is fabulous as well. Dining at Sazon made me wish I lived in Santa Fe so I could dine here more frequently. Not to be missed!!! read more

Sazon - Mexican Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Sazon continues to be the culinary highlight of the Southwest--and it competes with a lot of good food. The atmosphere, service, and meal quality is top notch. The food is truly extraordinary. My "Sazonita", their citrusy house margarita was delicious and strong. My husband had a fabulous glass of pinot noir from the Santa Lucia highlands of CA. The pour was generous. The meal begins with a complimentary tasting of the chef's four moles of the day--to be swept up by mini house made corn tortillas. You can then choose which mole you want to accompany the day's selection of meats on the specials menu. There are other equally fabulous non-mole options on the regular daily menu, but the mole poblano was so sublime and complex that I could not resist ordering it with a rack of lamb. First, however, were the miraculous huitlacoche tacos, which were on the menu in a different preparation the first time we ate at this restaurant many years ago. The main attraction of this appetizer is the corn fungus known as huitlacoche--a rarely found ingredient that adds a unique briny, truffle-like umami flavor that I find impossibly addictive. My husband loved them as much as I did rolled in a soft corn tortilla. The rack of lamb prepared medium rare with mole poblano, pureed sweet potatoes, candied beets, and rice crisps did not disappoint. That mole may be the best sauce in the western hemisphere--no joke. I eat in a lot of nice places, and I can't think of any sauce that compares...ever. The consistency of this restaurant is astounding. It just keeps cranking out the best haute Mexican cuisine imaginable. I l've eaten at Topolobambo in Chicago with its Michelin Star and, while the place is awesome, Sazon is even better. Dessert was also the best I've ever tasted. It was literally my main course in dessert form: Mole poblano ice cream with crispy beets, crispy sweet potatoes, whipped cream, and chocolate and sauce. Unbelievably good. Do not miss this place in Santa Fe. Five stars read more

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This was simply THE MOST awesome meal I've had at a restaurant in probably ever. The restaurant was beautiful, the service was magnificent, the food was absolutely delicious and the drinks were amazing. If you are in Santa Fe, make sure you have a meal at Sazon, however be sure to make a reservation. I promise that you will not be disappointed. Our meal was so good, we had to thank the chef personally. read more

Sazon - Mexican Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

I have been looking forward to coming to Sazón for a little over a year and I have to say that it was absolutely worth the wait. The mole starter was an excellent way to start our meal. A symphony of flavors that was the perfect preview to the dishes that were to come. The squash blossoms and the rack of lamb were both delightful! Everyone at the restaurant was so incredibly warm and inviting, made our experience very special. Very thankful that they were able to make space for us despite being completely full after I messaged the restaurant on Instagram. This place is above and beyond. We will be back every single time we are in Santa Fe! . read more

Sazon - Mole sampler - Mexican Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

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We loved this place. So Santa Fe and so New Mexico. The service is the best we have had in quite some time. The environment is awesome. The art on the walls is amazing. The food was beyond our expectations. The filo dessert was top notch. read more

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This place is amazing! As well as the decor, the service, the food , the drinks. So attentive without being over bearing, nothing is ever removed from the table without being asked about first. We had so many delicious items but what stood out to us was the Stuffed Squash Blossoms! They were part of the daily specials. If they're ever available,they are highly recommended. Too many delicious things to name here but I can almost guarantee everything you try will be amazing! Oscar was so friendly, nice and fun! I hope you get him for your server! read more

Wonderful modern Mexican restaurant with a New Mexico twist in Santa Fe. If you love mole, this is the place. We loved the experience of tasting a variety of different types of mole and then deciding which ones we'd like with our main dish. Great waitstaff, a nice selection of Mexican and Spanish wines, and a nice ambiance help to make this a wonderful place. We'll come again. read more

Some of the best and most creative food I've ever had- wonderful service from the moment we came end to when we finished. The chef came out and introduced himself and asked how we were enjoying our meal, and our waitress was just the sweetest. I highly recommend for the food and overall culinary experience. read more

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Great Santa Fe mole experience! I loved the combination of flavors and textures in the "love soup", as well. This a perfect spot for a date night! read more

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Wonderful up-scale dining experience near the Santa Fe plaza. Dinner is fun--patrons are offered a selection of moles to sample, then main course selections can be shaped around individual flavor preferences. Our server was super helpful with making selections from the menu and just generally a nice person. The atmosphere is definitely posh and the walls are adorned with art, including several portraits of Frida Kahlo. Book your slot weeks in advance! read more

Sazon - Mexican Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

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a dinner experience to remember. greeted by mole tasting. followed by very solid cocktails. every dish we ordered were created to amaze. excellent service. everyone was super knowledgeable. read more

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Superb. The service is impeccable. The chef visits to ensure the experience. I had the shrimp enchiladas. Dear God, it was good. I started with the house soup and chose the wine suggested. This place is not to be missed. read more

Possibly the best meal I've ever enjoyed. The portions were adequate and beautifully presented. The margaritas were awesome but not too sweet. From appetizer to dessert, the service from 4 waiters was exquisite. See pictures for presentation. My favorite dish was the shrimp enchiladas. Wish I lived closer to Santa Fe. read more

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We dined her on May 28, 2024 and OMG, what a FABULOUS experience! We had actually had a dinner reservation that evening at another Santa Fe restaurant, but after getting recommendations for the hotel concierge, employees at the local stores, and online reviews, we switched gears and had an unbelievable meal at Sazon! Our waiter was Thomas (pronounce TowMas) and a 'pro', offering insight into the dinner, a Cava (comped) toast (my birthday/anniversary) and a mole tasting (with baby tortillas...amazing!). As we dove into the Cava and mole tasting, the Chef, Chef Fernando Olea, made a headway to our table and other to other diners to welcome everyone, pose for photos, and simply 'mother hen'/make sure all was going more than well. AND, boy oh boy, was it! We all shared Appetizers of Stuffed Zucchini Flowers and Crispy Battered Shrimp, all beautifully presented and divided on four plates in the kitchen. Scrumptious! Entrees included the Shrimp Enchilada (enough for 2), the Sea Bass, and the Duck, the latter two partnered perfectly with the recommended mole. All incredible. Dinner was embellished by a delicious Mexican white wine (Casa Magoni Chardonnay), which I would highly recommend. All in all, this is a CLASS ACT. The food and service are 5-Star and the ambience (amazing artwork) a compliment to the entire evening. DO GO....but make sure you get a reservation....and ENJOY a very special meal. Can't wait to go back..... read more

It took us a year and a half to finally find a spot for reservation. The restaurant is very cozy and the staff is very professional, accommodating ( especially with kids) and friendly-- love that they're bilingual. We ordered the chef specials of the day and everything was delicious and elegantly served. The sazonrita is the best margarita I have ever had... I'm not exaggerating!--So balanced and crisp. The experience was truly an adventure in flavors. Looking forward to have dinner at their alternative open terrace during the summer. In my opinion, not a place to bring kids under 8 years old. read more

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To say that Sazón is an elite establishment would be an understatement. This is the second time I have been here and I can not explain how exquisite the service, food and authenticity of the Mexican culture is. They start off with a complimentary molé tasting and then give you the option as to what you would like to pair it with. Every time you are here, you can trust that the servers are educated and brilliant enough to make incredible recommendations that will compliment anyone's taste. The wait staff is professional and beyond Michelin star service. They have a "dance" as I call it, when they clear the table and prepare your next course to come out. Dining at Sazón is always a treat and is of the utmost culinary excellence. I'd recommend Sazón to anyone who is willing to dive into the authentic Mexican culture all while still indulging in revolutionary culinary cuisine. The chef's "special" dessert was incredible. But what made it even more amazing was the waiters way of including the table and describing the dish while we all took a bite at the same time. He allowed us to taste the flavors of the dessert for the first time and was narrating what we were tasting simultaneously. Overall, the atmosphere, staff, hospitality and knowledge of everyone at Sazón was impeccable. I will always recommend. read more

Last night, we visited Sazon with two friends. We had one of the best dinners we've ever had in our lives. Sazon is the best restaurant in Santa Fe. The menu is creative. We had dishes that we haven't had elsewhere. It's pricey, but I recommend visiting. read more

Sazón will most definitely hold a well deserved spot in my top 3 favorite restaurants of all time. The uniqueness and intriguing flavor profiles are what makes this restaurant such a stand out. There's a complexity and evolution to many of their signature dishes that I have never experienced anywhere else. I can't describe it in any other way, and even if I tried it wouldn't do it justice. The service was exceptional, such friendly, positive, down to earth energy. (Thank you Lacey for guiding me on "The Experience".) Even the other customers were intermittently talking to each other and giving some food recommendations, it was really great. I also had the opportunity to meet the Chef, who is not only creative and innovative but modest, and humble. (Plus wears a really awesome hat!) read more

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The food was top notch. Every single plate was an explosion of new flavors. The moles are a delight but the attention and atmosphere are what will make us come back. The service was just increíble and they were able to accommodate 10 people and were kind to all of us. read more

Sazon - Mexican Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

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What went well was that I mistakenly ( still in disbelief) booked the wrong restaurant. So when we got to Sazon, we were told they had nothing. The chef, owner said not to worry and indeed found us a place at the bar. As everyone notes, he is remarkable--- and then the food did not disappoint at all. I'll echo the reference to alcohol markups. Really a bit over the top, but so it goes. Loved the bar area and almost happy that my mistake led us to great seating. I would return, but would want a table in the first room or the bar--- other seating seemed cramped and dark. But that's nitpicking. read more

An outstanding meal and experience. Friends had recommended this place for our New Mexico October, and we waited over a month to come for dinner! We chose the tasting menu, which was fairly pricey, to reduce tough decisions and rely on the chef and restaurant to arrange and deliver a satisfying and enjoyable evening. And they achieved this. Warm greetings, timely attention from our server Gabriel and Chef Fernando, and charming presention & explanation of 8 courses with paired beverages. Lovely place and lively atmosphere. I'd do it again, but I'd also love to come back and order some of my favorites, à la carte: the Dulce Simfonía starter, the Flor de Calabaza, and the Enmolado de Pato. read more

We had the octopus appetizer which has an overly salty beef gravy on it. You can't taste the octopus at all and wasn't an enjoyable dish. I'd say it's an octopus dish for those who don't like octopus as you can't taste it's delicate flavor at all. We also had the shrimp appetizer which was lightly breaded and crispy in a yummy sauce. We loved this. We both tried the mole as our main. I had the rack of lamb on top of the peanut mole and the New Mexico mole which tasted of apricot and was a lovely complicated tasting mole. The moles were yummy but the rack of lamb was cut so thin it was difficult to cut off the bone. I've never had rack of lamb cut like sashimi. It was also a little stringy and tough but that's probably the fault of the cut. My partner had the pork with the sweeter negro mole. That mole goes best with meat and was excellent. But, the pork wasn't tender either and he said was grisly. These dishes are way to expensive to have the meat be this bad. It was pretty disappointing. We then had the molten chocolate cake which was really good. We also tried the avocado ice cream with caramelized ginger on top and beet sauce with pine nuts. It was literally the size of a quarter and about 3 inches thick. This little piece was 20 bucks. It was good but not worth the money. Mole is one of my favorite dishes and I was really looking forward to this but we left very disappointed...and broke. It is way over priced. read more

Don't believe the hype. We were so excited to experience this restaurant. It was a dog and pony show from start to finish. If your under 65 , not retired , nor dripped In turquoise, and obviously there to kiss the ring ( if you go you'll get the reference) don't bother. Service slow. Ambiance amazing. Food average and just well boring. On paper it's amazing. In reality the ship has sailed. read more