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    Sazon

    4.4 (801 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Duck with mole
    Samantha E.

    This place is really unique. Before ordering, you get to try all their mole with mini corn tortillas. And you can combine multiple moles on your protein. The mole comes without any accompaniment, which I did think was a bit odd. But overall this was an enjoyable experience.

    My favorite! Went 2x in 3 days . Loved it. Chilean sea bass with green mole and pork with the red. Excellent ! Can't wait to come back

    Sazonrita
    Keely C.

    Sazon, Chef (who checks on guests), staff (especially Gabrielle!) were attentive professional, friendly & fun. Do yourself a favor, take their suggestions! A few of the mezcals & dishes we never would have picked & were so glad we did. Absolutely everything was an experience, beautifully served in a romantic restaurant. The famous awards are easy to understand.

    Strawberry rhubarb crumble
    Angie K.

    I'm giving this place five stars because the food and the service were amazing. However warning warning warning this is a meat broth heavy location. If you are a vegetarian or vegan I suggest you look elsewhere. Even the dishes that may look vegetarian are prepared with chicken or pork broth. This also includes the sauces that they serve as an appetizer and the salad dressing. They do have a couple of vegetarian sauces if you ask, but you may be a bit hard pressed to create a vegetarian meal here. I was told that they could make me some tofu when I asked about vegetarian dishes. That said, I'm not a vegetarian though I order that way on many occasions and like to explore the vegetarian and vegan options. So this worked out alright for me. I had the stuffed eggplant (chicken broth) and we also had the squash blossom appetizer. As mentioned above the food was delicious and the service was outstanding. My real concern is that they don't make it clear on the menu (perhaps I missed it) that things are not vegetarian. If you're in the area and that works for you then give this place a try, it's quite good. Prices are Santa Fe normal pricing for finer dining.

    Red Sangria Roja
    Brianna A.

    My friend and I had a short stay in Santa Fe and was recommended to have dinner at Sazon. We were lucky enough to stop by during restaurant week in Santa Fe and we were able to sample different things on the menu. We can both agree every dish was amazing. We were all attended to, our waitress was very sweet answering all our questions and catering to our needs. I even asked for tortillas and she quickly brought some to our table. Each dish had so many good flavors and depth to each bite but our favorite was the crepes. I was not able to try the sopa de amor due to an allergy to crab but my friend said it was very delicious and it was she would recommend. The restaurant was very intimate decorated with beautiful paintings. It's safe to say this was the best meal I've ever had. I would return to New Mexico just for this restaurant.

    Chefs special soup (crab soup)
    Alex Z.

    This place is a very overrated. Chef Fernando Olea, best Chef of the Southwest 2022 James Beard Award Winner created a very interesting menu. but nothing really stick to my palate. We started the meal with the tasting of different mole, some are too sweet to our taste. the red mole and green chile are the favorite. there's also an option of icecream before the meal. which i highly recommend you to try. it's a very interesting taste which supposed to open your palate. it contains five flavors. but i think the caramel is a bit overpowering , i was not able to catch the avocado flavor which is already pretty mild by itself. our table of 5 ordered couple things to share. actually nothing really impressed us. Cholula being the weakest, the only one dish the whole table couldnt even finish. I had their chef's signature crab soup, i was pretty disappointed. the combination of cold foam and lukewarm soup makes it not enjoyable, and the crab flavor is very weak. for main i had an appertizer Pulpo as main as i was not hungry. they messed up the order at first and i had to wait while eveyrone else was enjoying their main course. when Pulpo was served , I was very confused that on the menu it says octopus sautéed in olive oil with pork belly and thai chili. i looked through my bowl i couldnt find a single piece of pork belly or thai chili, i asked the waiter about the pork belly, and i was told that the pork belly was infused. (???) what does that mean? that's not called with pork belly , it's false advertising and i was really disappointed. the service was a bit overdone. it was trying to do white glove but they kept messing things up. we were sitting at the corner of the restaurant it was really hot and no airflow because the AC vent was blowing out and no air circulation in our corner. We asked about if there's any fan, the waiter said he will check but didnt do anything or say anything after. our table everyone was sweating the whole time couldnt wait to get out of there. it was a terrible experience in summer.

    Entrance
    Natasha A.

    Easily our favorite dining experience in Santa Fe. I made a reservation in advance, which I highly recommend. Wonderful meal, we had the Duck breast with mole, Seared Tuna, Chicken Enchiladas, Suzanna's Salad, and the Flores de Calabasas (stuffed zucchini blossoms). And the dessert, Dulce Sinfonia was incredible, it had a beet chocolate coating, avocado ice cream with pine nuts, and chile kick at the end - my favorite part of our meal! The in house Horchata both alcoholic, and non-alcoholic were delicious. Everything was excellent. Beautiful interior and nice service as well. Pricing is about $150 per person.

    We were greeted with a sample of salsas, nice! The Frida Kahlo cocktail was perfect.
    Veronique C.

    I knew I was in for a treat when my husband made a reservation at Sazón for our anniversary. He knows I love art and good food, and I was not disappointed. The setting is intimate, with a dimly lit, Mexican-themed décor (perhaps a bit too dim, as I needed my phone's light to read the menu) and beautiful paintings on the walls. The service was excellent. Our waitress was attentive, describing the dishes and even sharing some of the history behind the ingredients. The only drawback was the wait time for drinks. Whether it was our cocktails or the wine and beer we ordered, there was a very long delay each time. Out water was constantly refilled though. The menu offers creative interpretations of Mexican dishes, and we both really enjoyed our meals. I started with the Frida Kahlo cocktail, which was lovely. We tasted each other's appetizers, mains, and desserts, giving us a great sense of the whole menu. It was a unique experience, perfect for a special occasion!

    Mole sampler
    Esteban S.

    Every morsel of food made the clean plate club. I'm glad I ditched my coworkers for my reservation. You must try every mole! My favorite was the apricot mole and I had that with lamb chops as my protein. Along with the chops came a delightfully light sweet potato purée and a vinaigrette beets? The chef chose the sides and he chose wisely. The sopa de amor was... interesting. I don't think I've ever had anything like it! I'm not a fan of seafood but man, did this plate perform! I was lucky that I took the waiter's recommendation for my drink and had the spicy watermelon margarita. It was sweet, spicy and a perfect pairing for my meal. Overall vibe was classy, upscale, and artsy.

    Desert
    Jim R.

    We used to go to Santa Fe every year during the 90s but haven't been there since 2015 when we rode a Harley up the Sandia Crest and then into Santa Fe for an evening. Having just attended the Balloon Fest in Albuquerque, we spent four days in Santa Fe. I was researching the dining scene in Santa Fe and Sazon came to my attention having a James Beard award winning chef. We were lucky to get one of the last reservations on a Thursday night. We quickly learned that mole was the house speciality. We were presented with a palate of different moles to sample and choose from for our meal (see picture below). We choose the green one to go with our pork main. We started with the chef's special soup and were instructed to not stir the soup but scoop all the way down. Absolutely amazing. You get a different flavor profile in your mouth as you digest the many complex components to the soup (similar experience with desert). Our main of pork with the green mole was exceptional. Service was friendly and efficient.

    Duck breast with Christmas molé sauces
    Don K.

    James Beard Award winning chef (2022) + efficient and professional wait staff + phenomenal food= memorable dining experience. My wife and I were visiting friends who had tried to make reservations at Sazon since Fernando Olea won his James Beard Award for Best Chef/Southwest in 2022. Finally, we were in. But maybe not prepared for the astounding menu, flavor profiles and award winning service. Milk chocolate colors and conquistador lanterns greeted us from the bottom of the outside stairs - a warm invitation to vibrant southwestern and Mexican framed paintings and murals inside. We soon discovered how the ambiance set the mood for the evening. The hostess seated the five of us at a round table and soon we were greeted by Julian, our lively head server, and his well trained staff of assistants. Throughout the evening, Julian introduced each course as though directing the next act in a Broadway play. He teased the plot of the menu and credited the chef's creations. Each plate was delivered to the table- and removed from the table- by synchronized servers who took their cue from a head nod of the lead server or from Julian. We were enticed by an interesting specialty drink menu, wines, beers and sangrias. Several of us chose the sangria rojas, a slightly spicy, vibrant and refreshing blend of fruit and dry Spanish red wine. Authentically delicious. Bottled still water was offered as well. Two long sampler plates of several molé sauces were served with an explanation of their flavor profiles- including spicy, sweet and original. Entrees from the molé sauced side menu included your choice(s) of the sauces. That played to the chef's choice of the specific sides. The table ordered shareable starters; camarontini, colossal shrimp in a light crisp batter and served with sweet Thai chili aioli. Excellent. Small corn tortillas held crispy duck skin, cilantro and salsa verde to create a perfect Cueritos de Pato dish. I added the chef's signature soup; Sopa de Amor. Crab meat dotted a heavy cream over a puréed poblano base drizzled with amaretto. The chef encourages diners to taste each layer with spoonfuls from the bottom to the top. The best way to take a taste drive. Others had the silky black bean soup with jalapeños, white onion and crispy tortilla strips. My wife declared it to be a perfect balance of ingredients. I would agree. Our entrees included pork loin with molé, duck breast with a verde molé and a spicy molé with the chef's side of red cabbage and fluffy brown rice. Enmoladas de Pato was a wonderful dish of tortillas spread with silky smooth sweet potatoes, duck breast and covered with poblano molé. The chef's cholula was a masterpiece of ground lamb, beef and pork, nuts, dried fruits and spices served over a cold walnut sauce, pomegranate seeds and a balsamic reduction. It takes you to the edge. The shrimp enchilada married a creamy sauce of zucchini blossoms, poblano peppers and cheese. The final act was a true symphony of flavors that Julian suggested should be enjoyed with eyes closed. The chef's signature dessert, Dulce Simfonia, brought together flavors and textures that were unique to each diner's palate yet simple in their place in the dessert. Truly the exclamation point to a wonderful culinary experience. Bravo, Chef. Bravo !

    Inside
    Scarlett M.

    I was very excited to have this classy dinner with my parents while visiting Sante Fe. I think there was alittle too high expectations, was the food good? Yes of course but as a whole did not blow me away. The staff are very friendly, we had reservations and were seated promptly. The place quickly became packed so reservations are a must. We started with the mole, which I had no idea translates to just sauce. That was fun and interactive. We ordered the octopus, shrimp, duck and rack of lamb. I think the lamb was the best dish, the sweet potatoes literally tasted like creme brûlée and that did blow my culinary mind. The other dishes were okay, nothing really exquisite sadly. There were weird moments when the staff would pick up your dirty plates. They would try to time it, to have two waiters pick them up at the same time. It just felt very awkward, not sure if anyone else had that same experience. A local explained to us that the chef is from Mexico and there is definitely a difference in flavors. I think for the authentic New Mexico experience this place will be a miss.

    Sazon - Cholulo
    Jeff D.

    I happily snagged a last minute reservation and feel quite fortunate. This was an excellent experience. There is plenty to rave about. Remarkable blue crab, cinnamon, crème soup of the day. The Cholulo was a real treat and different than most anything I've ever eaten. The Mole Ice Cream with Sweet Potato and Beet chips was a perfect finish...however.... I did have three servers, a point that was never explained. All my neighbors held onto a single person. Probably my dining alone was the reason. Despite that hiccup, all was good. Highly recommend.

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    Best, most innovative chef in Santa Fe. Food is sublime. Beautifully decorated. Service is superb.

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    Ask the Community - Sazon

    I heard that there was a fire and it is closed anyone know if it's open or still closed ? I have reservations in June.

    Jillian, sadly, they did have a fire and it will likely be closed for a month or two during renovations. https://www.instagram.com/p/BxYe0vwhVwI/ Some other options - though… Read more

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    Milk of the Poppy

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    There are cheaper places to drink in Santa Fe, but we had a great time here. You choose your seat…read moreand order at the bar. Both bartenders were friendly and talkative, the drinks were unique and delicious, and the decor was exactly what you would expect from George R.R. Martin.

    I close my eyes and I imagine the scene- that last tasting session before approving this menu. When…read moreR.R. Martin insisted the Dark Winds cocktail integrate even more beets- so many beets that the mezcal itself was stifled like a flame under shovelfuls of fecund loam and that homey odor of fresh earth itself somehow overpowering a smoke-scented spirit- when this titan of imagination demanded more beet! in his signature drink, did he bang his closed fist against the table in passion? Did tears of certainty spark his eyes as he sat under those moody lights, standing firm that yes So Long, See You Tomorrow needs not one or two but three different types of sesame- what did he feel? What did intend to bankroll? And the sickest joke of all- the Bellow's Breath- a bone broth mocktail like some crystal cup of soup. Was that beverage intended to pogo stick my friend off the proverbial wagon into the depths of glugging Long Island ice teas just to feel something familiar again? Because it did. And my heart aches for that friend but I too would lose my mind if I were to stare into such a void and see whatever it is that stares back. Was this menu the vision of a team- a baffling Frankenweenie invented by committee- or the secret wish of one troubled mind? I see it all so clearly and yet I can't help but doubt my own memory. That many beets on such an expensive cocktail menu? Who salts blueberries? This total disregard for the green chile cult that runs this city like a delicious cabal? Had no drink technician ever walked from front door to car, inhaled the piñon perfumed air outside and thought, I can do something with that. I don't know what happened and I don't think I ever will but I know I did not like it. Also the bartenders were vacant and so confused that human beings wanted to order cocktails in a cocktail bar.

    Hervé - Hervé Board

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    WOW. Wine here is AWESOMENESS!…read more Yelp friends ... Armando Rosales is the friendliest bartender I've met in a long while He's from Espanola so he's super down to Earth ! (Future manager I think) He let me sample some great wines 1) Signature Canyon Five ~ fruity. Unique 2) Heritage Cabernet Sauvignon ~ AMAZING ! I ordered number 2 to pair with my (incredible) FRENCH ONION SOUP If you have that on your menu I have to try it but this was truly exceptional ! Following that I had the New York Strip. Medium rare. GREAT but I did ask for a side of Green Chile. And Garlic Aioli for the potatoes Nicely cooked but I added some salt and chile to make it pop my taste buds. YES. I would order it again the same way The Pork Chop looked great as well Desert was also very good. Truffles and Port wine ...I love Port wine (Spicy chocolate truffles with lovely RED CHILE in them) I think I'd give these guys 6 stars of if I could because Armando was so cool toward me !

    We were in Santa Fe for the holidays. It was a beautiful place to be for the holidays. We were…read moredowntown one one day when we had a hour to kill. We were walking by Hervé at the time, it felt meant to be. We had been here before a few years back. I remembered they had some solid reds before. We walked into their festive dining area and grabbed a couple spots at the bar. They had plenty of options. We weren't totally sure so the kind bartender let us a try a couple. I'm happy to say they still have some good reds. I've always thought that Lescombes were one of the best New Mexican wines, and they had those. We got their Hervé board as well to nibble on, which was a great assortment of meat cheeses and more. From the bites to the wines to the service, it's one of the best spots to kill an hour downtown.

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