OMG! What an experience! I have to admit that after tonight I have a new crush, and that is Chef Olea. Not only is Chef Olea the 2022 winner of the James Beard award for the best chef in the southwest, but just his attention to detail when we dined at his restaurant this evening was awesome. I wish I could assign more than five stars, and cannot believe that this is not a Michelin starred restaurant. We were hoping for the chef's menu, but we were not aware that you needed to do this 24 hours in advance, so alert to anyone that really wants to check this out that you make sure you note that on your reservation as it's done in only two seatings per night. Irregardless, we had an opportunity to try enough for the menu to just say that our least favorite was still outstanding - Oh, the sauces.... Originality, uniqueness, attention to detail, flavorful, there's just not enough adjectives in the dictionary. We enjoyed two appetizers that we shared that included the prawns and the Thai sauce, and the truffled tortilla, which was excellent. We also tried the two soup offerings of the evening which included the chefs signature sopa de amor (yes, like all of Chef Olea's food, it is made with love) and the black bean soup that was phenomenal with flavorings which leaned towards a rich and complex tortilla soup. Our server offered adjusted appetizer sizing for ease of sharing. Our entree course included the special poblano, pepper dish with lamb, beef, and pork, nuts, dates, and a potpourri of interesting flavors and textures and the shrimp with creamy enchilada sauce and zucchini blooms, which was delicious. I was starting to get really full as the portions were very generous but that did not stop us from looking at the dessert menu and actually trying the princess which is a light berries and cream in a unique presentation as well as the helado mole poblano in a sugar spun cage. We are already talking about planning our travels so that we can come back through here in the not too distant future. This is a must stop destination for foodies! Sazon offers an extensive signature, cocktail list, wine list, including a reserve list, and full bar to accommodate any taste. Sazon is a higher end price point for restaurants, however, compared to other restaurants of this caliber, the price per person is exceptionally reasonable. Great job to Chef Olea and his team that did an outstanding job outstanding job all around. We will most certainly be back. read more

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The food was great. Service was good. This is very well liked restaurant in Santa Fe. My only complaint is it was built into this old house and the seating is overwhelming (Tight?) for the venue. It is loud and difficult to converse with your party. The noise level is pretty high. read more

I don't normally write reviews but clearly AI has this restaurant tagged as a great spot and I wanted to share our experience to help others. They collect 50 dollars a person to reserve for dinner but still four items on the menu were unavailable. I don't know how a restaurant runs out of steak. As it is the menu is very limited. The atmosphere would have been nice except we sat under some kind of plastic covering on the entire ceiling, clearly some building repair underway which was ugly and disappointing. The prices were very high. The food was good -not extraordinary. The service was very staged and drew too much attention to itself. The artwork on the walls was beautiful. I'm sorry to say, don't waste a night in Santa Fe here. read more

Everything about Sazon is wonderful! The ambience is lovely - intimate but not stuffy, the food is delicious. Our server was so friendly and explained the mole options - which are amazing! Everything we ordered was on point all the way to the tres leches cake for dessert. If you're visiting Santa Fe, Sazon is a lovely restaurant to kick off your vacay! Highly recommend! read more

I was really looking forward to coming to this restaurant after being recommended by a friend. It was a Thursday night and the restaurant seemed pretty busy. I could tell right away that our server was overwhelmed and had too many tables. It took more than 10 minutes for someone to greet us at our table. They are very detailed about their service. All plates are served at the same time and no plates are taken until everyone is finished. I asked one of the assistants what was on her apron and she said it is a measuring tape so we could measure the plates and silverware to make sure it's exactly in the right spot. The mole complementary appetizer is really good. I was very excited to order the halibut special. It is my favorite and I thought for $65 it would be very tasty. Unfortunately, it was overcooked and very bland with no seasoning. The sides were really awful. They are a stale red beat concoction with some very bland noodles. The thing that really put a bad taste in our mouth is they asked us if we wanted flat or sparkling water only to come to find out that they are charging for water service at a ridiculous price of $9 a person. I have dined in much better restaurants and have never been charged for water service. My husband's lamb chops at $60 were also overcooked. Of all the restaurants we went to in Santa Fe for the week This was definitely not a memorable experience as far as the food would. I would definitely not return. It is really nothing special at all. read more

For fine dining we believe Sazon is the best in Santa Fe. Chef Fernando Olea is the master of moles and flavors. We attended one of his chef demonstrations a few years ago and were so impressed a trip to his restaurant was on the list. The signature soup is a must. Naturally the mole sampler is excellent. We enjoyed Cholula and the Shrimp Enchilada. The dining room is comfortable with excellent service. Reservations are required. The chef takes his time to speak with diners and is always gracious. He is a serious businessman and master chef with a wonderful restaurant and reputation. It's a recommended read more

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This was the restaurant I went to with my bridesmaids during my bachelorette weekend. The vibe was formal and inviting--it felt like stepping into a cozy dining room in a Mexican palace. The service was also great. I also loved my cocktail but the food left much to be desired. The flavor profiles and dishes just didn't resonate with us and we ended up across the street ordering churros. I don't think this means that you should not visit Sazon, just know that if you're a fan of several traditional Mexican regional cuisines, it does not mean you'll automatically enjoy Sazon. read more

Great dinner. We had the lamb mole, and the pork mole. What a fantastic and perfectly cooked dinner. The service here is perfect and the ambience is fantastic. The only issue was that we ordered the fruit cobbler for dessert, but it wasn't a fruit cobbler. We were expecting fruit with crumble and it was actually just the crumble. Tasted great, but not what we imagined when we ordered it. read more

If you are looking for an upscale dining experience in Santa Fe, look no further. I've been to Sazón twice with my family and every single aspect of the dinner has been phenomenal. I ordered the infierno (spicy) margarita and it was perfectly balanced. To begin the meal, they bring you a tasting of all their moles to eat with corn tortillas. You decide which is your favorite and then you can order a protein and pair it with your mole for your main course--the chef decides what vegetables pair best with your selection. For an appetizer, we enjoyed the squash blossoms which are AMAZING. Apparently they often run out so if it's on the menu and available, you have to order it! I enjoyed the fish of the day, halibut, with the green mole for my main and it was delicious. We were stuffed but for dessert, we all shared the special guava and gruyère empanada. This is such a fantastic, unique dining experience--with a price tag to match. It's expensive, but worth it for a special occasion. read more

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Everything about this restaurant was perfect. Get the chef's sopa as an appetizer. Oh yeah, get the squash blossoms stuffed with cheese also. Both are amazing. The moles are fabulous . Service was beyond five stars; perfect! It is somewhat noisy , but everyone is having a great time. You will too! read more

Mole mole mole is the theme of this very special restaurant experience in Santa Fe. We were able to get a last minute reservation which we were beyond excited to get especially after all of the rave reviews we heard about this place (and purely from word of mouth!). And the actual experience did not disappoint! The mole sampler they bring you in the beginning is a quite a fun experience alone but that's just the warm up. The service is impeccable; you can tell the staff is all in on the experience they are trying to create, so you really feel taken care of the entire time. One comment I will make is that the food is very rich and very heavy so plan your meal accordingly. You'll want some light bites mixed into your order so you don't overdo it. They do have great margaritas as well so make sure to leave room for those if you're a drinker. We really enjoyed this restaurant. Chef's kiss! read more

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Starting with the complementary mole sampler was a great start to a wonderful dining experience. We enjoyed the service, the artwork on the walls, the drinks and the amazing food. We also enjoyed watching Chef make the rounds of the tables and check in on folks. My mixed drink and food was outstanding!. Deep flavors, great pairings. I got the chefs special where you pick your protein and your mile and then the chef picks your sides to compliment. I opted for duck with a semi-sweet mole. Chef chose mashed sweet potatoes and roasted beets as sides. It was phenominal. read more

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Excellent. Creative, fresh take on traditional dishes and flavors without being pretentious. Likewise the dining room is upscale but still very down to earth and comfortable. The sommelier, bartenders and servers are excellent. All friendly, professional and helpful, but reserved and not intrusive. Pacing and service is spot on. Very well run and thoughtful, which makes for a pleasant meal. The food is wonderful, so obviously the folks in the kitchen are doing the same. The chef's soup is incredible - unusual, but possibly the best chowder or bisque (not really sure how best to describe it other than basically perfect) I have ever had. A unique mixture of warm and cool, sweet and savory, and the foam has an edge that works insanely well with the cream flavors and crab. Weird and wonderful. Don't pass on the chef's soup. read more

We saw Chef Fernando Olea win the James Beard Best Chef Southwest Award in Chicago this June. So it was only fitting that we had to dine at Sazon, his exquisite Santa Fe restaurant known for its Elevated Latin American cuisine and specialty cocktails. It was difficult to find a reservation online, so I contacted the restaurant directly and Shannon made it happen for us. We hadn't been seated for a few minutes before we saw Chef Olea enter the dining room and greeting guest. He wears his signature cowboy hat whether in the kitchen or the restaurant. When he stopped by our table, we told him we saw him receive the Beard award. He lit up when he heard that news. He told us he has only been nominated twice for the award, but another Santa Fe chef has been nominated 10 times without winning. He dedicated his award to his fellow chef. He impressed us by ordering a starter and dessert for our table, on the house. He was incredibly generous with his time and fun to chat with. Before we ordered, they bring out a small plate with six different moles to taste, which Chef is so proud of. They ranged from mild to very spicy. There are several entrees that you can then pair with mole. We noticed literally every table was ordering the Sopa de Amor, the Chef's signature soup. It's complex to describe it, but its multiple layers, with a creamy savory base, blue crab in the middle and finished with a sweet Amaretto topping, with cinnamon and a touch of a hot spice. Exquisite. For my starter, I ordered the Pulpo, which is octopus sautéed in olive oil with pork belly and Thai chili. Others at our table loved the sauce. I loved the whole thng. For entrees, my wife and I ordered Costillas de Cordero, the rack of lamb and the Lomo De Peuerco, pork loin. They were beautifully plated and complemented by the mole we selected. With such a fun and memorable evening, the only issue we had was our server wasn't that engaged with our table. It took forever to have finished plates removed or to order additional cocktails. The restaurant is filled with stunning artwork. It's like dining in a museum. The only downside is the restaurant is very noisy, hard to carry on a conversation with others. As we left, we thanked Chef Olea and took a picture with him by the James Beard Award. A most magical evening. read more

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Got lucky and scored a 7:45 dinner reservation for two. My date and I arrived on time, and our table was ready about 20 minutes later. We sipped cocktails, savored the mole tasting, then ordered food. To start, the tuna tartare, a favorite every time we dine here. Next, I had the beef tenderloin and a glass of red wine, while my companion opted for the pork. Everything was delightful. Somehow, we still found room for dessert. Dining at Sazon is always a treat. Chef Olea and his team deserve all the praise in the world. read more

I really wanted to like this place. It's gotten great reviews and accolades. The space is beautiful and I was really struck by the Frida and Diego Rivera portraits. The service is also top of the line and knowledgeable. I'll start with the one dish that is the stuff dreams are made of, and so unique, I think I'll remember it until the day I die. You simply must try the incredible sopa de amor, a creamy poblano chili soup with cinnamon chocolate foam, over hunks of blue crab. It's creamy and light yet slightly sweet and luscious and complex and a miracle. Unfortunately, the rest of the meal disappointed. I wasn't that taken with any of the moles and I love me some mole. I found them to be too sweet or else not complex enough. I also tried an odd pulpo/octopus appetizer that came very tender, but thinly sliced swimming in a sweet bbq sauce broth. Then, we got an overly sweet chocolate mole over pork, and a peanut tomato mole over duck which was fine but not memorable. Finally we tried the cholula, a room temperature rice dish stewed with ground beef and lamb, apricots, and raisins that was unnecessarily sweet. I was not a fan. The cocktails were also not the most balanced. I had a spicy margarita and it was OK, and my friend's (lychee maybe?) wasn't balanced. read more

After Chef Olea was announced as the winner for Best Chef in the Southwest by the James Beard Foundation, I snagged one of the few remaining dinner reservations this month. I had high expectations and although the dinner wasn't entirely perfect, Sazon is a place I highly recommend and will definitely return to. Parking is a little tough since there's no private lot, so you'll need to find a spot on the street or in a lot nearby. The restaurant is decorated with colorful paintings mostly of Frida Kahlo which I adored. There were lots of waitstaff in training which was interesting despite every table being full on Monday night. Our server was new and didn't know all of the components of the entrees but we still enjoyed our evening. I liked getting to sample each of the mole's prior to ordering. My favorite was the coloradito which is the spiciest option. I had this with the pork loin and it came with pickled cabbage and rice. I enjoyed this very much, but my favorite dish was the Sopa de Amore. It's the chef's signature soup that is creamy with a hint of spice and also a sweet finish with chunks of blue crab. It was amazing! I would definitely return for this soup! read more

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I was lucky enough to get a last minute table here and I'm so glad because it was the highlight of my Santa Fe weekend. I loved the mole sampler at the beginning, they were all delicious. It was hard to pick which one to pair with protein, but in the end it was great to be surprised with my sides and have a phenomenal meal. This is my #1 Santa Fe recommendation read more

Best service, best food, in Santa Fe. We'll worth every penny. Solo trip to Santa Fe. Chef Ferbando Olea personally made sure I was happy with my dinner. Every staff member was amazing! Highly recommend!!! read more

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Been a year since we visited Sazón and this time had a few hiccups. We were in the first seating at 5:00pm on a Friday eve and were greeted by nine other than Chef Fernando Olea himself. Very nice touch. He was seen throughout the evening in and out of the kitchen checking on staff and visiting tables something you'd expect from a James Beard Award winning Chef and restaurant. Our foursome ordered a bottle of Casa Jipi 2022 Sauvignon Blanc, a Margarita and a glass of Chardonnay. You always expect most restaurants to up charge on their wine selections but their $85 price for this Casa Jipi far exceeds the @ $30 price at Total Wines. Needless to say our meal hadn't even started and we were $120 in already. The appetizers we chose to share were the Pulpo, a delicious concoction of sliced octopus in a decadent sauce. Spot on. Then the Crispy Duck Tacos served with their avocado and green chile based mole. Fabulous. We then shared the Chef's special Sopa de Amor. Hard to describe but trust me, try it, even if to just share. Although we were seated at opening time we sensed something was wrong as we watched others who seated after us getting their entrees and actually leaving well before us. Our entrees finally arrived: the Rack of Lamb, the Pork Loin, the Prepper encrusted beef and the Halibut. The lamb while well prepared didn't have any crust as you normally see. The Pork Loin was perfect. The Beef dish was delivered a medium rare instead of medium and bordered on an almost cool temperature. But what shocked me as the Halibut. I could instantly when it was served it had been over cooked. It was tough and dry. I'm actually surprised the Chef let the Halibut be served. We finished sharing the house special desert, a Dulce Sofina. An avocado based ice cream with pistachios, covered by a beet ginger glaze. Sounds weird but trust me it's the Bomb. We finally paid the check and left after 8:00pm. 3+ hours? Look this is my second trip to Sazon, I'm not ready to write it off. But attention to detail in a fine dining establishment is an absolute necessity to encourage repeat customers and great reviews. read more

Sazon - Casa Jipi 2022 - Mexican Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

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I woke up wanting mole for breakfast. That was one of the best dinners I've ever had. The flavors are incomparable. My boyfriend who is Mexican and lived there for years said it was the best mole he's ever had- we can't tell his dad he said that. Our waitress was a gem. Chef Fernando even took the time to come around to the tables and socialize. Order the shrimp appetizer. Order the coin marg. Order a mole with duck. Enjoy enjoy enjoy. I highly highly recommend this restaurant. And my only regret is we aren't staying another night to go back. read more

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The food is good, no question. Unfortunately, our most recent visit was tainted by a sub-par table and seating preference having been given to a couple who got in at the last minute, although our reservation had been made well in advance. We were stuck at a tiny table for two where we were smack against the wall and could barely move our arms... and we are small people. I asked if we had to accept the table, but the question was not followed up on by restaurant personnel. It was a good meal, but very uncomfortable. read more

Maybe this was a case of over expectations, but I was not impressed. First of all they make you do a mole tasting before you get your menu, which is kind of cool but also feels a little like you're sitting through a time share presentation--very forced. The place just feels really dated. We were waiting for a long time for our waitress at every step of the way while there were oodles of attendants watching us and filling our water glasses. Maybe some of those folks should be waiting tables. The food was pretty good, not amazing, just okay. We had the duck and rack of lamb with moles. The duck was dry and rack of lamb was great but the sides of rice and a cabbage slaw was not. The mole overpowered the dish. I can't imagine going back. read more

Certainly one of the great restaurants of the American West. Sazon has it all--top flight service, lovely comfortable interior, and an exceptional menu with perhaps an even better drinks menu. Let's start with the cocktails. The wine list was well curated but we could not keep our hands off of the cocktails. I loved the blend of flavors and textures in my Desert Rose cocktail--and the Latin Manhattan was splendid too. We had the zucchini blossom appetizer--wow, never had anything like it before, with the blend of cheese, zucchini and spices wrapped in a thin batter and flash fried. Rich and tasty. The same can be said for the black bean soup--perfectly puréed and such subtle yet complex flavors. We went different routes for the entrees, going for the night's pork and lamb chop specials with mole chosen by tasting five different ones. Both dishes were prepared to order with the amount of kick as ordered. And came with sides to match the meat and mole. Loved my red cabbage. Very impressive. You MUST get to desert--lay off a glass of wine if necessary. The house chocolate desert is overwhelming but nicely sized so it is not too much. The house special ice cream has unbelievable layers of flavor, with a jalapeno kick. Not for the faint of heart. Considering the setting, the service, the quality, the prices are fair. And we cannot wait to return. read more

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This place is awesome! Destination dining as it's meant to be. Of course, the ambiance is great, lots of big paintings of Frida Kahlo. The service was top notch too! So attentive without being over bearing. We had the tasting menu, which is a little bit of everything on the menu. Starting out with dessert was a great idea. Every bite was delicious and with 9 courses, we didn't leave hungry for sure! The wine list is extensive. The craft cocktails were yummy. If we can get in again, I'd gladly go. (We tried to reserve on Open Table. Tip: if you can't get a reservation try calling direct. That's how we got a table. ) so worth the trip. read more

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This is a restaurant that I found on Yelp. It was one of the best meals/experiences I've had in a real long time. This is just the kind of place I reserve 5-star ratings for. I was in Santa Fe for a couple of days with some family members. We were looking for a good place that was walking distance from the hotel. Sazon was rated #1 on the list so we decided to check it out. I usually reserve higher priced restaurants for special occasions but being together with out-of- state family was just that. We ordered from the regular menu (they also have a tastings menu with many courses that is offered twice per evening). First I'll start with the cocktails. I had the Margarita de la Casa (House Margarita) and it was excellent! Not too sweet like you get at lots of bars. The other drink at the table was red Sangria. Pretty with a flower but not better than Sangria from other restaurants, from what I heard. One of the unique things that makes me call this meal an experience is that each person gets a sample of four molés with three mini tortillas. Presentation on slate was pretty cool. I didn't know there was such variety with molé. It's on the menu and I might even order it someday. The best thing I had that evening was the Sopa de Amor. I like soup, but what can you do with soup to make people rave about it? The chef figured out the answer to that question. As it was described to me, this was made of a cream of poblano chili base over Blue crab meat, topped with an Amaretto mousse and a dusting of chocolate and cinnamon. Actually, on paper it doesn't sound as good as it tasted, but I loved it. My main course of salmon filet wrapped in filo dough was fine but not exceptional. I'll probably try the shrimp enchiladas next time. The ambience of the restaurant was lovely with art all around. Our server was Shauna and she was attentive, helpful, and friendly. I'm looking forward to our next visit. read more

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Sazon was a pure delight! A great start...we were greeted upon entry by three very welcoming young ladies. This restaurant has been honored by the James Beard award, and it is well-located near the Santa Fe Plaza. My daughter really liked the refreshing beverage, Prickly Pear Agua Fresca mock-tail. As soon as we ordered, the excellent waitress brought us a slim plate of five different mole sauces, to be enjoyed with a little stack of tiny tortillas. We truly liked all of them, but the New Mexican was our favorite. My daughter loved the Pork Loin with two of the mole sauces. I really enjoyed the Coyoacan, shrimp enchilada....unlike any enchilada you've ever eaten! It was really tasty. The dish was covered with a lovely creamy sauce, made with squash blossom, soy, and a light cheese....great choice! If if those items weren't enough, we went on to enjoy a delicious dessert, Crepa De Cajeta. The crepe was covered with a rich caramel sauce made with cajeta sauce (goat milk) and included sliced strawberries. Cajeta sauce...so good! My daughter and I both loved Sazon! The ambience, the delightful waitress, the friendly staff, the superb entrees and dessert, all made for a very special evening! Don't miss this one in Santa Fe, especially if you are celebrating a special time. read more

Sazon - Mole choices at Sazon - Mexican Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

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The soup of love (signature dish) and ambiance are great. Husband's rice was inedible, and I'm not sure how we felt about waiting for quite some time to receive a menu then a group presentation between several tables of our options. Waiter was not terrible accommodating, but the chef coming by each table is a nice touch. read more

DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME ON THIS BEAUTIFUL "PRESENTATION" RESTAURANT! Inside is amazing! Big warning.... don't order the way you like it! They get very snooty if you order outside of what the chef/owner recommends. The 1st & 2nd course appetizers are pretty amazing, too bad the entree is totally overpowered by the molé. Especially at these prices!!! Sit in the bar & just order appetizers, trust me! read more

I used to think I didn't like mole, and then I came to Sazon. The biggest lesson I learned was that all mole isn't the same, and it's not just the chocolate base one. Sazon knows what they're doing and they probably recognize there are other people out there like me that have no idea about the differences of mole, so the meal kicks off with a mole tasting. You receive 4 flavors accompanied by a tortilla and are walked through the different flavor profiles of each: Chocolate, Sweet, mildly spicy, Hot (brown, orange, green, red). You're also told which flavor pairs best with each item on the menu. My table ordered the orange mole on duck, green & red moles on the lamb and one person ordered a non-mole steak dish. Everything was spectacular. We also loved our stuffed zucchini flowers & could have easily had a few more of those. This was our nicest meal in Santa Fe and worth every second. I'm so glad my friend had the foresight to make a reservation weeks in advance, it was an experience to be had and completely worth it. read more

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Highly recommend the 9 course tasting menu with wine/tequila pairing. Every course was exquisite, creative, and beautifully presented. Chef Olea definitely deserves his James Beard Award for Best Chef of the Southwest. Sopa de Amor lives up to it's name. The service was conducted with precision and everyone worked as a team. Impressive art on every wall. Kudos to Chef Olea. Salut! read more

Sazon - Simon Bolivar - Mexican Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

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Always great, the bartenders are so friendly and knowledgeable! Fernando the owner also gave me a warm welcome. I especially love the Shrimp Enchiladas here because the sauce is incredible! Especially the spicy Red sauce laced around the top of the bowl. But anything with your favorite Mole (I try the samples) is always great as well (nice variety of Chef created Mole) Duck, Pork Belly, Rack of Lamb... etc The "Sopa De Amore" is so incredible I think I'd eat it every day if I could, Crab...Foamy Cream on top Might be the best soup I've ever eaten One of the best Santa Fe Restaurants. read more

Wow! I did not see this one coming. If you are a solo traveller looking to dine alone, choose another place. I am sure most people were wowed by the service here. But my food is so late that I started writing this review while at the restaurant. I've never felt this unseen in a restaurant. Or maybe overlooked is a better word. When the duck with mole was served, there was no knife at the table to cut it with. There were only two forks in the name of silverware on the table. I was not able to flag down the hostess because she was too busy serving others. Finally I managed to get someone else to get me a knife so could finally begin eating my food on the table. Mole was fantastic. I took the chocolate one, but duck left much to be desired. All the pieces were not uniformly cut and unfortunately for me, the cook on them was also not uniform. Leading to some slices being soft and tender, while others turned out to be chewy. The Princess dessert ( layered Pastry with fruit inside) that I ordered was to die for. Absolutely top notch. But I felt totally abandoned, because I wanted a second drink and there was no one there to get me one. Maybe if I came with someone my table would be worth the service. I will come back to this restaurant. Everyone deserves a second chance and I hope my next review isn't as negative. read more

Sazon - Dessert - it was called Princess something! I forget the name ! - Mexican Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

We stopped by Sazon for a cocktail before dinner and I'm glad we did. This restaurant in downtown Santa Fe specializes in New Mexican food and the exterior showcases that with pueblo architecture. They were packed but we got the last two spots at the bar. Sazon has won a James Beard award so you know it's hype. While we didn't try the food, they did have an impressive list of craft cocktails. I went with the Diego Rivera because how can you say no to that. The bartender recommended any of the cocktails with mezcal. Sazon is pricey but the quality and ambiance is there. read more

A fine dining place is not just the food. The ambience and staff matter too. It was a great experience beyond the food. The service was top notch and the attention to detail was impeccable. First the food; the sopa de amor was an excellent starter. An interesting and truly delicious dish. The mole poblano with duck was on point. The mole is the real deal. The dessert dulce de sinfonia was such a surprise of tastes at different points on the palate. Here is where the service matters too. Our server Gabrielle was impeccable. Her knowledge of the ingredients allowed us to easily select our plates. During our dessert she provided a walk through on our tasting of the dish, explaining the evolving taste as we indulged on our first bite. Superb experience. This place is classy yet down to earth. There was sincere engagement of staff with us. All in all, the price is quite reasonable when one leaves there with a genuinely authentic experience. All the ingredients came together both on the plate and in the service. Bravo. read more

Move over, Geronimo. Sazon is now the finest restaurant in Santa Fe. The special cocktails featuring tequila and mescal were terrific. Then we had appetizers. You must try the shrimp. It's unique. The fried stuffed squash blossoms were spectacular. One member of my party ordered the sopa d'amor. You simply must try it. It is so good. Then the entrees. I had duck breast in a green savory sauce. It was served with rice and purple cabbage. The pieces blended perfectly into a whole. I asked for the duck to be cooked medium, and it was perfect. Delicious, tender, juicy. The sauces at Sazon, whether molé or other, are so wonderful. It was my birthday, so I had a birthday dessert of berries, mascarpone, and some kind of very light pastry. The entire meal was served perfectly. I fell in love with every woman in the room, but I am 84 and things like that happen to me now. read more

High end mexican food in a charming space with colorful art, but the host brings it down. He kept us waiting nearly an hour, was rude, and continually has his arms crossed which is weird and not inviting at all. Thankfully the servers were excellent and the food tasty. We liked the foie gras but stay away from the soup - it was spoiled. read more

Sazon - Squash blossoms stuffed with cheese - Mexican Near Me - Santa Fe, New Mexico

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Hands down, one of the best meals in my life, and as you all know, I eat out a lot for my job. Everything cooked to perfection and everything sauce was intenesly flavored and very complex. All 5 of the dished I tasted were amazing. Beautiful restaurant; cozy, classy and rustic. Nice selection of wines from the Valle de Guadalupe as well and many others. As a Texan, I love the flavors of Mexico and was honored to work for Stephan Pyles at Star Canyon a while back and was only a couple blocks from Rick Bayless's Topolobombo/Frontera Grill when I lived in Chicago a while back and ate there often. Chef Fernando Oleo is not only on par with these amazing chefs, he is on par with any great chef out there. I was seriously blown away. You can't miss this place when you visit Santa Fe read more

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Our favorite dinner stop on our first trip to NM! Ambiance, food, and service was top notch. Chef personally checked us in and despite us making a reservation for the wrong night, found us seats at the bar where we had a blast. Definitely recommend their margarita and mole tasting; after that your dishes will be recommended to you based on your favorite mole. So authentic and fun! Fun tip- try the off menu grasshopper tacos ;) read more

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The staff and owner made us feel welcome before we even walked in the door. We thoroughly enjoyed their agave spirt tasting. The chef/owner was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. His barman guided us through 5 tastes of sotol, bacanora, tequila, and mezcal with palette cleansers and great bits of information in between. It was followed by a yummy mole tasting with some fresh corn tortillas. Each one unique and delish. I'd love to come back and try some of the other spirit tastings the chef is planning. After the tasting class we decided to stick around for one more drink. The cocktail menu leans agave (naturally) but I'm still learning to enjoy it. Lucky they also have a perfectly made Manhattan that was more my speed. Dinner dishes are beautiful- fine dining Mexican cuisine. The spinach salad with cotija had a fab dressing. Stuffed eggplant was the sole veg entre, but it was tasty. Didn't need dessert, but was glad we tried the chocolate lava- rich and delicious, good to share. The place is popular for good reason, make a reservation, definitely check it out. read more

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