It has been over ten years since I last ate here due to moving out of the area. I came for a late lunch. From the last time I visited Sazon expanded and took over the deli next door. So now the place has plenty of seating inside and out. I was immediately greeted and seated in the new area. The server was friendly and professional. I ordered a diet Inca cola, Papa a la Huancaina, Aji de Guilliana and Alfajores. I was not disappointed on how good the place still is. I'm a son of Peruvian immigrants and the authentic flavors are on target. I also noticed that the same chef was style cooking too. I highly recommend Sazon because the flavors are authentic and you will come out totally satisfied. Check them out! read more

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Came here to try the famous Sazon It was good but wasn't a wow, had to order the Lomo Saltado, and tbh it just tasted alright, didn't taste special, the causa limena on the other hand.. felt like it was a scam, $20+ for it to be mostly potato and barely any dungeness crab... wouldn't order that again but overall decent spot, don't get what the hype was all about, price is pretty high here.. read more

Sazon Peruvian Cuisine & Deli - Causa Limena - Peruvian Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

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Second time here and they are consistent with flavor and portion size. I got the Arroz con Mariscos both times as my entree and they definitely give a lot of rice and seafood. The mixtos ceviche was tangy and wish it came with some chips but it was good when eaten with our meal. The sweet plantains are perfectly crisped. Lomo saltado steak was also perfectly cooked. The restaurant is spacious. Service was quick and attentive. We got a great deal with Groupon the second time around so check there for discounts. Parking is easy out front and they also have outdoor seating. Enjoy! read more

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Me and my Father love this place. He was born in Lima, Peru and he confirms this is authentic Peruvian Cuisine. You can't go wrong with anything you order if you have taste buds for the amazing, extravagant, vast flavors of Peru. Lots of amazing Sea Food, juicy steak, rice and/or potato dishes. Below are some of the dishes I've tried from here and loved them all. read more

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We really got a great surprise on the delicious spot! As a first time to Peruvian dinning I highly recommend this place. The food is beautiful, the colors pop, the aroma dazzles your sensations. We met the owner Jose, what an informative gentleman. He didn't bombard us with Info we asked. Great conversation! I ordered the paella, my boyfriend the llomo saltado. AAA+++ Will be making this a regular stop. read more

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I'm Peruvian and I can say with confidence that the ceviche I ordered was just as good as the ones back home. I love that the breading they use for the calamari is from sweet potato it gives it a nice distinct flavor. The service was great and fast. It was a little dark inside though. read more

Sazon Peruvian Cuisine & Deli - Ceviche - Peruvian Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

Great place for flavorful Peruvian comfort food that hits all the right notes! Food Quality Ordered a solid variety and everything was absolutely delicious: - Tiradito Ceviche (halibut ceviche): fresh with the perfect kick, tangy and refreshing - Lomo Saltado (wok fried meat plater): Got both chicken and beef versions, both were tender, flavorful, and cooked just right - Bistec a lo Pobre (grilled NY steak with chimichurri): medium rare was perfectly executed - Lucuma Ice Cream: Great way to end the meal Service Experience Visited mid-afternoon and staff was genuinely friendly Server gave solid recommendations on their popular dishes Value & Atmosphere Portions were reasonable for the price point Comfortable spot for families Cleanliness Clean restroom facilities in the back (always appreciated!) read more

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Delicious Aji de Gallina and excellent friendly service by Jaclyn. This creamy chicken dish has the comfort and warmth of chicken noodle soup. But it's more filling with great potatoes and rice. A boiled egg and walnuts top it all off. To drink, try the chicha morada! Can't wait to come back and try the large variety of ceviches and other Peruvian classics. I'm headed to Lima next year and am trying all the local Peruvian dishes I can find. Any recommendations? read more

The cat hangs out and lets you pet! The chicken ranchero is amazing. Wife ordered tri-tip sandwich, it was spicy (with she cannot eat ), and was given another sandwich in place. A great, out of the way place we have enjoyed a few times we have gone now. The server is great. Friendly and informative. Parking is tough. Plenty of space in the deli itself. read more

A Roseland Gem! I'm sure Santa Rosan's know about this place but I just had to review for the rest of us. It's a large space with bright and airy tables in the front and cozy, intimate tables in the back. Casual would be my description. The servers are friendly and attentive. You can go to the deli counter for self service or sit down at a table to be served by the restaurant staff. Based on the three star ambiance I prepared myself for an average epicurean adventure. It's a wine and beer experience with some Peruvian mocktails. Peruvian is key here. It's a different flavor and spice than Mexican food. Spicey but not extra hot, excellent flavoring yet you can still talk after you've had a bite! There are no chips and salsa instead they provide an amazing bowl of salted Peruvian corn. I ordered pork empanadas, shrimp and Peruvian paella. Way too much food but I wanted to taste a few things. There is a lot of fish options and based of my order I would not hesitate to order any of them. The fish in paella and the shrimp were fresh and delicious. The empanadas were fried to perfection and stuffed with pork adobo which was moist and full of flavor. But the hit of the day was the paella. Best I've had in the county. The flavors, consistency and texture were perfect. What really made it special was the it was made to order and came out piping hot. Worth the wait. Truly a chef that loves to cook and knows Peruvian cuisine. I left wanting to return soon for a bit of Peru right here in Sonoma, don't miss it. read more

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I've been so excited to try this restaurant after hearing raving reviews from my boyfriend and his dad. My boyfriend and I ate an early lunch here yesterday after a hike in the area. We were greeted and seated immediately. There was a party of 6 who came right before we did and there was one server so service was fairly slow. It took about 10-15 minutes before we got our complimentary water and orders in. We didn't mind the wait for our food as with all good things -- it's worth a wait. We were a bit disappointed that all of our food came out at the same time as we were waiting for the appetizer for us to start with. What we ordered: Empanadas (appetizer): We ordered all 4 of the empanadas they offer. It comes with a delicious sauce (salsa criolla, olive, and huacatay) and pickled onions. Such a fan!!! 10/10 Arroz con Mariscos (main course): Great to share for 2! Seafood was delicious and fresh. The rice is cooked perfectly (you'd be surprised how many restaurants can get this part wrong). Definitely order this one. 10/10 Platanos Maduros (side): We were both disappointed as the plantains were not ripe enough so it was difficult to eat. The flavor was there but it was a tough eat. 4/10 Cancha: SO delicious. I am now on the lookout to find these locally. 10/10 Sazon Cooler: A refreshing guava lemonade. 10/10 Overall, I'll definitely be back. There were some minor hiccups but this place has a wonderful ambiance and DELICIOUS food. Try this place out if you're in the area! read more

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Delicious lunch at Sazón today! We split the ahi tuna appetizer and the burger. Both dishes had great flavor and we enjoyed top tier service. I loved sitting outside in the sun as well. read more

Sazon Peruvian Cuisine & Deli - Ahi tuna - Peruvian Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

Our family has eaten here several times. The service is great and the food is delicious. I highly recommend Sazon if you want excellent food at reasonable prices. read more

As you can see from our picture, I had no time to document and only had time to devour. I have been looking for an authentic Peruvian food place for the longest time! I live in Marin county and we only have a place called ayawaska but it was never one of my favorites ( and overpriced) especially knowing how amazing Peruvian cuisine is. My Dad recommended this place to me ( he is Peruvian) so I had high hopes. As we walked in we were greeted very nicely by our server and by a small cute black cat. We got sat very quickly and our server was polite and efficient. The food was exactly what I was looking for ! It's the most Authentic I've had so far. I had the Lomo Saltado, the portion was perfect and the flavor was as well, I asked for a side of hot salsa and it was definitely spicy to my liking! My partner had the ceviche, he is typically very picky but he absolutely loved the ceviche! The other person we were with had wings and they also said those were good! We will be making this a mandatory stop from now on and I can't wait to come back! ( please note that in Peru animals such as cats are everywhere so if you have a problem with this maybe don't come here. This is truly Authentic!) read more

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Sazón is easily one of my favorite restaurants in Santa Rosa and definitely one of my favorite Peruvian restaurants, ever. Case and point: a few months ago, we went to a very beautiful Peruvian restaurant in New York City - it was double the price and the food was good but my partner and I agreed that the quality, flavor, and overall preparation of the dishes still did not compare to Sazón. This restaurant has an understated interior with an incredible friendly staff including the owner Jose, who checks in regularly and, at a recent visit, ensured that we got to our movie on time. This is one of our favorite restaurants in Santa Rosa for a date night or celebration and we look forward to going back soon! read more

Sazon Peruvian Cuisine & Deli - Lomo Saltado and an incredibly creamy pesto pasta with shrimp - Peruvian Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

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My friend and I had the Ahi De Gallina, Ceviche Mixto, Chicken and Veggie Empanadas, and Plantain Chips, and it was all excellent! Our servers were so nice and it was neat to have the owner's cat and dog. there! It is a bit pricey but definitely special and worth it for a special occasion! read more

Sazon Peruvian Cuisine & Deli - Aji De Gallina, Ceviche Mixto, and Platonos Platanos Machos (chips) - Peruvian Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

Visiting Suzan is definitely a worthy culinary experience, especially when one considers how potatoes can be combined with rice in many dishes, giving a characteristic flavor that is a keystone to Peruvian food plural. And what is that delicious purple drink that is so thirst quenching ? read more

It was a bit warm when we entered inside. There were a bunch of ceiling fans running, so I guess no AC. There are quite a few tables, as it's also attached to their deli. The mango ceviche was recommended by the waiter. The shrimp were quite firm, but I liked the plantain chips. The beef heart skewers were good and I liked trying the different sauces that came with it. The ahi tuna salad (Ensalada Nikei) isn't really Peruvian, but I enjoyed it. It was light and tasty. While we were eating, we spotted a black cat. It was roaming around the restaurant. My bf petted it and I saw another customer hold it. I'm not sure how I feel about it being at the restaurant. The main reason why I chose this restaurant is because I saw this place had solid reviews and I had a gift card. I was a bit annoyed when the waiter returned with the gift card and stated the machine wasn't working, so he couldn't run the card. I guess I'll have to try to use the card another day. read more

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After several people recommended this place, we decided to stop in for lunch on a Sunday afternoon. Peruvian food is somewhat of a mystery to us but we knew we could get some help from our server. When we entered the restaurant doors, I noticed a few tables and the kitchen. I walked over to the doorway to the right and noticed a very large dining area. This is where we were seated. There is a deli there that serves sandwiches and other lunch items. It took us a little while to read through their menus and we asked for recommendations from our server. We finally decided on the following off of their Clasicos menu: Pollo a la Brasa - slow roasted Rocky chicken with salad and fries Adobo de Chancho - braised pork with Peruvian beans and rice Bistec a lo Pobre - grilled steak with chimichurri sauce, fries, sweet plantains, egg and rice There was a large table that was seated before us and so it took some time for our food to arrive. We were all quite hungry by the time our food was served and we were anxious to take a bite of each other's dishes. The clear favorite was the Bistec. The chimichurri sauce complemented the steak beautifully and my bite was bursting with flavor. It's a winner! We had a leisurely lunch and didn't feel rushed at all. Parking lots available in the front, back and side of the restaurant. read more

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Yes to everything. All the food ( is yummy,) terrific staff , even the owner is a pretty great person .

My first impression : we parking in the side of the restaurant. There is a beautiful mural of lama on the wall. We wait a few minutes for seating as lot of people in house before us. It is Mother's Day 5/11/24. So happy that I chose Saxon to celebrate tonight. Enjoy every bite of it. Started with Empanadas, crispy shell dipping with green sauce and red onion pickle. Yum My dish was Arroz con Mariscos : Peruvian version of paella creamy yellow rice with flavorful seafood Also, we had Sangria Roja, easy to drink. Close up with Flan and Lucuma ice cream This experience made my mother's memorable read more

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All of the food is exceptionally tasty and service is wonderful. Ceviche is very tasty and definitely on the super citrusy side. It's pucker worthy. It would be nice if they had some thing a little bit more subtle for some variance. That being said, I've never had anything here that I don't like. read more

Friends really love the seafood dishes and ceviche here. I tried the empanadas and Croquette. They were good. Service started off great, and fizzled out really fast. The biggest issue was a cat sleeping in the dining room. If you're allergic, as my husband is, it can be a disturbing site. read more

Really enjoyed the meal tonight. Delicious Ahi ceviche, Bistec a la Pobre was very good, and we really enjoyed the desserts--lucuma ice cream and mango cheesecake. Our server was the owner--really nice guy. Looking forward to returning. read more

Seriously... Do yourself a favor. Visit this charming, low key spot in Santa Rosa for the restaurant or even just their deli. I'm a bit of a critic from San Francisco. I've tried a wide variety of Peruvian restaurants. Many folks told me that going to Sazón would be worth the journey. So, I gave it a shot...twice. Indeed! Every dish we tried was wonderfully memorable and surprisingly within budget! Particularly, because they are authentic and uniquely inspired by their own Peruvian family's recipes. Special Note- Many entrees are enough for two, especially if you add an appetizer or two to expand your experience. My recommendation adding empanadas and the mango shrimp (delish)!! read more

As a frequent diner of saison i have officially decided to ban myself from going there due to the cut in portion size and disrespectful charge for a cup of sauce. The food is great. But until the above changes, I cannot allow myself to pay over inflated prices., I write this with a heavy heart because they are the only place that serves decent green sauce. God speed, my friends. read more

We stumbled in this Peruvian restaurant instead, thinking of was the Michoacán food place. After hesitation, we decided to give it a try. Food was ok, prices were high, but what made it worse, were the animal roaming around the dining area and the serves caring them while working... To top it off, the server would disappear constantly and had to get up to look for someone to help us. First and last time. Do not recommend. read more

Really great and solid comfort food that tasted like a nice home cooked meal. Friendly staff. I can't wait to check it out again.

This is totally a cool place for Peruvian food. Family owned and run business with great food and great service. read more

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Foods are delicious. The service and staff are polite, knowledgeable and friendly. Everything is very tasty. Peruvian cuisine. The ceviche is amazing! There's a little black kitty that frequents. The ambiance is delightful. read more

Sazon Peruvian Cuisine & Deli - Mixto Ceviche, Lomo Saltado the the special Talapia. - Peruvian Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

Had a fabulous dinner here last night and although I didn't take pictures I can confirm that everything was fantastic. Jose walked us through the menu explaining everything in detail and gave many recommendations. Our group had the following: Empanada's-we tried one of each and shared. All were light and crispy filled with fillings that were super tasty. Beef skewers (beef heart)-now I was a little scared to try it but made myself and it literally tasted like a filet. Definitely was tasty (if u wasn't to eat hearts) Pesto chicken fettuccini-probably my favorite of the meal. Very creamy and flavorable Mariscos paella- this was a different spin on paella where the rice isn't actually mixed in but more like a cioppino. Super delish. Rice was light and airy. Roasted chicken-I didn't try this but was told it was really good and I did try the salad that came with it and the dressing was something special. I just can't figure out what ingredient was used to make it so delicious. Tenderloin- another excellent meal! Comes with rice AND fries. We also ordered the mango ceviche which had whole prawns marinated in a mango sauce that had perfect amount of kick to it without being too spicy. I want to try the rest of their choices now. And lastly we had several desserts and all were really good!! read more

Perfect spot for date night or to catch up with a friend! The mango ceviche was delightful, although it had more of a kick than I was expecting. I also had the sangria blanco which is a summer staple. My friend had the pescado con alcaparras (tilapia filet with Pinot Grigio sauce over asparagus and potatoes). Delicious, perfectly cooked and none left to take home. A clean restaurant environment also attached to a deli that I would like to try soon. Service was fast and I wouldn't hesitate to come back to try more Peruvian delights. read more

Sazon Peruvian Cuisine & Deli - Ceviche Mango - Peruvian Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

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I tried this restaurant based on the yelp reviews. I wanted someplace that served some good ceviche. The good: Service was great. We were seated promptly and our sever got us some water which was greatly appreciated on a hot day. The rest of the drinks and food came out fast which I appreciated. We asked for some recommendations and we ended up getting several dishes: Ensalada Nikel, Choritos a la Chalaca, Ceviche mixto, plantains both chip and sweet. To drink, we both got the Saźon Cooler which is really tasty. The salad, choritos and ceviche were excellent. Really enjoyed the dishes. Pricing was good especially given the portions. The bad: The plantain chips tasted off. They tasted old and burnt. While I enjoyed the salad, it was overdressed which was ok because the tuna and the avocado were the stars of the plate. The ugly: There was a fricking cat inside the restaurant that was roaming around. That is not ok. We asked our server and he mentioned that it was the owner's and it usually hung out on the kitchen. As soon as we saw it, we asked for our check and won't be going back again. The place could be a bit cleaner and during the hot days they could either turn on a the a/c a bit or have more fans. A great meal turned sour due to the feline. read more

Sazon Peruvian Cuisine & Deli - Ensalada Nikei - Peruvian Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

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The food here was so good! It was a nice re-introduction to eating meat. I am Latine and it's been a while since I had food this tasty! I ordered the bistec a lo pobre and it was pretty darn good. There was chimichurri all over it, it was cooked to my liking (medium) and came with yummy white rice (latine style), a fried egg, and fries. The steak itself was a weird piece of meat, there was so much fat and tendons that it was difficult to eat, but I ate it all because it was delicious. I wonder if the cut has to do with the title ( a la pobre = in the style of poor people). I also tried a pisco sour for the first time. I had the maracuya flavor and it was so good, that I had to order two. My friends also enjoyed their food. I think they got the tiradito (ceviche), vegetable saltados, and platanis machos. Everyone was happy with their food. The service was very kind, helpful, and fast enough. The ambience was quiet and casual. There was a super cute and friendly black cat roaming the restaurant. This cat was mentioned in previous Yelp reviews, so I have to assume that they belong to the restuarant. I am a cat person, so I didn't mind but if you are allergic, you should take note. read more

Some of the best Peruvian on Bay Area. Ceviches are to die for. And empanadas are just super tasty. Can't go wrong with any dish here! Live the low key ambience - we had such a delightful Easter lunch with nine people - our server was very knowledgeable about menu and made great recommends. Try the Peruvian punch - super refreshing. read more

Peruvian food done right! Love the fresh light ceviche on a hot day and the pork stew white beans and rice in the winter! By the way the empanadas are a must. read more

Wonderful restaurant, excellent food and great service. Best French Fries ever! The ambience was casual, with off street parking as well. read more

Absolutely amazing food, came here with a friend and had the PESCADO A LO MACHO. Every bite was as good as the last. It was absolutely delicious. The place is very clean and the staff was very friendly. I am looking forward to trying other dishes on the menu. This place just may be my new favorite place to eat! read more

March 2026: Friendly service, cool vibe. Unfortunately, I paid $24 for the Classico ceviche, which is made with tilapia. And I have never in my 36 years of life had a ceviche made with fake lime juice versus freshly squeezed lemon/lime. The flavor was BAD! Leche de Tigre is not made this way, please save your money and do not buy the ceviche. Will not be returning. read more

Went there last night for the first time in years. They've expanded the dining room by five fold. Food was still great value and five stars. read more