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Sazon

$50 and over

Latin American

221 Shelby St, Santa Fe, NM 87501

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Sazon

4.6

$50 and over

Latin American

Santa Fe

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2 people

8 Nov 2026

7:00 pm

Booked 44 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Innovative
Charming

Originally from Mexico City, Chef Fernando Olea, formerly Chef of Epazote, has been enthralling diners in Santa Fe since 1991. Chef Olea creates sophisticated flavors using Old Mexico’s indigenous and culinary traditions alongside ingredients from around the world. His menu is deliberately small, featuring fresh and locally sourced produce and meats when possible.

Nothing evokes the mystery of Mexican cuisine more than mole, a sauce of complex flavors that usually includes toasted and ground spices, seeds, nuts, chocolate and chile. Many mole recipes contain more than thirty ingredients and some recipes have five varieties of chile alone. Chef Olea is delighted to share his moles that include his "New Mexican Mole" that he created to commemorate Santa Fe’s 400 year anniversary in 2009.

Awarded the prestigious AAA 4 Diamond Award and ranked fourth in the country for fine dining by Trip Advisor, Chef Olea is honored to have won the 2022 james Beard Award, Best Chef: Southwest.

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2026

James Beard Winner2022

From the OpenTable editors: Chef Fernando Olea won a James Beard Award in 2022, and Sazón is where that recognition took shape over decades of cooking he calls New World Cuisine. The signature sopa de amor makes the case plainly: a cream of poblano soup finished with lump blue crab, amaretto foam, and a dusting of chocolate. The Sazonrita with mezcal, muddled cucumber, and a red chile salt rim is the right drink alongside it. This is fine dining with the warmth and specificity of a chef who has been telling the same story for a long time and keeps finding new ways to tell it.

Executive chef: Fernando Olea

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Latin American, Contemporary Mexican
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(505) 983-8604
Website
http://www.sazonsantafe.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
We offer customized menus, experienced servers, extraordinary food, and our very own Chef Fernando Olea’s culinary expertise and flair. There can be nothing more perfectly paired!Menu items change with each season and can be customized to fit your event dinner.For more information: Tel: 505-983-8604 or email: shannon@sazonsantafe.com

Location
221 Shelby St, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Award-winning
1. OpenTable Icons 2026
2. James Beard Winner Best Chef: Southwest (AZ, NM, NV, OK)�� 2022
Area
Santa Fe
Cross street
East Alameda Street & Water Street
Parking Details
There is self- parking only, but most of the parking near the restaurant is metered. The meters have certain times when they are monitored and when they are not, so please read signs carefully.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

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Dulce Sinfonía
Chef Olea's signature dessert. Sweet Symphony – high tones of caramel, low notes of frozen creamy fruit, accompanied by vegetables, nuts and spice. Chardonnay/Pinot Noir/Pinot Meunier, Champagne, Collection 245, Louis Roederer, Reims, MV
Camaron-Tini
Colossal white shrimp from the Gulf of Mexico in a light crispy batter served with sweet Thai chile aioli. Sauvignon Blanc, Hourglass, Napa Valley, 2023
Atun Azteca
Yellow fin tuna crudité, avocado, cucumber, spicy tacuba sauce, crispy corn chip. Chardonnay/Vermentino, Casa Magoni, Valle de Guadalupe, 2023
Higado de Ganso
Foie Gras with raspberry, coconut sauce, roasted piñon and almonds, served with mini bread slices. Sauternes, Chareau Roudime-Lacoste France 2023
Pulpo
Octopus sautéed in olive oil with pork belly and spicy chile served with bread. Albarino, Pazo das Bruxas, Rias Baixas, 2024
Cholula
A tower of chile poblano, ground lamb, pork and beef, nuts, dried fruits and spices over a cold creamy walnut sauce with pomegranate seeds and a balsamic jalapeño reduction. Garnacha, Carignan/Syrah, Black Slate Gratallops, 'Vi De La Vila', Priorat, 2022
Enmoladas
Tortilla stuffed with Muscovy duck and sweet potatoes in Mole Poblano. Cabernet Sauvignon/Cabernet Franc/Petit Verdot/Malbec, Ramey, Napa Valley, 2019
Sopa de Amor
Chef Olea's signature soup. Cream of Poblano soup with lump blue crab, amaretto foam and dusted with cinnamon/chocolate. Gris de Gris, Domaine de Constantin, Languedoc, 2023
Chocolate
The traditional Mexican way to finish a meal. Grahams Old Tawny Port 40 yr.

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Sazon.

4.6

(6369)

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Santa Fe / Mountains
Innovative

Review summary

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Sazón offers a "flight" of mole tasting that is a standout experience, with a warm and inviting atmosphere. Chef Fernando Olea's involvement and the attentive staff enhance the dining experience. While some menu items may not meet expectations, dishes like the "sopa de amor" and unique mole varieties receive rave reviews.

6,369 Reviews

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Gary Gold
Fort Lauderdale30 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Server was to busy with table ordering bottles of wine to deal with one drink table (We had appetizers and entrees ) Sides are chefs surprise, server never checked on us, to tell us what we were served However, water filler was very attentive Offered dessert menu but never brought menu Until we got frustrated and asked for check Did not order dessert
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George
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill4 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Gabrielle was great and made the dinner fun. Xxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxcccxxxxxxx
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JAH
Chicago / Illinois2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a wonderful burst of flavors‼️‼️ One of the best meals I’ve had.
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Susan Gold
Unspecified3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What an incredible eating experience! Chef Fernando explained why he likes to combine flavors no one else does…and they come out magnificently!!! Not to be missed….
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Jennifer
Los Angeles10 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic service, even better food! Can't wait to go back.
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Lee
Las Vegas1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our second time at Sazon and we enjoyed it as much as our first visit. Service was exceptional. Food was wonderful with so many varieties of flavors. The pre-meal mole tray really helped us in deciding how to season our entrees. The Sopa de Amor was as delicious as we remembered. We both had specials and the Halibut special was cooked to perfection with the halibut flavor accentuated by the green mole sauce. To top it off the Dulce Sinfonia dessert is a great collection of flavors and capped our experience. Also, always enjoy when the owner/chef stops by the table to make sure things are just right. A must stop if doing a food tour through Santa Fe.
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Tessa
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really good food, beautiful quaint ambience, attentive staff.
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Paula
Idaho26 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Creative and delicious food with excellent service. Interesting cocktails and an excellent wine list
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Lonnie Gold
Houston13 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A truly memorable experience. Incredible food, outstanding service and a feeling that you are a special guest at this restaurant. Michelin worthy meal.
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Ken Gold
Los Angeles9 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our favorite restaurant in a town full of fine ones. Beautiful space, wonderful & unique menu, warm & welcoming service. Highly recommend for special occasions.
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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Latin American, Contemporary Mexican
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(505) 983-8604
Website
http://www.sazonsantafe.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
We offer customized menus, experienced servers, extraordinary food, and our very own Chef Fernando Olea’s culinary expertise and flair. There can be nothing more perfectly paired!Menu items change with each season and can be customized to fit your event dinner.For more information: Tel: 505-983-8604 or email: shannon@sazonsantafe.com

Location
221 Shelby St, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Award-winning
1. OpenTable Icons 2026
2. James Beard Winner Best Chef: Southwest (AZ, NM, NV, OK)�� 2022
Area
Santa Fe
Cross street
East Alameda Street & Water Street
Parking Details
There is self- parking only, but most of the parking near the restaurant is metered. The meters have certain times when they are monitored and when they are not, so please read signs carefully.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

FAQs

Yes, Sazon is frequently chosen for anniversaries and special evenings, with an intimate, art-filled dining room, attentive service and a thoughtful wine list that suit a romantic night out.

Guests commonly describe portions at Sazon as generous and plentiful, many note the multi-course format leaves them comfortably full.

Yes, Chef Fernando Olea and Sazon have earned major recognition, including the 2022 James Beard Award (Best Chef: Southwest); the restaurant also holds an AAA Four Diamond Award and a top TripAdvisor ranking.

Yes, Sazon highlights tasting-style experiences: tequila and mezcal flights and a Chef Degustación (chef’s tasting) menu, supported by a full specialty-cocktail and sangria selection.

Sazon’s stand‑out is the Sopa de Amor, Chef Olea’s signature cream-of-poblano soup with lump blue crab and amaretto foam, a repeatedly praised highlight on the menu.

Business casual is the guide, aim for neat, polished attire rather than beachwear; the restaurant posts a dress-code sign and staff have at times asked about flip‑flops.

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Sazon

4.6

$50 and over

Latin American

Santa Fe

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2 people

8 Nov 2026

7:00 pm

Booked 44 times today

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Dulce Sinfonía

Camaron-Tini

Atun Azteca

Higado de Ganso

Pulpo

Cholula

Enmoladas

Sopa de Amor

Chocolate

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