Sazon

Well rounded meal and attentive service. The food is comparable to that in Mexico City. Moles are authentic and delicious. I was told that the chef would prepare sides that complements the different mole. I was a bit disappointed when every person in our party got the same rice and greens. The meat is the same just different mole sauce. Don’t get me wrong, taste is great but lacks the ‘inventive’ flavor combinations expected of the restaurant. Appetizers and drinks are solid. I also appreciate the interesting art all around you. Service was great but I actually think they can make it a bit more relaxed for the vibe of this restaurant. (Think dining in your hip, artsy friends’ house vs museum gallery.) Although the price tag definitely matches this level of service. Overall one of the best restaurants in Santa Fe and worth a visit.

One of the better restaurants in Santa Fe. Service was professional and prompt. Moles very well done. Black bean soup very good. Very extensive tequila menu with flights available. Lighting good. Can go with selected sauce or pick your favorite for your main. Definately worth visiting for a nice meal.

We were excited about eating here even before it received a James Beard nomination...and I have to say that the entire experience lived up to the hype (and then some). This is a fine-dining restaurant with the prices to match, but the food is so unique and delicious and the service so on-point that it was worth every penny. The room itself is lovely--dark and refined but punctuated by brilliant artwork hanging on every wall. The initial mole tasting was not only fun but also helpful, since we ended up choosing the main course option of selecting a protein (I got halibut, my husband got pork) and choosing your favorite mole to go with it. Every dish was fascinating and delicious and beautiful to look at--you can see and taste the level of care and detail that goes into all of them. The chef came out to talk to every group of diners and even posed for a selfie with us as we were leaving! The juxtaposition of traditional fine-dining touches with flavors you may have never experienced left us delighted at the end, and we can't wait to go back.

A la carte is prob the best way to go for this place. We had the $150 tasting menu and had high expectations given the hyped reviews. While we loved the friendly staff there, we’re sad to say that food and service quality were both below our expectations 🥲 Food: - the starter with ice cream didn’t quite make sense for us as it was very sweet (didn’t clean our palate) - the shrimp and pork belly were mediocre - we liked the foie gras dish and the sea bass, but there was significant inconsistency in serving size. My friend’s size would be close to half my size. - we enjoyed the soup and the duck breast :) - the ending dessert hot chocolate was very very sweet with no richness. It had no texture and the whipped cream looked like it was plated by a three year old.. Service: - with a reservation for 7:30, we had to wait over 20 min for seating - when a server takes away our used silverware for one dish, we don’t receive new utensils until we ask for them ourselves - when a server takes away the finished plates, sauce drops onto our seat and no one noticed to wipe it off. Overall we’re grateful for the experience, but we don’t recommend the tasting menu. Hopefully our feedback can be taken into account for improving this beautiful restaurant 🙏

Congratulations to James Beard Award winning chef Fernando Olea — our first visit underlines why he and Sazon won this prestigious award. The menu offerings are so diverse and tastes so complex, complimentary and intriguing. Having dined in Mexico City many times it is easy to just say yeah, they have authentic mole sauce(s), but honestly the range of flavors was so diverse and creative among the 4 sampled! The Sopa D’Amor was to die for, Octopus in olive oil, chef special halibut in a charred pepper sauce, and pork loin with mole were all fantastic. But what should make this restaurant a candidate for a Michelin star (if Michelin spent time in US Southwest) is that in addition to great creative food, the service is top drawer — not in a typical bother-you-every-minute-to-top-up-your-water American style of service, but in a well established cosmopolitan read-your-mind anticipatory level of service (think Le Grand Vefour in Paris). Tomas did a great job along with rest of staff serving us. Kudos to chef Olea for being accessible and engaging with all his patrons, taking time to discuss dishes and preparation. Look forward to our next visit.

We had a wonderful experience at Sazon. From our initial greeting to the warm and friendly service to the delicious meal. It starts with a sampling of the the moles. The server brings out a plate with the different moles selections for you to choose from. We started our evening meal with a selection of appetizers that include vegetarian options as our table was a mix of omnivores and herbivores. Dishes were spaced to give us time to enjoy each course. The only con was regarding the duck dish. With the mole, the dish was flavorful however, when tasted without the mole, the dish packed flavor and was on the drier side. If this was intentional, as a way of showcasing the mole, that would have been nice to know ahead of time. All in all, highly recommend this restaurant.

One of the best dining experiences we’ve ever had. The staff was beyond expectation and the flavor combinations of the dishes are something else. Chef Fernando Olea was checking on his guests and helping us understand the layers of flavor provided in each dish. Sazon is a must visit if you’re dining in Santa Fe.