Sazon ★ 4.8
Fernando Olea won the 2022 James Beard Best Chef Southwest at Sazon, where the deeply researched moles and a New Mexican mole anchor the Santa Fe dinner.
Tasting menu$110-160
ChefDale Kester (Mark Kiffin, owner)
Book ahead2-3 weeks
Location
Address: 653 Canyon Road, Santa Fe, NM 87501
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