10/07/09

Going to give it a second chance

by niftyswifty

(Replacing the original review)

I'd posted a scathing review here due to outrageously rude service from the manager and wait staff, however, I also contacted the owner via e-mail and we've had a very productive chat since then. He's invited me back to give the place another chance, and I've decided to withdraw the review until I've had another go at Sazon...

• Pros: Owner is very nice
• Cons: Mean wait staff, mean manager, had to leave

10/03/09

The Best. Period.

by oldoldaustin

OK, so if you can get past the lack of ambiance (unless you like dining al fresco on S. Lamar with exhaust fumes and screaming sirens) the food at Sazon is the best interior Mexican food in town. Everything I've ever ordered on the menu has been great, but my favorite things are the specials, which range from excellent seafood dishes to delicious enchiladas and more. I love interior Mexican food, and this joint delivers! Just don't expect much in the way of atmosphere. You won't find it here.

• Pros: Great Food
• Cons: Atmosphere? Nope.

08/13/09

Authentic food

by dustinww

The quality of the food seemed to be good, but the flavors were not what we were used to. It tasted more authentic than most of the other "Mexican" restaraunts that we frequent, but that was also the reason we didn't much like it. The service was a also on the slow side.

• Pros: Food Quality
• Cons: Flavors

05/25/09

Where Everybody Knows Your Name!

by mambome

If you are tired of impersonal restaurants with mediocre food, come here! The place is super friendly, everyone makes you feel special, the food is amazing and the drinks are awesome. Yes, I love it here. It's my neighborhood hangout. Not your typical Austin Tex-Mex. Try it!

• Pros: Super friendly, amazing food, unmatched margaritas

04/23/09

Best Authentic Mexican Food

by TiffanyAmore

Try the cochinita pibil or tikin xic! This food is so ridiculously good and authentic I promise you won't be disappointed. Also, a wide variety of tequilas for the perfect margarita!

• Pros: Great food, happy hour specials
• Cons: None

12/06/08

SUPER GOOD AUTHENTIC MEXICAN IN CENTRAL AUSTIN

by austexgirl

MY BOSS RECENTLY TOOK ME HERE FOR MY FIRST TIME AND THE FOOD WAS JUST AWESOME. I LOVE THE ENCHILADAS SUIZAS. THEY ALSO HAVE GREAT SERVICE! I'LL DEFINITELY BE GOING BACK OFTEN!

• Pros: QUESO BLANCO
• Cons: NONE!

10/19/08

Unbelievably good mexican food

by tww49

I cannot believe I found this place! The food is AWESOME! Steamed fish in banana leaves was savory, layers of flavors invading your senses, and I'm not exaggerating. Also ordered the roasted chiles recommended by a friend. It's the best stuffed chile I've ever had, and it's healthy because it's not fried. This place has opened my eyes to mexican cuisine. Service was also great. When I asked to try out their award-winning red sauce, the staff gave me a variety of sauces to try out. They seem to be really passionate about their food, which is a big plus.

• Pros: Cute mexican restaurant, great service, AWESOME food, close to Alamo drafthouse if you are planning a date night

07/10/08

Fantastic real mexican food

by pistor

Everything I've had at Sazon has been fantastic. I grew up in Mexico, so I can vouch for the food authenticity. Try the pork in chile cascabel, it's amazing.

• Pros: Great food, great drinks, casual atmosphere
• Cons: It can get crowded

04/28/08

Great food!

by austexan

This place is great! I love the pepian (sp?) sauce on the enchiladas. Also they have great margaritas.

09/08/07

Austin's Best Mexican Restaurant (Best in the world!)

by gingerrogers

My wife and I were traveling on vacation and happened to spend a few days in Austin. She likes or should I say LOVES mexican food. Trouble is she only orders chicken enchalada's. I went on line and broused Austin's best mexican restaurants and happened to chose Sazon's as it was number 4 and by habit I always go for number 4. The outside decor told us that this could be risky and it didn't look inviting. My wife also suggested we go back a few blocks and try a place that "looked better". Armed with my computer review I urged her politely in the direction of the front door. What was inside was a super clean and attractive mexican restaurant/cantina. I ordered the pork with green sauce and tortillas while my Mrs went for her favorite enchaladas. Our waitress was super friendly and at our biding suggested some delicious hor d orvores. My wife stated that the enchalada's were some of the best she had ever tasted. By then I had tasted my pork wrapped in one of the tortillas with the green sauce. I hid my eyes from the crowd so they couldn't see me weeping for joy! Quickly I offered the Mrs a bite and she stated in a stunned voice that this was the first time in her life that she had ever eaten anything and was salivating while she was chewing. We went back each day we were in Austin and actually drove out of our way from San Antonio to lunch there again. Would we go back. Only for a week at a time because if we went more there is no doubt we would be raising the average of everyones weight to the super obese in this country! Go there the price is right, the food is to die for, and it is super clean!

• Pros: Food Food Food!
• Cons: Don't take your first date there