Visiting Que Sazon Restaurant and Ceviche Bar with my family was one of the highlights of our trip. From the moment we walked in, we were welcomed by a warm and friendly atmosphere that immediately made us feel comfortable. The restaurant had a lively energy while still being relaxed enough for a family meal. The menu offered a great variety of dishes, and everyone in our family found something they were excited to try. The ceviche was the star of the meal, prepared with fresh ingredients and full of bright, vibrant flavors. It tasted incredibly fresh and perfectly balanced, with just the right amount of citrus and seasoning. We also ordered several traditional dishes to share, which allowed us to experience a range of flavors and cooking styles. What impressed us most was the quality of the food. Every dish arrived beautifully presented and tasted homemade, with authentic flavors that reflected great attention to detail. The seafood was especially fresh, and the portions were generous, making the meal feel like excellent value. The staff were attentive and welcoming throughout our visit, happily answering questions and offering recommendations from the menu. Their hospitality added to the overall experience and made us feel like valued guests rather than just customers. Another thing we enjoyed was the atmosphere. The restaurant had a colorful and inviting setting that created a pleasant dining experience for both adults and children. It was the kind of place where you could relax, enjoy good conversation, and take your time over a delicious meal. Overall, our visit to Que Sazon Restaurant and Ceviche Bar was a wonderful family experience. The combination of fresh food, friendly service, and a welcoming atmosphere made it a meal we will remember for a long time. I would gladly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for authentic flavors and a memorable dining experience with family or friends. Gus Woltmann read more

There's a patio area with misters, but definitely make a reservation beforehand as it can get busy and it's a smaller restaurant (can also request indoor seating). They'll also validate parking at the garage. We came for dinner before a show at the Mortgage Matchup Arena (which is just a quick 0.5 mile walk over). Happened to hit happy hour, which was just a few dollar savings, but nice. We tried the following: -Empanada Pabellon with Pernil: loved the plantains inside mixed the pork! -Empanada Colombiana Beef: good -Pollo and mango tostones: the tostones itself were a bit tough to chew on -Ceviche mixto: I've never had fried calamari with ceviche but it was nice and refreshing mixed with it! -Piña Tiradito: presentation was lovely and tasted just as great! I can never taste the fruit or make out the flavors for ciders and I'm a sucker for anything guava so was excited for the Sazon guava hibiscus cider, and while it was nice, sadly couldn't make out the flavors. Overall, cute space with bites to share and we'll be back as the burritos sounded good as well. read more

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The place was very cute, no reservations necessary but possible if desired. They had seating indoor as well as a front patio, the day was nice so my friend and I chose to sit outside, the tables we're outdoorsy with big umbrellas to cover from the sun, they also had a mist going on to keep it cool. They had upbeat music playing that gave the last touches to the place. The hostess was nice and so was our server. The menu was pretty easy to read and lots of options. They had a full bar as well as some mocktails which always brings a twinkle to my eyes! We started off with the plátanos with some crema and cheese and they were good. We decided to eat empanadas and so we ordered one of each, we enjoyed very much but the shrimp empanada was our absolute fav. The only thing I wish was that the potions were bigger, we had to order a few rounds of empanadas before we could fill up. For dessert, we had the empanadas (again, I know) with banana and coconut ice cream... omg so so delish! The food was good and so was our experience, they did ask for us to leave after chit chatting for a while since our table was reserved for someone else which I found odd since I saw plenty of other open tables but anyway, eye on how much time you spend there but other than that, it was a pleasant time, I must add, that it is pricey, so keep that in mind if choosing to eat here! read more

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Wow!!!!! What a find. Probably the best restaurant I've found in the Phoenix metro area. Although I've been to South America, I only thought about great steaks. But this restaurant has a full range of menu items and a complete bar. Not to mention live music while we were there. With some guidance from our server Terri, We ordered caipirinha's, a beef empanada, pork empanada, and shared the arepa. Wow. The flavors, the crunch, the depth. Wow. And for dessert, the gelato empanadas. We will not only be back, we are bringing friends read more

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Empanadas were very good. We had one pork and one beef. Arepa was very good. A hint of heat, and very flavorful. Service was excellent. Very quick. Reservations are a good idea, but we got lucky. read more

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First time at Que Sazon and our experience was AMAZING! Everything we had was top tier! The steak tacos were my fave. I can eat it all day. We went Friday night before Valentine's so we had to make a reservation but the service was fast and we were seated as soon as we got there. Our server was super nice and answered any questions I had. And there was live music which made the experience even better. read more

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Stopped in for a quick lunch after the farmers market. I got the pollo mango tostones and traded one for a pork tostone with my boyfriend. My other friend got a pollo mango burrito, which was HUGE. Good portion sizes for the price and delicious. Will definitely come back, I want to try the ceviche! read more

Que Sazon Restaurant and Ceviche Bar - Tostones - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I've been here a couple times and both times the food has been amazing and the service very friendly and helpful. You can't go wrong with any of the empanadas. Between the beef and the pork, I would give the edge to the pork, but both are great. I also tried the spicy pork tacos and the arepa. The arepa is definitely my favorite, but the tacos are still a good choice. The margaritas have all been really tasty too. Next time I hope to try one of the ceviches. I've heard really good things about the ceviche and it's one of their specialties. read more

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The pork melts in your mouth so I had a pork and a chicken empanadas, wow they were great. The service was great, sister in law of the chef owner did a bang up job and they were slammed. Sat outside, beautiful day, nice setting. If you're in the area you cannot go wrong eating here. read more

Que Sazon Restaurant and Ceviche Bar - Beef and then Chicken empanadas - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

It's very rare I leave a meal not thinking something should have been different. Something needed more salt, or sauce, or whatever. I walked away from this meal with no regrets and zero suggestions. There is something special here! 10/10 - zero complaints. The staff, so friendly. The margaritas, fire. The food - when I tell you I told EVERYONE about this place I did. It was so good, I cannot wait to go again. It's SO good! Just go, try it. See for yourself, taste the authenticity. The flavor. The love in every bite. Here is what we tried, I cannot wait to try more! Pollo mango tostones Beef empanada Yucca fries Spicy pork tacos Carne picante tacos Passion fruit margarita and a house margarita And I wouldn't have changed a darn thing! read more

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Great outdoor ambiance. Lots of misters and shade if you want to enjoy the Phoenix sun without the heat. Food is decent. Wish I was able to try the ceviche but it is available only in the evenings! read more

Que Sazon Restaurant and Ceviche Bar - Pisco Sour - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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I came here with a big group to celebrate a birthday and it was fantastic! When it's cooler, the outside seating is quite the vibe. Good music and a green patio with lots of plants that make it feel almost private. The server recommended to start with empanadas and I didn't have to be told twice. The shrimp empanada was perfect, 10/10. For the entree I was heavily debating one of the dinner specials or the ceviche. I love ceviche but I wasn't sure it would be filling enough so I went with the arepa. Turned out to be plenty filling and very tasty! Someone else ordered one of the mango ceviches and I got to try a bite - delicious! Of course for the birthday celebrant, they brought out some ice cream and sweet plantains to enjoy. We passed it around the table and everyone thought it was delectable. Definitely recommend overall. read more

Que Sazon Restaurant and Ceviche Bar - Arepa - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Stopped in for lunch! Tried all of the empanadas and they were great! spicy pork tacos, Yuka fries, and pork tostones! Amazing food and great service! read more

Que Sazon Restaurant and Ceviche Bar - entrance - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

You'll literally have to fight me to keep me away from this place! I visited Que Sazon recently and the food was sooooo good. I ordered the El Duro El Original Rice Bowl and it was the perfect balance of everything. The slow-roasted pernil with chimichurri and the mix of chipotle aioli, sriracha, and their signature BBQ sauce was a total flavor explosion! Also, I could eat a massive plate of just those crispy plantains they topped it with. YUM! My friend and I also ordered the beef empanadas, and she didn't stop talking about how good they were the entire night. To top it all off, the live music creates such a great atmosphere. The service was excellent. I'll definitely be dancing my way back here very soon! read more

Que Sazon Restaurant and Ceviche Bar - El duro el original rice bowl - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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A friend suggested we check this place out and I'm so glad I finally did! It was easy to get a weekend reservation for a group, which I appreciated, and a crowd pleaser. They're in the Heritage Square district, inside a converted home, so conveniently downtown (plan your transportation strategy accordingly). They serve a variety of options: empanadas, ceviche, burritos, bowls, and a couple fancier large plates. Ordering to share is definitely the move. My favorite dish is the pork empanada. Their meat is slow cooked for hours and sweetened with the addition of plantain inside the pastry. It's a can't miss dish. The ceviche is also lovely and not fishy tasting. The Arizona burrito is craveably super umami, and the pollo and mango tostones are nicely light and bright. If the staff tell you something is spicy, believe them. They also have a wine list and a variety of cocktails, including your classic South American flavors like passionfruit and pisco. On weekend nights, they have some live music. All in all, a great date spot or fun for a group. read more

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We had a 2 hour wait for a restaurant across the street, so we came in here for some drinks and empanadas to hold us over. We sat at the bar which only has about 5 seats. We asked them to turn on the Tv and dial up the Diamondback game. I mentioned that the game was on Apple TV and they might not be able to get it, but they said they would get it done, and they did. Everyone that we encountered were super friendly. We ordered a beef empanada and a shrimp empanada. I love empanadas and the beef one was awesome, real tasty beef, almost birria like. The shrimp empanada was good also, it had a little spice. The restaurant had sort of a Cajun bayou vibe. read more

Que Sazon Restaurant and Ceviche Bar - Beef - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Came to this location, no reservation. They squeezed us in, recommended food and it came out promptly. We had the Beef empanada's and they were excellent. Our server Chrish was very hospitable and live the Leo tattoo on his finger:) read more

Had shrimp ceviche. Beautiful presentation. Service excellent. Trendy. Enjoyed it. The shrimp were a little sour tasting from the citrus

This restaurant was great all around! From the service, the food, and the atmosphere, all 10 out of 10. We ate so much delicious food, and the service was just phenomenal. Everyone helped each other, so it wasn't just 1 server at your table. The whole staff took care of you. We sat on the patio and listened to some great live music, and they even played happy birthday song for my best friend we were celebrating. Anyway, I could go on and on about the food presentation and how great the restaurant is, but you just need to experience it for yourself! read more

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I really liked: Maduros Chicken Empanada Pork Empanada Gelato I liked: Beef Empanada Shrimp Empanada Pork Tostones Passion Fruit Slush Aborrajado Empanada This was ok: Shrimp Ceviche I didn't like: Sangria Que Sazon was a fun spot to try while in Phoenix, and I appreciated the variety on the menu, though the food overall felt a bit uneven. The maduros were sweet and roasted well, and a couple of the empanadas stood out. The chicken and pork were my favorites, both crispy with solid flavor. The beef was a little tough and the shrimp had some spice but didn't leave a lasting impression. The aborrajado empanada was different with its sweet plantain and cinnamon notes, more of a one-time try than something I'd crave again. Some of the other dishes were hit or miss. The pork tostones were a bit tough and hard to eat, and the shrimp ceviche didn't really come together, tasting more like chips and dressing than a balanced dish. Drinks and desserts had a similar mix. The passion fruit slush was bright and refreshing, while the sangria missed the mark and leaned more like cold wine. The coconut gelato was the best way to finish, sweet, creamy, and loaded with coconut flakes. The ambiance has a cool, darker dinner vibe that makes for a nice night out, though the tables do feel a little tight. Service was quick overall but not flawless, with a few things missed for our group. It is worth checking out if you are in the area and want to explore different #goodeats, though I probably would not make it a regular stop. read more

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Delicious food. Great service. Amazing music! My husband and I decided to make this restaurant stop part of our date-day, and I'm so glad we did. The food came out quickly and fresh. The drinks were just right, and the crowd was even better. While you can you can walk-in, I'd highly encourage you to set a reservation. Either way, you won't be disappointed. read more

Wow. If I could give this place 10 stars I would. Small and cozy spot with friendly servers and quick service. The empanadas were the best I've ever had in my life. The ceviche was so fresh. This might be my new favorite spot in the entire valley. read more

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What a wonderful experience!! I went with my aunt and uncle and was served by Terri, she was an absolute sweetheart and brought our food out super fast. The food was genuinely 5/5, and the drinks were SO GOOD. I got the house margarita with passion fruit and it was genuinely the best margarita i've had. I am 100% coming again. A beautiful patio as well. read more

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My absolute favorite restaurant in Arizona! Que Sazon is a family owned business that truly cares about their patrons. I have seen this first hand as Julie and Fabian get to know those that they serve. The service is fantastic, and all the food comes out as ready, keeping the taste the way it should be. The empanadas come out fast, with pork being a staple and my favorite. The avocado garnish is a nice addition, and the portion size for each empanada is perfectly satisfying. The chicken and mango tostones are one of my favorite appetizers! A mix of sweet and savory. I recommend starting with the maduros (fried plantains). This will start your meal off on the right note, and should impress any in your party. For a main, my favorites are the Pabellon Arepa at dinner, and either the pollito asado (crispy stripe of mango with chicken) or the steak tacos. I am also a huge fan of all the ceviche dishes, with the colombiano being my favorite. The drinks are also well made, and they have a nice selection of tequila and rum. Sitting outside is enjoyable in on the cooler days, and they have both fans, misters, and heater to help patrons with both the high daytime temperatures and late night lows. Inside they have comfortable seating, though sitting at the bar is my favorite spot. read more

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My husband and I randomly went to this restaurant on a Friday evening after attempting another one that was way too busy. This one had great reviews and I was really excited to try the food. Parking here is a hassle, especially on the night when we arrived...there was some kind of beer garden experience going on. It also seems to be downtown or on campus or something... I don't know. I'm not from the area. Anyway, we were able to park in a garage and then eventually find our way over. The inside is an intimate dining experience with character. Our server was friendly and helpful too. We ordered A LOT! To start, the pernil tostones came in an order of two and was of pretty impressive value. I actually didn't prefer these though, as they had a canned fish taste to them.. a bit like tuna. We tried the chicken, the beef, and the shrimp empanada, all of which were good. My husband ordered the Arizona burrito and he liked it. He also ordered the ceviche that had a sashimi presentation to it. It was very creative and different, and also good. However, they were out of the chips that they would usually give with it. They kind of presented it with a period, telling us to just eat the ceviche in the sauces it came with. We didn't like that, so we asked for something to substitute what was missing & they gave us some fried plantain I think it was. I got the short rib dinner special, and I thought the flavors mixed very well together. My only complaint was that it was soo fatty. I felt as though I was barely getting any meat and did not feel it was a good value for the $30 price tag. They made this right and were very kind about it. I would order the dish again, just with the understanding that sometimes it'll be a little fattier and sometimes it may not. I hadn't had this experience in ordering short rib before but will remember it now. I really appreciate restaurants like this that give us a taste of something different . The staff is really accommodating here, and I look forward to trying more things on the menu. read more

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What a surprise. Stopped in after Bianco for a pizza chaser. The beef empanadas were superb. The pork spicy tacos were absolute perfection. Great service great pricing. read more

Que Sazon Restaurant and Ceviche Bar - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Food was great and the staff was friendly. Short rib was amazing as were the empanadas Hope to return here soon. read more

Que Sazon Restaurant and Ceviche Bar - Empanadas and cocktails - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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What a charming place! And such great food. We were in the area and ended up having a late lunch here and everything was perfect. Julie took great care of us and was so personable and helpful! We sat on the patio which has lots of umbrellas, misters, and greenery - including some large containers growing cilantro and greens. You could easily pretend you weren't in the desert. We got a margarita and a Pisco sour, both delicious, and a pork empanada and the chicken and mango tostones to start. Both were excellent! The chicken and mango tostones are a little challenging to eat in that it has so much topping, but is one of the most delicious things I've eaten. We ended up having another order and I'm still thinking about them today. We also had some pork tacos which were delicious, especially with some extra of that fantastic chimichirri aioli. I saw a sign out front with happy hour specials but didn't take a picture. It doesn't seem to be on their website but they do have happy hour, and I believe they validate 1 hour of parking in the Heritage Square Garage. Loved this place and will definitely be back! read more

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This used to be an afternoon tea place but since has been renovated. It's a house so still small and unique. We sat by the door so service was timely. Food had different flavors and ingredients I wasn't accustomed to. I had the el duro original and my friend had the pollution asado. read more

Que Sazon Restaurant and Ceviche Bar - el Duro originall - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Only stopped in for a cocktail and appetizer but what we had was so good! My friend and I ordered the Passion Fruit Mojito which was delicious and had the sweet plantains and pollo and mango small bites. Both were delicious but the plantains were amazing. Quaint restaurant nestled within Heritage Square. Definitely want to come back for dinner. read more

Que Sazon Restaurant and Ceviche Bar - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

The staff here was very friendly and welcoming and attentive. The food was absolutely delicious and the empanadas were perfect read more

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Que Sazón is one of those places you're so glad you stumbled upon. The patio atmosphere in the evening is lively and fun, with great music and an energy that makes you want to stay awhile. The inside, however, feels a bit stark and is missing the heart and soul that really captures the vibrant vibes of any country in South America - it doesn't quite match the warmth and culture you'd expect. That said, the patio more than makes up for it. Service was excellent- our server was friendly, attentive, and genuinely helpful with recommendations, checking in on us just the right amount. The food did not disappoint. We ordered one of every empanada, and every single one was delicious. The Peruvian ceviche was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. Sitting outside on the patio in the evening, great music playing, delicious food on the table, and top-notch service- what more could you ask for? We'll definitely be back read more

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Great ambiance and fantastic food! We Will definitely return for a second....third...fourth and more times. read more

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Good food and atmosphere right in downtown Phoenix. Great drinks and atmosphere! The tostones were amazing. read more

Que Sazon Restaurant and Ceviche Bar - Delicious!! - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

my favorite restaurant ever right next to the arizona science center and other lots of cute date night activities. started off with two drinks i got a blackberry mojito and it was very delicious, bf got the house margarita he said it was good! got the corn ribs as an appetizer and they were 10/10. got the most life changing braised short ribs i've ever had, if you go here you NEED to try them!!! bf got the arepa pabellon that was excellent. would recommend this place a million times over! read more

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The most delicious Colombian food I've ever had and the best Paloma ever I will die on that hill, great service very attentive and informative, loved it read more

We were visiting phoenix and we stopped here to grab a bite and this place is a MUST TRY. The pork and beef empanadas were so delicious. Seriously! the best I've ever had in my life. Everything tastes so fresh, the plating is luxury and the service is top tier. Highly recommend and will be coming again. read more

This place is CUTE, QUAINT, and the food is DEELICIOUS! OMG! This is a true South American cuisine not your local taco shop. It's in a house but had a really nice private patio. Me and my neighbor/ friend had lunch with a paloma today, after seeing the Pompeii exhibit at the AZ Science Center. We shared a plate of AMAZING plantains. So sweet, perfectly browned. My neighbor had the 2 vegetable postponed, she loved them. She's a vegan so her dish and our shared dishes were ordered without the cotija cheese. JUST DELICIOUS! I had a pork empanada to start. Yassssss!!! the pork was deliciously spiced, tender stuffed with black beans, a piece of plantains, avocado and other deliciousness. It was topped with a green creamy splat of tastiness! Then I ordered 2 pork tostones, AGAIN, DID NOT DISAPPOINT. I think it's owned by sisters. They were busy! And the service was pretty GREAT! We had a young man that was helpful with the menu. Recommended the palomas. He said they are good and he didn't care for grapefruit. The drinks are not weak! :) They are good. I can't wait to go back! I want to try the margaritas. Don't be turned off by when you walk up and may not be greeted to be seated immediately. The woman that owns this place is involved in this business. Her sister is too. They will put up an umbrella, bring water, etc. It's like a cute neighborhood café, but with food that is steps up from sandwiches. I will be back! A WONDERFUL addition to the neighborhood. read more

I'm so happy I tried Que Sazon. The food was incredible, the staff was so friendly and helpful, and the atmosphere was intimate in a comfortable way. First, the food. Their ceviche and tiradito are among the best, if not the best, I've ever had. The fish had the perfect texture, and the leche de tigre with coconut milk was so smooth and balanced. The Ceviche Tradicional Peruano also had a sweet potato purée and two kinds of choclo/maíz (the boiled mote pelado and crunchy canchita style), which added nice earthy flavors and really fun textural contrasts. I tried the dessert empanadas on a whim, and doing so was definitely the right call. I've never tried aborrajados (a sweet plantain and cheese dish), but I loved the empanada take on them. The plantain and cheese filling was creamy without being gummy or mushy, and the empanada shell was fried to perfection. And somehow, it wasn't overly sweet! I came during a conference, and since the restaurant is so close to the convention center, it was often packed in the later dinner hours. I managed to get a seat at the bar the first time I came, and even though he was busy with non-stop orders, the bartender made time to have a nice conversation with me. I wish I'd asked his name so I could thank him better! read more

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After a review on 'check, please Arizona!' we wanted to try this restaurant : Qué Sazon! It didn't disappoint. our server Annabelle was delightful. Really enjoyed the sangria and my partner the wrenhouse IPA. The cuisine is South American and Latin American I believe. Small plates to be shared. The ceviche with the fish sliced sashimi style was unusual Presentation and the slow cooked pork empanada was especially delicious . I really look forward to returning. The food does have a little kick to it, but the flavors all mesh into deliciousness. Do yourself a favor and try. I hope you will love it as much as we did. read more

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