El Sazon Cocina & Tragos
Latin American restaurant · Tangletown ·
Latin American fare with modern twist & cocktails
Latin American fare with modern twist & cocktails
"Closed — for now — after opening in fall 2023 as El Sazon’s first full-service location with a liquor license, this restaurant says it is pausing due to financial challenges but emphasizes in an Instagram post that “this is not a goodbye, it’s a see you later.” The owners note their other ventures, including the original Eagan taco stand, their Eat Street Crossing food hall outpost, and Xelas in Stillwater, remain open." - Jeffy Mai
"A brick-and-mortar outpost in south Minneapolis opened by the De Leons as the next step after their gas-station taco shop; the restaurant expanded their repertoire and operations and preceded the couple’s more culturally focused tasting-room project, reflecting their desire to bring family-rooted flavors to a larger dining setting." - Cinnamon Janzer
"Last fall, Karen and chef Cristian de Leon opened a second El Sazon in Minneapolis’s Tangletown neighborhood, where they’re serving a stellar brunch. Expect dishes like loaded “birria-quiles” finished with crema and fiery salsa de arbol (upon request); chicken and churros; concha French toast; and birria pizza, plus tacos and desserts. A full brunch cocktail menu is available, too." - Eater Staff
"I’ve also noticed El Sazon Cocina y Tragos, the De Leons’ new(ish) south Minneapolis restaurant." - Justine Jones
"Hoping to open in Tangletown on October 18, El Sazon Cocina & Tragos is slated to debut later this month." - Justine Jones