We had dinner last night at Sazón y Fuego and it was a great experience! My wife and a couple of best friends ordered different dishes to share, we started with some drinks and some signature dishes such as “Ropa Vieja”, “Pork and Yuca”, and a “whole chicken Peruvian style”. Congrats to Randy and Gina for such nice place in Newburgh, it is a must place to go! Make a reservation and travel to LatinAmerica with Sazón y Fuego. Next time I will order a Brazilian steak “Picanha” and a cachaça cocktail to travel to South America. All personnel were kind and professional and at the end we met the chef before leaving the place! Love it!

Anne Keefer

Flavor and service were in a battle for my attention. Looking forward to going back. If I had to choose between the Al Pastor cocktail and the pork shoulder plate, I would keep trying both to try to decide. 🤩

Bailee Wilson

Our server Abel was phenomenal! He was very sweet and attentive. The food is unique and amazing. This is a great addition to the Evansville food scene. I couldn’t recommend it enough. Get the beef empanadas as an appetizer!!!

Nick G

Sazón y Fuego -- quite possibly a dining experience worth a Michelin star, right here in small-town Newburgh, Indiana. Some restaurants serve great food. Others serve an experience to be remembered for a lifetime. Sazón y Fuego does both—and does it beautifully, with love and intention. From the moment you walk in, the ambiance sets the tone. This isn’t just a dining room; it’s a thoughtfully curated artistic space, surrounded by handcrafted works from a local artist. The lighting, energy, and atmosphere feel intentionally designed—controlled in the best possible way—creating a warm, immersive environment that instantly elevates the entire experience. Manager/Host Spotlight – Evan Evan, the manager, was an absolutely phenomenal host. His personal culinary journey is as impressive as his hospitality—starting at the Culinary Institute of America, then sharpening his craft in standout restaurants across California and Colorado. He’s worked every position from front-of-house hospitality to Chef, and it shows. He’s brought that depth of experience, passion, and charm right back to the heart of Newburgh. His knowledge of the restaurant and their other concepts was fascinating, and everything he shared came from a place of genuine pride and love for what they’ve built. Service; Our server matched that energy perfectly—patient, knowledgeable, attentive, and wonderfully easygoing. It was the kind of seamless, thoughtful service you expect from true fine dining without any stiffness. Truly exemplary. Food – Three Incredible Courses We started with the Ceviche Peruano, and it immediately set the bar high. Deconstructed and vibrant, it featured white fish, bright citrus, toasted pine nuts,thinly sliced onion and what appeared to be hominy or pasole. The textures were exciting, the flavors refreshing, and the presentation both unique and elegant. The deconstructed nature allowed us to construct "the perfect bite" that suited all of our preferences, and was fun. Next came the chicharrones with guacamole and chirmol—salty, crispy, and impossibly satisfying. Dipping those crackling bites into the savory guacamole and tangy chirmol was pure indulgence. Then the arepas, made from house-made masa. The chicken and avocado were delicate and flavorful, but the real showstopper was the hibiscus and cheese arepa. We were convinced we were eating tender, savory shredded beef—only to discover it was hibiscus flower. As devoted meat-eaters, we were genuinely and delightfully fooled. Entrees: For mains, we enjoyed the fish tacos, ropa vieja, and Pasta El Pesto. Each dish was beautifully plated and bursting with fresh flavor. It was a refreshing and welcome change from the heavy, fried, or frozen fare so common elsewhere. This was real, intentional cooking. Desserts: Dessert was nothing short of magical. A dairy-free mango coconut gelato, silky smooth with bright tropical flavor, finished with a bourbon caramel drizzle and macaron crumbles—complex, light, and decadent all at once. And then the key lime ice cream, topped with fresh meringue and set in a pool of warm, rich, and decadent chocolate ganache. A bold, unforgettable finale. The entire evening was beautiful, delicious, and deeply memorable—from the art on the walls to the last spoonful of dessert. Sazón y Fuego isn’t just one of the best restaurants in Newburgh—it may very well be one of the best in the entire Evansville area. We absolutely can’t wait to return. Pro tip: If you enjoy a good drink. I highly recommend the Coconut Slush or the House Daisey. And if you try Sazon y Fuego and love it -- be sure to visit their other concept -- Pangea Kitchen.

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Ruth Jenkins

Service was very slow. I went for brunch and only one item did not have chorizo, however the French toast I ordered was fabulous. The French toast coffee was a real treat. Water glasses were kept full. Other than the slowish service and no other meat options besides sausage, I enjoyed the experience. I would go again to try lunch or dinner offerings. UPDATE 12/03/25: Last night was a culinary home run! Sazón y Fuego was amazing! We shared Chicharrones (fried pork belly), Hibiscus and cheese Arepas and Ceviche for starters. It’s hard to describe the tremendous flavors of each of them, other than to say they were all very welcomed treats for our famished group. The Hibiscus a a cheese Arepas was certainly the WOW for myself. Tender, flavorful and unexpected in a delightful way. Main courses were fish tacos, Ropa Vieja and Peruvian Fettucini in Spinach and Basil sauce adorned with grilled shrimp. All were amazingly prepared. Very inspired. The appreciation for the dishes grew with each bite!! Dessert was a merengue topped scoop of ice cream floating on chocolate ganache that is out of this world, and a mango/coconut gelato topped with a homemade caramel rum sauce. Loved the flavor combination that kept me going back for just ‘one more bite’. The service was perfect, friendly and gracious. The thoughtful acoustics made conversation effortless and private. We enjoyed learning more about the backstory of the restaurant, Evan’s culinary and hospitality experiences and the history of the decor. Our evening was a total experience of food, culture and mutual appreciation for culinary excellence. There is no question, I will be returning.

Patrick Gallman

Me and my wife had the Berkshire Pork, it was delicious. For starters we had the Braised Beef Empanadas De Yuca, very good. Then for desert we had Passion Fruit Mousse, amazing! It had a piece of actual gold leaf on top. Our server, "Autumn" took very good care of us.

Steve Rodgers

My wife, our daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed our dinner at Sazon Fuego this evening. My steak and roasted vegetables were delicious. My wife and daughter carried on about how great their empanadas tasted. My wife said her ceviche de camerones was the best she had eaten as well. Our daughter, vegetarian, was impressed by the flavors in her Quinoa Salad. We will definitely be back. Friendly, courteous and knowledgeable team members as well as inviting atmosphere. Our server could not have been any better. It will be a nice date place for us! Thanks!!!

Kynda Colson

This is a relatively new restaurant on the west side of Newburgh. Located on Ruffian Lane, it was easy to get to with GPS. Located in a modern looking building, your experience begins in the parking lot. I noticed that there was an outdoor dining area. At the door, you step onto a custom mat with the restaurant logo. We arrived right at opening time, so there was no wait. I was super impressed with the interior decor. Very tastefully designed. We were seated at a booth/table in the bar area. Today, we just ordered water, but I noticed that their drinks looked pleasing. We ordered the braised beef empanadas as an appetizer and my mother ordered the weeknight prix fixe which also came with an appetizer (cachapas). Both appetizers were delicious! The empanadas were stellar and come highly recommended! With mom’s coursed meal, she chose the LOMO NEGRO which was slow cooked beef simmered in a molasses and vegetable reduction, served with creamy mashed potatoes. The flavor was good, but the meat was tough. At the recommendation of our waitress, I ordered the ARROZ CON MARISCOS - jasmine Rice, Shrimp Stock, Calamari, and Shrimp. This did not disappoint at all and was amazing. It even reheated well the next day. Mom’s dessert that came with her meal was BIENMASABE, a moist coconut custard cake. She thought it was delicious. I was not a fan only because I don’t care for custard or coconut. Overall, we both agreed that this would be a fantastic place to come and order appetizers but felt that the price of the meals did not match the quality or quantity of what was received. I was more impressed than my mother.

Idalid Byrns

Exceptional service and top-notch food! We enjoyed empanadas, Peruvian ceviche, and New York steak. Everything was perfect—probably the best food I've had in Evansville.

Jared Totsch

Exceptional service, fantastic meal! Everything about the experience at Sazón y Fuego was spectacular. Every server was attentive, the food was perfect, and the atmosphere was pleasant and comfortable.

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