Doña Sazón – Mexican
Doña Sazón invites diners into a vibrant celebration of Peruvian coastal flavors, where the sharp, citrusy tang of leche de tigre meets the comforting warmth of traditional Andean staples. Sun-drenched plates of creamy Papa a la Huancayna and artfully layered causas offer a masterclass in texture, while the signature ceviches burst with the pristine freshness of the sea. Every bite serves as a soulful tribute to heritage, blending bold, "achorada" heat with the rustic charm of a home-cooked feast.
Sudley Road https://donasazonperuvian.comRating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, raw-food, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Doña Sazón
Dairy-Free at Doña Sazón
Doña Sazón in Melbourne has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Sweet Potato, Fried Yuca and Fried Plantains. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Doña Sazón
Doña Sazón in Melbourne has 6 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Yuca, Fried Plantains and Anticuchos. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Doña Sazón
Doña Sazón in Melbourne has 28 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Marine Duo, Fried Sweet Potato and Fried Yuca. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Doña Sazón
Doña Sazón in Melbourne has 6 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chicken a lo Pobre, Grilled Steak and Rice with Seafood. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Doña Sazón
Doña Sazón in Melbourne has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Parihuela and Creole Salsa. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Doña Sazón
Doña Sazón in Melbourne has 2 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Grilled Chicken Breast and French Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Doña Sazón
Doña Sazón in Melbourne has 9 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Sweet Potato, Fried Yuca and Fried Plantains. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Doña Sazón
Doña Sazón in Melbourne has 13 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Sweet Potato, Fried Yuca and Fried Plantains. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Doña Sazón
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Rice with Seafood | 38.5 g | 66.1 g |
| Chicken a lo Pobre | 37.7 g | 42.1 g |
| Steak a lo Pobre | 75.4 g | 40.3 g |
| Combined Anticucho | 77.8 g | 32.7 g |
| Grilled Steak | 0.8 g | 30 g |
| Chicken Fried Rice | 64.6 g | 27.6 g |
| Seafood Airport | 31.9 g | 26.8 g |
| Creole Soup | 76.5 g | 22 g |
| Lomo Saltado | 120.4 g | 21.3 g |
| Tamal Solo | 10.1 g | 19.1 g |
| Chicken Saltado | 6.2 g | 16.5 g |
| Mixed Jalea | 3.2 g | 16 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its relaxed vibe and perfectly cooked appetizers, guests love the inviting atmosphere that makes it an ideal spot for gathering with friends. Reviewers highlight the polite and attentive service staff who ensure a seamless dining experience, with many diners eager to return to explore more of the menu.
Menu
Appetizers
- Leche de Tigre Achorada - $19.99: Lime Juice, Sliced onion, Chile, Salt, Pepper, Sliced Fish and 2 Shrimp, topped with Fried Seafood Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Leche de Tigre - $15.99: Lime Juice, Sliced onion, Chile, Salt, Pepper, Sliced Fish and 2 Shrimp, served with Fried Corn Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tamal Solo - $6.49 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Corn with Cheese - $10.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Papa a la Huancayna - $10.99: Boiled potatoes with yellow chili and cheese sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yuca a la Huancayna - $10.99: Boiled yuca with yellow chili and cheese sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Causa - $11.99: Layers of Mashed Potatoes with chicken with mayonnaise and egg Available at: dinner, lunch
- Causa Acevichada - $21.99: Cold mayonnaise chicken salad; with a top and bottom layer of mashed potatoes, hard boiled egg, olive Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Seafood
- Fish Ceviche - $18.99: Fresh Fish Marinated in Lime Juice, mixed with Special Spices, Served with Sweet Potato Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Raw-Food, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mixed Ceviche - $20.99: Fresh Shrimp and Squid Marinated in Lime Juice with Special Spices, Served with Sweet Potato Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Raw-Food, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Marine Trio - $32.99: Seafood Fried Rice, Fresh Fish Marinated in Lime Juice, Mixed Fried Seafood Including Fish, Shrimp, Calamari, and Fried Yucca Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Marine Duo - $35.99: Steamed Rice with Squid, Scallops, Shrimp, and Fresh Fish Marinated in Lime Juice Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Airport - $21.99: Fried Rice, Seafood, Scrambled Eggs, Green onions, bean sprouts Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Chowder - $21.99: Creamy Shrimp Chowder, Spicy Fish Stock, Corn, Carrots, Poached Egg, and a side of White Rice Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mixed Jalea - $22.99: Mixed Fried Seafood including Fish, Shrimp, Calamari, and Fried Yuca, Served with Salsa Criolla Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jalea Cevichera - $36.99: Ceviche and Jalea Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rice with Seafood - $21.99: Steamed Rice with Squid, Scallops, Shrimp, Served with Salsa Criolla Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Fried Rice - $20.99: Fried Rice, Seafood, Scrambled Eggs, Green Onions Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Parihuela - $23.99: Seafood Soup with Shrimp, Tilapia, Mussels, Calamari, Seasoned with Peruvian Chili Pepper, Ginger, Cumin, Cilantro and Lime Juice Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Zone, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
Beef Dishes
- Grilled Steak - $22.99: Steak Served with French Fries, White Rice, and a Chopped Side Salad Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak a lo Pobre - $25.99: Steak Served with French Fries, White Rice, Fried Plantains, Fried Egg, and a Chopped Side Salad Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lomo Saltado - $20.99: Tender Steak Sauteed in Onions and Tomatoes, French Fries and Rice Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Stir Fry Noodles - $19.99: Stir Fry Noodles with Beef, Scallions and Tomatoes Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Noodles with Grilled Steak - $21.99: Spaghetti in a Spinach and Basil Sauce, Served with a Grilled Steak Available at: dinner, lunch
- Huancayna Noodles with Steak - $20.99: Fettuccine in Huancayna Sauce served with Grilled Steak Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Fried Rice - $19.99: Fried Rice, Beef, Scrambled Egg, Green Onions Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tacu Tacu with Lomo Saltado - $21.99: Pan Fried Rice and Beans and Lomo Saltado Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beans with Beef Stew - $19.99: Traditional Peruvian Beef Stew, Served with Rice and Beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Minute Soup - $16.99: Chopped Beef, Aromatics and Spaghetti in a Creamy Broth Available at: dinner, lunch
- Creole Soup - $16.99: Peruvian Noodle Soup with Diced Beef, Angel Hair Pasta, Fried Egg, Yellow Potato Available at: dinner, lunch
Chicken Dishes
- Grilled Chicken Breast - $20.99: Grilled Chicken Breast served with Rice, French Fries, and a side of Chopped Salad Dietary tags: Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken a lo Pobre - $24.99: Chicken Served with French Fries, White Rice, Fried Plantains, Fried Egg and a Side Chopped Salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Saltado - $18.99: Tender Chicken Sauteed with Red Onions and Tomatoes, Served with French Fries and Rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Fried Rice - $18.99: Fried Rice, Chicken, Scrambled Egg, Green Onions Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Fried Chicken - $16.99: Crispy Fried Chicken Served with Rice, Fries and Side Salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salchipapa - $10.99: Sliced Hot Dog and French Fries Available at: dinner, lunch
Anticucho
- Combined Anticucho - $19.99: Marinated Beef Heart, Honeycomb Tripe, and Gizzards, Charbroiled Served with Roasted Potatoes Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Paleo, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Anticuchos - $15.99: Marinated Beef Heart, Charbroiled Served with Roasted Potatoes Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Fried Yuca - $4.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Plantains - $4.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- White Rice - $3.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Fries - $5.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Creole Salsa - $3.99 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb
- Fried Sweet Potato - $4.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Purple Corn Drink (Glass) - $3.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Passion Fruit Drink (Glass) - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Mixed Juice - $7: Papaya, Pineapple, Strawberry, and Beets Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Special Juice - $8: Papaya, Strawberry, Banana, Egg, Algarrobina, Honey, Milk Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Juice-Cleanse
- Inka Kola Can - $2.5 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Inka Kola Bottle - $3.5 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Doña Sazón
- Is this restaurant suitable for families?
- The restaurant's relaxed vibe, inviting atmosphere, and attentive service make it an ideal spot for family gatherings and group dining.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Popular menu highlights include Leche de Tigre Achorada, Papa a la Huancayna, Fish Ceviche, Marine Trio, and Shrimp Chowder.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- Rated 4.0/5, this moderately priced restaurant stands out for its polite service, relaxed atmosphere, and diverse menu of fresh seafood.
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- The menu supports diverse diets including vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, pescatarian, high-protein, heart-healthy, low-cholesterol, and several specialized health-focused plans.
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- With a moderate price level ($$) and a 4.0/5 rating, guests find value in the perfectly cooked appetizers and attentive service.
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- Doña Sazón specializes in authentic Peruvian cuisine, featuring coastal flavors like ceviche, leche de tigre, and traditional Andean staples.
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- This restaurant is special for its vibrant Peruvian coastal flavors, signature ceviches, and a relaxed atmosphere featuring attentive service.
- Is this restaurant currently open and operational?
- Doña Sazón is currently operational, with information available through their website at https://donasazonperuvian.com.
- What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?
- Visitors should expect a relaxed atmosphere with attentive service, featuring signature Peruvian dishes like ceviche, marine duos, and appetizers.
- What's the best way to experience this restaurant?
- Enjoy a relaxed gathering with friends to share perfectly cooked appetizers like ceviche while experiencing polite, attentive service.
- Is Doña Sazón dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Doña Sazón has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Sweet Potato, Fried Yuca and Fried Plantains.
- What can I eat at Doña Sazón on a dairy-free diet?
- Fried Sweet Potato, Fried Yuca and Fried Plantains carry the dairy-free tag, out of 9 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Doña Sazón have vegan options?
- Yes. 9 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Fried Sweet Potato and Fried Yuca.
- Is Doña Sazón gluten-free?
- 6 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Doña Sazón?
- Rice with Seafood, at roughly 66.1g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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