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LeChon, Portland, OR
LeChon, Portland, OR
LeChon, Portland, OR
LeChon, Portland, OR
LeChon, Portland, OR

LeChon

4.9
4.9
3628 Reviews
$30 and under
South American

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2 people
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21:00
Booked 42 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Charming
Lechon is a South American dining experience that seamlessly combines the fiery cooking of Argentina, Chile and Patagonia, along with creative inspiration of the chef. Enjoy perfectly charred 28-day dry-aged ribeye, grilled octopus with chorizo, housemade piquillo pepper and pork empanadas, slow roasted lechon, refreshing ceviches and smoked bone marrow.

Executive Chef Jaco Smith consistently pushes the boundaries on traditional Latin fare by incorporating wood-fired flavors into his cuisine while boasting a view of the Willamette River that few Portland restaurants can offer. Smith comes from a large family of cattle, sheep and grain farmers. He started cooking at a young age in his mother’s kitchen. His favorite childhood memories include the tastes of dulce de leche, flan and grilled breads, reminiscent of South American flavors and commonly found on South African kitchen tables.

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    South American, Argentinean, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Metered street parking (free after 7:00pm)<br />Next to several Park & Pay lots
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Jaco Smith
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Experiences

  • Lechon x Corazon del Sol: Taste of the Andes

    US$150.00 per person

    Prepaid

    6 Apr 2025 only
    Join us at Lechon as we re-create a night in the Andes! Lechon will be partnering with Corazon del Sol to create a memorable night of Argentine food, CDS wines and friendship. This wine dinner will feature five courses from Lechon inspired by the traditional Argentine asado, with Corazon del Sol wine pairings. $150 all inclusive price, per person (price includes food, wine and gratuity). Please email us at info@lechonpdx.com if there is another party you wish to be seated with, or to request community table seating. Unfortunately, allergies and dietary restrictions cannot be accommodated for this event.

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What 3,628 people are saying

LeChon reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Portland

    Best Overall

  • Portland

    Best Food

  • Portland

    Good for groups

  • Portland

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
LeChon in Portland consistently impresses with its "amazing food" and "wonderful service." Diners rave about the "delicious and unique" dishes, particularly the tapas and tasting menu. The "vibrant ambiance" and attentive staff enhance the dining experience. Standout items include the shrimp ceviche, bone marrow, and Peruvian fried chicken. Highly recommended for special occasions!
3,628 Reviews
  1. Johanna

    Vancouver2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cocktails were absolutely perfect (get the WTCIH!). Happy hour food was excellent (empanadas and first mushrooms!). Service was lovely. Highly recommend!

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  2. Jackie

    Dublin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Definitely in the top 3 restaurants that I have dined in. Each plate was an explosion of flavors from start to finish. Service by the lovely Kylie was impeccable, the vibe was perfect, talking with Chef Jacko was so very interesting. I would not hesitate recommending this restaurant to even the most discerning of diners. A+

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Portland3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Once again, Lechon hit it out of the park! The food is always fresh and deliciously prepared, and the cocktails are well balanced. I have to remember to come here more frequently!

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  4. Ivan

    Portland1 review

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great attitude, excellent service and fabulous dishes. Overall, it was great time at Lechon! Just one thing to consider, the Rib Eye Steak is overpriced. However, is very tasty!

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  5. Robin

    Portland2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sharing food fabulous and service was outstanding

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  6. Ariana

    Portland2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved celebrating our anniversary at LeChon, did the chefs tasting menu with a dessert substitute for allergies! Our server was attentive, helpful and very nice!
    LeChonResponded 6 days ago
    I'm so glad you had a lovely evening and chose to celebrate with us. Happy Anniversary 💕

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Colleen

    Portland7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, delicious, fun with such an inspiring menu of variety and every dish is unbelievable!
    LeChonResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for the review Colleen and thanks for appreciating our chef's creativity! Hope to see you back soon!

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Randy

    Denver2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the best food we have ever had in Portland! We come back with friends and family all the time to share the experience.
    LeChonResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you so much Randy, what an incredible compliment, thank you for the support!

    1 person found this helpful

  9. OpenTable Diner

    Portland2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lechon absolutely never disappoints. You have the ability to curate the expense of your meal by ordering plates to share, or can splurge on the tasting menu that will give you the best experience. Our waiter was also phenomenal, but truly the entire staff will impress you.
    LeChonResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you so much for the kind words, I let Caden and the rest of team know you left such a wonderful review! I'm glad you were able to make it in for our $50 March tasting menu special, what a good time to finally give it a try! Very much appreciate the support😊🪼

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Gabby VIP

    Los Angeles39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favorite restaurant in portland! I’ve never had a bad meal here. Nothing on the menu is bad!
    LeChonResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you so much Gabby!

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

LeChon does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. LeChon also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (503) 219-9000.

LeChon is rated 4.9 stars by 3628 OpenTable diners.

LeChon does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Booked 42 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for LeChon

113 SW Naito Parkway, Portland, OR 97204

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    South American, Argentinean, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–5:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Metered street parking (free after 7:00pm)<br />Next to several Park & Pay lots
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Jaco Smith
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