LeChon

4.8

3530 Reviews

$30 and under

South American

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2 people

16 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 40 times today

Good for special occasions
Good for groups
Great for creative cocktails

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

Dining style
Casual Dining
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
Phone number
(503) 219-9000
Website
http://www.lechonpdx.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Chef Jaco Smith

Location
113 SW Naito Parkway, Portland, OR 97204
Area
SW Portland
Cross Street
Between SW Pine & Ash
Parking details
Metered street parking (free after 7:00pm)<br />Next to several Park & Pay lots
Public transit
MAX stop 1st & Oak puts you one block away; Red and Blue Lines only
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

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Popular dishes

Luis’ Asado*
short ribs, market steak, sweetbreads, corn & shishito salsa
14oz Brandt Farms Ribeye*
herb butter
Kalbi Beef "Nikkei Style" Short Ribs
Peruvian Roasted Chicken
corn, sweet potatoes, salsa criolla, cilantro
Smoked Duck Breast Chaufa Fried Rice
lardon, huancaina salsa, salsa criolla
Pan Seared Scallops*
fresh corn polenta, roasted tomatoes, parmesan, fine herbs
8 oz Snake River Farms Flank Steak*
piquillo pepper romesco, bacon jalapeno jam
Al Pastor Lamb Loin Chops*
two chops, onion jam relish, roasted tomato sauce

From the Field

Our table & cascade organics

Shaved Squash
cucumber, fennel, herbs, sesame, candied cashews, miso lemon vinaigrette
Farmers Green Salad
champagne vinaigrette, cranberries, goat cheese, pickled shallots, spiced pine nuts
Shaved Jicama Salad
passionfruit serrano vinaigrette, orange, bibb lettuce, pineapple, hazelnuts
Patatas
harissa aioli, parmesan, chives
Elote
chili, cotija, guajillo mayo
Foraged Mushrooms*
farm egg, aged parmesan, toasted brioche, caramelized onion puree

Empanadas & Ceviches

Piquillo Pepper Empanadas
queso, onions, parsley, ancho aioli
Brisket Empanadas
golden raisins, fontina cheese, ancho aioli
Shrimp Ceviche
aji lime amarillo, salsa criolla, avocado, cilantro
Vegetable Ceviche
avocado, hearts of palm, tomato, cucumber, aji amarillo, cilantro
Ahi Tuna Ceviche*
pear pineapple relish, tortilla chip crispies, blood orange leche de tigre

Tapas

Pastel de Choclo
Chilean beef and corn pie, oregano, cumin, tomato
Grilled Octopus
chorizo, fried potatoes, salsa verde, preserved lemon
Peruvian Fried Chicken Bites
fermented hot honey, corn, basil aioli
Vermicelli Dumplings
tofu emulsion, raspberry peach bbq sauce
Plaintain Fritters
sweet potato, fontina cheese , aji verde
Fried Olives and Marconas
espelette
Steak Tartare*
fermented fresno chile, pickled radish, avocado puree
Chorizo & Jalapeno-Cheddar Wild Boar Sausages
Gaucho Bread
chimichurri, bonfire salt
Pork Anticucho
sweet potato puree, aji verde, soy sesame bbq glaze (two skewers)
Lomo Saltado
tenderloin tips, pepper, onion, potato, soy teriyaki, coconut rice
Smoked Bone Marrow
gaucho bread, pebre, chimichurri
Pork Belly Baocitos
char siu glaze, pickled pepper slaw, steam buns (2 per order)

What 3,530 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Portland
Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

LeChon in Portland offers an extraordinary dining experience with "amazing food" and "fantastic service." The menu features a delightful range of dishes, including standout vegetarian options, and creative cocktails. Guests appreciate the lively atmosphere and attentive staff. Whether for special occasions or casual dining, LeChon is a "must-try" destination for culinary enthusiasts.

3,530 Reviews

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Margaret
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First experience at LeChon. Girls group. We ordered the bone marrow - it was the first time for all of us to have bone marrow. It was fabulous. We also had the Peruvian chicken, brisket empanadas, fried olives and almonds. All was fantastic. I highly recommend the bone marrow. The wait staff were the best. Very attentive and helpful. Even the Chef took a picture of us outside when we left and asked us about our experience. Overall a wonderful experience. I highly recommend.
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Nick
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
LeChon is the best restaurant in town! Hands down!
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Travis
Portland
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a great meal! Took my wife for her birthday and we were in love, our server was amazing the food was amazing. Overall a great experience would 100% be back! By far the best meal I’ve had in Portland in years. As a former chef I appreciate the attention to detail that each dish had. Seriously an amazing experience and meal
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Bird
Montreal
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great experience dining there , lovely service , great food
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Padraic
Portland
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was delicious- everything was great. Cocktails were also a highlight and our server was warm and attentive. Didn’t like sitting right next to the door (we were freezing). Besides that it was a 10/10!
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kRISHNA
Portland
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was great. However, we were seated right next to the kitchen and it was a bit noisy. The food and the cocktails made up for it.
LeChonResponded 3 days ago
Thanks for the review Krishna! Sorry you found our open kitchen to be a little loud for you. I went ahead and added a note on your Open Table account that you'd prefer a quieter table away from the kitchen when dining with us in the future 😊
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Miguel
New York City
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing as always. I usually visit LeChon for special occasions, and this time didn’t disappoint. Food was amazing, service was over the top, and the ambience is perfect. Definitely will be coming back.
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Wayne
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Came here to celebrate a family member's birthday. Everything was on point and enjoyable. It's always a pleasure to dine here.
LeChonResponded 3 days ago
Heck yes Wayne! So glad ya'll enjoyed your dinner, thanks for celebrating with us!
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K
Karl
Portland
38 reviews
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful dining experience with two others for whom it was their first LeChon experience. They loved it
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Molly
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place was incredible. Every dish was so delicious, the staff was excellent and the whole vibe was on point!
LeChonResponded on 7 December 2024
Thanks Molly! So glad you had a good time :)
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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 4.8 stars by 3530 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

16 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 40 times today

Order delivery or takeout

113 SW Naito Parkway, Portland, OR 97204

Additional information

Cross Street
Between SW Pine & Ash
Area
SW Portland
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
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
South American, Argentinean, Tapas / Small Plates
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Metered street parking (free after 7:00pm)<br />Next to several Park & Pay lots
Public transit
MAX stop 1st & Oak puts you one block away; Red and Blue Lines only
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Chef Jaco Smith
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Website
http://www.lechonpdx.com/
Phone number
(503) 219-9000

LeChon

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Order delivery or takeout

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Smoked Bone Marrow

Banana Caramel Pie

Brisket Empanadas

From the Grill

Luis’ Asado*

14oz Brandt Farms Ribeye*

Kalbi Beef "Nikkei Style" Short Ribs

Peruvian Roasted Chicken

Smoked Duck Breast Chaufa Fried Rice

Pan Seared Scallops*

8 oz Snake River Farms Flank Steak*

Al Pastor Lamb Loin Chops*

From the Field

Shaved Squash

Farmers Green Salad

Shaved Jicama Salad

Patatas

Elote

Foraged Mushrooms*

Empanadas & Ceviches

Piquillo Pepper Empanadas

Brisket Empanadas

Shrimp Ceviche

Vegetable Ceviche

Ahi Tuna Ceviche*

Tapas

Pastel de Choclo

Grilled Octopus

Peruvian Fried Chicken Bites

Vermicelli Dumplings

Plaintain Fritters

Fried Olives and Marconas

Steak Tartare*

Chorizo & Jalapeno-Cheddar Wild Boar Sausages

Gaucho Bread

Pork Anticucho

Lomo Saltado

Smoked Bone Marrow

Pork Belly Baocitos

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does LeChon offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is LeChon restaurant rated?

Is LeChon currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

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