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LeChon, Portland, OR

LeChon

4.9
4.9
3513 Reviews
$30 and under
South American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 32 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Lively
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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Jaco Smith
  • Neighbourhood
    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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,513 people are saying

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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Portland

    Hot spot

  • Portland

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
LeChon dazzles diners with "outstanding food and service," offering a "lively, attractive, and fun" atmosphere perfect for any occasion. The tapas-style menu boasts impressive vegetarian options and "amazing cocktails." Consistent praise highlights the chef's creativity and dedication, making it a "favorite" spot in Portland for locals and visitors alike.

3,513 Reviews
  1. Brenda

    Portland

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sooooo amazing — every bite and every minute! Can’t wait to go back.

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  2. Diane

    Portland

    65 reviews

    5.0

    65 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great place to bring out of town guests so they can appreciate Portland ds food scene.

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  3. Craig

    Portland

    88 reviews

    3.0

    88 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    When you book a reservation weeks in advance, do a better job of honoring requests as we asked for a booth. We hate the back of the restaurant, so had to sit at the bar. We saw you give a booth to tourists that checked in ahead of us. Hope you recognize locals tend to return more frequently. Also the Brandt Prime Beef Ribeye (over priced at $69 considering I don’t think we got 20 ounces as advertised) was served very COLD! If I wasn’t already pretty done with the experience at this point, ready to go, it should’ve been sent back as it was that bad.
    LeChonResponded 3 days ago
    Hey Craig, I pulled up your reservation for your visit with us on the 25th, it doesn't look like a booth was requested on that day, however when pulling up your reservation history it looks like a booth was requested for your visit March 16th. These requests do not carry over from one reservation to the next, but we went ahead and saved a permanent note on our end detailing your preferences. When seating you at your reserved table you indicated bar seating would be preferable, I apologize that that seating was not to your liking, we do what we can in our busy restaurant and reservations are never sat at the bar unless requested. As far as our Ribeye goes it is in fact 14oz as stated on the menu. Hopefully we can hit the mark next time, appreciate the feedback.

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  4. Linda

    Portland

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We haven’t been for awhile and Lechon was and is still one of the best restaurants and experiences. Food and drinks were amazing and service was 1000 percent worth going out and reminds you that old school good service while eating out still exists.
    LeChonResponded 2 days ago
    Aw, thanks so much Linda, it means a lot to us that you feel that way. Really appreciate the kind words 💕

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  5. Vinny

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were incredible! Definitely will be going back
    LeChonResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks so much Vinny! We'll see you soon!

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  6. Chloe

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was INCREDIBLE. Lowering the lighting could do a lot for the atmosphere!
    LeChonResponded 7 days ago
    Thanks so much Chloe! We had the lights down nice and low tonight, appreciate the feedback!

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  7. nicole

    Portland

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Our server was rude and did not make eye contact or check in on drinks or water. He offered no suggestions and there was a 45 minute lag in food arriving and he never checked in or acknowledged the delay. All staff including host seemed angry and like they did not want to be there. Food was mostly really good. But overall vibe was a downer and meal was expensive. This was meant to be a fun birthday dinner and it fell flat.

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  8. Gianna

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Warm atmosphere, great food, great service, reasonable price for what you're getting. Interesting food and so fun.
    LeChonResponded 7 days ago
    Glad you enjoyed Gianna, thanks for the review!

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  9. Ryan

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The salads and bone marrow were incredibly delicious and flavorful, and “What The Chef Is Drinking” is our favorite cocktail in PDX. Sophie was fantastic and the service here is always great!
    LeChonResponded 7 days ago
    Thanks Ryan! I passed the message along to Sophie and agree, I think we're doing something special with our What the Chef is Drinking, I'm glad you love it!

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  10. Nina

    Portland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food, great variety of options including vegan
    LeChonResponded 7 days ago
    Thanks so much Nina!

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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 4.9 stars by 3513 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 32 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for LeChon

113 SW Naito Parkway, Portland, OR 97204

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Between SW Pine &amp; Ash
  • Neighbourhood
    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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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