LeChon

Name: LeChon
Address: 113 SW Naito Parkway, Portland, OR, United States, 97204
Telephone: (503) 219-9000
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

3540 Reviews

$30 and under

South American

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2 people

Dec 27, 2024

8:30 p.m.

Booked 42 times today

Good for special occasions
Good for groups
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
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
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

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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 3,540 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
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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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.

3,540 Reviews

M
Mark
VIP
Dallas
37 reviews
4.0
37 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding food. We enjoy the family style plating allowing many tastes and flavors. Hard to pick a favorite dish as each was unique while still complimenting each other. The chef and team have it down.
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Bina
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent as always. Our family’s favorite place. Thank you!
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Deb
Portland
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was outstanding! Potatas bravas were superb …the best I’ve had outside of actually being in Spain… plantain fritters were a surprise of sweet and salty… elote simply delicious! The brussels sprouts with the sauce and the pepper empanada we’re excellent as was the lava cake. Less impressive was the scallop dish with polenta…. I wish the scallops had been cooked a little bit more and the flavor was surprisingly bland.. we loved the ambience in our server was excellent. We will definitely be back.
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Heather
Portland
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We took our 90 year old moms for traditional holiday dinner date! They loved it!
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Jessica
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went the day before Christmas Eve and it was the most amazing and memorable experience of a lifetime! We had just found out that my FIL has a very aggressive form of cancer and this was a memory none of us will ever forget. The six of us ordered about 9 HH apps and two entrees and everything was a 10/10! The food was the out of this world, our server was the most attentive we’d ever had, and the ambiance was quiet, exciting, and amazing the entire time. I highly recommend this tapas-style culinary experience of a lifetime!
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Shannon
VIP
San Diego
24 reviews
4.0
24 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The food and drink were very nice. We ate too many dishes to capture. Would definitely go back.
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Dale
Denver
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was fantastic. Had to wait about 20 minutes past our reservation time but it was near Christmas and there seemed to be a lot of parties lingering.
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Dave
Portland
44 reviews
5.0
44 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was great and we all loved what we ordered! Jesse is a great waiter! He cares, attends and makes sure everyone enjoys the experience! Thanks again Lechon for a wonderful evening, dinner and service! You’ve truly become a Favorite Restaurant in Portland for us!
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Christine
Portland
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved the tapa style menu and the drinks were amazing! The LeChon Margarita was the table fav! The elote, the pequito empanadas and the scallops with polenta were our favs. Next time we wa to sit at the kitchen bar, and we lived the jellyfish aquarium behind the bar. We went for dinner but this would be a great place to meet up for HH too!!
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trish
VIP
Portland
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great meal and excellent service, thank you Chef Jaco!
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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 3540 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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2 people

Dec 27, 2024

8:30 p.m.

Booked 42 times today

Order delivery or takeout

113 SW Naito Parkway, Portland, OR 97204

Additional information

Cross Street
Between SW Pine & 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

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

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LeChon

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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

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Review summary

FAQs

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How is LeChon restaurant rated?

Does LeChon offer gift cards?

Is LeChon currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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