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LeChon, Portland, OR

LeChon

4.9 (3716)
$30 and under
South American
113 SW Naito Parkway, Portland, OR 97204

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 91 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • 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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chef Jaco Smith
  • Neighborhood
    Southwest 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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What 3,716 people are saying

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

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Portland

    Best Overall

  • Portland

    Best Food

  • Portland

    Best Value

  • Portland

    Hot spot

  • Portland

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
LeChon in Portland consistently delights with its inventive and flavorful South American cuisine. Praised for its "amazing food," "friendly and attentive service," and "great atmosphere," it's a favorite for both locals and visitors. The tapas-style menu is perfect for sharing, with standout dishes like shrimp ceviche and brisket empanadas.
3,716 Reviews
  1. Vivian

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you for my birthday dinner so inviting and thoughtful for my friends and me. We truly had an amazing dinner and had a great time!!

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  2. Dayanna

    Portland / Oregon1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been to this place several times and it has always been spectacular, the food, the drinks and the service ten of ten.

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  3. Krissia

    Edmonton / Northern Alberta10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was Sooo good. It was my first time here and it didn’t disappoint. I definitely didn’t leave hungry
    LeChonResponded 3 days ago
    I'm so happy to hear that Krissa! Thanks for the review!

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  4. Dylan

    Portland / Oregon1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    You won’t eat a single thing here that isn’t amazing, the service is just as great. I love this place for special occasions because it’s never disappointing and always memorable. Hands down one of my favorite restaurants
    LeChonResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you so much Dylan, thank you for the review and continued support💕🤗

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  5. Devon

    Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food. Have the duck! Great service. Great wine. We had the South African Rose. It was a bit hot and noisy but we had a great time. Pricey but worth it.
    LeChonResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks Devon, glad you joined us and enjoyed your meal and time! Thanks for the review!

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  6. Ayden

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Probably in the top 3 of restaurants i’ve been to. The shrimp ceviche was elevated to a whole new level.
    LeChonResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you Ayden! What an amazing compliment

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  7. Robyn VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible service and unique, favorite food, and fantastic cocktails. Order the iberico and the dine marrow you won’t be disappointed.
    LeChonResponded 2 days ago
    So glad you enjoyed Robyn, thank you!

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  8. Samuel

    Portland / Oregon1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    LeChon is worth a try! The food was very tasty, as well as priced well for the amount of food and ambience it carries. I loved being able to try a multitude of items on the menu and a pretty cost efficient price. I loved the overall aesthetic as well which is a mixed if modern but classy feeling making a perfect spot for an elevated casual date night or a celebration with friends or family.

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  9. Martha VIP

    Portland / Oregon10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and drinks were great as was the variety We will be back
    LeChonResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks Martha, we look forward to having you back!

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  10. Michelle VIP

    Denver / Colorado3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    After reading reviews for many restaurants in Portland, I was very excited to try LeChon. Apparently they knew it was our anniversary weekend from OpenTable so they very sweetly gave us a card and a bubbly toast at the end of our meal. We started off great with the plantain fritters and the beef empanadas. Empanadas were very flavorful and we were looking forward to the rest of our meal. However, the scallops with polenta that were the main reason I chose by LeChon were disappointing and expensive at $42 for four scallops (i’d swear I saw a picture in the reviews of six scallops in the dish 🤔 ). Our other entrée choice, the chorizo pasta, was our least favorite dish and an unfortunate ending to the meal. The ambience was nice, low lighting, but not too dark and a comfy booth. However, we did spend the rest of the night smelling like cooking grease. With the beef empanadas being our favorite of the whole meal, we probably would’ve been better off just ordering a few happy hour bites and calling it a night.

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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 3716 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
10:00 PM
Booked 91 times today
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113 SW Naito Parkway, Portland, OR 97204

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Between SW Pine & Ash
  • Neighborhood
    Southwest 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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