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LeChon, Portland, OR

LeChon

4.9 (3710)
$30 and under
South American
113 SW Naito Parkway, Portland, OR 97204

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2 people
7:00 PM
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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 3,710 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

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    Best Value

  • Portland

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
LeChon in Portland delivers a vibrant culinary experience with "inventive" and "delicious" food, "excellent" service, and a "hip" atmosphere. Diners rave about its tapas-style dishes, expertly crafted cocktails, and inviting ambiance. It's a favorite for locals and visitors alike, consistently praised for its "fantastic" meals and "wonderful" staff.
3,710 Reviews
  1. Devon

    Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    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.

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  2. Ayden

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    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.

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  3. Robyn VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    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.

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  4. Martha VIP

    Portland / Oregon10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    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

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  5. April VIP

    Miami - Dade14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite restaurant in Portland. First time in the city and so happy to have found LeChon! Food was inventive and delicious. Service great and the decor and ambiance inviting. Highest recommendation
    LeChonResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you so much April! I'm so glad you found your way to us and had such a lovely time! I hope you enjoyed your time in Portland 😊😊

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  6. Spencer

    Portland / Oregon2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful experience; everything was superb but the food was just incredibly tasty especially the duck which was perfectly prepared and so flavorful. The ony drawback was the noise level which was a little high.
    LeChonResponded 5 days ago
    Thanks Spencer! We can definitely get pretty busy and bumpin' in here most nights, however while patio season is going on, snagging a table out there would definitely help if you're looking for something a little quieter! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review and we hope to see you soon!

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  7. Javier

    Portland / Oregon1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Busy place for a Tuesday night, great atmosphere that was hip, cultural, urban, and vibrant. Staff was friendly and attentive, the hostess took our drink order and offered us an earlier seating option inside. The cocktails were well crafted and softened us up nicely. We had a table of 3 and each tapas was well portioned for that but could be stretched for 4 ppl. The recommendation was 2-3 plates per person (all shareable), but 2 each was enough for us. Each dish was delicious, seared to perfection with just the right amount of char. Very savory dishes, full of flavor, with some spice but not overpowering. Prices are on the higher side but reflective of the quality of atmosphere, staff, drinks, and food.

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  8. Lee

    Portland / Oregon1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great dinner! My second time here and each of the 3 others in my group loved the meal, drinks and desert. Fantastic food and service!
    LeChonResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you Lee!❤️❤️

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  9. Heather

    Portland / Oregon1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food on the tasting menu was outstanding. I'll definitely go back again!
    LeChonResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you, Heather! I am glad you took the route of our trying our Chef's tasting menu, such a fun way to try some extra special dishes.

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  10. Marisa

    Portland / Oregon1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Easily one of the best restaurants in Portland. Perfect atmosphere, excellent and friendly staff, and quality food. We tried a variety from their menu, ordering about 8 plates for our party of 4 and everything was delicious. If you aren’t sure where to start, lean on whoever is serving you! We asked for recommendations and were glad we did.

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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 3710 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
7:00 PM
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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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