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LeChon, Portland, OR

LeChon

4.9 (3729)
$30 and under
South American
113 SW Naito Parkway, Portland, OR 97204

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 67 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 3,729 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
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

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 offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "amazing food" and "outstanding service." The creative menu features dishes like beef empanadas and ahi tuna ceviche, "exploding with flavor." Patrons appreciate the "inviting ambiance" and "friendly staff." Perfect for special occasions, LeChon is a "favorite spot" for both locals and visitors.
3,729 Reviews
  1. Roy

    Portland / Oregon4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food, great service.
    LeChonResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you Roy!

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  2. Daniel VIP

    Portland / Oregon81 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chefs tasting menu and several other things off the regular menu for our party…all items were delicious
    LeChonResponded 3 days ago
    Awesome! Thanks so much Daniel ❤️

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  3. Jamela

    Portland / Oregon1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good for first timers, especially eating at Portland downtown. The food size is fine but don’t expect a bit plate when going for solo plates. Good for moderate hunger!😊
    LeChonResponded 3 days ago
    Thanks the review Jamela! We definitely recommend lots of small plates and perhaps a large format protein to get good and full if you've come with a big appetite 😊 Thanks for coming in and trying us out!

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  4. Alana

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great! It was a little loud but otherwise a great experience. I wasn't super thrilled with the dessert options but otherwise a great menu. Wish they were open on Sunday.

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  5. Mike

    Portland / Oregon1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, including some of the best steak I have ever eaten. Beautiful jellyfish and fish tanks inside, helpful and happy staff. This was my best dining experience in Portland by far.
    LeChonResponded 3 days ago
    Wow, what a wonderful review Mike! Thank you so very much and I am so happy we could provide you with a lovely dinner💕🪼

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  6. Brett VIP

    Cincinnati / Dayton31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    really a great restaurant. We had the tasting menu and it was delicious with paired wines. Ella was an outstanding server with complete knowledge and an engaging manner.
    LeChonResponded 3 days ago
    I am so happy to hear you had a wonderful dinner Brett, thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review and I made sure to share with Ella as well 😊😊

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  7. Michelle

    Portland / Oregon4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great time celebrating a birthday. Ordered desserts with pairings & it was a perfect compliment

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  8. Meredith

    Seattle / Eastern Washington7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Overall the food was excellent, with highlights being the fried chicken pieces, flank steak, gaucho bread, beef empanadas. The server was perhaps spread a little thin - it was packed on a Monday! So it seemed like we were forgotten a bit as we were seated in the back, which is somewhat quieter. Really all the food and flavors are excellent. The one miss on our order was probably the prawns - 4 prawns with more shell than meat, and $23 for very few bits didn't seem worth the deshelling work or cost. This restaurant was very loud and quite dark, which was more of struggle for my parents although they loved the food. I hadn't been there since pre-Covid days but was happy it was still doing so well and had such wonderful food.
    LeChonResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you Meredith, I am glad you had a nice dinner and appreciate the grace through a busy Monday night!

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  9. Rose VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I booked this for my parents anniversary dinner. They had never been before. My mom has alot of allergies and I knew they would be taken care of at LeChon. They always take special care to notice the small things! They started with complimentary champagne. They ordered all of the things I recommended; empanadas, scallops, jicama salad, ribs and lomo and said each dish was better than the last. I have been here many times, it's my favorite restaurant in Portland and its fabulous EVERY TIME. Last time I was in, I visited with someone who wasn't drinking, they have a spirit free cocktail list and his old fashion was one of the best, without alcohol. If you're never been, you must try!!
    LeChonResponded 3 days ago
    Aww, thank you Rose, I am so happy to hear your parents had a lovely anniversary dinner. Glad we could provide them with a special night for their special day💕

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  10. Dawn VIP

    Portland / Oregon9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and outstanding service. Everything we ordered was simply amazing. We appreciated the broad selection of choices and especially loved the ahi tuna ceviche and jicama salad (be sure and give it a try- so beautifully flavorful!). We will be back! Well done!!!
    LeChonResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you Dawn, I am so happy you tried some dishes you loved and joined us for dinner! Thanks for the review!

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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 3729 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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Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 67 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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