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Javelina, Portland, OR

Javelina

4.8 (41)
$30 and under
Indigenous
4636 NE 42nd Ave, Portland, OR 97218

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 15 times today

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
Chef Alexa Numkena-Anderson's Nationally Acclaimed pop-up is now a full-fledged restaurant.

As the FIRST solely Indigenous restaurant in Portland, Oregon, Alexa and her team have earned respect nationwide from other Indigenous chefs. They have been featured in Eater, Portland Monthly, The Oregonian, Willamette Weekly, OPB, Tasting Table, and many others. Alexa is ready to serve her community and the city of Portland with her take on Indigenous Cuisine.

Lunch Service from 11am-3pm counter service style - with Javelina focusing on "powwow comfort food" - with Fry Bread, Bison Burgers, Elk Fry Bread, Wild Rice Bowls, Soups & Stews (walk-in only)

Dinner Service from 5pm-8PM with full service - will with have our classic powwow comfort food as well as some more traditional indigenous, non-colonial options and more dinner focused options.

Inisha tasting menu is a separate option under our experiences tab.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Indigenous, Native American, Comfort Food
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon, Thu–Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon, Thu–Sun 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Alexa Numkena-Anderson
  • Catering
    Check out our website to see the catering options we have available
  • Neighborhood
    Northeast Portland
  • Cross street
    NE 42nd & NE Wygant
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 41 people are saying

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

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
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Portland / Oregon

    Best Service

  • Portland / Oregon

    Innovative

  • Portland

    Best Service

  • Portland

    Best Value

  • Portland

    Innovative

  • Portland

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Javelina offers a "wonderful experience" with its unique indigenous menu, featuring dishes like fry bread tostada and blue cornbread. Guests rave about the "delicious flavors," "friendly and knowledgeable staff," and the "sense of community" fostered by the restaurant. The warm atmosphere and exceptional service make it a must-visit.
41 Reviews
  1. James

    Portland / Oregon2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had two of my favorite meals in Portland here. Can't say enough about the creativity, amazing flavors, and fantastic vibe. Will be back soon... and often.

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  2. Jamie

    Portland / Oregon1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delightful, delicious, and unique. Wait staff was friendly. Highly recommend

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  3. Joyce VIP

    Portland / Oregon10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food for sharing, friendly staff, warm atmosphere

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  4. Tomas

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food! The blue corn bread and maple butter, the salmon wrapped in husk, the green salad, and the huckleberry zero proof mocktail = SOOO YUMMY! I love this place and cannot wait to return!

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  5. Mark

    Portland / Oregon9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    A very interesting and unique menu with delicious options for both carnivores, omnivores, and vegetarians. The salmon was delicious and the fry bread is fantastic. Tostada was wonderful. We did not try any of the meat dishes, but they looked wonderful. Our waitress was very friendly and knowledgeable. A bit noisy for us, but we're pretty old, so that makes it hard almost anywhere we go. I would definitely recommend Javelina if you are adventurous but also like indigenous comfort food!

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  6. Kristin VIP

    London19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a wonderful experience at Javelina. New flavors and foods (trailing blackberries! osoberry! heart of cattail!); very delicate, nuanced flavor pairings; some beautifully fragrant, calming teas; and a lot of learning along with a delicious meal. They take time to help you understand what you're eating, how it's sourced, and why it matters. And the wine pairings and cocktails were also excellent. Couldn't recommend Javelina more highly!

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  7. Jim

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    More than just going to dinner. Experience the food as story. First foods are part of my DNA.

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  8. Katy

    Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As Tribal Members, I have wanted to stop in the brick and mortar Javelina for a while now. My father was in town for Delta Park Powwow, so it felt like a great time to take him out to dinner. We had the bean dip and chips, and the Non Alcoholic Huckleberry Drink. Both were amazing. My father had the Bison Fry Bread Taco, my husband and I each had a Vegetarian Fry Bread Taco. All of us cleaned our plates. The fry bread was fluffy and warm. The toppings were fresh. It paid homage to what we all know and love, just elevated. We will definitely be back and I will make sure to bring all my visiting relatives. Make a reservation, it was crowded. I can’t wait to try more of the items on the menu!

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  9. Nicole

    Portland / Oregon2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful food and excellent service. We will definitely be back.

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  10. Daniel

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Phenomenal dinner! Food and service was exceptional and we look forward to coming back.

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FAQs

Javelina offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (503) 505-0913.

Javelina is rated 4.8 stars by 41 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 15 times today
Google Map for Javelina

4636 NE 42nd Ave, Portland, OR 97218

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    NE 42nd & NE Wygant
  • Neighborhood
    Northeast Portland
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon, Thu–Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon, Thu–Sun 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Indigenous, Native American, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Alexa Numkena-Anderson
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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