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LeChon, Portland, OR

LeChon

4.9
4.9
3619 Reviews
$30 and under
South American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 51 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for groups
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.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Metered street parking (free after 7:00pm)<br />Next to several Park & Pay lots
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Jaco Smith
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Experiences

  • Lechon x Corazon del Sol: Taste of the Andes

    USD 150.00 per person

    Prepaid

    6 Apr 2025 only
    Join us at Lechon as we re-create a night in the Andes! Lechon will be partnering with Corazon del Sol to create a memorable night of Argentine food, CDS wines and friendship. This wine dinner will feature five courses from Lechon inspired by the traditional Argentine asado, with Corazon del Sol wine pairings. $150 all inclusive price, per person (price includes food, wine and gratuity). Please email us at info@lechonpdx.com if there is another party you wish to be seated with, or to request community table seating. Unfortunately, allergies and dietary restrictions cannot be accommodated for this event.

What 3,619 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Portland

    Best Overall

  • Portland

    Best Food

  • Portland

    Good for groups

  • Portland

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
LeChon delights with "amazing flavors" and a fun atmosphere, offering a standout South American tapas-style menu. Guests rave about "delicious food," "fantastic cocktails," and "excellent service." The empanadas and shrimp ceviche are crowd favorites. Perfect for special occasions, LeChon promises a memorable dining experience with "beautiful ambiance" and accommodating staff.

3,619 Reviews
  1. Randy

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the best food we have ever had in Portland! We come back with friends and family all the time to share the experience.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lechon absolutely never disappoints. You have the ability to curate the expense of your meal by ordering plates to share, or can splurge on the tasting menu that will give you the best experience. Our waiter was also phenomenal, but truly the entire staff will impress you.

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  3. Linda

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every morsel was delectable - esp the crispy chicken with honey! And the empanadas...and the cocktails....

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  4. Charles

    VIP

    Portland

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic overall dining experience. What the chef is eating is great value

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  5. Sophia

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience as always! Favorite Portland restaurant.

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Sean

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The menu changes often so what you see online may not always reflect the latest. That said, we thought the food was very good. The foraged mushrooms with brioche was amazing and we also really enjoyed the grilled octopus and the black bean empanadas.

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  7. Keith

    Portland

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were fantastic! Always enjoy the innovative dishes offered here! Usually some new items to try along with the usual stuff that is dished up at high levels of consistency each and every time. Whenever my wife gives gift cards for business gifts or for special celebrations, LeChon is one of our go to restaurants in Portland!

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  8. Geoffrey

    Portland

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was fantastic and very creative, including an extensive vegetarian menu in addition to the regular offerings. Service was prompt and very personable, even though the restaurant was full. Overall, we had a wonderful night and look forward to another visit.
    LeChonResponded 7 days ago
    Thanks so much Geoffrey! We look forward to having you back!

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  9. Joanna

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall good experience. Our server was super nice. We ordered the bone marrow dish and two orders of the “what the chef is having” courses. Presentation was beautiful. While good, it was not really to our taste. The pasta was a little overcooked. We would have liked it a little more al dente. I also felt like the steak was a little too salty for my liking, too. (My husband thought it was fine though.) We also wished the desserts options offered lighter choices. The options were on the heavier/more decadent side.
    LeChonResponded 7 days ago
    Hi Joanna, thanks for your feedback! I am glad your service was great, we heard your feedback and will be making sure our squid ink penne is a but more al dente and I think a lighter dessert option is a great idea, especially moving into these warmer seasons!

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  10. mario

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 26 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been in these restaurant several times throughout the years. I really enjoy the quality of the food. Started as an Argentinian steal house but now it's something else, which it's not bad but I will definitely would like more cuts of beef in the menu, the selection is too small these days. Overall is a very good place to eat. I don't talk about the drinks because I am a wine drinker only.
    LeChonResponded 7 days ago
    Thanks Mario!

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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 3619 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
Booked 51 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for LeChon

113 SW Naito Parkway, Portland, OR 97204

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Metered street parking (free after 7:00pm)<br />Next to several Park & Pay lots
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Jaco Smith
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