Restaurant in Portland, Oregon, U.S.
Lechon (or LeChon) is a South American restaurant in Portland, Oregon's Old Town Chinatown neighborhood, in the United States. Jaco Smith opened the restaurant, which serves Argentine and Chilean cuisine, in August 2015.[1][2][3]
Description
Lechon is housed in the Smith's Block building, built in 1872, along Southwest Naito Parkway.[4] Michael Russell of The Oregonian described the menu as "global, with identifiably South American dishes -- fried empanadas, crab-stuffed piquillo peppers and an Argentine asado with grilled meats and sweetbreads -- alongside more Northwest-y bistro fare -- foie gras torchon with cherry mostarda, forest mushrooms and a farm egg on toasted brioche".[5]
History
In 2018, the restaurant was featured in the "Flavor Fiesta!" episode of the sixteenth season of the Travel Channel's series Food Paradise.[6]
Reception
The business was included in Eater Portland's 2022 overview of "Where to Eat and Drink in Downtown Portland".[7]