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    Javelina

    4.5 (92 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Tully B.

    Javelina is phenomenal in attention to detail and a clear commitment to execution of product. Here's what I mean, the powwow burger on fry bread with American cheese can be optioned to have a duck egg or boar bacon. I went with the bacon. I have awaited a few hours to decrease my recently bias... this is the best burger I have ever had. The mocktail program is extensive and clearly intentional both from a story telling ability and flavor. I highly recommend the corn maiden. Get and extra side of fry bread, enjoy the beautiful decor and feel welcomed into a restaurant that should be at the top of many PNW lists.

    Ashli Q.

    I definitely recommend booking a reservation while you can get in without one. It is highly encouraged to make one ahead of time. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This place is so gorgeous.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Their menu is so expansive and creates such a warm and welcoming tone. I love the welcome tea when you first sit down, this changes on a regular basis so make sure you go often to try the tea's. The food is so delicious. I cannot say that enough. Make sure you save room and try a little bit of everything and bring your friends here to order more plates! We were so taken care of and happy by the end, this is now going to become a staple in my household because I cannot wait for the next time we return. Great food, amazing staff and a beautiful space. I cannot recommend the bison chili enough! So many allergen options whether you are gluten-free, soy free or vegan, there is something for everybody here.

    Menu 7/26
    Johanson R.

    What a gem! We always try to support Indigenous businesses and this one did not disappoint! Easy to find, outstanding menu, continental service (relaxed, not slow), and creative and amazing food! My wife really enjoyed her house made Orange soda with cedar syrup, and her Elk Frybread was excellent! The elk was stew soft, the gravy delectable, and it soaked into the frybread making the whole dish a treat. I had Bison short Ribs served on Corn Grits. Every bite was a delight! For dessert we chose a Cherry Panna Cota with a positively sublime flavor. We also took some Thumbprint Cookies with Elderberry jam. When we could eat again (many hours later) we found them to be a great combination of almost raw food texture and the Huckleberry sweetness. Cannot say enough good things about this restaurant. This is actually worth a trip to PDX for, so weber back.

    Steve A.

    Tried Javelina Indigenous Dining in NE Portland for the first time, also my first time trying Indigenous cuisine. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The staff was friendly, service was good, and the atmosphere was spacious with two main dining sections.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Street parking was easy enough, and it's definitely one of Portland's more recent standouts on Eater. The highlights for me were the Hopi Blue Corn Bread and the Frybread, both were good. Everything else just wasn't really for me, but that doesn't mean it won't be for you. Give it a try and let me know what you think.

    Huckleberry Cake
    Ploy N.

    Had a great dinner experience here. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Inside is very vibrant and full of energy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Staffs were super helpful and friendly. We got both the $35 and $55 PDX Dining Month courses to share and they're both delicious but the $35 one was actually the overall winner for me. The Hopi Corn Bread was unique and flavorful, espcially with the salted butter. The Duck Tostada was big, crispy, and umami. This was the dish of the night! Lots of fun texture. The Chocolate Sheet Cake was also phenomenol - light and fluffy but super chocolatey at the same time. The Elk Pot Pie didn't deliver as much I as initally thought it would. Still hearty and filling but was lacking a lot of the Elk meat. Not horrible by any means but I don't think it's super exciting. Same for the salad and dessert for the $55 course. The side of Fry Bread is a must though! Very fresh and fun dipping in the wildflower honey. I definitely would recommend checking this unique spot out and I'll be back to try their other entrees and brunch.

    Oysters
    Laura C.

    -The blue corn bread (with the sauce that came with the oysters) elk pot pie, wheatberry salad, shellfish shaxu were all really good. -The poutine was a good group app. -Elk fry bread was better than Fry bread taco -blue corn tostada, oysters, R & R Rellano, bison short ribs with grits were average -for a drink I ordered the berry cocktail and it lacked flavor.

    Pira K.

    Came to Portland for a day trip and found Javelina by a quick search! The only indigenous restaurant in Portland so we had to check it out! We came during happy hour so we ordered an Elk Fry bread and the 3 sisters side. The 3 sister side was good, the squash was sooo good. It was nice and warm and very filling! The elk fry bread was amazing. Meat was tender and seasoned well, fry bread was fluffy but still had a crunch. Staff was very friendly and we had a great time!

    Elk chili fry bread since the
    Leslie C.

    I was excited to try this place for the different food options. Here's my breakdown of plus minus is it worth it. Complimentary small tea starter was different & nice. Oyster on the shell is fresh & good side sauce but small oysters size of a quarter - Tuesday $1 so it is sized to fit the price? Elk chili fry bread. Lots of beans little meat lukewarm. Bummer. Otherwise standard fry bread similar to what you get at the rodeo. $15 slight issue with mine requested no onions - got onions - I removed - waitress finally came by noticed and offered a slight discount as the fix. I do appreciate her recommendation of fry bread since the tostadas are smaller size $17. Tea selection is enormous served with honey is surprisingly nice $7 a cup. My tea looked beautiful & tasted better with all the honey in it. Beware of charges! WARNING $25 per person cancellation fee! So make sure all your peeps show up. If they don't your credit card will be hit for the # of people that cancel. This seems EXCESSIVE $. 5% employee benefit wellness fee auto included in bill - seriously?

    Elk "Hunters" Pie
    Erik C.

    Went for Portland Dining Month with the family. Ordered 3 of the $55 menus and one Bison Short Ribs and grits and a side order of the Duck Fat seared potatoes. Additionally we had the javelina margarita, old fashioned and one other drink. Old fashioned was delicious, ordered a second. Same with the margarita. Salads and were fine, could have used a bit more dressing. Bison ribs were good, maybe needed a bit more flavor. The Elk hunters pie was delicious but could have used a bit more meat. Desert was fine, but could use a bit more sweetness. Overall glad to support an indigenous restaurant.

    Menu (Feb 2026)
    Charlie T.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]I had lunch here the other day with a friend and was pleasantly surprised how good the place was.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We ordered a variety of items to share - Heirloom bean dip, Powwow burger, Seared elk tacos, and Bison sliders. The winner for me were the Powwow burger followed by the Seared elk tacos. The burger was super flavorful, but add that with the fry bread as the buns of the burger = Amazing! The elk tacos also had a good amount flavor to it as well. The bean dip was nice and light. The Bison sliders were also good as it had fry bread as the buns. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Overall, pretty good place to check out for lunch[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]].

    Bison short ribs
    Ryan T.

    This was our last dinner this visit to Portland- we had been looking for a place unique to portland with an experience we couldn't get in Seattle and this delivered. The menu is fantastic and full of variety--making our choices was a challenge. The chips and dip and shishito peppers were a great way to start things off with our cocktails. I went a little overboard getting the chili AND the Bison short ribs but I couldn't decide between the two. The fry bread is a wonderful side serving a dual role of a savory accompaniment and a simple sweet dessert.

    ELK FRY BREAD (DF) $20: slow braised elk shoulder w/huckleberry bbq sauce, mixed greens, green chiles & pickled red onion

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