LaChona Empanadas & Vinos Argentinos presents two of Argentina’s top culinary delights, empanadas and wine, to the Portland metropolitan area. Our menu of Argentine tapas includes empanadas, choripan, and gluten-free canastitas, for example, and is complemented by our multi-tier portfolio of single vineyard wines that include Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Bonarda, Pinot Noir, White Malbec, Rose Provence, Semillon, and Bordeaux blends. All wine is stored and served at optimal temperature, and is best enjoyed with our unique wine tasting flight options. For the love of friends… For the love of family… For the love of good food and wine… Por pura Amor LaChona!
Address and Contact Information
Address: 12535 NW Cornell Rd Suite 104, Portland, OR 97229
Phone: (503) 704-5496
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: opentable.comlachonabistro.com
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LaChona’s listed hours are: Tue–Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm; Wed–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm (lunch); Sat–Sun 8:00 am–9:00 pm (brunch and dinner service on weekends). For …
Reviews
Nicole
It’s alright! I liked all the different kinds of empanadas and the plates. I can’t help but wonder if it’s worth the price, though. It was around 8 to 9 dollars per empanada and that’s around the same price as ox in Portland – which is fine fine dining.
My main issue is for the price, it should be flakier and less oily. The amount of oil negated the flakiness of the empanada.
Similarly, I wouldn’t reorder the fries because they were a little soggy and oily, but it was needed. The soup was delicious though.
I really adored the service and the portion sizes were on point.
Pollo spicy ⭐⭐⭐
– not spicy
– little bland
Empanada of the day (steak) ⭐⭐⭐⭐✨
– love the meat and the flavor
Sweet beef ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
– love the ground beef and raisins
Burger empanada ⭐⭐✨
– I love cheese, but I think the cheese made it oily here
… moreMy main issue is for the price, it should be flakier and less oily. The amount of oil negated the flakiness of the empanada.
Similarly, I wouldn’t reorder the fries because they were a little soggy and oily, but it was needed. The soup was delicious though.
I really adored the service and the portion sizes were on point.
Pollo spicy ⭐⭐⭐
– not spicy
– little bland
Empanada of the day (steak) ⭐⭐⭐⭐✨
– love the meat and the flavor
Sweet beef ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
– love the ground beef and raisins
Burger empanada ⭐⭐✨
– I love cheese, but I think the cheese made it oily here
Nidhi Talwar
A small and charming spot in an area that could use some more charm — and what a pleasant surprise it turned out to be! We tried four empanadas (chorizo, pollo spicy, humita, and imposter) along with an order of papas, and that was more than enough for the two of us. Each empanada had a wonderfully flaky, golden crust. The fillings were flavorful and distinct; the only one that didn’t quite win us over was the imposter, though that’s probably just a matter of taste. The papas were crisp and perfectly seasoned too.
Service could have been a touch more attentive, especially given the place wasn’t too busy, but overall, it’s a lovely new addition to the neighborhood — cozy, tasty, and full of potential.
… moreService could have been a touch more attentive, especially given the place wasn’t too busy, but overall, it’s a lovely new addition to the neighborhood — cozy, tasty, and full of potential.
James Carr (ColorblindPtown)
My mind wanted burritos but my feet took my further south to Argentina. I was more than pleasantly surprised. Great place, perfect for a nice dinner or a date. Staff was super friendly and answered my questions on the food very politely. Food was delicious. I’m still thinking about the warm crust and gooey cheese. Keep room for dessert.
… moreKelli Carner
Amazing tasting experience. Wonderful southern brown ale and a flight of aged wine was amazing with the charcuterie followed by empanadas. My tasting happiness receptors are full!
… morePat Kaplan
We had a great dinner last night at La Chona. This gem of a wine bar and restaurant continues to deliver amazing empanadas and great wine flights. The butternut soup with mushrooms was a standout last night. Loved seeing how busy they were. Thank you Kim for such great service…both on wine suggestions and making us add that great Argentine cookie for dessert.
Make reservations for the cozy upper level!
… moreMake reservations for the cozy upper level!
Yulily
The photo was taken by my husband when he went to lunch with a friend, so I don’t know the details of the restaurant, but it doesn’t seem to be very crowded during weekday lunch hours. He had three glasses of wine that cost $14, so the bill exceeded $50, but it seems that the average budget for a light meal with a glass of wine and a dish is about $30. He had chorizo (Sausage), and his friend had the Pollo (Chicken) Regular Empanada. The restaurant is not big, but it has an open ceiling to the second floor, so that makes it feel spacious and airy. ✨
02/09/2024 (Fri)
This restaurant is my husband’s friend’s favorite, so they had men’s lunch again. My husband opted for the Grand Reserva from Wine Flights and enjoyed the Abuela Chona and Ham & Cheese empanadas, accompanied by a small salad. Despite usually not liking the acidity of Italian dressing, he found the salad here to be exceptionally delicious with an Italian dressing.
04/11/2024 (Thu)
I came here with a friend and we tried the Abuela Chona, Chorizo Chona, and the fruit and cheese cracker platter. Everything was delicious, and the upstairs seating was open and airy with a great atmosphere — it really made for an enjoyable conversation.
06/20/2024 (Thu)
Since the atmosphere was so lovely last time, I came back with two friends. The menu had completely changed (we heard that the ownership had changed too), and the fruit platter we enjoyed and were hoping to order again was no longer available. This time, we all got the Empanada + Soup set ($16.95), but we swapped the soup for salad and chose Chimichurri empanadas in Sweet Beef, Pollo Regular, and Espinaca. Everything was delicious again, and we had such a great time chatting.
07/10/2025 (Thu)
Choripan Plate and Empanada Plate ($19.95 x2), IPAx2 and Red Wine
… more02/09/2024 (Fri)
This restaurant is my husband’s friend’s favorite, so they had men’s lunch again. My husband opted for the Grand Reserva from Wine Flights and enjoyed the Abuela Chona and Ham & Cheese empanadas, accompanied by a small salad. Despite usually not liking the acidity of Italian dressing, he found the salad here to be exceptionally delicious with an Italian dressing.
04/11/2024 (Thu)
I came here with a friend and we tried the Abuela Chona, Chorizo Chona, and the fruit and cheese cracker platter. Everything was delicious, and the upstairs seating was open and airy with a great atmosphere — it really made for an enjoyable conversation.
06/20/2024 (Thu)
Since the atmosphere was so lovely last time, I came back with two friends. The menu had completely changed (we heard that the ownership had changed too), and the fruit platter we enjoyed and were hoping to order again was no longer available. This time, we all got the Empanada + Soup set ($16.95), but we swapped the soup for salad and chose Chimichurri empanadas in Sweet Beef, Pollo Regular, and Espinaca. Everything was delicious again, and we had such a great time chatting.
07/10/2025 (Thu)
Choripan Plate and Empanada Plate ($19.95 x2), IPAx2 and Red Wine
Erica Steele
La Chona was perfect for my birthday party this year. La Chona owners Amy and Tony along with their staff Kaley and Kim were wonderful in the preparation process of planning. Kaley was especially helpful in serving a large party of adults and a few children. My friends, my family, and I had a lovely time at La Chona visiting and eating the delicious food and drinks offered at La Chona. I also like to come to La Chona with my husband for dinner sometimes. The empanadas, salads, tapas, and main plates are wonderful at La Chona along with the lovely Argentinian and local wines offered. Thank you again for making my event fun and memorable. I can’t wait to try the new brunch menu at La Chona soon!
… moreToby Lucich
What an amazing experience! Excellent service, beautiful space, and incredible food combined for a terrific lunch outing.
We had recently eaten at Andina (a favorite!), but I fell in love with these amazing empanadas.
The crust was light and flaky, and the fillings were magically savory.
And while we passed on wine that day, the selection was spectacular.
… moreWe had recently eaten at Andina (a favorite!), but I fell in love with these amazing empanadas.
The crust was light and flaky, and the fillings were magically savory.
And while we passed on wine that day, the selection was spectacular.
Hilary Conway
The brunch here is phenomenal. Can’t wait to try for dinner even though I am not a drinker because they have an amazing wine collection.
… moreTony Gladkiy
Where do I start? This is a local small business that I am so happy I found! The owners are so welcoming!! But the food is the most amazing part of course!! My taste buds are writing this review and oh my goodness! I didn’t know empanadas can taste so good!!! The crispiness of the shell, the juiciness of all the ingredients inside the texture of the meat is out of this world. I’m glad I was sitting down when I took the first bite! I don’t usually rate with a solid 10 so I’ll go with a 9.99!!! What a place! I’m definitely coming back!!
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