Javelina Indigenous Dining
Javelina Indigenous Dining serves Indigenous American food in Portland, with Esquire 2025 Restaurant recognition and craft cocktails.
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- Address
- 4636 NE 42nd Ave, Portland, OR 97218
- Phone
- (503) 505-0913
- Website
- javelinapdx.com
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Esquire 2025 Restaurant recognition
Esquire Best New Restaurants named Javelina Indigenous Dining in its 2025 Restaurant category. The kitchen serves Indigenous American food with local sourcing.
Fry bread tacos, bison chili, powwow burger
Fry bread tacos, bison chili, and the powwow burger define the signature set. Craft cocktails fit lunch or dinner without requiring formal dress.
4636 NE 42nd Ave open kitchen
4636 NE 42nd Ave anchors the Portland stop, with an open kitchen, conversational noise level, and standard pacing. That format suits a seated meal where conversation still matters.
Budget Reality Check
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| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javelina Indigenous Dining | Cully, Indigenous American | $$ | ||
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| TREAT LLC | King, American Ice Cream Shop | $$ | , | |
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| High Horse | $$ | , | Downtown, Pacific Northwest American Comfort Food | |
| J&M Cafe | $$ | , | Lower Burnside, Classic American Breakfast & Brunch |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Esquire Best New Restaurants
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At a Glance
- Cozy
- Rustic
- Low Profile Address
- Casual Hangout
- Family
- Group Dining
- Open Kitchen
- Craft Cocktails
- Local Sourcing
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 11 AM–9 PM
- Tuesday
- 4–9 PM
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 11 AM–9 PM
- Friday
- 11 AM–9 PM
- Saturday
- 10 AM–2 PM, 4–9 PM
- Sunday
- 10 AM–2 PM, 4–9 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Polished casual atmosphere in a cozy, community-built space with approachable counter service.