Tucked away in Northeast Portland is the city’s first (but hopefully not its last) Indigenous restaurant. Javelina debuted in early 2025 and, after a minor relocation, is now firmly situated along 42nd Avenue next to the Native American Youth and Family Center. It’s in a come-as-you-are atmosphere augmented by a kitchen led by chef Alexa Numkena-Anderson, who explores the intersection of pre-colonial ingredients and post-colonial Native foodways through reclaiming dishes such as fry bread and pairing them with ingredients native to Turtle Island.
The beverage menu is just as exciting as the dishes. Look past the usual suspects to the coffee and “no-proof” cocktails, featuring native tea blends and North
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