Delicious food and drink that's a bit pricey but worth the splurge! Space is a bit tighter because they placed the bar area right in the middle of the joint but have the dining tables outline the outskirts of the indoors. It works, and it gives everyone a bit of their "side" without feeling like you're trapped in the crowd of an Applebee's. Staff are super friendly!
Jeffrey Yorio
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November 24, 2025
Had a fantastic dinner here. The atmosphere is warm and beautifully lit in sunset shades. Very comfortable, funky vibe unlike anywhere else in Portland. The food was amazing. The homemade salsas are so fresh and really tasted of Mexico. The drinks were perfect. The margaritas and sangria were delicious. The staff were helpful and gracious. Cannot wait to go back for more!
Ned Shamon
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November 10, 2025
Came on a quiet Monday evening at 4pm to take advantage of their happy hour with it, remarkable 20% off everything on the menu between 3 and 5 PM. I had the mushroom and chicken tacos, which were fine and the chicken wings which were excellent. And this wings portion was generous. The service was disappointing. I was one of only two customers—alone for first for 30-minutes with at least two service people on the floor. I was given a lunch menu instead of dinner menu, and largely neglected and looking for service while I seeing my bartender across the restaurant on her phone or chatting with her friends. Finally, I was handed a bill that did not Include the 20% off happy hour discount. When I brought that to my servers attention, there was no apology.
Maryam Malik
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August 01, 2025
Came here for dinner on a Tuesday night and loved it. Staff was super nice, especially the waitress who took care of us. I loved the baja fish tacos (was so sad when I left my extra taco at the restaurant by accident 😂), the corn appetizer was really good, we also ordered the hot chicken torta and it’s a pretty decent size, also pretty good. They have mocktails which I really appreciated and we also tried the Mexican Apple soda. Overall, really recommend this place. Food is fresh and worth it!
Amaury S
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February 17, 2025
Lenora surprised us in the best way. I was a little skeptical going in, given some of the mixed reviews, but both the food and service ended up being a hit for us.
That said, I do think Lenora is still figuring out its identity. It’s a trendy, mid-upscale spot — not Michelin-level fine dining, but also not cheap — which is why some of the little details felt off. Things like comfortable seating, cloth napkins (or at least an easy way to grab extras; tacos can get messy!), and a bit more space between tables would have elevated the experience for us.
Speaking of space, the seating was really the one thing we didn’t love. They’ve packed in as many tables as possible, which makes for a cramped and not-so-relaxing dining experience. If I had stretched my arm even slightly, I probably would’ve bumped into the person at the next table. We could hear every conversation around us, and at times, it felt a little awkward. The stools didn’t help either — zero back support, not much comfort.
But the food was phenomenal. We started with the pineapple salsa and chips, queso, and street corn, all of which were great, though the street corn stole the show. We could’ve easily ordered more. For tacos, we went all in and tried every single one on the menu. The Baja Fish and carnitas were standouts; so good we reordered them. The only miss was the brisket, which was dry, overly salty, and had a strange texture. But everything else, including the vegetarian options, was excellent. Even as die-hard flour tortilla fans, we were impressed by their fresh-made corn tortillas. We finished the meal with a perfectly moist tres leches cake.
The drinks program was also solid, though I expected a little more variety in the margaritas. They all seemed to have a similar flavor profile. That said, the ones we tried, including the Diablo, were refreshing and well-balanced. Service was great; our waitress was friendly, attentive, and on top of everything.
Despite the seating situation, we really enjoyed our meal and would absolutely come back for the food and drinks!
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Delicious food and drink that's a bit pricey but worth the splurge! Space is a bit tighter because they placed the bar area right in the middle of the joint but have the dining tables outline the outskirts of the indoors. It works, and it gives everyone a bit of their "side" without feeling like you're trapped in the crowd of an Applebee's. Staff are super friendly!
Had a fantastic dinner here. The atmosphere is warm and beautifully lit in sunset shades. Very comfortable, funky vibe unlike anywhere else in Portland. The food was amazing. The homemade salsas are so fresh and really tasted of Mexico. The drinks were perfect. The margaritas and sangria were delicious. The staff were helpful and gracious. Cannot wait to go back for more!
Came on a quiet Monday evening at 4pm to take advantage of their happy hour with it, remarkable 20% off everything on the menu between 3 and 5 PM. I had the mushroom and chicken tacos, which were fine and the chicken wings which were excellent. And this wings portion was generous. The service was disappointing. I was one of only two customers—alone for first for 30-minutes with at least two service people on the floor. I was given a lunch menu instead of dinner menu, and largely neglected and looking for service while I seeing my bartender across the restaurant on her phone or chatting with her friends. Finally, I was handed a bill that did not Include the 20% off happy hour discount. When I brought that to my servers attention, there was no apology.
Came here for dinner on a Tuesday night and loved it. Staff was super nice, especially the waitress who took care of us. I loved the baja fish tacos (was so sad when I left my extra taco at the restaurant by accident 😂), the corn appetizer was really good, we also ordered the hot chicken torta and it’s a pretty decent size, also pretty good. They have mocktails which I really appreciated and we also tried the Mexican Apple soda. Overall, really recommend this place. Food is fresh and worth it!
Lenora surprised us in the best way. I was a little skeptical going in, given some of the mixed reviews, but both the food and service ended up being a hit for us. That said, I do think Lenora is still figuring out its identity. It’s a trendy, mid-upscale spot — not Michelin-level fine dining, but also not cheap — which is why some of the little details felt off. Things like comfortable seating, cloth napkins (or at least an easy way to grab extras; tacos can get messy!), and a bit more space between tables would have elevated the experience for us. Speaking of space, the seating was really the one thing we didn’t love. They’ve packed in as many tables as possible, which makes for a cramped and not-so-relaxing dining experience. If I had stretched my arm even slightly, I probably would’ve bumped into the person at the next table. We could hear every conversation around us, and at times, it felt a little awkward. The stools didn’t help either — zero back support, not much comfort. But the food was phenomenal. We started with the pineapple salsa and chips, queso, and street corn, all of which were great, though the street corn stole the show. We could’ve easily ordered more. For tacos, we went all in and tried every single one on the menu. The Baja Fish and carnitas were standouts; so good we reordered them. The only miss was the brisket, which was dry, overly salty, and had a strange texture. But everything else, including the vegetarian options, was excellent. Even as die-hard flour tortilla fans, we were impressed by their fresh-made corn tortillas. We finished the meal with a perfectly moist tres leches cake. The drinks program was also solid, though I expected a little more variety in the margaritas. They all seemed to have a similar flavor profile. That said, the ones we tried, including the Diablo, were refreshing and well-balanced. Service was great; our waitress was friendly, attentive, and on top of everything. Despite the seating situation, we really enjoyed our meal and would absolutely come back for the food and drinks!