Chef Alexa Numkena-Anderson was born in Yakima, Washington and grew up on the Yakama Reservation in Toppenish, Washington. Alexa's Grandfather hails from the Hopi, a Sovereign Nation and Tribe in northeastern Arizona where they are both enrolled. Her family is also a descendant of the Yakama, Cree, and Skokomish Nations.

Javelina + Inisha Indigenous Dining Accolades: Esquires Best New Restaurant in America 2025 - One of Eaters 38 Best Restaurants in Portland - One of Eaters Best New Restaurants in Portland 2025 - One of Portland Monthly's '50 Best Restaurants In Portland Right Now' - One of the Portland Monthly's Restaurants that Defined 2025 - Voted Top 5 Best Burgers in Oregon (Multiple Sources) - 3x Time Best Fry Bread in Oregon 2023, 2024 & 2025 - Chefs to watch out for in 2026, Chef Alexa Numkena-Anderson (Multiple Sources) - 2017 Portland Oyster Shuck Champion, Chef Alexa Numkena-Andersonxa Numkena-Anderson was born in Yakima, Washington and grew up on the Yakama Reservation in Toppenish, Washington. Alexa's Grandfather hails from the Hopi, a Sovereign Nation and Tribe in northeastern Arizona where they are both enrolled. Her family is also a descendant of the Yakama, Cree, and Skokomish Nations. 

  Javelina + Inisha Indigenous Dining Accolades:  Esquires Best New Restaurant in America 2025 - One of Eaters 38 Best Restaurants in Portland  - One of Eaters Best New Restaurants in Portland 2025 - One of Portland Monthly's '50 Best Restaurants In Portland Right Now' - One of the Portland Monthly's Restaurants that Defined 2025  - Voted Top 5 Best Burgers in Oregon (Multiple Sources)  - 3x Time Best Fry Bread in Oregon 2023, 2024 & 2025  - Chefs to watch out for in 2026, Chef Alexa Numkena-Anderson (Multiple Sources) - 2017 Portland Oyster Shuck Champion, Chef Alexa Numkena-Anderson