Little Bull

4.8

531 Reviews

$50 and over

Fusion / Eclectic

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2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 39 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
Innovative

Little Bull is sincere, nostalgic comfort food, inspired by the palates of first-generation immigrant kids.

Pocho cuisine is not a gimmick. Like Oscar, it’s a little bull-headed, but with no bullshit. It means more than loaded terms like “New American” or “modern Mexican.” And it’s authentic to Chef’s personal experience.

“American food is undefined. But it’s been designated to certain ideas and people. It’s actually evolving, as much as our landscape is a melting pot. As much as my own identity as a first-generation American and chef.”

Pocho started as a term used by people in Mexico to poke fun at the “American” kids who speak Spanglish. At Little Bull, pocho cuisine showcases the evolution of being a chef in America, inspired by every immigrant and their growing influence on our food.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Fusion / Eclectic, Contemporary Latin, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:45 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:45 pm
Phone number
(919) 251-8989
Website
http://www.littlebullnc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
810 N Mangum St, Durham, NC 27701-2260
Neighborhood
Durham
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 531 people are saying

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Durham
Innovative
Durham
Hot spot
Durham
Lively

Review summary

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Little Bull in Durham offers an innovative dining experience with "creative takes on Mexican food" that impresses with "layers of flavor." The ambiance is lively and decor quirky, making it an ideal spot for special occasions. While it can be a bit pricey, the "outstanding" service and "phenomenal" dishes make it well worth the visit.

531 Reviews

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Lynn
Orlando
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and cocktails were so delicious. Can’t wait to go back!
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Carla
Charleston
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Celebrated our anniversary at Little Bull. The food was amazing, portions are not large for small plates, so I recommend 2 to 3 per person. Delicious options, the scallop crudo and tuna rolls were favorites. Save room for the donuts…..a perfect dessert. Cannot wait to visit again.
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Vanessa
Miami
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great meal, the service was fantastic, staff are so friendly. Drinks and food are all amazing.
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Heidi
Raleigh
20 reviews
3.0
20 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Ceviche, Brussel Sprouts were good. The Goat Birra was very salty and just OK. The barbacoa tacos and gambas were delicious. Didn't appreciate being charged 5.00 for a soda (didn't see price on menu) and then not told that refills were not free. Charged 10.00 for 10 cents cost of diet coke.
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Charles
VIP
Raleigh
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
My first visit to Little Bull last evening was truly a standout dining experience. Loved each one of 6 small plates and saw exciting creativity in every dish. Recommend getting there early, before the room noise level ramps up.
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Mark
Raleigh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
One of favorites! Everyone of the shared plates was excellent and beautifully prepared. Service and menu knowledge was great. Love the drinks here as well!
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Suzanne
Raleigh
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Lovely menu selections + good service. A few oddities - the wine pours were very inconsistent in size first one was very small send super large, plus they kept running out of the red wines by the glass which was frustrating. The food was great, tapas yet decent portions and quality was good. One note was the tuna handroll, it had a very very small portion of tuna vs. rice, so more rice than anything so I wouldn’t order that dish again. Overall very good vibe, stellar service and top food quality which will bring me back.
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Julia
VIP
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely iconic spread of food and fabulous service. The chicken is to die for. We also loved our veggie and fish dishes. Tuna crudo and broccolini were as much highlights as the cocktails and birria dumplings. It’s always a pleasure to come to Little Bull!
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Valerie
Raleigh
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely superb experience at Little Bull - menu was inventive, and it was difficult to decide which dishes to order. They arrived beautifully plated and each one we chose was excellent! Very well cooked, flavorful, served at just the right temperature to dive right in. Our server was friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu.
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Celeste
Raleigh
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing mole, chicken so juicy tender and flavorful, great service. Loved it!
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FAQs

Little Bull offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (919) 251-8989.

Little Bull is rated 4.8 stars by 531 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 39 times today

Order delivery or takeout

810 N Mangum St, Durham, NC 27701-2260

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Durham
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:45 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:45 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Fusion / Eclectic, Contemporary Latin, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.littlebullnc.com/
Phone number
(919) 251-8989

Little Bull

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