Little Bull

4.8

511 Reviews

$50 and over

Fusion / Eclectic

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2 people

Nov 24, 2024

11:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining

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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Additional information

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 511 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill
Innovative
Durham
Innovative
Durham
Hot spot
Durham
Great for outdoor dining
Durham
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Nestled in Durham, Little Bull is a culinary gem offering a "fun ambiance and unique menu" with exceptional service. Diners rave about its "creative and delicious" tapas, especially the ceviche and birria dumplings. The beautifully presented dishes, attentive staff, and vibrant atmosphere make it a "must-visit" for food enthusiasts.

511 Reviews

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Kim
Raleigh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
What an enjoyable date night. Highly recommend. 5 stars for sure.
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Jee Young
New York City
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food was too salty and disappointing in general :(
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Geri
Raleigh
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Disappointed that food did not match the high price tag. Very Noisy on a Monday evening while sitting on weatherize porch.
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EvanM
Raleigh
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I brought my daughter who is a Duke student and a bit of a food snob. I can’t remember her ever raving about food before. It was so amazing. We were thrilled
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Gordon
Vancouver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We are visiting Duke and have been twice to this excellent restaurant. The menu has dishes that are new to us and are delicious. Highly recommended.
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Anna
Raleigh
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another great meal at Little Bull! We ordered the scallops crudo, gambas a la plancha, broccolini, birria dumplings, and the arepas. The dumplings and the arepas were our favorites, the scallops were lacking in flavor, though. Our cocktail that had tea in it was served in a delightful little teacup for something different. Overall, a great experience!
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Connie
Greensboro
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our second time to Little Bull as we celebrated our 22nd anniversary. Davon, our waiter, was super attentive and friendly! Drinks were off the charts delicious. We had DIY hand roll, Ceviche, and octopus. The octopus was much better the first time we dined at LB. Other small plates were delicious! We split the seasonal scallops and shrimp dish with grits. This plate was out of this world good! The grits were the best I have had! This little spot has become one of our all time favorite places to dine!
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Kelton
Salt Lake City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was amazing. I’m kind of a picky eater, but I decided to step outside my comfort zone and try all the dishes the way they were intended. I was AMAZED how good everything was. Best food I’ve had in Durham. Period.
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Jonathan
Greater Boston
12 reviews
vip
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great experience. Loud, but fun. Cocktails were first rate! Menu was full of foodie jokes and references! Presentation was beautiful and the food was delicious and on point. Highly recommended for a special night out!
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Breda
Raleigh
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Some of the small plates need to be rethought. The octopus was burned and the sauce too tick. This was our second visit and the small plates are a hit and miss. The arepas were gummy and too thick and the guasacaca needed a little bit more flavor. The gambas plate had good taste but they placed big chunks of bread on top of the sauce, so it was soggy when it got served, the bread needs to be served on a side plate. The ceviche still needs some work and the corn looks like and afterthought because it did not absorb any of the ceviche salsa flavors. The older female hostess was rude, she very rudely asked us to hurry up and leave after we had just paid $200 because she had people waiting. We won’t be coming back.
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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 511 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Nov 24, 2024

11:00 PM

Booked 22 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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