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Little Bull, Durham, NC

Little Bull

4.8
4.8
533 Reviews
$50 and over
Fusion / Eclectic

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 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 areas

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
  • Area
    Durham
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 533 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Durham

    Innovative

  • Durham

    Hot spot

  • Durham

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
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.

533 Reviews

  1. Alexus

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food! Great atmosphere, intricate menu that is well thought out

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  2. Amy

    VIP

    Dallas

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve been to Little Bull multiple times and it never disappoints! Food and service are always on point!

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  3. Lynn

    Orlando

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 7 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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  4. Carla

    Charleston

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 7 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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  5. Vanessa

    Miami

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    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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  6. Heidi

    Raleigh

    20 reviews

    3.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 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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  7. Charles

    VIP

    Raleigh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 12 December 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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  8. Mark

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 12 December 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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  9. Suzanne

    Raleigh

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 10 December 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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  10. Julia

    VIP

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 December 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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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 533 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
19:00
Booked 10 times today

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Google Map for Little Bull

810 N Mangum St, Durham, NC 27701-2260

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    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
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