Little Bull

Name: Little Bull
Address: 810 N Mangum St, Durham, NC, United States, 27701-2260
Telephone: (919) 251-8989
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (640)

$50 and over

Fusion / Eclectic

810 N Mangum St, Durham, NC 27701-2260

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2 people

Jun 30, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 17 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
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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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 640 people are saying

Little Bull reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Durham
Innovative
Durham
Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Little Bull offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazingly creative food" and "great drinks." Patrons praise the "super attentive" service and diverse menu featuring standout dishes like octopus, ceviche, and churros. The atmosphere is lively, with options for quieter patio seating. A must-visit for "foodie experiences!"

640 Reviews

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Eliza
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful local restaurant with big swing flavors. Definitely a unique take on small plates with a fun layered approach. Great cocktails and desserts to bookend the meal.
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Betsy VIP
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill19 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a fantastic experience at Little Bull. The restaurant is small, but has a fun vibe. We shared a variety of small plates, all of which were delicious. The grilled octopus, fried okra, and al pastor skewer were highlights. Service was great, and courses were paced well. There was a DJ there that evening, which made it lively and fun, since the DJ was really good. If you want a quieter dinner, I don't think they have the DJ every night. We definitely plan to return!
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Tammy
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill1 review
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My experience at Little Bull has always been excellent. The service is impeccable, and they make you feel like you're sharing a meal at a friend's house. I really enjoyed the new selections on the menu.
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Elena
Charlotte8 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this restaurant, it has a great vibe inside and on the outdoor patio. The food was delicious, every dish we tried had a beautiful presentation! Our waitress was amazing, and even brought me a birthday drink, decorated my dessert and added a stylish candle to make my birthday extra special! She was super attentive, explained everything well and came to check on us to make sure everything was going well. Thank you for an unforgettable evening!!
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Holly
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill13 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best restaurants in the Raleigh area. Food is inventively conceived and looks beautiful when it arrives on the table. Our group of two had the market vibez warm salad, a peaches and tomato appetizer, the gambas a la plancha, a butter beans and fried prosciutto dish, and goat dumplings. The standouts were the gambas, which came with a thick brown sauce and bread to sop it up with; the market vibez salad, which was a great variation on a typical cold salad and came with tzatziki; and the butter beans, which were a bit salty and delicious. We also had terrific service from our waitress. My only complaint is that the restaurant charges extra for bread. We got hit with a $4 charge for pita for the salad and an extra $2 for additional bread for the gambas. (The gambas only came with two pieces for a very saucy entree.) Given the fact that this is a high price-point restaurant, I feel that the owner could be more generous with bread. It is a small thing, but important.
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Seth
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hands down, my new favorite restaurant in the Chapel Hill/Durham area. I loved all the dishes, full of flavor and each uniquely different from the next. Save room for desserts, the puff pastry and bread pudding are ridiculous!
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Kris VIP
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill66 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Overall we really enjoy Little Bull, have been multiple times. This particular visit didn't quite hit the mark for us, but was overall fine. Our waitress was great, very nice, and heard our few complaints and fixed them. However, at one point our waitress was busy, but another server nearby wasn't (the restaurant in general wasn't very busy). I asked him if it would be ok if I asked him for something, and he said, "you already are." That was honestly super off-putting and kinda left me with a bad taste for the rest of the meal. However, it was Father's Day, so I just tried to ignore it for the sake of the celebration. Still don't love it though!
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Leanne
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on June 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was fantastic - the butterbeans and octopus dishes were the two standouts - and our server was great and gave us some excellent recommendations
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Bill VIP
Denver / Colorado5 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazingly creative food, great drinks and friendly service.
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Tara VIP
San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 9, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
cocktails were lovely and vibe was gorgeous outside. the food was a bit mixed, some were quite flavorful but other items were a little boring. We didn’t try the dessert. Service was great
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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 640 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

Jun 30, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 17 times today

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

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