I went for brunch with friends and the drinks were good. I was not particularly happy with my meal but my friends absolutely crushed theirs and have been back multiple times. Love the outdoor seating read more

If you're searching on the map right now for a restaurant you've found the one!! Absolutely fantastic. Great service, our waiter was awesome and took initiative to ensure the meal was perfect. Food was outstanding, complex flavors and flavors I had never experienced. I highly recommended the dishes that we got below. The shrimp dish was a big hit and you must get the bread with it and use it to soak up the sauce it comes in 10/10, give this restaurant a go! read more

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Really liked the ambience of this place. Parking can be a bit challenging to find but otherwise there's usually plenty of street parking. The food was so good- we couldn't get over the sauce. The best food here was the gambas a la plancha and the bread pudding for dessert. Will definitely come back for special occasions. read more

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We wandered in from out of town. Took a seat at the bar. Was hesitant to stay because the menu confused me. But then the wonderful Danielle walked us through the menu and we had one of the best most exciting meals ever! Danielle is a keeper! We would have never tried this menu were it not for her! Patti J read more

We've been to Little Bull a few times. Excellent service. Indoor and outdoor patio. They have an excellent selection of entrees. Tapas style food and tastes fantastic. We can't wait to go back. Loved their cocktails as well. read more

Has both in and outdoor eating areas. Despite covering and fans, outdoor still pretty warm. Good was good, but for the #1 rated spot in Durham I was a bit underwhelmed. Grilled octopus was excellent. read more

X&L - Insane brunch. In the few places where dinner was less than notable, the brunch menu excelled. Would take a bath in the Gambas Grits, and the Mc Bono has appeared in dreams we won't recount here. Butter beans were the best bite had in months. read more

We made a reservation for Sunday brunch, we arrived early, but were seated right away. Parking was a little tough since I think it was only street parking. Some of you say that you can park at the minimart across the street, but I wasn't definite on that so we decided not to do it. Upon entering, the interior was very awesome. I absolutely loved the decor. It was almost dark academias feel with charcoal and florals and glitz frames. Our seats were fairly comfortable as we waited for the other couple to join us. The service seemed a little bit slow and our waitress was a little unsure about some of the items on the menu. We had looked at the website to get a better guess of what we were going to order, however, what we had wanted on the website was not available on the menu. We all ended up getting the El Bono, which was just OK. I particularly liked the yucca bread, however, the other half of our table did not. The plantains were just there. They were plain and lacked flavor of any sort. The drinks were also slightly disappointing. The Hugo spritz was mostly champagne and seltzer. The menu said $15 but the receipt said $11. My husband got an IPA that rang up $14 though, which I don't recommend. The restrooms were very clean. All in all, I was disappointed. My best friend and I decided to come here for a birthday brunch since our birthdays are 18 days apart but this failed to impress. Nothing was wrong, it just wasn't spectacular like we expected it to be. read more

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Such a great little spot! Get atmosphere, busy with a very city feel. The drinks were really good, I very much enjoyed my "witches be tripping." We loved loved loved our arepas and the barbacoa tacos, they were absolutely delicious. The only issue we had was with the octopus, it was over cooked and dry and possibly too grilled. Everyone at our table agreed it was not good and the waiter took it back. He forgot to take it off our bill even though we said we didn't like it, and didn't eat any of it. He was apologetic and took it off the bill after he said he had forgotten. I'm not knocking him for forgetting, but I'm a huge octopus fan and that was a let down. Other than that we had a great time and the rest of the food was spectacular! read more

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I arrived and was promptly seated. The hostess was friendly, and the entire staff was welcoming. Everything I tried was delicious. I had the Little Asada, and the flavors were incredible, cooked just as I had requested. The sangria was excellent as well. The restaurant itself was clean and had vibrant decor, creating a great atmosphere. I had no complaints. Parking was easy to find on the street, though the adjacent lot they recommended was full. read more

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My wife and I decided to finally check this place out. I'm glad that they have finally added some vegetarian options. The drinks were okay, but not worth the price. Overall the food was stunning and very tasty. However the birria dumplings were not good. The goat meat was very chewy and decided not to eat it. Better to skip that dish. Customer service was on point. Overall a great experience, but at the cost of a high price tag. I don't think we will be back with those kinds of prices. We dropped over $130 for dinner. read more

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Debated on a 4 vs 5 star for Little Bull as it was a delicious dinner. All of the food we got was good, but nothing blew us away. We got the tasting menu which provided a good variety and feel for their menu in general. The portions were a little on the smaller side even for a tasting menu for the price. It left just a little bit to be desired, but I would still recommend this place for some delicious tapas. read more

Little Bull has been on our go-to list for a while, and after the appearance on Top Chef, we were even more intrigued to check it out. We sat outside in a lovely covered patio, both beautiful and cozy. Our server was amazing and gave us a great rundown of the menu. Food was excellent, we particularly loved the ceviche and tuna bulgogi. Definitely recommend! read more

Little Bull - Tuna bulgogi - Bars Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Very nice ambiance and staff was very kind, appetizers and drinks were great, pricing was high for main dish quality. read more

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Good food, not a big selection for vegetarians. I went for brunch and the French toast was great. My partner got the duck chilaquiles and it was too salty. The ambiance is very nice but the service is very slow. read more

A great tapas restaurant in Durham. Same owner as Aaktun and Mezcalito. The menu is diverse. I got the main half chicken "halal gueys" which was a great mix of flavors. Had the bread pudding as dessert. Friendly staff. Nice vibrant, but chill ambiance. I will certainly come back to try more of the menu! read more

Little Bull - Bread pudding - Bars Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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I just visited this restaurant for my anniversary. The decor is bright, inviting with indoor(with heaters) and outdoor space. Even on a Monday, this place was busy. Their Halal chicken and Bread Pudding were delicious. For two people, I would recommend two tapas and one large dish. Don't forget the dessert! If you make a reservation and don't make it to the reservation, there is a fee. I can't get myself to reserve in advance, as a result. read more

Little Bull - Bread pudding - Bars Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

The food and the drinks here were delicious! I was impressed from the moment I walked in- the decor is beautiful and the food and beverages are very aesthetically pleasing. It was a good thing they tasted as good as they looked! I especially loved the corn. It all felt well balanced, properly portioned and freshly made read more

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an extensive menu of tapas and a few large plates. between two of us we did the tasting menu and added two appetizers and it was enough food. overall i was not impressed. many of the dishes were confusing and had a lot going on. i was excited to try the birria dumplings but the consommé was fine and it didn't really stick to the dumplings the way it normally would with a tortilla. the tuna bulgogi had a lot of mix ins which made it a bit overwhelming (mushrooms, kimchi, egg, bok choy, tuna). the ice cream we got with our churro dessert was the weirdest ice cream i've ever had - it tasted like skim milk, was icy, and had small chunks in it. weird. read more

Little Bull - GRILLED OCTO - Bars Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Had an appointment at Duke and wanted to try a tapas place. WOW a flavor explosion. Delish. We had Barbacoa, ceviche, 2 octopus, elote and broccolini. All of it was divine. Way too much food. read more

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We had a graduation celebration dinner here and I think we all pretty much loved everything we got. We had a mix of tapas and a couple of larger plates and our waiter was helpful at helping us figure out portions. For example he mentioned when we ordered the scallops that it came with four scallops but since we had five people they could add another for us. I think the overall winner at our table was the elite, but I'm not sure we had anything we really didn't like. My only complaint is that we were in their outdoor tent/patio and it was HOT. I know we're in NC but I was hoping for a little better air flow! read more

I'm 100% a fan! Little Bull is a relatively new restaurant that opened in the Raleigh / Durham area of North Carolina in June 2023. From an Eater article, Little Bull's concept combines Asian and Mexican cuisines with a nod towards American comfort food. According to their website, they are focused on nostalgic comfort food inspired by first generation immigrant kids. My friend and I were in the area for the weekend and made reservations here for dinner. We made reservations ahead of time on OpenTable. Between the 2 of us, we ordered several dishes: - Ceviche Negro - snapper & squid ink (seafood was really fresh!) - https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=M9jIbDtOE5G9zUkX3zLonA&userid=NvUeb5G_mSSxgKhEE_Hueg - Gambas a la Plancha - shrimp & salsa piquin (tasted more Asian to me!) - https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=YUWlCXvHxMI6M8BfFiMVhg&userid=NvUeb5G_mSSxgKhEE_Hueg - Tongue & Cheek - bone marrow, beef cheek barbacoa (MY FAVORITE! MUST GET!) - https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=clpnM92C1SBOC_iIHd4SbA&userid=NvUeb5G_mSSxgKhEE_Hueg - Charred Broccolini - also with bok choy (the veggie dish) - https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=rM43cGOMUlCF6g2-eUkn_g&userid=NvUeb5G_mSSxgKhEE_Hueg - Little Fall Asada - hangar steak (MEDIUM RARE) For desserts, - Taiyaki Pan de Yuca - cheese bread taiyaki (my favorite of the 2 desserts) - https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=-zQ1ZvK_kvs7r6Ty-sB5WA&userid=NvUeb5G_mSSxgKhEE_Hueg - Pastelito - puff pastry, goat cheese, guava - https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=cDdbBdLZp3YS200dKXd5gg&userid=NvUeb5G_mSSxgKhEE_Hueg For drinks, - Carmenere - Chilean Red Wine from Casa Silvo - Overberg - Mezcal - described as smoky, extremely bitter, sour, and herbaceous - https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=DtSYElisi_GJ4BnrvQx6KQ&userid=NvUeb5G_mSSxgKhEE_Hueg Food & drinks were delicious! Service was impeccable. Ambiance was intimate. I was definitely happy with their creative menu and their fusions. It was a great experience to start a weekend trip! ENJOY!! read more

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I don't even want to write this review, because this is my little secret slice of perfection. Little Bull might be one of the best restaurants I have been to in Durham.i don't even want people to know about this gem. I eat all through Durham and this meal gave everything it was supposed to give. My friend and I taste multiple items, each one a standout. B&B, Birria Dumplings, Brussels, and Gambas A La Plancha. I am going to focus on the dish that I dream about! The Gambas A La Plancha, the flavors were bold, savory, layered, and just so good! I have not notes! Each sip and bite *chef kiss* read more

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The food and service was amazing! We did the tasting menu so we were able to enjoy so many tasty dishes. Everything I had was delicious! Kitty was so attentive and made sure we had an excellent experience. This was easily one of my best dining experiences in years! I can't wait to return. read more

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The experience here was just okay. The service was friendly and attentive, and I have no complaints about our server. The drink menu was delicious, and we all enjoyed the variety offered on both the drink and food menus--although the food itself was a mixed bag. The plate presentation was lovely, and everything looked great. We tried the arepas, barbacoa, and the market vibez veggies, and I'd say the veggies were the highlight. Unfortunately, the octopus was a letdown--it was overcooked and chewy, so we had it taken off the bill. On a positive note, I loved the restaurant's atmosphere. I'll likely return to try a few other items, like the birria dumplings, though I've read some mixed reviews about the goat meat's texture. There's definitely more to explore on the menu! read more

Little Bull - Market Vibez - Bars Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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This place was amazing! The service was wonderful and our server had lots of insights and answered our questions wonderfully. The ambiance was lovely- kind of like Matteo but not as loud. There was an outdoor patio but we sat inside. The food was to die for- honestly my favorite things were the small plates so I'd probably explore that side of the menu more when returning. The small plates are very generously portioned too! The gambas (shrimp) were one of the best thing I've eaten in my life! read more

Little Bull - Generously portioned small plates - Bars Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

This place was PACKED on a wednesday and after having the food it made sense. This is a new restaurant in Durham and it's one of the very few aesthetically pleasing restaurants where the food matches the looks! They have indoor and outdoor seating and a nice bar with cute velvet stools. There was plenty of parking in the mini mart parking lot and on the street. Definitely make reservations because every table was full when we got there except the one we reserved. We actually ended up moving to the bar so we could sit next to each other and talk more since it was packed and buzzing on the floor. The service was great- everyone from the host to the bartender was super friendly and helpful. The bartender even made us really cool drinks that were even better than an espresso martini after trying to order one and finding out they didn't have it. Every other drink we got was fantastic as well. The food not only was presented well but tasted amazing. What we got: Appetizers: We got the cornrows, ay papi, birria dumplings and gambas a la plancha. The corn knocked everything out the park it was so delicious. I could've had 10. The birria dumplings were also big, stuffed, and good. The gambas a la plancha was super tasty. It was shrimp in this very flavorful broth. It came with slices of soft bread that was great to dip in the broth and then put the shrimp on top. We loved it. Also there are way more shrimp in the bowl than appears in my picture. The ay papi dish was fried potato balls with buffalo sauce on it. I was shocked taking a bite of the potato and seeing it was purple! All the colors of our food was just so pretty. The buffalo sauce was tangy for me but I don't like buffalo sauce in general so it was good otherwise. Entrees: We got the pork chop (not pictured) and halal güeys. I don't eat pork but was told they had one of the best pork chops he's ever had. I did try the mashed potatoes they came with and they were soooo creamy and yummy. I had to get the halal güeys off the name alone. I am a fan of halal guys food in every state so this was so cute and unique to name a dish. It was AMAZING. 10000/10. They gave you a generous amount of perfectly cooked and seasoned juicy chicken, a yummy salad, two tasty sauces (one spicy and one not), and two hot pita breads to make a wrap with it. I literally couldn't get enough. I loved everything about this place and will definitely be back!! read more

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We went here on a Friday night with a reservation. We were seated right away and our waitress advised ordering everything at once so she could manage the timing of dishes coming out. We would order the ceviche, market vibes and the little asada again if we went back. The ceviche really stood out as exceptional. So many layers of flavor and fantastic variety of textures. The market vibes we ate with warm pita and I would eat this dish all the time it's so fresh and delicious. The grilled octopus wasn't my favorite but my boyfriend enjoyed it. The birria dumplings were tasty and I would consider ordering them again. The inside of the restaurant is really cute and has some fun cheeky art. It was a little too loud at first but overall it was a good experience. I'm excited to go back. read more

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Wonderful server who explained everything and was attentive. The vibe was cool/ we ate inside but there was a covered/heated patio too. Food was excellent- they recommended 5-6 small plates for 2 people but we were full by the fourth, which they beautifully staggered the timing of. Would recommend and go back. read more

In trying to negotiate reservations, we were locked into a tight window to procure an inside table. Upon arrival the restaurant was about 30% full. The indoor acoustics are awful with noise reverberating so much that the waiter had to lean over to hear my wife order her food. Drinks were fine. Food overpriced for what was delivered, I.e., $42 for four small pieces of hanger steak, some broccolini and some rice. The presentation was nice, but overall very expensive for what you receive. The food itself was mediocre.....Following dinner we ordered a puff pastry that came out black/burnt making it inedible forcing us to request it be taken off the bill. Waiter was satisfactory. Overall my grade was a C....disappointing. I was looking forward to a great experience and left feeling ripped off. Sorry for having to report thus. read more

loved: ordered one of everything on the menu & each one was spectacular, personal fave was tuna crudo, bao bun & barbacoa tacos, staff was attentive and prompt not my fave: parking read more

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Molly is an amazing waitress. She recommended amazing dishes (the shrimp especially was to die for, also the butter beans and the bread pudding dessert!!) and was timely with our orders and needing to go to a dpac show. Thanks for a wonderful experience, we will be back!! read more

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For a celebratory dinner, Little Bull couldn't have been more perfect. The enclosed patio was bright and airy, and every dish was so unique and interesting while still approachable and delicious. The ceviche and crudo were super fresh and light, the veggies were cooked well and the tuna bulgogi was flavorful. The bread pudding was also so worth it. read more

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Come for the seasonal, delicious food, stay for Komal!!! Little bull's food is great and it's even better to have a discerning and super cool waiter who can guide you through the menu and tell you what to get. read more

The food is amazing: interesting combinations of flavors, textures, and styles. It's definitely worth a visit for that experience alone. Unfortunately, the service was off the Friday night when we visited. Our server was slow. We had to wait/ask for serving utensils two courses in a row. It's subjective, but we also thought the ambiance could be improved. They're clearly going for eclectic... nothing wrong with that, but the lighting is overly garish. Large chandeliers light the place with warm (orange) bulbs. They cast harsh shadows as though it is high noon. Sitting on the patio we also had to dodge sharp metal hangers where a heater had once been mounted. These are at head level, right above a couple of seats. If you were to stand without paying close attention you'd risk a nasty gash. We also noticed a sharp staple (!) sticking out of the wood planter, tableside. Fortunately, all of this is overcome by the wonderful food.. just pay attention and don't be shy about asking for what you need to enjoy the meal. read more

I have had some great meals lately but this was truly stellar. EVERY bite was delicious. I especially loved the cajun-sauced shrimp served with a hunk of crusty bread; my husband raved about the arepas; a companion was especially fond of the potatoes. And the bread pudding was the perfect icing on the cake, so to speak. Seriously: EVERY single bite was exquisite. The meal was topped off with a great, fun, knowledgeable waiter. Cocktails may be a bit overpriced, and we had some concerns about the noise level, but that was much better after an especially loud party near us left. Run, don't walk, if you've not tried Little Bull yet. read more

This place was truly spectacular from start to finish. Excellent imaginative cocktails, fun and inspired dishes and outstanding service. This is one of the ONLY places in NC that makes octopus PERFECTLY. It's like I'm back in Spain or Portugal. The flavors of every dish were nicely balanced, perfectly seasoned and expertly executed. We started with 2 cocktails (the Negroni our way and the La Mula) fantastic! Then we ordered multiple small plates to share. First was the "Birria dumplings" in consume, they were pillowy soft dumplings filled with goat birria and topped with the delicious consume, (this is a MUST!) then we had the "tongue & cheek" it was a roasted bone marrow topped with beef cheek barbacoa accompanied by 4 corn tortillas & a homemade salsa (this was incredible, very indulgent!) next was the "grilled octo" this octopus was grilled to perfection leaving a beautiful crust and a very tender interior it was served over a bean mixture filled both a perfect balance of flavor to complement the octopus (seriously the best in the state!) we also had the brussel sprouts, the roasted potatoes with a delicious chimichurri, and the homemade bread & garlic butter, all were excellent compliments to the other dishes but could easily stand on their own if you were going vegetarian. Lastly we had to try the churro balls, they were perfectly cooked balls of heaven with a dark chocolate dipping sauce. I highly recommend this incredible spot for a date night or a night to catch up with a girlfriend. read more

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We had a big table of 10 people and we sat outside, which was lovely and well decorated. It was cold and rainy out, but inside the outdoor tent it was warm and cozy. We ordered a ton of small plates and never got around to ordering the larger plates because everyone was so full by the end. The food was exquisite and seasoned perfectly (the brussels sprouts are to die for!), and everything was presented in a chic way. My only gripes are that the food seemed overpriced for what we received ($23 for a small plate of ceviche seemed steep, and the cheapest entree was $35) and our server, who was awesome, had a several spiels at various parts throughout our dinner, most of which went on for what felt like 2 minutes. She was super knowledgeable, but 90% of what she said was lost on the whole table. Also, there is limited street parking, so some of us had to park in the left turn lane; luckily nobody was towed. Overall, I'm very glad I went. I will be bragging about the restaurant for a while because the atmosphere and food choices were rad. But I won't be going back anytime soon until I get a work bonus or I want to impress someone. read more

Delicious dishes from start to finish. Every dish was so flavorful. Service was great not too overbearing. Drinks were great and the vibe was chill. Would def eat here again when visiting. We sat outside bc it was still summer so I'm not sure what the indoor vibes were like but I got feeling it's more chill outside read more

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Food was amazing! Service was as well. The broccolini was to die for and so was the birria dumplings. Cinthia our waitress recommended we dip the barbacoa tacos into the birria consomé and 10/10 recommend. Would happily return again to try their brunch as well! read more

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