Bull City Solera and Taproom

My experience was very disappointing. I'm a very big fan of Bull City Burger so I had high hopes for this location. There were only 2 tables present and another table near the bar with what looked like management and owners meeting. The gentleman that took my order wasn't mean but wasn't friendly either. Seemed agitated when I had questions about how to order (it was my first time). Food came out cold, cheese sauce was watery and lacked flavor. No one came out to check if I needed anything or if food was OK. Wasn't provided refills for water. I had to get up twice to get napkins and again for a takeout container. I'm not sure why this happened. On my way out, a lady at the management table said "thank you for comjng!" It was the nicest interaction the entire visit, unfortunately. I will not be returning and I hope that Bull City Burger hasn't declined.

I have never come across a place that had so much potential, that fell so flat! Durham is a need of a good restaurant with excellent burgers and beer! However, this place is not it. I ordered a burger to be medium and it came out almost completely raw. If you’re gonna be a burger joint, then you better have an amazing burger. All the toppings were on point but the execution was not. The flagship beer was so flat that it was almost skunk. I understand now why the place was completely empty. It was just my wife and I. Not only was the food and drink subpar, but the prices were astronomical. We didn’t get a full meal and it was $52. I don’t see this place being open very long.

So I stumbled on this place searching on google for soft serve ice cream, which I never seem to find. You may think that silly but I love a great chocolate soft serve cone and I never seem to be able to find anyone who makes it anymore. It seems like most places serve only yogurt 🥲 If you’re as silly as I am, look no further my soft serve ice cream lover. They even make it from scratch in-house!!! Oh and the rest of their food is good too! 😂

Just had one of the worst dining experiences of my life here. Let me clarify that I rarely (maybe 3-4 times in my entire life) have complained at a restaurant and I am kind to servers and waitstaff since I know they work hard. My husband ordered 5 burgers for our family of 5, and I heard him order correctly. They brought out 4 burgers, and the one burger was incorrect. I let the person, who was the same one who had taken our order, know it was incorrect, and he pointed to the receipt to say that's what we had ordered (cool, so you misheard and typed it in wrong - that doesn't mean it's the correct order). So, instead of apologizing for the mistake, we now feel awkward saying hey, this isn't at all what we ordered since we got attitude from the staff. When they remade the burgers (my husband went in and paid for another burger), the one came out raw. I bit into it, and it bled on my bun, despite the fact that it was supposed to be well done. So, don't come here if you're pregnant and need a well done burger or you may just end up eating raw blood. He switched with me and wouldn't let me go back in and say hey, you messed this up again, since at this point he no longer trusted the kitchen staff. I finally did when I went in and asked for a box and showed it to them, and was just told oh, I'm sorry. Original Bull City Burger downtown is fantastic, but this place is absolutely awful. Terrible service, staff that literally doesn't care if your order is good or correct, terrible food. Never again.

Finally got to stop into Bull City Solera and taproom. It's a bit of a strange location and while I visited relatively early on a weekday, it was kind of dead. There were only a couple of other parties there although the taproom itself is nice. Ordering was easy, but even with only a few people there, my burrito and rice and beans took about 15 minutes to prepare. The burrito was pretty good but the rice and beans as you can tell was a glop of beans on the rice. Not terribly impressive. I'll probably be going to Moe's or Chipotle in the future.

At this establishment, the culinary experience felt like a missed opportunity. The overall impression was that dishes lacked depth and complexity, as if the kitchen simply cooked ingredients without unlocking their full potential through seasoning and creative flair. My burrito, unfortunately, arrived in a state of disarray, falling apart before I could even take a bite. The fries, while crisp, suffered from a lack of salt, a crucial element for enhancing their flavor. A glimmer of hope appeared in the form of their homemade hot sauces. However, their thin, watery consistency resembled spicy juice more than a robust sauce, and their heat level left something to be desired. On a brighter note, the beverage selection offered some redemption. Both the blueberry and reserved drinks proved to be refreshing and well-balanced, making them a highlight of the meal.

We stopped in at lunch time and it was a good experience. It was not super busy. There were two other groups there. You order at the counter and then they bring it to you. The beer we got was great and the food was too. It was a quick place to eat that was unique and yummy. We got the mini burritos and they were plenty big for lunch. They also had specialty cocktails and frozen drinks that at we didn’t try.

I don’t often give out 5 stars, but this spot deserves it. I had a Mexican pizza and my husband had a burrito. The Mexican Pizza (don’t you dare call them nachos) was crunchy to the last chip and each chip had toppings on it. The cocktails were also fantastic and well balanced. I recommend this place if you are looking for a new spot to become you next favorite.

I only visited once before deciding to host my leaving-Durham going away party here, because of their creative burrito menu, expansive and comfortable deck, and friendly but casual service! All the employees were cool with 13 people showing up unannounced, staying for 3 hours, and playing a loud raucous game of Telephone Pictionary along the edge of the outdoor deck. They even helped facilitate a surprise cake and provided the knife and plates! I appreciate the burrito menu, its rotating vegan options, and the fact that it has such ingredients as cherry-soda braised pork (melt-in-your-mouth), fried squid (always tender, accompanied by oft-scorching peppers), collard greens and bacon marmalade, and fried broccoli. Not everything is a hit all the time, but it is more often than not, and in my opinion it's better to take risks than to stay boring. (But if you want to stay boring, they have a basic burrito too, which I have heard tell is not actually boring at all.) I love their 'Phoebe' chocolate caramel shake, too. Really caramelly!

Sunday is crazy in the early afternoon, because kids eat free. There's also a board game group that meets here, but it all works out, if you can find parking. Food options range from burgers and chicken Sammie's to burritos. It's a bit pricey, but the ingredients are fresh and tasty. The beers are all great. Service is very friendly. You get a "Rock Star" flag for your table, rather than a number. The atmosphere is fun - there are many changing things on the wall to laugh about. I'm not gonna spoil them, but they are quirky and fun.

Another place that we have been meaning to try for a while, and finally got around to it. Nice space and bar area with good selection of rotating taps. The burritos were great, and small (pocket-size) was plenty for each of us. The Chimichurri was great. Rice and beans were good, but the house-made chips were a bit of a miss (not crispy enough). Ready to go back again and try a few other burritos.

Not even comparable with their other location in downtown. We ordered well-done burger, as you see in the picture the middle was very pink. We called the server & she didn't ever bother to apologize. You could tell that she honestly didn't care!

Will be settling for Taco Bell or Burger King next time. I walked into this restaurant with little to no expectations. I saw a place across the street from Firestone that sells burritos, burgers, and beer. I happen to love all three of those things. After chopping off my arm and leg and then pawning off my firstborn child in order to afford two burritos, I sat down and begin to take in the abundance of atmosphere this place offers. After getting past the interesting little smell of the building, I will admit a few little things I saw did make me chuckle internally, and for that I will grant a second star. The "leave an Allen wrench, take an Allen wrench" thing was amusing, so was the bit with the Wi-Fi password, and so were a few more of the bits until I saw enough of them to get me wondering if maybe this whole establishment was just a bit. I realized I might be correct when our food arrived. The foil my burrito was wrapped in was more thoroughly styled than the tortilla itself, and I quickly downgraded to "bowl" status. The rice was burnt. The beef was very very cheap and chewy, and I never realized I could feel assaulted by lettuce. I struggled through it and finished it all for the children in Africa, but when my significant other offered me over half of her food that she couldn't eat, I declined. I had left it all in the restaurant. I had nothing left to give. No more stomach space for this subpar food. Sorry African children, but you probably wouldn't like this place very much either.

What a disappointment. The burger was... terrible. It was overwhelmed with grease, even though we asked for a pink center it still felt like we were biting into raw meat in the middle, and it had this weird gray color on the outside and just tasted off. I don't write this to bash a small business, but times are tough and owners should do better by the people spending their hard earned money at their businesses. The pickle chips were blands and again, super greasy I could soak up the oil off them with a napkin. The chili was the best part. The soft serve shake was also good and the main redeeming thing. The outside area is a nice vibe.

We all came here with extremely high hopes and I was not a fan. The food alone was a bust. The vegetarian options all felt like it was frozen and heated up and nothing special especially for the price tag. We shared the fried pickles that were extremely oily, the burger that was extremely dry as well as the quesadilla that felt like it was haphazardly put together. The beer options were plentiful and great but it gave more restaurant/food court vibes than a proper taproom. The vibe was dead on a Saturday evening. We were the only ones there for about an hour or so and then a couple of other tables filled in. There's a little corner for kids to play in as well as an outdoor space with some lawn games but I still don't feel like this makes up for the food.

Solid food, bit of an eclectic menu but should have enough to satisfy anyones pallette. I'm dinging a star because my burrito was very middle-of-the-road and for the nacho/tortilla chips.. they're very brittle and crumbly/flakey. while there wasn't anything bad about their flavor I just wasn't a fan of their texture. Overall not a bad meal but not one I would be jumping for a chance to return for.

Solid burritos We decided to hit up this spot for a quick lunch. Order at the counter and then grab a seat. We got 2 burritos: Chimichurri Chicken and Brown Chicken Tinga Wow Wow. The Chimichurri was super yummy - chicken was super flavorful with spiced potatoes which complemented the burrito perfectly. Wrapped in a warm fresh tortilla. They did add a little bit too much oil into the burrito so eating it was a drippy mess. Tasty nonetheless. The chicken tinga was pretty good as well. Meat was good. Paired nicely with rice and sour pickled cabbage. Overall, burritos were solid and tasty. Tasted premium which explains the premium price. Def better than chipotle.

Overpriced. When a burger costs $15.50 and doesn't come with fries, or chips, there's a problem. Food was good; not saying it wasn't. But give me my money's worth...

So fantastic! The Bull City Solara and Taproom has captured all the good things about Bull City Burger and Brewery, but it's less crowded, you can park right out front, and they have Burritos! They have the burgers too! The smoked tofu is fantastic, and we're snobby about tofu. I've had the lipstick on a pig and the magnum opus. The meat in both of these is really beautifully prepared with earthy Smokey flavors perfect texture, tender and all around delicious. The burritos combine both Mexican and southern influences. They come with a little hominy salad that is a good accompaniment to the burritos and is very nice and different from what other places do. It sort of captures and brings together the vibe of the burritos. They have a broad menu of their own beers, same as their sister restaurant, that are really excellent, IPAs, malty brown beers, dark beers. They have liquor and wine. The space is casual and welcoming, football on a big projector screen. There's a pickup window if you have to take your burrito on the run.

My neighborhood set up a delivery where we could individually order and everything would be delivered outside of our clubhouse. Ordering over the phone was super easy. Pickup was great - the employees delivering were wearing masks and gloves and were extremely organized even in the dark! This was our first time trying Solera. I had the full log basic burrito, it was good, but I might do one of the modifications next time to give it some additional flavor. My husband had the full log That's Bull Shot, he said it was delicious but not spicy to him. The cheese dip with adobo chips were amazing!! They chips were so unique and yummy and the queso dip was perfect! We also had the M-m-m-My Churronuts and ended up getting all 3 sauces (hot fudge, caramel, and dulce de leche) because we couldn't decide which one to try. These were all delicious! We had some leftover sauces and used them on waffles the next morning. We had a few beers delivered as well! The Boars Russian Imperial Stout and WEB DuBois Saison. Both beers were great! We are excited to check out this spot with friends when it is safer to do so!

The food was mid, burger had a distinct and different flavor, and the fries were seasoned again, distinctly. I didn't love the flavor personally. The burgers were overcooked as well, we asked for 1 rare and one medium and they were both cooked through. We had to ask twice for our drinks, and only one came before our food arrived. The bacon blue cheese burger had no flavor, honestly tasted plain. Felt like the whole restaurant was only half thought through. The ordering process was slow simply because the menu is only at the counter- it was supposed to be at entry but all the menus were at the counter so it took forever just to order a couple burgers and drinks.

Food was not as good as Bull City Burger but it was an easy family friendly space. We may come back but it won't be in our usual rotation.

I've been a fan of this place for so long and only now getting around the writing a review. The staff is friendly, the food is great and obviously the beer is top notch!

Okay, so the same owners own Pompieri Pizza (we're fans) and Bull City Burger (which we're so-so about). We heard they opened this new place in a former Chick-Fil-A and read good things about it. Stopped in mid-day on the Labor Day holiday, placed our orders, and they brought it out to our outdoor table. Eventually they want to offer food and drink indoors but have had to adjust due to the pandemic. I had the Lipstick on a Pig "full log" and my wife had the Basic Burrito "full log." You never see a burrito with collards and bacon jam, but damn, it was good. They came out again to ask how everything was. Food was very filling and delicious. I like that they like to experiment and try new things (apparently they have a Schnitzel burrito for Oktoberfest). They have a good offering of beers as well but we did not partake on this trip. Will go here before I go to Moe's or Chipotle.

Stopped here for lunch and a beer today, all I have to say is WOW. We ordered a few different beers, the beef burrito, 2 Mexican pizzas, and a mojito. All was amazing. The food was fresh, super flavorful, and filling. I appreciate a flavor other than salt, hard to find in the south. The staff was friendly, place was clean. We'll be back!

I'll be the first to admit, I had been driving past this place for a while now and didn't even think to stop in, mostly because I thought this place only served beer and maybe burgers. This place didn't pop into my radar for burritos until one of my coworkers mentioned that there was a place near Target that had amazing burritos, but it's in a place you wouldn't think has burritos: a taproom. So I'm thinking that it is probably a food truck. My coworker said that it was not a food truck; it was really a taproom that serves burritos. This piqued my interest so much that I dropped by to pick up a burrito on my way home from work. Plus, I wanted to see how this place's burritos stacked up against burritos from California. I have been on the hunt for a shop that makes California burritos out here (Yes, there is a burrito in San Diego called the California burrito, it is carne asada, french fries, guac, pico de gallo, and cheese in a flour tortilla. No rice, no lettuce, and no beans. If you find a taco shop that also serves cabeza, ask them to sub the carne asada out for cabeza in the California burrito and you will have a very rich but oh so tasty burrito.) and I saw that the chimichurri chicken burrito has potatoes in it, so why not? I ordered the chimichurri chicken burrito in the full log size knowing that this was not a California burrito and not expecting the taste to be similar at all. (FYI: The pocket size is about half a burrito size.) The chicken was well seasoned and the potatoes gave the burrito that potato/french fries taste from a California burrito which was a pleasant surprise, and I didn't get any bites of burrito that were lacking in flavor. (For those who are familiar with California burritos and want to know if there is a difference in the potatoes, the potatoes in this burrito don't have the french fry crunch like the California burrito, but I also do know of some taco shops in SD that use potato slices and breakfast skillet type potatoes instead of french fries.) I was also happy to find that this burrito had a little bit of a kick, and it was just enough so I didn't have to add my own hot sauce. As far as the amount of food you get, it's a pretty filled burrito. I ate the whole burrito on my own and felt like a rollie pollie (pill bug) at the end, so be warned, you may morph into a burrito after eating a full log burrito (or at least feel like you did). Overall, I was pleasantly surprised with the chimichurri burrito and it's similarities with a California burrito in terms of taste (it's not the same, but it did remind me of a CA burrito). Compared to the burritos in California, this burrito held up on it's own to compete with other burritos that I have had in California. I will definitely be back to try the other burritos and other menu items. Oh, almost forgot to mention, they have themed discount or community nights! They have free pinball nights on certain days (3 pinball machines), trivia nights, yoga on the porch (coming soon was what the sign said), knitting night, etc. They're all posted on a giant chalk board in the seating area, so if you're into beer, burritos, and trivia/knitting/yoga/pinball (and other stuff I can't remember), it's worth dropping by this place and giving it a try (don't forget to keep your eye out for an upside down sign they have outside).

Really enjoy the food and place! The queso and burrito bowls are especially good. Wish the portions were a bit larger, but highly recommend!

Very friendly staff. The food was delicious, different than burritos I'm used to but so good. I highly recommend the Golden Ale and devils on horseback.

This is a belated review since we came here closer to when they first opened, and we haven't been back yet (although I just heard they have a fire pit set up outside to eat at now which is a tempting idea for our COVID winter!) First, their burrito names are super clever, so definitely winning at the fun name game! We got the lipstick on a pig which was collard greens, bacon marmalade, rice, beans, pickled onions, cheese and salsa. We also got the brown chicken tinga wow wow (see another great name!) with chicken, rice, beans, veggies, slaw, salsa and sour cream. Both of them were fine, just neither really packed anything super novel and unique. They were very big in size though, which is always a good thing, so you shouldn't leave hungry! We ordered online and things were ready on time for an easy curbside pick up, so that's another plus for this strange eating world we are all in. And if you like HOT salsa they do offer a really hot one, so get ready!

Amazing food. Especially love the new Italian tacos! The fried calamari and meatball tacos were so good! Plus they have a porch to enjoy the beautiful fall weather! Great beer too!

Literally blown away by how delicious that burrito was. We split a That's Bull Shot, and my only regret is that I did not order a massive full-size burrito all to myself. There was legit FLAVOR packed in that wrap. I'm actually excited to go through the menu and try everything. Dang, that was surprisingly fantastic.

SUCH A FAN!! Ordered online on a whim and was blown away. My husband got the beef chili and pimento burrito, I had the shredded beef, and our toddler ate the basic burrito. All were phenomenal and HUGE. They weren't kidding about it being a log. We also had a side of the crispy potatoes and I'm disappointed I only ordered one instead of two because they were that good! Pros: -Online ordering is my favorite. -Drive-through was super convenient. -The red salsa is amazing. -The ice cream was a perfect treat after burritos. Soft serve and homemade toppings is my jam. -Open on Mondays. So many restaurants are closed on Mondays and that's usually when I'm beat and don't want to make dinner night. Cons: -I would like to buy the red salsa in a tub. Can you guys make that happen? Otherwise I'll be adding 17 small cups of salsa with every order.

My Lipstick on a Pig burrito was certainly flavortown! I love collard greens and pickled onions so why not put them in a burrito with bacon jam and some of the tastiest beans and rice I've ever had?! The salad was also good, although the idea of shaking the dressing up was better in theory than in execution (the cardboard container started leaking everywhere). Definitely delicious and an awesome addition to the neighborhood!

Tasty food and the counter person is always friendly and helpful. My wife doesn't like the spicy sweet seasoning on the flour chips, but they've grown on me. It's a little expensive for quantity of food. Quality makes me come back.

Very flavorful food - something for everyone. Great that they have smaller burritos for those who don't have such a big appetite.

Perfect spot for takeout during Covid. What a great idea, they took over the old Chick-Fil-A by the Target at South Square so they have a drive thru lane and pick up window, how cool!! You can order online in advance and then drive thru to take home or eat outside at one of their socially distanced tables outside. My 2 friends and I got the same thing - "What the Phaux is in this Burrito?", it comes with rotisserie chicken, hoisin sauce, cilantro, mayo, carrots, pickled red onions, rice noodles, mesclun mix (lettuce), and nuoc cham (fish sauce*, lime, jalapeño). They have 2 other burritos that have chicken I want to try. I don't eat beef or pork, but those look good too if you eat red meat. They also have a rotisserie chicken dinner that seems like a pretty good deal too. I think you can sub tofu for all the burritos. We all got our burrito as a salad which is one option but you can also do a small burrito or regular size so there are options. I wasn't going to mention this part but I just wanted to add it because it was ABOVE AND BEYOND NECESSARY. Our salads were missing the fried jalapeños (which at first we were a little sad about, but we all agreed they were delicious regardless) and didn't care that we didn't have those on our salads. But out of the blue, JUSTIN called me to sincerely apologize for leaving off the jalapeños. We all just thought that was amazing, it's the little things these days that make the difference. So we would definitely go back, mostly because of the food, and we love to support local businesses like Bull City Solera, Pompieri, Bull City Burger, but also because of great customer service.

i have been going to this place since they opened and they just keep getting better and better. They recently added Italian Tacos and OMG! The calamari was my favorite but the chicken Alfredo and meatball tacos were so good. Went back the next day for more. Their soft serve is my go to for days I need a good vanilla ice cream w thick choc sauc. The staff are the friendliest in town who care about their customers! Thanks to all the staff at BCS for giving me a great neighborhood place to relax and have a beer and have tasty food.

Stopped here when in town. Very good food. I recommend the basic burrito and the iced tea. The tea is awesome and not watered down like Chik Fil A tea. You can order at window, but it's easiest to order online and drive up to drive through window at this point. Loved it!

It's funny, every other time we try to come to Bull City Solera to eat, it ends up pouring rain, so I definitely have not been able to eat here as much as I want but every time I have, I loved my meal! I saw they had a very interesting veggie burrito of the day on their instagram and that prompted me to make a plan to come here on a Thursday evening for dinner with my husband. The burrito of the day had changed since I saw the one I wanted on instagram, so I actually ended up getting the timeless Basic Burrito as a full log because I was hungry and not planning on ordering other things. Now I'm not typically a burrito eater, I'll usually order a bowl over a burrito 99% of the time, but I was ready for this and it did not disappoint. My husband and I ended up ordering the same exact thing and then decided to split a big can (2 pints) of the Parrish Street Pale Ale, which is my favorite beer of theirs. We were handed the giant can and two cups and told to go ahead and sit down and they would bring our burritos out to us. It's kind of a random space in an old chick-fil-a but they have it set up very nice, with many table shapes, sizes and sun/shade options! Not really any covering that I saw for a rainy day, which is why we've only been here half as much as I would've wanted. When the burritos came, I was in burrito heaven! This was soooo good. Every bite made me feel so happy and satisfied and I enjoyed this meal so much. When I crave a burrito, it will only be this exact burrito, although I will be temped to try one of the more adventurous burritos of the day eventually. Congratulations Bull City Burger for another successful spin-off/expansion!

Really tasty burritos. New indoor area is great too. Don't sleep on their desserts either!

I stopped here while waiting for my car inspection and am so glad I did! This will definitely be my new go-to when the burrito cravings strike (coming from a So Cal transplant who has steadily been loving burritos for decades now). I love that they have a little burrito size! Such a good idea, and so satisfying visually, conceptually, and in my stomach. Theyve thoughtfully used the old drive through set up for takeout orders and even in the cold weather it isn't a bad place to eat outdoors, as they have a little fire pit situation. Will definitely be back! Customer service is top notch, as expected.

Delicious burritos!!! Been going nearly once a week once I found this gem. My go-to is the Chorizo burrito "log" with extra red sauce and cheese. This is monster-sized burrito! The potatoes are also incredibly tasty but warning don't try to do the potatoes AND log--food overload. Highly recommend!

What's a five star? It doesn't necessarily mean chic or fancy, or the Ritz. But it means being the best at what they do. This place is it. They have interesting combinations, servings are huge, flavors are sumptuous, and service is kind and attentive. Dude who does the Bull City restaurants has got to be the hardest working man in the food biz, and it shows. Try to stay and eat on the patio for now. Bring a fork, because I guarantee you will want to catch all of the goodness that falls out of your burrito. Love this place.

Stoped by Solera for the first time. I have always been a fan of restaurant entrepreneur and brewer, Seth, and was a loyal customer for a long time of his original resto- Bull City Burger and Brewery. So I was in the mood for a great burger on arriving and took a step back when I noticed that Solera is to burritos that BCBB is to burgers. I hung in though, feeling that if Seth can do something special with a burger, why not give the burrito a try. I was far from disappointed. The 'Fitness in the Mouth,' was chalk full of perfectly breaded deep fried chicken and flavored with a white 'secret sauce' that I'd swear had just the subtlest hint of cilantro. Sombreros off to Seth. His burrito was luscious with a distinct flavor, and texture- and yes, properly deep friend breading has a nice nutty crunch. Things weren't stingy on the chicken either, there was enough to fill a coup. Keep it up guys, as the virus swarm abates, may you be swarmed with customers.

A+, Bull City Solera! Not 100% sure why I decided to stop here, since burritos aren't really my thing, but they're about to become my thing after eating here! I tried 2 "pocket-size" burritos: the Phaux and the Fitness in My Mouth. Both were delicious and very filling! I love that they have 2 different sizes of burritos and really use the tortilla as a blank canvas. (Rice noodles and fish sauce wrapped in a tortilla? Why not! It's delicious.) Whatever "Tex-Mex-Durham style burritos" means, I dig it. Also, the staff seemed really friendly! Keep up the good work, Bull City Solera!