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    Animales Barbeque Co.

    3.7 (29 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    ANIMALES BARBEQUE CO. ATMOSPHERE

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Jon's menu and the cinnamon roll.
    Jay B.

    Great brunch here. The pastrami beef rib hash is the best. Doll is really stuck on the egg sandwich.

    Smash Burger
    Dianna N.

    It's in-grill-ievable not ordering BBQ, which is what they're known for but we couldn't wait until 4pm for the BBQ options to open. We were still pretty happy with our orders. The live band on Saturday was great, the kids loved them too. Though I wouldn't recommend this place if you're looking to have conversations, it too loud. But loud enough where people are just cool with your kids being kids.

    Heather R.

    Had a great first experience at Animales. The place was hopping but it's a large space and they know how to accommodate. Stop at the front desk to have your ids checked/hands stamped and get your name on the list. The bar is first come first served so that can be quicker than waiting for a table. This place has a brewery type vibe with large tables and so many of them. Their patio opens in a couple of weeks which will add even more seating. They had live music n this adorable stage on Friday night which really brought the ambiance. Because this place is known for their bbq we went with the platter to share. It's a lot of meat but it was all delicious. I wasn't crazy about their sauces but also know the bottled sauce we're used to isn't truly authentic. Menu offers great options including drinks. This is a great place to go with a group potentially rent out for a work event!!

    Carrot Cake
    Annie D.

    So glad they have their own location now! I loved when they had their food truck at Bauhaus so I'm happy I can get them all the time. First, seating is community style which wasn't an issue for us. The three of us were seated at a U shaped booth with another group of three. You don't have a classic server but you order at the table and there were staff there to greet us and let us know they'd be helping in our section if we had questions. I got the brisket with Mac n cheese, the chip: and queso, and then we shared the carrot cake. Everything was super good and there were several over things that caught my eye so I'll definitely be back. Be warned that parking can be tricky but they do have a lot that's around the corner a block or so.

    Tiana D.

    Love everything about this place. First of all it's HUGE. A great spot for larger groups. The staff is so amazing. Even though it's QR code ordering, they are quick to be helpful. The food is good! Maybe not as good as it was with the truck, but I'm still not mad. The burger is classic and the sticky ribs were tasty. Can't wait to go back for dinner!

    Fries
    Mikhala F.

    We were so excited for this to come to our neighborhood! We've been longtime fans of their food truck and our area desperately needed a restaurant. YAYS: - The space is HUGE! We didn't have a problem getting a large table for lunch on a weekend. I'm sure evenings are different. - They have a live band stage with rotating acts and performances (note: if you don't want to hear live music/are going to chat with friends, look ahead and pick a time they aren't playing) - They have a large kids' play area! We'll come with my niece and nephew to take advantage of this. I wish more local spots had this amenity! NAYS: - No BBQ until 4pm. I didn't realize this, and the group I brought in from out of town was pretty bummed. - I was not a fan of my chopped salad, and options were limited since no BBQ. - Prices were a bit steep, especially notable with sides like the beans and fries. UNDECIDED: - The burger didn't quite hit the same as from the food truck, though we'll test again! The two sandwiches our table got were good. - It's a little funny leaving a review for a BBQ joint and not being able to get any, so we'll be back to try it at dinnertime. - Is there a way to bring more BBQ energy to the lunch menu? I think that would be a win, but realize the limitations of fresh BBQ.

    Jason F.

    I'll first preface this review, by saying ... I went to this place for Bbq, but most everything was sold out, so we ended up getting some "regular fare". My guest had the smoked beef cheesesteak and I had the Wagyu smash burger. My first bite into my burger, it was incredibly and overwhelmingly salty... I winced, but never wanted to state out loud my dismay. I hoped it was just the outer edge and would get better, as I dove deeper, but nope. Just insanely salty throughout. Couldn't even finish it. I finally revealed my dissatisfaction when my guest, made the exact same claim on his cheesesteak. I tried it, and he was right. What a bust. Great space, but the menu is lackluster. I hope the bbq is truly remarkable, because this would be hard to recommend to anyone. One thing I was happy with, was the fuzzy flowers marg. But that was it. Hope this was a fluke, but considering two grown men didn't finish either sandwich, just tells you it's bad.

    Ok I wanted to give this place 5 stars so badly because the food was AMAZING!!! But we really hated the ordering system. Having to scan the QR code and order through that was really annoying and a hassle. Our sever was lovely and came by to ask if we needed anything and we couldn't even tell her if there was a request because we had to order through the QR code. Please please get rid of this system it's honestly horrible and might be a reason we don't come back. Also they claim to be so family and kid friendly and there's no kids menu......? We paid $4.50 for our 2 year old to take one sip of lemonade. I just don't get it. This place def needs to shape up in terms of convenience and ease. Interior was super cute though and we loved that they had live music! overall it really was a fine experience but please take my comments into consideration!!!!

    Top - green spaghetti  Left - fries Right - half pound pork shoulder  Bottom - good old Mac and cheese
    Dennis L.

    If I can give a 4.5, I would. Went on a Friday night where there was live music. Very spacious and the service was good for how busy it was. Food wise, super good. I would go for the green spaghetti over the Mac and cheese just for that zestyness. The fries are like the crackfries from hop cat (if you know what I mean) and the pork shoulder with the sauce is phenomenal.

    Chips and queso
    Sousakon M.

    It's was a beautiful day. Sat outside. Didn't know we were going to be sharing a table with another couple. The hostess didn't tell us we needed to order via QR code. So we sat there for over 15 minutes not knowing. Finally saw the QR code. Honestly didn't know this place was known for bbq. We were just going to La Dona next door. The beers are served in a plastic cup. Highly disappointed. Hush puppies were super dry. The chips were dipping in oil. Not super impressed for a first timer.

    Janay D.

    Animale's BBQ has a vibe that's all about family and community there's even a kid's play area! We didn't get to try the full BBQ menu since it's only available 4-9 PM, but the sticky ribs we grabbed were solid. The beans leaned more Tex-Mex than traditional BBQ, but honestly, the bone marrow stole the show rich and perfectly cooked. And the banana pudding? Full-on homemade vibes, none of that artificial stuff. The staff were amazing, super attentive and friendly. Definitely a spot for good eats and good energy!

    Jessica S.

    The ambience was nice, and the staff were friendly, but unfortunately my husband experienced stomach issues later the same day after eating the pork ribs. While we can't say for certain what caused it, we wanted to share our experience so others are aware, but this did impact our overall experience.

    Bone marrow toast
    Tippy P.

    We went to try this new restaurant in Minneapolis for lunch. They have a small parking lot, otherwise it's street parking. Big restaurant with a stage, huge bar, and lots of seating. The server told us the booths and picnic tables are community seating. It was giving us foodhall vibes. Also bbq is only available after 4pm, they cook the meat daily and will sell out. We decided to try the other items on their menu. I was able to introduce bone marrow to my friend and also try their banana pudding, which was highly recommended.

    Chopped pork and dill green beans

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    Sampler platter was spot on. Everything was good but the sausage link was my favorite. Must get the banana pudding.

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    The pork belly and the banana pudding will make you feel like nothing bad happened in your life

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