Animales is soooo good. I recommend it to everyone. And having the food truck at Bau Haus is chefs kiss. I've been a returning customer for over a year! Today I got Birria Tacos + side of Mac n cheese + banana pudding. Delicious as always. Can't wait for them to open a brick & mortar! - huge covered outdoor patio (kid & dog friendly!) - delicioussss meats & bbq. Seriously never had anything I didn't like. - casual, friendly vibe. Depending on the time of day, orders can get pretty backed up with the food truck capacity. read more

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Absolutely killer Prime Rib sandwich! Really good beans and some Mac & Cheese. Sandwich was piled high with thin Prime Rib meat, caramelized onions, horse radish sauce and arugula. All served on a house sesame roll. Anytime I see this on the menu, I am ordering it. read more

Animales Barbeque - Shaved prime rib meat sandwich. - Barbeque Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Animales Barbeque used to be an easy 5/5 for me--some of the best barbecue in town a few years ago. These days, though, I'd say it's more of a 3/5 overall. Their barbecue is still solid (4/5), but the price-to-portion ratio has taken a noticeable hit. I used to rave about their sampler platters and would regularly grab a few pounds to share with family and friends. Now, the quality feels a bit inconsistent, and the portions don't quite match the price tag. It's still enjoyable, but at ~$100 for a sampler to feed 2-3 people, there are other spots I'd consider first. The bigger letdown was the wagyu burger meal (2/5). I paid about $75 for four burgers as part of their Tuesday family meal deal, and it just didn't deliver. This used to be my favorite burger in the city, but it felt rushed --over-salted, lacking balance, and missing the care it once had. At that price point, there are definitely better burgers around with more thoughtful flavor profiles. I still want to root for them, and I hope things turn around--but at the moment, it's tough to justify the cost for the experience. read more

Shared the bbq sample platter, which was fantastic. The gochujang pork belly was hearty and not too fatty at all, well flavored and spicy. Hot link sausage also perfectly cooked and spicy. Enjoyed the ribs too. The side crispy chicken salad was phenomenal. I have never chicken this good, seriously. The salad was refreshing and hearty, well dressed. A meal in and of itself. Cannot wait for their brick and mortar joint! read more

Animales Barbeque - Menu 8/14/24 - Barbeque Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Got Animales while we were at Bahahs and everyone enjoyed their order! I got a large Mac n cheese and it was great. It's a simple Mac n cheese, which I always prefer and it would be good with some meat mixed in but I just got it plain this time. My friend got a cheesesteak and my other friend got a bowl, everything was fantastic. Just note that if it is busy or later in the day, they tend to sell out of certain items so order as soon as you arrive! Also, most foods have a slight wait time, so just keep that in mind. read more

Was so looking forward to BBQ ribs and pork belly. Unfortunately Animales changed their menu to comfort foods instead. Tried their mac and cheese bowl with Kramarczek sausage and a pair of pork tacos. Mac and cheese was ok but the topping of jalapeños was a bit overwhelming to the sausage and Mac and cheese. The pork tacos were much better. Good flavor and plenty of meat. Tomorrow is their last day until next season. Hopefully next year they will return to their bbq roots. read more

Animales Barbeque - Mac and cheese with Kramarczek sausage. - Barbeque Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Really good bbq Ribs were tender, great flavor. Hot links.... Delicious. Cubano was also great. Friend got the pork belly and loved it. Service was pretty quick. Would definitely come back. We came on a rainy day which was a good idea bc it was busy, can't imagine what it's like on a nice day read more

We had the sampler platter, a few sides, and the beef cheek special. Every bite was dialed in. BBQ sparks debates like religion and politics, but sometimes you sit down, take a bite, and the conversation just stops. This is that kind of meal. No gimmicks, no need to dress it up--it's just done right. The mash over toast was rich and comforting. The lightly pickled veg wasn't just a side--it was the kind of thoughtful detail that shows they care about balance, not just smoke and fat. Yeah, it's Minnesota. We get it. But this could play all day long anywhere in Texas without a single person raising an eyebrow. Genuinely impressive. read more

Simply the best BBQ in the Twin Cities at the moment. Don't miss their popups and special events. read more

Animales Barbeque - Animales McJonald's pop up - Barbeque Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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BBQ is one of our favorite foods. We traveled all around MN and the Country trying different BBQ places. We finally made our way to Animales. I like the fact that Animales is a food truck as it reminded us of visiting some of the BBQ in Austin. We had also planned on visiting another BBQ location so we just picked up some ribs and brisket today. They did not have a beef rib as an option otherwise we would have also picked up one of those. Everything looked great and was packaged well. We were quite pleased that a few burnt ends were included with our pound of brisket. My first rib was OK. Pretty sure these were baby back ribs. My first rib, the meat all pulled away from the bone. I prefer a little more chew. The next ribs were better. Good flavor and pretty good bite. Not overly smoked and seasoned pretty well. Not oh my gosh good but pretty solid ribs. The brisket was also solid. Could have smoked a bit longer to render more fat but was still pretty tender and had a nice smoke ring. Their sauce is a tomato based sauce with a fair amount of spice. More so than what is usually found in MN. Overall pretty solid BBQ. Would certainly be interested in trying some of their other menu items and specials like their birria tacos and burger. read more

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The pork birria tacos were fire in my opinion. Jam packed juicy and flavorful, I was really impressed. Hubs got the ribs and Mac, Mac was good (obviously I had to have a few bites) but he said it just wasn't filling enough for him and the sauce options were subpar, he likes a little more variety and heat in his BBQ. read more

Further impressed, every time I go to Animales Barbeque! I ordered the Smoked pulled pork sandwich and tried one of their chicken legs! Animales does a great job rotating their menu as to provide delicious and speedy food for the special of the day. The rotating menu provides a sense of excitement and anticipation for the return of items bringing me back time and time again! I loved their bucket of chicken legs and will definitely will be following their Instagram posts closely to be back! The chicken was extremely moist and seasoned allowing them to be a stand out on their own- only boosted higher by the spectacular sauces provided. Keep your eye out for Animales because they have the meat game locked down! read more

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Sooooooo happy we decided to order ahead of time the Turkey dinner to go. We ordered the half turkey, which yielded plenty for at least four to five people. The turkey had a delectable dry rub on it. Some of the best smoked turkey I've ever had!! The biscuits and grits were equally amazing. The only disappointing portion of this dinner was the gravy. I love gravy, so we ordered an extra portion of it, however the gravy was very watery, not thick at all and the flavor was lacking. Sadly I think the gravy will be tossed out. Besides the gravy. We will definitely be getting the turkey dinner next year, thank you very much Animales for the great dinner. read more

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I love it here. I always love it here. I have nothing but the best memories every single time I have this food. I have been to this food truck while it was over by MN Nice Ice Cream, and I have also been to it at Bauhaus and I have also picked it up for large family gatherings.. every single time I have this, it is just amazing. The ribs are fantastic, a beautiful dry rub medley of all of the perfect seasonings, made to perfection every time.. then you dip it in ANY of their sauces.. there is nothing better. They also have rotating sides, and every single time I've tried one, it is always incredible. This specific instance we got the caesar wrap UM AMAZING. Pair the amazing food with the amazing destination and you have yourself a win. This place is great for any occasion. It does get pretty busy on the weekends and they do sometimes run out of ribs, so just make sure that you keep that in mind! They also have interesting hours, so just make sure you are aware of that. A 10 outta 10 everytime. read more

Animales Barbeque - platter with pulled pork, ribs and brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Unmatched food. First time having it and I couldn't believe I've lived here for this long and so close to it and never tried. 10/10 read more

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Wow. It's hard to find great BBQ in MN, but Animales is an exception. I ordered the sample platter and everything was devoured. The ribs and pork belly had a nice thick bark on the exterior of the meat. The ribs especially were amazing. It wasn't slipping off the bone (overcooked in my opinion), but offered the perfect resistance to my bite. The texture was preserved. Also, the sausage link was amazing. However, it was very spicy. There's also not water easily accessible and I made the mistake of feeding it to my child... who's spice tolerance isn't quite mine. Luckily, they offered delicious pickled cauliflower as well to counteract the heat! The birra tacos were a nice surprise. I was hesitant... I mean come on, it's a BBQ joint right? They don't give you the broth, but it's already lathered on the meat, and the shells were flavorful and delicious. A+ across the board for me! read more

Animales Barbeque - Birria Tacos - Barbeque Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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I will never be the same after eating Animales. I know that sounds dramatic, but my boyfriend genuinely wanted to go back and inform them that they had officially ruined all other meat for us. It's that good. By now, we've tried a handful of their menu items including the birria tacos, ribs, biscuits, corn on the cob, banana pudding, and burgers. All of it is genuinely amazing, but I personally think the birria tacos take the cake. The meat is just so incredible, and everything else (especially the crispy cheese) supports it perfectly!! They are definitely my go-to. The burgers are only available on summer Thursdays, but are also amazing! The burger dressings themselves are either standard or their weekly special (which is always fun!), but the meat is cooked and seasoned perfectly. That's what keeps me coming back!! I am not a huge ribs gal, but I can tell you the ribs are incredibly tender. My friends who love ribs were blown away, so pick your poison!! Their location, like everything else, is also incredible. Parking is plentiful. Grabbing a reservation at Able to have a drink with your dinner or grabbing Able to-go and sitting at their picnic tables are both solid options! It makes for a great dinner & drinks combo!! read more

Animales Barbeque - Birria Tacos - Barbeque Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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So a couple of caveats here. The first is I usually eat pork ribs, but I did grow up with my mom making country beef ribs for me. Secondly I'm very fussy about ribs. If you ever go to Rock Island, IL go to Jim's Rib Haven for the back ribs and spicy sauce. Amazing. I got a half rack of the pastrami ribs, which I had never heard of, but sounded amazing. My first issue is this was described as a half rack of ribs. In reality it was one bone and it fit into a little cardboard box, albeit barely. Given that with tax but before tip it was $40 for this, I was expecting a lot. Ultimately it was enough food for me, and so maybe this was reasonable. Secondly the ribs were really, really fatty. I know, these are ribs, but then again I love bacon, so I'm not looking for no fat. There was just a massive amount of gobbets of pure fat to cut off. Finally to the food. It was quite tasty. The crust was good, the meat had the right flavor to it, while not being overly fall off the bone like boiled ribs, which I hate. The sauce was a vinegar mustard sauce and was tasty enough that I would eat more of it in other contexts. All in all, based on price and the meat I wouldn't go there again, but it wasn't awful. It was just overpriced for what it was in my view. read more

Animales Barbeque - Half rack of pastrami ribs. - Barbeque Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

This place was nothing special. The reviews I have read before did not seem like the place I ate at. The clientele was largely bikers , which is cool, but just so you know if you're used to eating in the suburbs. read more

Animales Barbeque - Ribs and vegetables - Barbeque Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Based on recent visit, I believe their best product is the pork belly. Amazing. I also liked the sausage, beans, pickled cauliflower, jalapeños and gold sauce. I thought the brisket and ribs were average. The burnt ends were overcooked and chopped too small. Some as small as half-inch. However, I would return for the pork belly and sausage. read more

Animales Barbeque - Sausage and salt & pepper ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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You guys... you won't find better bbq in Minneapolis. You just won't. My boyfriend and best friend went to Bauhaus Brewing to enjoy sometime outside and get a cold drink - we knew there would be the Animales food truck there and planned to get food, but did not plan to be as blown away by the amazing food as we were. The Birria Tacos were probably some of the best tacos I've ever had. Ever. So much flavor, so much going on, crispy on the outside, juicy in the middle. Show stopping. The only thing I fumbled the bag on was not asking for Birria dipping sauce - but it truly didn't even need it that's how good it was. The chicken burger was extremely good. Good bun, good toppings ok the burger, chicken was cooked perfect. Would highly recommend! The sample platter was so good. Lots of meat options that were all done and cooked SO well. The pickled veggies on the side added a nice touch! I wish we would have ordered a side or two to break up all the meat - it was A LOT of meat! But in the best way! My suggestion would be to get a side or two to make sure you have something more than meat, even though it was all 10/10! Dreaming about going back - this bbq was phenomenal! read more

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Fantastic BBQ in NE Minneapolis. Animales is a Truck operating behind Able Brewery. They specialize in wood fired BBQ that is out of this world. Each day there is a different meat being served up. You have the option of individual servings or plates. We opted for the platter which had ribs, brisket, sausage and pork shoulder with a few delicious sides! Not only is the food incredible they are situated right alongside able seed and brewery. During the warm months you have ample indoor and outdoor seating where you can crush delicious bbq and pair it with fantastic beer. Warning - when they run out they are out, it all depends on the rush so quit reading this review and go get some bbq in one of the coolest neighborhoods in the Twin Cities! read more

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Me: "I should try to eat less meat." Also me, at Animales: "I'll have one pound of meat, please." Everything Animales BBQs is just so good, I can't not overindulge. For those who don't know, it's a food truck, but it isn't mobile. It's permanently parked outside of Able Brewing and MN Nice Cream -- a trifecta of things to consume! And you really cannot go wrong. Everything shines (with smokey fat), like their ribs, hot link, chicken drummies, burgers, pulled pork sammies, birria tacos (as a rotating special) and my fave -- peppered pork belly. You can order ahead, at the truck, a la carte or by the platter or pound. Round it out with a fresh salad or savory side to make it an even fuller meal. If you haven't been... go. Especially during the warmer months where you can make a day of walking around "Quincy Corner"! read more

Animales Barbeque - Sampler Platter! Selections can vary, but this day = ribs, hot link, pork belly and chicken drummies. - Barbeque Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I love the food and the area here so much! The bbq is definitely some of the best I've had especially in Minnesota. The vibe of the whole area is just perfect with them and bauhahouse brewing. read more

Animales Barbeque - Sampler platter - Barbeque Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

OM NOM NOM . Tomato salad : Wow, what a refreshing and well balanced salad. The tomatoes weren't overpowering but were very juicy and slightly sweet. I could eat this salad every day! The sampler: the ribs: omg, the perfect amount of rub to meat ratio and were tender while also having a great bite to them. It came with three ribs which was perfect to share. The pork belly was melt in your mouth, so stinkin good. Three of us tried the pork belly and all three of our jaws dropped. The meat was so well cooked that barely any spices were needed to let the pork belly flavors shine. The sausage was good but nothing too memorable about it. Overall great food and I love that this is a permanent food truck at Able. Great location with good beer to pair with this great BBQ. read more

Animales Barbeque - Sampler with tomato salad - Barbeque Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Wow this food truck is awesome! I love meat. We waited for a short time to get our food. We got the Sampler Platter which came with smoked ribs, belly and sausage with sauce and pickles. We got a side of quinoa and wild rice. They really filled us up! The staff was wonderful and knowledgeable about the food. I highly recommend to get some beer at Able Brewery and sit outside. Will definitely come back! read more

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Good delicious food I've had the ribs. Also, the brisket is wonderful warm smoky flavors read more

Great food - always changing things up so you can't stay in a rue and get he same thing every time. I do however wish there was a way to know when the creamsicle pudding would be available! read more

This review is for their takeout. We had the ribs, chicken drumsticks and pork belly. The meat was tender and tasty with great flavors and the sauces that came with were excellent. There was also baked cauliflower florets that came with. The pork belly also had a decent amount of meat. My mother in law pre-ordered everything then picked it up. This is definitely the place to hit up if you love BBQ and want to have a high quality take out meal. read more

Animales has arguably become my favorite spot for BBQ in the Twin Cities, which is quite impressive given the fact that they're slinging this smoky goodness out of a trailer parked behind a brewery (Able Brewing). Animales menu changes fairly frequently, but one thing that can almost always be found is their delicious salt and pepper ribs (my go-to for ribs in the Cities along with Revival's butter ribs). Smoked wings, rich and delicious pork belly and pork tacos have also been enjoyed on past visits. My only regret thus far is not trying their birria tacos yet... I will try to remedy that soon. Animales has a streamlined online ordering system in the age of Covid, but they usually have plenty available for walkups as well. This winter will be a long one without this Q available to warm my cold heart. read more

My wife and I were on our weekend new place to have have lunch. We heard this new food truck was behind the Able Brewery in Northeast Minneapolis. It was about a 5 minute wait and I ordered the taco platter, which was $20. A little/lot pricey for pulled pork tacos, but quality is worth the money. They came out in about 8 minutes, but I really wanted to give 5 stars, but the pork was dry. Seriously? My wife asked them for some BBQ sauce to try and "Wet" it up. It helped. The tortilla shells were good and the Mexican cheese gave a nice salty addition, but is was just blegh. It wasn't bad at all, I was just expecting AMAZING! Hopefully they learn how to make the pork a little/lot more moist. For $20, I wanted the best 4 tacos I have ever tasted. read more

Animales Barbeque - Taco Platter - Barbeque Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Animals Barbeque is located in a sweet spot, you can sit outdoors and enjoy your food as well as walk to your right and there is ice cream and to the left is beer! We bought the 1lb sampler that comes with "Hot Guts"(sausage), Salt and Pepper Ribs & Chicken Birria. We also purchased a side of Pickled Beet Salad. Verdict- Everything smells and looked amazing. The ribs were great, hot guts had flavor but the chicken birria was kinda bland. The pickled beet salad was refreshing but to me was more like a fresh beet salad vs. a pickled one. So I'm 50/50 on this one. Tip- Bring your own drinks. They do not offer beverages because they are a food truck and use their coolers for meat. read more

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I love that they're right next to a brewery, that they use locally sourced meats, and that they have creative preparations that make my car smell amazing on the way home. I don't love that so many times, once you get past the outer bark, the meat just doesn't have deep flavor that you hope for. I want to taste the smoke in every bite. The texture and color are spot on, but somehow it's just not penetrating deep into the shoulder. read more

I first had animales bbq on a beautiful, but windy, summer day. Their incredible smoked meats were the perfect addition to the day. We had beef tacos, ribs and cheddar and chive biscuits. The meat was very well prepared-it tasted as wonderful as smoked-all-day-meat does! I did think the meat was a bit on the fatty side (personal preference though, not a deal breaker). The portions were appropriate-not too big, not too small. The outdoor picnic tables were spaced well and the entire space was kid/family-friendly and COVID-friendly. What prompted me to write this review was the delicious smoked turkey I ordered for thanksgiving. The order and pick up process was easy and the turkey was the best I've ever had at thanksgiving. If you're looking for smoked meat-animales is a must! read more

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By far the best burger in MSP or I ever remember having anywhere.... Better than Parlour ! Damn I want to go back now! read more

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We had takeout for lunch today. Best takeout in metro area, best BBQ ribs, one Park Shoulder Reuben is fabulous read more

Animales Barbeque - Lunch today takeout. Best BBQ in the area - Barbeque Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

We waited in line for 40 minutes at Bauhaus Brewery. While waiting, they sold out of a bunch of stuff. But even ordering leftovers was still delicious. Very impressed by everything we had. I definitely want to go back! And the brewery was a cool spot too. read more

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Their food never disappoints! I'm not usually a fan of BBQ, but they knock everything they do out of the park. I highly recommend the birria tacos and the mac and cheese (only on specific nights). I haven't tried their burger truck yet, but I'll bet it's amazing! read more

We got to Animales about 10 min before they opened which was a good idea because the line stacks up quickly. We ordered the Taco and beef cheeks. The tacos were delicious and 100% worth the $12! We would strongly suggest getting these. The Beef cheek on the other hand was moist and had decent flavor but the portion instantly makes it not worth it. $19 for just 5 slices of beef cheek is a bit outlandish and instantly tells me the hipster price increase is real. So if your looking for a fun and trendy spot I'd say give this place a try! Pass on the single meat plates and go straight for the tacos for the best bang for your buck. Tacos: 8.5/10 Beef cheeks: 5.3/10 Tip: Literally a 5 min drive from here you can get Firebox Deli which is the best BBQ in MN in my personal opinion. For $18 you can get 1lbs of meat, 2 sides and bread. Worth every penny...and I've tried their entire menu. Not a single bad item to order. read more

Animales Barbeque - Sad portioning of Beef cheeks. - Barbeque Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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I hate the ordering ahead process, I hate that it's not easy to figure out where the entrance door is if you haven't been there, I hate their website and how non user friendly it is, and I hate the lack of information. You have to call to order or do it online (I don't even remember what hops I had to jump through) and they give you a time to come pick up your order, Blah blah blah. All that aside, if we are judging the food and solely that, The food is truly amazing. Eating from there makes you feel all warm and fuzzy inside. You can tell it great quality food cooked to perfection. I would have ordered from them a bunch of times by now if it weren't so hard to figure out. I ordered BBQ and salads from there and I'm telling you, it was so perfect I don't want to get BBQ anywhere else in this city. Please make it easier for us to order! 6 stars for the food! read more