Animales Barbeque Co.
Restaurant · Harrison
241 Fremont Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55405
Highlights
Exceptional dry-rubbed ribs, pork belly, burgers, and unique sides.
Exceptional dry-rubbed ribs, pork belly, burgers, and unique sides.
"Chef John Wipfli’s Animales serves exceptional barbecue out of a food truck at Bauhaus Brew Labs in Northeast Minneapolis with a brick-and-mortar opening on the horizon. These ribs don’t come slathered in sweet sauce; they’re dry-rubbed — a bark of crushed peppercorns and salt stealing nothing from the meat’s oak-smoked flavor. The menu changes often, cycling in dishes such as pork shoulder congee, beef cheek banh mi, and hot beef sandwiches. Get there early, as Animales often sells out." - Eli Radtke
"Chef John Wipfli’s Animales serves exceptional barbecue out of a food truck at Bauhaus Brew Labs in Northeast Minneapolis. These ribs don’t come slathered in sweet sauce — they’re dry-rubbed, a bark of crushed peppercorns and salt stealing nothing from the meat’s oak-smoked flavor. The menu changes often, adding dishes like chopped pork and grits, Korean barbecue salad, and Cuban sandwiches to the mix, to name a few. Get there early, as Animales often sells out. —Justine Jones" - Stacy Brooks
"Chef John Wipfli’s Animales serves exceptional barbecue out of a seasonal food truck at Bauhaus Brew Labs in Northeast Minneapolis. These ribs don’t come slathered in sweet sauce — they’re dry-rubbed, a bark of crushed peppercorns and salt stealing nothing from the meat’s oak-smoked flavor. The menu changes often, adding dishes like pork shoulder congee bowls, beef cheek banh mi, and hot beef sandwiches to the mix. Get there early, as Animales often sells out." - Eater Staff
"Another major player in the sandwich special game, check out Animales Barbecue at Bauhaus Brew Labs for smoked turkey BLTs; slow-cooked cumin tri-tip sandwiches smeared with chicken liver pate; even a focaccia tomato toast smeared with basil aioli (perhaps not a sandwich in form, exactly, but in spirit). Check Instagram for the latest specials and be sure to get to Bauhaus early, as Animales often sells out." - Eater Staff
"Chef Jon Wipfli’s hot sauces are sold as a trio — a medium-heat spice rub; a hot sauce made with Thai chilis, ginger, lemongrass simple syrup, and spices; and a smoked chocolate habanero pepper vinegar, good for cooked greens — and come as a bundle. Online pre-orders have closed, but there’s still plenty available at the truck, so keep an eye on Instagram for opening hours; purchases will help to support the operation’s transition to a permanent restaurant." - Justine Jones
