Dry-rubbed ribs, brisket, pork belly, smash burgers





























"“Beloved local food truck Animales Barbeque opened its much-anticipated brick-and-mortar in the Bryn-Mawr neighborhood in late October, and it’s got a little something for everyone. The 12,500-square-foot space features a large stage, a colorful kids’ play area, a generously sized bar, booths, and community-style seating throughout, all set against a color-drenched backdrop. The essential barbecue — chopped pork shoulder, two styles of ribs, smoked pork belly, and more — is all accounted for, but the additions leave room for more diets and those who want to wash it all down with a little booze. Vegetarians can enjoy the cotija-flecked poblano-sauced green spaghetti, rich pimento dip, and smoky, creamy mac and cheese. There are also gluten- and dairy-free options, a smash burger, a hot dog, meat-topped salads, and desserts. The barbecue menu is served fresh daily from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., or until it sells out — a regular occurrence — and the rest of the “anytime” menu is available during normal hours of operation.”" - Cinnamon Janzer

"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