Beast Barbecue

Animales is soooo good. I recommend it to everyone. And having the food truck at Bau Haus is chefs…read morekiss. 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.

Absolutely killer Prime Rib sandwich! Really good beans and some Mac & Cheese…read more 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.

Basically the whole menu and it was all bomb

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Smoke In The Pit

4.3(263 reviews)

4.0 mi•Powderhorn

Don't know what magic the pulled on the fry's but they were some of the crispiest I've had in my…read morelife. The half rack of ribs was fantastic, juicy and tender. Also had the collard greens which were great. Good stuff.

What I support for this establishment is less about its food but more about its message and the way…read moreit serves communities. Ever since 2020, the climate surrounding the George Floyd Square has changed dramatically, and this establishment has become an even stronger integral part of the community as the square itself had represented how the community thrives with its people. A lot of respect for the establishment from that perspective. In terms of food, I would say the soul food, which contained mostly sides, were the main highlight for me. The mac & cheese was salty enough. The fries were solid in a "you can't really go wrong with it" type of way. The candied yams had enough sweetness. The collard greens could taste better but standards must be lower when they're not homemade. I also enjoyed the catfish fillets as they were fried to preserve enough hotness and softness. A lot of what they served, they made on the spot, which was what may be causing longer wait for some. Meat-wise, a lot of items could use further improvement because they were too dry, such as the smoked wings and the beef brisket. The wings were dry to the point that they condensed and got extremely salty. The brisket relied a lot on the sauce and the existing fat on the meat for juiciness while the meat itself didn't have a lot of flavor or juice. As for the ribs, they had some seasoning, and tasted just fine, and weren't as dry. But I have had ribs in Texan barbeque places before and knew what "seasoned" ribs were like and therefore concluded that the ribs here were not spectacular. With all that said, however, I still will return here as often as I can because I love supporting this business. The person serving me was very hospitable and patient. I still got some pretty solid barbeque even if it's not Texas. Besides, outside just the barbeque food, the soul food was solid, like I had mentioned above.

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Smoked Wings, Collard Greens, Mac & Cheese

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Animales Barbeque

4.6(43 reviews)

2.5 mi•Near North

I've had their brunch 3 times now with the Thai Sticky Ribs, and I think I like them better than…read morethe standard ribs. That comes from both myself and Doll. Dipped in rice powder and deep fried, topped with a light spicy sauce, crispy onions, and herbs. Multiple textures, crispy meat, tender meat. Flavors of lime and light bbq sauce, with just a little spice. So damn good. Perfectly scrambled eggs, light and fluffy with a light dusting of chives. Perfect every time.

Ambiance was very good. Customer Service 100%. Happy Hour menu was very reasonable. Also loved the…read moretransparency of the menu and the prices overall. With respect to he burger, would've appreciated IF french fries were included, even for a small premium vs order a FULL order ala carte. However, over, for the quality of the food, and the beer, prices, the happy hour is worth it. ALSO, I MUST admit, it's my 1st time visiting for HAPPY HOUR. I've visited this restaurant several times before for both brunch and dinner. BOTH are worth it. QUESTION for the OWNER. SINCE you're a BBQ Establishment...WHEN will you FINALLY introduce BEEF BEEF BRISKET to Aminales???? It's about time!!

Funk Friday ft Art Dept 8/14/26

Mac & cheese and brisket

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Banana pudding

StormKing Brewpub

4.1(82 reviews)

1.7 mi

We ordered takeout barbecue from StormKing and learned they also serve cocktails. I enjoyed a…read morevodka soda while we waited for a brisket sandwich and a brisket hamburger. The brisket burger was the better of the two. However, I asked for my fries without salt, and the kitchen ignored my server's request. I blew up like a Blowfish from all that sodium. While our bartender/server was very accommodating and friendly, the kitchen staff were surly and obviously unhappy about something. It was a conflictive experience, staff-wise, and the food was good, but not quite very good.

My friend and I were out for belated birthday dinner. Our first choice closed, then we pulled up a…read morebbq restaurant and this place caught my attention. I've been here before, when they first opened. It was only a brewery and a pizza food truck parked out front. So glad they added bbq. They also have liquor as well. Street parking is available, meters only. The brewery looks alot bigger, there was alot of people dining. There's also patio seating. We got in line by the sauces and ordered food, they gave us a number to put on the table and server will bring over.

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Old Southern BBQ Smokehouse

3.8(280 reviews)

6.3 mi•Linden Hills

I've ordered here a bunch of times I live right by and I've just had the best meal from there that…read moreI've ever had. The pulled pork sandwich was perfection along with the creamy potato salad. With the perfect amount of dill and sour cream and the cream corn, which taste like it's fresh out of the Farm. Well done everyone over there making this happen. I know it's a ton of hard work and a lot of it seems repetitive but you're making people very happy and the neighborhood and around.

Ordered the party pack through Uber Eats. The ribs were a bit tough and had no seasoning. The…read morechicken and pulled pork, as well as the mac and cheese, were somewhat dried out like they'd been sitting on a buffet table for too long. Will definitely not be ordering from here again

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Firebox Deli

4.3(93 reviews)

4.9 mi•Merriam Park

Yum-o! I've been wanting to go here for years and saddened I've missed out on this deliciousness…read morethe whole time - the whole time! I tried the Firebox Fries with extra meat. Somehow the fries weren't mushy. This isn't something I'd normally get, but I was surprised at how good it was. I went with a group and was also able to try the coleslaw, sticky rice, and pulled pork. The meat was juicy and amazing. I love the coleslaw and even compared it to other coveted coleslaw - this is my favorite. I'm picky with bbq sauce, but their bbq sauce hit hard. They have a small parking lot - maybe 3 or 4 spots, but there is plenty of street parking. Also worth mentioning you order up front and get a number. They will bring out your food, but you will need to grab your beverage, plates/napkins, and utensils. Hands down better than any other famous and/or Dave you may know.

Sensational ribs! We…read morehave been customers of St. Paul's location of Firebox BBQ for several years. Last night we placed a take out order as usual. I love walking into the restaurant as the bbq aromas just waft over you in the entrance and get the taste buds and salivary glands woken up and raring to get to work. We both ordered Rib plates. The menu list that as 4-5 ribs, Texas toast and 2 sides of your choice. We both received 5 ribs. I went with Mac n Cheese and Collard Greens. Let me focus on the star of the show - the RIBS! We've always enjoyed them but these were truly outstanding! Tender, meaty and a perfect kiss of smoke. Everything you hope a rib would deliver! The FireBox sauce was perfect as always and only boosted the experience. The sides were great as always. I ended up calling back to the restaurant and spoke to a staff member and share our feedback on how fantastic the ribs were tonight! I encourage everyone to give Firebox a first try and or a revisit.

Working hard - smoking meats

Pork Ribs Plate with Mac n Cheese, Collard Greens and Texas Toast.

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Brasa Rotisserie

4.3(1.2k reviews)

0.3 mi•Northeast

Loved our lunch at Brasa! Not only is this place pretty healthy and does great with dietary…read morerestrictions, but the food does taste really, really good. I split a chicken plate and the vegan bowl (plus a side of yuca) with my partner. I can't eat dairy, and it was easy finding items that fit my needs. The vegan bowl was to die for, I loved the mix of curry and pineapple (the best fruit, BTW), it all came together so well. The chicken plate as good too, especially the plantains, the rice and beans, and the sauce. The fried yuca was great too! Our server was great, super attentive. Prices are mid-range, it's not cheap, but the food is worth it. They have a small patio and a larger indoor dining room. All in all, a great spot in NE Minneapolis!

Amazing food and experience!! I took my dad here for dinner Tuesday night and we were both so…read moreimpressed. We are already planning the next dinner here. We sat outside on the patio and it had great ambiance with multi-colored string lights overhead. I had the chicken in gravy and he had the catfish sandwich and they were both phenomenal. We also had a side of grits which were great too. The server was very friendly and answered all of our questions. You are supposed to order on the QR code outside which is the only thing I would change because I think it's much quicker and easier to just order with your server. It took more of his time for me to order using the QR code because I had to ask him several questions about how to do it. But aside from that I loved this restaurant and will definitely be back soon!

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Outside Entrance

Angelea's Soul Food Kitchen

4.3(67 reviews)

9.6 mi

Great menu of soul food favorites. Quick and friendly service. All items were excellently seasoned…read morewith ample servings of sides and portions of main ingredients. Great value. Family atmosphere. Exceptional take out restaurant

They have GREAT food most of the time. They are not friendly, not one of them but the food is good…read more I went yesterday for my birthday and all I could taste was GREEN PEPPERS! Yuck. Less is more and there were huge chuncks that ruined and over powered the spaghetti.

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Smothered Chicken Meal.

Northbound Smokehouse & Brewpub

4.0(525 reviews)

4.0 mi•Powderhorn

I'm so glad we were in the area to try this gem of a BBQ joint! When I mentioned to a friend I was…read moregoing to visit the bookstore across the street, they immediately recommended grabbing lunch at Northbound. I loved the cheese curds, mac and cheese and the hushpuppies were also standouts. I opted for the brisket bowl, which I enjoyed...the pickles were also delicious. All my friends opted for the pulled chicken sandwich, and they all said it was good. Quick service and great outdoor patio for a nice day!

We decided to eat at Northbound for dinner on a bustling Independence Day Eve at 7PM. Walking up to…read morethe restaurant, it seemed like there would be a small wait, but luckily for us, a table just opened up as we walked through the doors. Even with how busy the place was, I didn't find the service to be too slow. The food took about 10 minutes to come out. Cheese Curds ($12.50) - Interesting curds. They're covered and fried in a leavened waffle batter, which gives a more airy type of crisp on the outside. It's more robust than normal cheese curd batter, but has that lighter and softer waffle crunch. The texture inside is right in between being soft and gooey but has enough firmness for a slight squeaky behavior. I actually don't prefer this texture - I massively prefer one extreme or the other, either completely squeaky, or completely softened and melted. The curds are all separated with some mini batter nubs spread around for extra crunch. The curds comes with a ranch dip that has fresh herbs in buttermilk and for some reason reminds me of thousand island in taste. (4/5) 18-hr Porketta ($17.50) + Fries Upgrade (+$2.50) - This is a very simple sandwich with Northbound's famous 18 hour porketta, some Swiss cheese melted on top, and finally some softened sliced onion in a brioche bun. The porketta is essentially pulled pork and is lean with basically no fat. It's seasoned well with a good fennel and spiced aroma The flavors are quite pronounced and while the pork is relatively tender for the cut, some fat would do some major justice. The fries are mediocre. They are clearly hand cut and fried in house, but they are a little underfried since the interiors are firm rather than fluffy and they are floppy in texture. Meh. The porketta comes with a sauce that's fruity, tangy, and acidic. It's surprisingly great for the cheese curds since the curds are so heavy and fatty. (4/5) Overall I found the food at Northbound to be good enough but nothing particularly outstanding. I certainly don't think it was worth the 45 minute round trip drive. but I wouldn't mind eating there again if I happened to be in the area in the future. Food: [4/5] Service: [ ] Other: [ ] Final Rating: 4/5 Bathrooms - Two unisex rooms

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Northern Fried Chicken Sandwich

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Oktoberfest on the patio.

The Fabled Rooster

3.7(45 reviews)

1.6 mi

The fabled rooster is my go-to option in Graze. I am a fan of BBQ and they do deliver on that…read more FOOD: pretty good for barbecue in the TC area. I think it probably would rank above average in the area. AMBIANCE: graze is a fun spot, but do expect noise and crowds during rush hours. PARKING: medium-hard... street parking and walking is likely your best bet. Account for this with 10 minutes to find a spot and walk

This also was/is a food truck, but find this location inside the Graze Food Hall. Ordering on the…read morecomputer screen os simplified and quick. Grab your food after receiving a text and pick a spot anywhere inside or outside to eat. There's also an awesome rooftop, so don't forget to go upstairs. My husband's favorite thing to eat here is the brisket roll it's an eggroll filled with brisket goodness- dip it in the magic sauce for the full effect. They have lots of BBQ options and even have pulled jackfruit for vegetarian/vegans who'd like to find here. Enjoy!

BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich

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Mf W.

7 years ago

Loud atmosphere. Friendly staff. One-meat platter was reasonably priced. Nice amount of meat though pretty fatty. Selected corn as the side and really disliked it. Nothing on the menu indicated that they have their own take on corn. The Texas toast was slightly warm and nowhere near toasted. Could not tell if it were real butter on it. Didn't taste like it. I'll try again, ordering something else, because location is close. read more

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