Animales Barbeque Co.

Y Yotes 53 reviews · Local Guide 3 August 2026

Stopped by Animales BBQ today twice. Once for their weekend brunch menu and right now for the full bbq menu. A Midwest bbq joint that is serving up some fun delicious meats. The pastrami beef rib fully pink like their smoker in the back. The brine penetrating deep into every bite. I love the way it is served, sliced on the bone. This makes it so much easier to share if I actually ever shared my meals. The wonderful bread that came with it was very buttery soft and moist. Just what one slice of bread makes me want to try the rest of the menus sandwiches if I had more space in my belly. The creole mustard (that came with the andouille sausage), the bread, a pickle and a slice of pastrami beef rib was the perfect bite. On the pork platter side the pork belly slices. The way the fat just melted as it hit the warmth of my tongue sent it down the slip and slide into my belly. A slightly sweet glaze on top. The ribs looked wonderful. The way the sun hit the glaze. I took a bite and it was slightly dry but still flavorful. From the brunch menu I got the pork belly pancakes and Thai sticky ribs. These ribs were absolutely perfect. Fried ribs covered in a fish sauce glaze topped with basil, cilantro and fried onions. A squeeze of lime on top. The funk the zest the herb mixed with the fried pork ribs that added a crunchy layer on the outside but a soft moist inside. Then the pancakes that were cooked with the pork belly in the batter. The batter was really eggy and with the egg on top. One of my favorite pancakes I’ve had. If felt like a Midwest okonomiyaki that I even preferred the bbq sauce on it over the syrup. (Mentally the combo of ribs and pancakes brought me back to Millers Smokehouse). Finishing it all off the berry tiramisu with ear gray dipped lady fingers. I might not have space for more meat but I can eat an infinite amount of dessert. The sweet berries and the layer of rhubarb in the middle brought an extra tartness that stood out despite the already tart raspberries. I wish I had more time to explore more of the menu.

D Dao Jay Lor 45 reviews · Local Guide 7 June 2026

We got ID at the door, for adult beverages, great idea because we didn’t have to bring out our wallets again for the rest of the night, as everything was ordered and paid online. We basically ordered 4/6 of the sides, 1 appetizers and the high light of the meal, the pastrami beef rib! Everything, delicious! The side dishes, just the right amount of acidity that it doesn’t take over the natural flavoring of the vegetables. The Mac and Cheese, oh! Just delicious because of the velvety smoothness of the cheese sauce! Buried me in it! The beet salad - one of the best, but give me a few more sesame chips please! It’s lightly pickled and doesn’t take away from the earthy sweet taste of beets! The king of the meal: the pastrami beef rib! Comes with the bone, thank yall for that midnight snack, clean that bone white! The flavor of the pastrami came thru cleanly, meat was so tender, the fatty pieces - MINE!

A Andrew Leizens 226 reviews · Local Guide 18 May 2026

Fantastic BBQ and very kid friendly! A lot stood out during our visit, especially the kids play area which made dining with family much easier. The beet side dish was surprisingly delicious, and the pastrami rib was easily one of the best pieces of meat I’ve had in a long time. Great atmosphere, great food, and a place we’ll definitely keep coming back to.

J JC 63 reviews · Local Guide 30 April 2026

I was recommended this place. I'll say, the vibe is amazing. Its family friendly, live music and very spacious. Might not be ideal for toddlers when there's live music. It it gets pretty loud. I ordered a platter with ribs, pork belly, pork shoulder, sausage and i ordered their Pastrami Beef Rib. $145 order. Ive never had Pastrami before but a Pastrami Beef Rib was a very interesting experience. I didnt enjoy it as much as I thought. It was salty and heavy with black pepper. Very overwhelming. The ribs had a strong black pepper taste to it too. Nothing really smokey as I wouldve imagined. Everything else was okay but I did notice, my table was the only one ordering bbq. Everyone else had burgers, macaroni & cheese, etc. Great experience but the bbq wasn't for me. Worth the $140, probably not. Come try it though.

F Frederick The Planespotter 258 reviews · Local Guide 18 April 2026

I’ve been a fan of Animales BBQ Co. since they were a food truck! Now they have this huge restaurant and bar and it did not disappoint. Their menu has grown and the quality has remained. When I went - there was a bit of a wait for a table but I was able to order to-go and had my food before I would’ve even been seated if I had waited. Was able to get a drink at the bar while waiting for my food too! The staff were very friendly too. The parking lot is relatively small but there is a lot of street parking nearby. Overall - Animales Barbecue Co. is a great local spot for barbecue and vibes!