Smokestack Express in Bloomington, Minnesota, serves up mouthwatering, smoked BBQ classics with a modern twist. Known for its tender brisket, pulled pork, and flavorful ribs, this local hotspot offers a quick and satisfying dining experience. Conveniently located near Mall of America, Smokestack Express is a top destination for BBQ lovers craving authentic, slow-smoked goodness.
Smokestack Express
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Food was very good! We ordered take out for our company lunch. The food arrived on time and was personally deliver from the restaurant. They provided many sauces which the mild and spicy were soooo good! The spicy had an interesting but delicious taste.
We stopped in and got some smoked wings, pork shoulder, brisket, Mac and cheese, coleslaw and cornbread. It’s nice to have a bbq place near home but I’d probably just do takeout next time. The food was fine. I liked the hot bbq sauce. I’ll probably pass on the cornbread next time since it’s prepackaged. Friendly staff and free ice cream for dessert.
Fabulous! Very good smoked meat. I have the pulled pork shoulder and it was tender and flavorful. Their potato salad was delicious also and nice and cold like potato salad should be. They even have free ice cream included with your meal. The food was so good we got extra to take home for dinner.
Got their Mac boat with chicken. The flavor was great but the temperature of meal was lukewarm at best. Good amount in serving and service was fast. Just disappointed in temp of product which was consumed without a “cool down” period.
In Minneapolis, Smokestack BBQ is a culinary gem, where the passion for BBQ shines through every dish and the sauces smack you in the face like yo momma’s coleslaw. The tender, flavorful meats, rib off the bone, and the brisket are a testament to the owners’ dedication. The ambiance, welcoming and warm, adds to the experience, making it not just a meal but a journey through BBQ culture. Their commitment to community and quality makes Smokestack BBQ a must-visit for anyone seeking the authentic taste of American BBQ.
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Brisket was amazing, chicken wings tasty, mac and cheese delicious. We will definitely be going back again when we are in the area.
We got the marbled brisket- it’s nice that they give you the option of choosing what kind you want. There was a choice of lean, marbled, and fatty. We also got the coleslaw, the smoked chicken wings, the smoked chicken salad, and the smoked Mac and cheese. Everything tasted great. The brisket was a taddd bit on the dry and under seasoned side but the bark was juicy and seasoned perfectly. The Mac and cheese was good. The coleslaw was not great and the bread was cold so skip that. The highlight for me though were the smoked chicken wings and the smoked chicken salad. 10/10 recommend the chicken. It was so flavorful, smoky, tender, and delicious.
I really enjoyed the ribs. Juicy, tender, and great flavor.
Beans were delicious and sweet while smoky. Loved that.
Potato salad was a miss for me, but I’m from the south and this potato salad was a little different than I’m used too. I was not a fan of the chunks of pickle. I think it would be better if it was creamier, no chunks of pickle, and bigger chunk of eggs. Potato salad preference is personal 😂😂
That being said, I would definitely eat here again!!