Fresh Halal Meat
Premium halal beef, lamb, goat, and specialty meats with custom butchering services.
- Fresh whole lamb every Friday
- Custom cuts prepared to order
- Frozen lamb and goat available year-round
At a Glance
Minnesota Halal Meat stands out as Saint Cloud's premier destination for authentic halal groceries and fresh meat, particularly known for their Friday fresh lamb deliveries and extensive spice selection. Customers consistently praise the knowledgeable, multilingual staff who provide personalized service to both newcomers exploring Somali cuisine and regulars seeking quality ingredients. The market has built a loyal following for their sambusas, specialty teas, and ability to butcher meat to order.
- Knowledgeable and friendly staff
- Fresh meat butchered to order
- Extensive spice selection
- Authentic Somali specialties
Why Customers Choose MINNESOTA HALAL MEAT
Based on 39 customer reviews
- Fresh whole lamb delivered and butchered every Friday
- Rare meats including camel and goat available
- Traditional Somali spice blends and seasonings
- Freshly made sambusas and injera bread
- Staff speaks Somali, Arabic, and English
- Custom meat cutting and preparation services
Location & Local Context
Address: 2 21st Ave S, St Cloud, MN 56301, USA
Phone: (320) 281-5191
Hours: Friday 7:00 AM – 8:30 PM, Monday 7:00 AM – 8:30 PM, Sunday 7:00 AM – 8:30 PM, Tuesday 7:00 AM – 8:30 PM, Saturday 7:00 AM – 8:30 PM, Thursday 7:00 AM – 8:30 PM, Wednesday 7:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Parking: Free parking lot available
Peak times: Friday afternoons 2-6pm, Saturday 10am-3pm
Nearby neighborhoods: Southside, Cooper, Waite Park
Nearby landmarks: Near Crossroads Center Mall, 5 minutes from St. Cloud State University, Close to Roosevelt Road
Services & Offerings
Traditional Groceries
Authentic East African and Middle Eastern groceries including rice, legumes, and pantry staples.
- Premium basmati and jasmine rice varieties
- Traditional legumes and grains
- Imported canned goods and specialty items
Spice & Seasoning Market
Extensive selection of authentic spices and spice blends for traditional cooking.
- Hand-selected spice blends
- Individual spices sold in bulk
- Traditional berbere and curry mixtures
Fresh Prepared Foods
Daily-made traditional foods including sambusas, injera, and specialty teas.
- Fresh sambusas made daily
- Traditional injera bread
- Spiced tea with milk served hot
Customer Reviews
⭐ 4.5 out of 5
39 total reviews
Most Frequently Mentioned
- Friendly staff (28 mentions)
- Fresh meat quality (24 mentions)
- Spice selection (19 mentions)
- Traditional foods (15 mentions)
Rating improved 0.3 points over last 6 months. 8 new reviews this month.
★★★★★
“Food was delicious! Very friendly staff and quick service…Will be coming back!”
— Martha Zoe★★★★★
“They have a nice selection of spices. I picked up some camel meat and injeera to try out in a curry tonight 😊. Clerk was friendly and helpful, I'll be back again. Update, have been back and I recommend stopping in for tea and sambusa as well. Cant beat that tea with milk.”
— Phil Eneboe★★★★★
“awesome customer service, they treat all kinds of customers politely, pleasently and with consideration, they are so knowledgeable to what they are selling out. There different kinds of selection of food, they also have fresh meat. Recommend this place.”
— ismail A★★★★★
“New Somali grocery in St Cloud. Good selection of rices, legumes, spices...and, they get fresh whole lamb each Friday that they can butcher to order. They also carry frozen lamb and goat. Have not been there for either but will do soon.”
— Joseph MelcherFrequently Asked Questions
We receive fresh whole lamb every Friday and can butcher it to your specifications on the same day.
Yes, we stock frozen camel meat and can special order larger quantities with advance notice.
Our sambusas are prepared fresh in-house daily, along with traditional injera bread and spiced teas.
Absolutely! Our experienced butchers can prepare any cuts you need from our fresh halal meat selection.
Our team is fluent in English, Somali, and Arabic to better serve our diverse community.
Business Activity
Status: Open now
Peak hours: Friday 2-6pm
Fresh deliveries: Friday lamb, weekly produce
Popular this month: Sambusas, spice blends, fresh lamb
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