Meet In-N-Out’s Stoned Cousin: ‘Primate Fries’ from Grill ‘Em All Truck

Grill ‘Em All, winners of season one of Food Network’s The Great Food Truck Race, is offering “Primate Fries” on their menu. The item is the  restaurant’s version of In-N-Out’s signature off-menu Animal Fries, but packs a heartier punch.

Having tried these fries in all their fatty glory, it’s safe to say that the Primate Fries bear definite similarities to Animal Fries, as both are slathered in Thousand Island. However, that isn’t to say Grill ‘Em All’s take doesn’t hold it’s own. There’s enough of a difference in ingredients and style that make the Primate Fries a formidable dish.

First off, the Primate Fries order is huge and enough to share between two very hungry people — making it a great deal at $5 per single order. The recipe also swaps out the American cheese used in the original Animal style and uses cheddar cheese instead. The result is a sharper taste that pairs well with the crunchy, roughly chopped onions. Although, the most notable difference can be found in the actual fries that are thicker cut and able to handle the weight of the heaping pile of sweet onions and cheesy goodness. Heaping piles of awesome? Always a plus in our book.

Photo Courtesy Ashley Khawsy