The rib tips combo is awesome. Best BBQ around. I have eaten at several spots. Big Mama out weighs them all.

I go thru drive thru, the food is consistently excellent! Love the pulled pork! I have nothing else to add and don't like being told I need to add more!

Big Mama's is amazing. The food is fantastic and very reasonably priced. The desserts are like little bites of Heaven. I highly recommend placing an order and picking it up.

Great barbecue! I got a huge pork steak and snoot pieces through the drive up. I will be returning for more of that goodness.

Edit: it's been a number of years since my initial review so I thought I would check in again. Drove thru St. Louis last week and stopped by Big Mama's for the first time in several years. Still great snoots and certainly satisfying. The rib tips were good but a little chewy this time. Some folk like them better this way though, so it is just a matter of personal taste. Well worth the small side trip to visit it again.

I've never lived in IL but I do work in IL and have been around this area all my life. I used to eat at Big Mama's when they had a Belleville location and we carry out from the Washington Park location every now and then. Today I ordered the Snoot Tip Combo with spicy sauce. It's a full snoot and 1/2 lb of tips on top of two slices of white bread. The sauce is basically Maull's BBQ but spicier. It doesn't get more St. Louis than this folks! Anyway about once every year or two I'll order this. Today it hit the spot. I'm also a fan of the pulled pork which is my regular order. Don't skip the desserts here!

Oh yes oh yes this bbq is some of the best! I loved the pulled pork sandwich here with cole slaw . It's such a great deal and only $6 and they give you a ton of meat. I also love the baked beans here! Order ahead via phone and just use the drive thru to pick up your order. Super convenient!

Crispy yet tender snoots with a sauce that is a little sweet and smoky. I have been picking up bbq from this location for years. I have had the rib tips and rack of ribs. All of the desserts look great but I have not tried any yet. I usually get the snoot in pieces since it is pretty difficult to eat the whole snoots while driving to work. I have done it but gets a bit sketchy. Pic included...

I really love a good neighborhood restaurant, and what's better than a barbecue spot! I was in East St. Louis doing community service at a community garden and needed somewhere quick to grab a bite to eat after being in the heat and sun all day handing out food to residents. Stopped here after reviewing the reviews, and thoroughly enjoyed all the food. Besides a sort of long wait (because it is so popular) I really enjoyed the fellowship of those waiting for their food. It felt like being around family and people you knew. Everyone was laughing, talking and sharing insight to what they were ordering. Everything is cooked fresh to order. The potato salad and baked beans were delicious. My friend and I definitely will be going back!