To StartBig Mama makes most of our delicious food to order so an appetizer is a good way to go while you wait!

Gumbo or Jambalaya Cup Spicy $6.50BBQ or Fried Wing Sections $7.95Fried Oysters or Fried Shrimp with Hush Puppies $8.50*some of our sides make great appetizers as well

Big Mama’s own Southern Salads

All big mama’s salads include chilled red beans, corn, cucumbers, tomatoes, crumbled cornbread served over a spring mix shredded cheese is .50c extra. Your choice of ranch, Italian or balsamic dressings.

Blackened Chicken Breast Salad $11.50Shrimp Salad (Blackened or Chilled Shrimp) $12.95Garden Salad $7.95

Dinner EntreesEntrees include two side orders except smothered chicken, smothered pork chops & red beans and rice plates.

ChickenFamous Fried Chicken $11.993 pieces of chicken (2 thighs & 1 leg) battered Southern fried to a golden brown. White meat $1.50 extra. This item takes 20 minutes to cook.

BBQ Chicken $12.953 pieces of tender juicy chicken (2 thighs & leg) smoked on our pit and covered in sauce. Choice of two sides. White meat $1.50 extra.

Blackened Chicken Breast $12.75(spicy) Tender succulent boneless breast of chicken blackened to perfection with Big Mama’s own blackened seasoning. Choice of two sides.

Creole Chicken $11.95(spicy) Tender succulent smoked boneless breast of chicken combined with Big Mama’s creole sauce and poured over a mound of rice

Fried Wing Dinner $10.954 wings battered Southern fried to a golden brown. This item takes 20 minutes to cook.

Smothered Chicken $10.75Leg & thigh battered Southern fried chicken smothered in gravy served over rice. Choice of one side. White meat $1.50 extra. This item takes 20 minutes to cook.

Smoked Chicken with Red Beans & Rice $9.95Smoked chicken served over a bed of red beans rice and grilled onions. Choice of one side.

Grilled Chicken Breast $11.50Seasoned with herbs and spices. Choice of two sides.

BeefBBQ Beef Ribs 7 x $22.95 or 4 x $17.95BBQ Ribs slowly smoked with hickory then smothered with our BBQ sauce. Choice of two sides.

BBQ Tri Tip $16.95Slow smoked tri tip sliced, grilled and topped with Big Mama’s BBQ sauce. Choice of two sides.

BBQ Beef Brisket $14.95Slow smoked brisket, grilled and topped with Big Mama’s BBQ sauce. Choice of two sides.

PorkBBQ Baby Back RibsChoice of two sides.Full Rack $24.95Half Rack $17.95

BBQ Pork Spare Ribs $14.955 pork spare ribs cut from the slab, smoked on our pit. Choice of two sides.

BBQ Sliced Pork $10.95Slow smoked pork sliced, grilled and topped with Big Mama’s BBQ sauce. Choice of two sides.

BBQ Hot Links Delicious Louisiana spiral cut links covered with our BBQ sauce. Choice of two sides.2 links $10.253 links $12.25

Fried Pork Chops $13.952 center cut chops battered southern style with Big Mama’s special batter. Choice of two sides.

Red Beans & Rice with Hot Links $8.95Louisiana hot links served over a bed of red beans, rice and grilled onions. Choice of one side.

Smothered Pork Chops $13.952 battered Southern fried pork chops smothered in gravy served over rice. Choice of one side.

SeafoodBlackened or Grilled Catfish $13.95(spicy) Catfish filet seasoned with a selected mixture of herbs & spices, blackened or grilled on both sides. Choice of two sides.

Blackened or Grilled Red Snapper $13.50(spicy) Red snapper filet seasoned with a selected mixture of herbs & spices, blackened or grilled on both sides. Choice of two sides.

Fried Catfish $13.75Delicious sliced filet deep fried in Big Mama’s batter. Choice of two sides.

Blackened Shrimp $16.95Shrimp seasoned with a selected mixture of herbs & spices, blackened or grilled on both sides. Choice of two sides.

Fried Shrimp $15.95Shrimp dipped in Big Mama’s batter & deep fried. Choice of two sides.

Fried Oysters $15.95Medium size deep fried in Mama’s batter. Choice of two sides.

Fried Snapper $12.95Filet deep fried in Mama’s batter. Choice of two sides.

Kids Corner12 and under, dine in only, dinners include one side and a beverage

BBQ or Fried Leg or BBQ Rib $6.25Chicken Strips $7.95Fried Fish $6.50

CombosAlmost enough for 2 to share. Definitely a nice way to go to become familiar with a variety of Big Mama’s offerings. No substitutions. All combos include 2 side orders.

BBQ Combo $22.952 pork spare ribs, 1 leg, 1 thigh, 1 hot link & 2 pieces of sliced pork or beef. White meat $1.50

Cajun Combo $24.95Jambalaya, gumbo, chicken & shrimp creole (mixed) served with hush puppies.

Creole Seafood Combo $24.952 shrimp, 2 oysters, 2 pieces of catfish & snapper served with hush puppies

“When your guests know Big Mama’s is catering they are sure to come! Big Mama’s can handle all of your catering and take out needs. Your place or ours, let us help you plan your next office lunch, or any special event. Call, email or ask your server to speak with one of our catering managers.”

Big Mama and her family have been cooking and serving Southern “down home” food for over 75 years

Our sauce is BOSS! All of our BBQ meats are slow smoked and tender as a mothers love

Call Big Mama’s for your next Catering Event 626-797-1792Printed and designed by 323.269.4218

Call Big Mama’s for your next Catering Event 626-797-1792Printed and designed by 323.269.4218

Side OrdersAll of Big Mama’s side orders are prepared meatless with the exception of dirty rice. Single, Pint (feeds 2-4) and Quart (feeds 6-8)

Single Pint Quart

Baked Beans 2.75 9.95 16.95Black-eyed Peas 2.75 9.95 16.95Cabbage (spicy) 2.75 9.95 17.95Cajun Fries 3.75 10.95 17.95Candied Yams 3.75 10.95 17.95Cole Slaw 3.25 10.95 17.95Collard Greens 3.75 10.95 17.95Corn Bread 5/10/20 pcs 2.00 5.00 10.00Corn on the Cobb 1/4/8 pcs 3.75 10.95 17.95Dirty Rice 3.75 10.95 17.95French Fries 2.75 9.95 16.95Fried Okra 3.75 10.95 17.95Green Salad 2.75 9.95 16.95Hush Puppies 5/20/40 pcs 3.50 10.50 17.50Macaroni & Cheese 3.75 10.95 17.95Mashed Potatoes & Gravy 3.25 10.95 17.95Potato Salad 2.75 9.95 16.95Red Beans 2.75 9.95 16.95Red Beans & Rice 3.25 10.95 17.95Rice 2.75 9.95 16.95Sauce 2.75 9.95 16.95Veggie Plate Select any 4 veggie single sides 10.95

Mini CombosHalf of our combos, but just as good! Served with your choice of two sides. No substitutions.

BBQ Combo $13.501 pork spare rib, 1 BBQ leg, ½ hot link, 1 piece of sliced pork or beef. White meat $1.50 extra.

Cajun Combo $13.95Jambalaya, gumbo, chicken & shrimp creole (mixed) service with hush puppies.

Creole Seafood Combo $13.951 shrimp, 1 oyster, a piece of snapper & catfish, served with hush puppies.

Our Southern and Traditional Deep South Specialties

Jambalaya $14.95(spicy) Smoked sausage, ham, beef & shrimp mixed with chopped fresh vegtables simmered with rice & Cajun spices. Choice of two sides.

File Gumbo $13.50(spicy) Shrimp, imitation crab, smoked sausage, chicken, ham and beef simmered in a Cajun creole roux with a mixture of Louisiana spices, served in a bowl over rice. No sides included.

Chitterling’s (Based on availability)1 pint a la carte $19.95Add two sides $4.00

Ham Hocks 1 with two sides $8.952 with two sides $14.95

Pig Feet1 with two sides $8.952 with two sides $10.95

Oxtails with choice of two sides $16.95

Sandwiches on a BunServed on a hamburger bun with BBQ sauce & choice of one side order

Big Bub “Rib Killer” $6.99Rib meat pulled off the bone and chopped

BBQ Chicken $6.99BBQ Chopped Beef Tri-Tip $8.95BBQ Chopped Pork $6.95BBQ Hot Link $6.25Pulled Pork $7.95

Po’boy SandwichesServed on a French roll with lettuce, pickles, tomatoes, mayo, onions & choice of potato salad or cole slaw. Add $.50c if you pick another side then the ones offered.

Catfish $8.95Fried chicken $7.50Oyster $8.50Shrimp $8.95Smoked chicken $6.95Snapper $7.95

Order Family StyleIf you have a big family to feed like we do, ordering family style is the way to go. We’ll serve it just as if you were at home. These items are a la carte. No sides included.

Baby Back RibsHalf Rack $13.95Full Rack $23.95

Pork Spare RibsHalf Rack (6 bones) $12.95Full Rack (12 bones) $22.95

Beef RibsHalf Rack (4 bones) $15.95Full Rack (7 bones) $20.95

Pulled Pork (by the pound) $16.95Sliced Tri-Tip (by the pound) $18.95Chicken BBQ Fried5 pieces $10.95 $9.50

10 pieces $14.95 $13.99

Breast $4.50 $3.95

Leg $2.95 $2.75

Thigh $3.25 $2.90

Wing $2.75 $2.55

Sliced Pork (by the pound) $16.95Hot Links a la Carte $2.50Catfish & Snapper Market Price

Big Mama whose name was Emma Sue Miller McWhorter was born in Burda, Georgia (just outside of Griffin, south of Atlanta). Big Mama and her husband James “Candy Jim” McWhorter migrated north to Chattanooga, TN where she proudly owned and operated restaurants. Big Mama along with her two youngest children then moved West to join her son Dargin who moved to Pasadena in 1956 to pursue a professional boxing career. In 1970, under Big Mama’s watchful eye and guidance, Dargin and his wife Anita opened the first Big Mama’s restaurant called “Big Mama’s Fish and BBQ” on Fair Oaks in Altadena. In the early 80’s they moved to Old Town Pasadena on Colorado Blvd where they remained until 1992 when they migrated to Las Vegas!

On September 20, 2002 Dargin’s children and family opened this fine Pasadena restaurant where we have been blessed to serve you. In 2010, Dargin and Anita closed the Las Vegas location and moved back home to California.

Thank YOU for supporting Big Mama’s!!

Something to Drink?Refillable Soft Drinks $2.50Coke, Diet Coke, Barq’s Rootbeer, Sprite, Lemonade, Ice Tea, Sweet Tea, Arnold Palmer, Raspberry Nestea, Coffee or Hot Tea. Free refills.

Apple Juice $2.50(no refills)

Louisiana Southern Beers $4.50Amber Jazz Light, Dixie Lager, Blackened Voo Doo

Regular Beers $5.00Abita, Corona, Heineken, Budweiser, Bud Light Coors Light, Miller Genuine Draft, Samuel Adams.Ask about beer on tap & our wine selection.

Big Mama’s Homemade Desserts

Save some room for Big Mama’s homemade sweets!Ask about some of our seasonal and special desserts

Key Lime Pie 4.50Peach Cobbler 5.00Pecan Pie 4.75Red Velvet Cake 4.95Sweet Potato Pie 4.75Add vanilla ice cream to any of the above $2.00