The sauce has to be the main flavor for all bbq. Great spot, good food. Recommend rib tips, pulled pork sandwich... everything is delicious

Why did I give this 5 stars? Is it the best BBQ in St. Louis? No. It's the kind of BBQ that BBQ snobs would turn up their noses at. Heck, they don't even have brisket there. This is St. Louis barbecue, and by gosh, they've got the pig snoots to prove it. This is a place where you can bring home drive-thru BBQ for the whole family, and not feel like you just spent the better part of a day's wages. That's why. And did I mention they've got snoots? read more

Nostalgia! I haven't had snoots in a long time and it was nostalgic to me to bite into one for the first time in almost a decade and a half. It's crispy and saucy. The snoot and rib tip combo is so worth it. All combos are $10.70. It's a lot of food for the price and it is well worth it. Next time I will get the brisket. The trick is to order inside because you do get your food faster. The drive thru line is super long bc all food is to order! [[HIGHLIGHT]]There's not much seating inside but people mainly order and take their food to go.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] If you need a snoot, this is the place to go to! No frills, just great food. read more

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The service was pretty good with the lady at the front taking orders. First time here and she helped out a lot picking stuff. The ribs were tender but I should have gotten the sauce on the side. It was a sweet and spice sauce which I thought tasted a bit weird. The rib tips were good and tender with regular bbq sauce. The snoot was not good to me. I did enjoy the cooter plate. Chicken was tender, fries were pretty good as well on it. Idk if I'll drive all the way to IL side to grab this food though. read more

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The best snoot that I've had in a long time. The rib tips are great too. I haven't had anything from here that wasn't good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's more of a takeout versus a sitdown restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service is always been good. But definite go to if you want some really good barbecue. read more

Best pig snoots around. 5 stars !!!! The snoot pieces are awesome !!!! Sides.....2 stars Rib tips 4 Ribs 3.5 to 4 stars Wings 4 stars read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Shed in the middle of a parking lot.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nowhere to sit and eat.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Good food but unless you're there for pickup choose something else. read more

Friendly service, but they forgot to give me my order and left it somewhere in their kitchen. Had to remake it. Ribs were tough, trashed most of them. Sides were good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Hopefully this was just a one time bad experience, since they had a lot of customers, including the crews of two fire trucks.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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I am always seeking the best spare ribs in the country. Taking respect to each region. That being said. Big Mama's spares were absolute divine. It checked all the boxes. Huge amount of meat on top of these bones! Good smoke. Good spice. Tender. Did not fall off bone which I like!! Good sauce. The tasty thick sauce was slathered over the ribs. It could have been less sauce. I ordered extra sauce on the side but I think the extra was put on the ribs. Still good. Super nice folks work here. Lady behind the counter super friendly and super helpful. I did let them know it's my first time ordering. The cole slaw was above average. Sweet and sour. It paired well with the bbq flavor. I also ordered the Mac n cheese balls. Good but not my thing. [[HIGHLIGHT]]A person could eat there but seating is really limited. Maybe the chairs are just for waiting.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I'd suggest order and leave for takeout. Would eat again. read more

Big Mama's Bbq Express - Spare Rib - Barbeque Near Me - East St. Louis, Illinois

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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! read more

Big Mama's Bbq Express - Snoot Tip Combo - Barbeque Near Me - East St. Louis, Illinois

Caramel cake good bbq above average-ribs,big pork steak and least a two day event - burgers and brats good

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

Service is great. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Inside is clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Sometimes theres a wait but the food is worth it! Stop by the best BBQ spot around! read more

They never have some menu items. They always say they will have stuff the following day but never do.

OMG SO freaking delicious! Grab me some great food from the Sammich to the pork steak!!! yummy

Down to Earth! Helped my company,Mattress Dogzzz, with our grand opening! The pulled pork & chicken was amazing !!'n read more

Tried this BBQ place for the first time and I was seriously impressed! The staff was super friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. I ordered the pulled pork and it was absolutely amazing tender, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. The fried mac and cheese was delicious and the potato salad was just right. Everything hit the spot. I'll definitely be back soon! read more

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! read more

We always stop here when driving through STL. The BBQ is amazing and everything is reasonably priced. Yes the parking lot is a little messed up but it's completely worth it. read more

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... read more

Big Mama's Bbq Express - Snoot pieces to go. You will need plenty of napkins.... - Barbeque Near Me - East St. Louis, Illinois

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! read more

Big Mama's Bbq Express - Pulled pork sandwich @hybrideater - Barbeque Near Me - East St. Louis, Illinois

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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! read more

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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. read more

Food was amazing, flavor and portions were adequate for the cost. Fast and easy. Definitely worth the stop

Great food, horrible management of people's time with their "we're not fast food, we cook to order" mantra. Cooking food fresh is not the issue, how we have to remind you all about our orders because we've sat there for 30+ minutes is beyond ridiculous and unprofessional. If people are in there ordering sides (that are obviously portioned out and ready to be sold), please streamline those items, as it cuts down on your ticket times. If you have all the time in the day to place your order and eat, they deserve 5 stars but I could have sat in a restaurant and ordered food and be done by the time you all gave me my food. The staff was great, however there needs to be a better system for orders. read more

Some mighty fine barbecue here! The food is awesome, at unbeatable, reasonable prices. I think it's the closest place to me where I can get snoots. That's what I usually get when I'm here. Actually, I get the combo either with the ribs or sausage. I've had their loaded cooter fries (absolutely out of this world) and their corn nuggets. They have no shortage of side selections. If you have room for dessert, they sell large slices of cake. I've had their butter pecan and it was the perfect thing to top off my meal here. They have other flavors, including orange sherbet. Minus points for not having a public restroom. I don't know if you get free refills. They put everything in to-go boxes and bags, even if you tell them you're eating in. I know their name says "Express" in it, but I'm an eat-in kind of guy. They also have a drive-thru. It's mostly a carry-out place. It's not too far from the strip clubs and interstate (64), and right across from the prison. But still, their food is awesome. read more

Big Mama's Bbq Express - Loaded cooter fries, snoots and wings combo - Barbeque Near Me - East St. Louis, Illinois

So I was suggested to go here as soon as I got off the plane. I'm about support locals so when I heard it was easily accessible from the train stop and that it's the best in town I had to try it. Let me tell you this, BEST BBQ IN ST LOUIS.. I was upset to not get to try the snoot but that link and wing combo made me know I will be back! Also please please please try that potato salad!!! read more

Big Mama's Bbq Express - Barbeque Near Me - East St. Louis, Illinois

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

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. read more

Let's start with the service. 10/10. The young ladies were friendly and warming. I also want to let you guys know that if you don't call ahead they might be sold out because the food is amazing. The best snoots in the area hands down. My mother and I took a trip up to get a combo meal and it was amazing. I enjoyed every single bite. The ambiance is very causal and all people would feel good about traveling to the business. All in all it's a good place to eat for a good price and it's worth. read more

Big Mama's Bbq Express - Snoot combo meal with bbq on the side - Barbeque Near Me - East St. Louis, Illinois

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I was looking for snoots (a local specialty) and found Big Mama on Yelp. Ambiance is friendly BBQ joint. Clean, with signs generously posted- walk up to the window or (maybe) drive-through. There are a few tables for eat-in, but I don't believe there is table service. Staff and other waiting customers were polite and friendly- many seemed to know each other. The snoot was crispy and delicious, the sausage in the combo was large-house sauce was good. I took it back to my hotel to eat, the serving was so large I couldn't eat it all. read more

Absolutely delicious, wonderful service, and despite it warning of a long wait, our food was out the window pretty quickly. We'll for sure be back to try more! read more

Big Mama's Bbq Express - BBQ Cheeseburger Basket - Barbeque Near Me - East St. Louis, Illinois

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I was amazed at how good my ribs were . It taste as if I bbq it myself in my own backyard grill ! Very flavorful . My wife had the sweet and spicy wings that was to die for ! I wish I had a side of that sauce to dip my ribs in ! First time trying this place and I will be back ! I moved from StL to Georgia and I haven't found good bbq here at all . We came home for Memorial Day and didn't have time to go to our family function . So on our way out we stopped here and was very pleased ! The quality and quantity matched the cost ! And the potato salad had me smacking my lips !!! read more

Ever had a "Snoot?" Ever heard of one? Don't ask what it is. Just try one-trust me. When you take that plunge, gotta try a snoot from Big Mamas. It's reminiscent of pork rinds but to the 100th power. They're crispy and flavorful. Big Mamas is located right of I-64 and IL 111. I always do the drive thru and the cashiers are very nice; if the wait is long (usually isn't) they're apologetic. Cashier today saw me take a pic of the drive thru menu and asked me if I wanted a printed menu. Lol. The rib tips are good too. Never ordered dessert cuz my waistline doesn't need it but at some point I'll try a slice of caramel cake or the banana split cake. Be adventurous and try the Snoot!! read more

Big Mama's Bbq Express - Drive thru menu - Barbeque Near Me - East St. Louis, Illinois

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Employees fairly inattentive. Food was decent, ribs were dry and tasted like propane. Would try again for a second chance.

So I ordered some chicken dumplings And side vegie had a friend drive to the restaurant Went inside I asked the lady to add 2 Dressings for the side she took my money And gave me my food at a different window Since she took my order and money I didnt Think it was nessasary to check my food But I was wrong. What I received was Barbeque chicken wings and another thing I was told was pig parts (they tasted terrible) The only thing they got right was the dressing Moral of the story ALWAYS check your FOOD read more

It's not much to look at but this bbq is on point. We stopped on the last leg of a looong road trip and the food here perked is right up. Every one of the 7 people in our group got something different and we ate every last bite. It does take a good amount of time to get your food so if you're in a rush, don't be fooled by the word express in the name. Otherwise, enjoy! read more

Big Mama's Bbq Express - Pulled pork sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - East St. Louis, Illinois

There food is really really good but you don't get much for your money anymore. The service is ok read more

Haven't been here in awhile. Honestly its kinda out if the way for me. Swung in for lunch today. Really tasty bbq (pulled pork) sandwich and, even better, the young ladies working the drive thru were extremely pleasant, and courteous! And their tip reflected that! I wont tip in a drive thru if I get a series of grunts or a flat tone in the drivethru. This was different. Like it was family. I like that. Did I mention the pork was really good also? read more

Good BBQ. Definitely one of the best in the St. Louis area. Most places have to "wow" you with fantastic sides because there bbq is subpar. This places wows you with bbq and solid sides. read more