Big Mama's BBQ Express

East St Louis, IL · Barbecue restaurant

Rating
4.3/5
★★★★☆ 4.3
Reviews
20
Rank in East St Louis
#7
of 57 restaurants
City Percentile
54%
rating percentile
Address
Big Mama's BBQ Express, 5900 St Clair Ave, East St Louis, IL 62203
Phone
(618) 398-8950
Website
www.bigmamasbbq.net
Status
Closed · Opens 11 AM

Big Mama's BBQ Express is a restaurant located in East St Louis, IL. It is one of 57 restaurants listed in East St Louis. Its 4.3-star rating is above the East St Louis city average of 4.1 stars. It ranks #7 of 57 restaurants in East St Louis. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

Hours

Friday11 AM–8 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★☆ 4.0 Lanita Price · Nov 2025

It's a little out of the way but worth it. Brisket & snoots were my favorite. Ribs, tips, potatoe salad & cole slaw were just ok. Banana pudding cake was 🔥 Called order in. Pleasant experience ☺️

★★★★★ 5.0 Justin (J Payne) · Dec 2025

Went here because a co worker suggested it. And boy they were right!!! I got a half a chicken and half a slab of ribs! The ribs were super tender and juicy. The chicken wasn’t dry and it was welled seasoned! Can’t wait to go back!!

★★★★★ 5.0 Reanee Stainback · Sep 2025

All I can say, love this place. I come here for the snoot pieces. I travel a hundred miles to come here. The line was long in drive thru and in the inside. And when I got my food just delicious 😋. This time I tried the snoot and tip combo, pull chicken sandwich and some potato salad; fingerlicking good. Tips were so tender, you can eat the gristle. See ya soon!

★★★★★ 5.0 Mr. H. · Dec 2025

If you looking for good barbecue on the east side of Mississippi this is it. You go with the intentions to get everything you're asking for off the menu and more. The wings are huge...... might need to be tested for steroids how big they are. The ribs are Savory nothing dry about it. Snoot, I was the first time snooter today, was very good texture is similar to pork skins.

★★★★★ 5.0 Muriel Akins · Sep 2025

It's been a long time since I had snoots omg just delicious crispy barbecued just right the smoke flavor was delicious the polish sausage was really good to I had sauce on mines Von had rib tips no sauce w or w out bot plates were delicious I'll be back soon

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Barbecue restaurant

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