Big Mama's BBQ Express Will Make Your Food Dreams Come True [PHOTOS]

By Riverfront Times on Fri, Aug 26, 2022 at 2:15 pm

From pig snoots to brisket to spare ribs to loaded fries, Big Mama's BBQ Express in East St. Louis has everything that you need.

Read Victor Stefanescu's review: "Big Mama's in East St. Louis Thrives on Word of Mouth"

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Pulled pork sandwich with coleslaw.

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Pulled pork sandwich with coleslaw.

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The Cooter Sandwich features your choice of barbecued meat topped with fries, cheese and "Cooter sauce," garnished with green onions.

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The Cooter Sandwich features your choice of barbecued meat topped with fries, cheese and "Cooter sauce," garnished with green onions.

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Rib tips.

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Rib tips.

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Southern fried okra, pictured here alongside pig snoot and sherbet cake.

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Southern fried okra, pictured here alongside pig snoot and sherbet cake.

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Sweet and spicy chicken wings.

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Sweet and spicy chicken wings.

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Pig snoot.

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Pig snoot.

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Foot-long Polish sausage.

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Foot-long Polish sausage.

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Loaded fries.

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Loaded fries.

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Big Mama's BBQ's signature items include pig snoot, sweet and spicy chicken wings, pulled pork, loaded fries and more.

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Big Mama's BBQ's signature items include pig snoot, sweet and spicy chicken wings, pulled pork, loaded fries and more.

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Banana pudding cake.

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Banana pudding cake.

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The restaurant also features its own sauces.

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The restaurant also features its own sauces.

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Guests can order at the counter or via a drive-through.

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Guests can order at the counter or via a drive-through.

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Co-owners Craig Hunter and Laurie Shannon.

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Co-owners Craig Hunter and Laurie Shannon.

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Co-owner Laurie Shannon bakes a variety of cakes on offer.

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Co-owner Laurie Shannon bakes a variety of cakes on offer.

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Located in East Saint Louis.

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Located in East Saint Louis.

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This is how you know you've found the right place.

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This is how you know you've found the right place.

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