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Big Mama's Rib Shack
1453 N Lake Ave
Pasadena, CA 91104
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#184 of 306 restaurants in Pasadena
3.0 of 5 stars 12 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: American, Barbecue
  • 1453 N Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91104
  • (626) 797-1792
  • Average price: £ 12 ($ 20)

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“It takes a lot of effort to make really good BBQ. Big Mama's makes NO effort to produce eatable BBQ. My Tri Tip; if...”
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1 of 5 stars
BradleyMAltadena
17 Nov 2009

It takes a lot of effort to make really good BBQ. Big Mama's makes NO effort to produce eatable BBQ. My Tri Tip; if that's what it was; seemed to have been cooked a few days prior, stored in the frig; taken out the day I came in, sliced on a deli slicer, re-heated and sauced with vinegared catsup with... more

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4 of 5 stars
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16 Aug 2008

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“the food is delicious”
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4 of 5 stars
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20 Dec 2007

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“Awwww yeah! Damn delicious”
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14 Dec 2007

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“Tender and Delicious”
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5 of 5 stars
RicNeu
La Crescenta CA
18 Aug 2007

We have eaten here twice and had them cater to our family outing once. The food is delicious and enjoyed by all. The ribs are tender and not over done. The sauce appealed to both the kids as well as the seniors. It is tasty on the sweet side versus the spicy side. The potatoes, salads everything was hot and... more

“This place rocks!”
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5 of 5 stars
comettrip
los angeles
29 Aug 2005

Found it by mistake, never even knew it was there. Great ribs and soul food, whenever we have a party (like 4th of July) we order takeout and everyone loves it. It is clean and quite large so not usually a wait. The cornbread and trimmings are yummy and you'll always leave full. more

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Big Mama's Rib Shack Address

1453 N Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91104
Tel: (626) 797-1792
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.