Big Mama's has been cooking, serving and selling southern "down home" food for over 75 years.

Big Mama ... and Her Family
Born in Burda, Georgia just outside of Griffin 100 miles south of Atlanta, Big Mama migrated north to Chattanooga, TN. She owned and operated restaurants in Chattanooga, TN; Old Town Pasadena, CA; Altadena, CA; and Las Vegas, NV.
It is in Las Vegas that her son Dargin McWhorter took over and continued her influence and personal recipes.
Dargin first opened the doors of Big Mama's Cooking, Inc. on March 7th, 1992 with the help of his wife and his children. Since his opening, Dargin has overcome many obstacles and has through long hours and hard work put Big Mama's on the map. This is no small accomplishment since Las Vegas is one of the top food capitals of the world; if not the finest.
Big Mama's is a family owned and operated restaurant that attracts many celebrities and locals because of its unique dining experience and sumptuous food. It is true "down home" Southern Food prepared with careful attention to the tradition and love handed down in Big Mama's fantastic original personal recipes.
Big Mama's is a five time winner of Las Vegas Review-Journal's "Best of Las Vegas" award as well as a three time winner in the Sunset Park Rib Burnoff. In addition, the restaurant has won "Best Southern Food" and "Best Barbeque 2000."
Plans for the future are to package and market Big Mama's treasured recipes and Brand name through the Internet. Soon you'll be able to order Big Mama's BBQ Sauce online and also other products that Big Mama's has become famous for. Those who knew Big Mama remember her famous saying "Honey! If the Colonel could have fried chicken like Big Mama, he would've been a General!"

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