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Gus's BBQ - South Pas
808 Fair Oaks Ave
South Pasadena, CA 91030
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Featured Items
Gus's Family Meals
Appetizers
Cast Iron Cornbread
served with jalapeño jelly and honey butter
$8.95Pulled Pork Nachos
three cheese sauce, bbq baked beans, smoked mozzarella, jack cheese, tomato, red onion, guacamole, pickled jalapeños, original bbq sauce
$16.95Deviled Eggs
crispy smoked ham, sweet chipotle seasoning
$9.95Gus's Hot Wings
6 wings, choice of wing sauce, choice of ranch or blue cheese dressing ***Southern Chili Crisp sauce contains peanuts
$14.95Gus's BBQ Sliders
cheddar cheese, shredded onion strings, original bbq sauce, roasted garlic aioli
$15.95Shredded Onion Strings
served with homemade ranch
$8.95BBQ Quesadilla
smoked mozzarella, fontina, fire roasted peppers, red onion, cilantro, smoked jalapeño aioli, corn salsa. choice of: bbq grilled chicken, brisket or pulled pork
$16.95Classic Spinach & Artichoke Dip
charred salsa, homemade tortilla chips
$14.95Texas Queso
southern chili crisp, charred salsa, homemade tortilla chips ***Southern Chili Crisp contains peanuts
$11.95
Soups
BBQ Specialties
5 Bones Memphis Baby Back Ribs
brushed with our original bbq sauce
$24.958 Bones Memphis Baby Back Ribs
brushed with our original bbq sauce
$31.95Full Rack Memphis Baby Back Ribs
$38.955 Bones St. Louis Spare Ribs
brushed with our original bbq sauce
$24.958 Bones St. Louis Spare Ribs
brushed with our original bbq sauce
$31.95Full Rack St. Louis Spare Ribs
brushed with our original bbq sauce
$38.9510oz Texas Prime Beef Brisket
dry rubbed and smoked for up to 14 hours
$27.957oz Carolina Style Pulled Pork
smoked low & slow with our signature rub
$22.957oz Texas Prime Beef Brisket
dry rubbed and smoked for up to 14 hours
$24.9510oz Carolina Style Pulled Pork
smoked low & slow with our signature rub
$25.95BBQ Brick Chicken
half of a boneless chicken grilled and brushed with our original bbq sauce
$23.95Peppercorn Crusted Angus Tri-Tip
glazed with our original bbq sauce, served medium
$27.95Original Smoked Sausage
two of our smoked sausages, grilled and brushed with original bbq sauce
$17.95Jalapeño Cheddar Smoked Sausage
two jalapeño smoked sausages, grilled and brushed with our carolina gold bbq sauce
$17.95Add - House Salad
Only available when entree is ordered
$5.95Add - Ceasar Salad
Only available when entree is ordered
$5.95
BBQ Combos
Ribs and Two Meat Combo
mix and match to make the perfect combo
$33.95Chicken and Two Meat Combo
mix and match to make the perfect combo
$31.95Ribs and Chicken Combo
mix and match to make the perfect combo
$34.95Picnic Platter
mix and match to make the perfect combo
$38.95Add - House Salad
Only available when entree is ordered
$5.95Add - Ceasar Salad
Only available when entree is ordered
$5.95
Southern Kitchen
Southern Fried Chicken
half a boneless chicken, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, braised southern greens, gravy
$22.95Nashville Hot Chicken
boneless southern fried chicken, Nashville dust, cole slaw, red skin potato salad, sliced pickles
$23.95Fried Catfish and Chips
cornmeal seasoned, french fries, spicy tartar sauce
$17.95Chicken Fried Steak
breaded steak cutlet, country gravy, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, creamed corn
$22.95Gumbo
chicken, jumbo shrimp, andouille sausage, traditional dark roux, white rice, fried okra
$23.95Shrimp and Grits
grilled shrimp, anson mills charred jalapeño grits, andouille sausage, gumbo gravy, pickled okra
$21.95BBQ Loaded Baked Potato
texas queso, chopped brisket, applewood smoked bacon, shredded cheddar, sour cream your choice of: chopped brisket or pulled pork
$16.95Add - House Salad
Only available when entree is ordered
$5.95Add - Ceasar Salad
Only available when entree is ordered
$5.95
Burgers
Gus's Famous Burger
cheddar cheese, applewood smoked bacon, shredded onion strings, original bbq sauce, roasted garlic aioli
$19.95All American Burger
shredded lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickle, american cheese, thousand island, toasted bun
$18.95The Vegetarian
bbq-soy glaze, lettuce, tomato, red onion, smoked mozzarella, roasted garlic aioli, toasted bun
$17.95
Sandwiches
BBQ Chicken Sandwich
gruyere cheese, shredded onion strings, original bbq sauce, roasted garlic aioli
$16.95OUT OF STOCKSmoked Tri Tip Dip
horseradish aioli, fontina cheese, bourbon caramelized onions, au jus, toasted roll
$22.95Carolina Style Pulled Pork Sandwich
cole slaw, pickled red onion, carolina gold, seeded bun
$16.95Blackened Cajun Catfish Sandwich
blackened catfish, shredded lettuce, tomato, red onion, spicy tartar sauce, toasted bun
$17.95OUT OF STOCKFried Cajun Catfish Sandwich
fried catfish, shredded lettuce, tomato, red onion, spicy tartar sauce, toasted bun
$17.95Gus's Fried Chicken Sandwich
spicy bbq & ranch slaw, pickles, smoked jalapeno aioli, toasted bun
$17.95OUT OF STOCKGus's Hot Chicken Sandwich
nashville dust, spicy bbq & ranch slaw, pickles, smoked jalapeno aioli, toasted bun
$17.95OUT OF STOCKRib Sandwich
cole slaw, original bbq sauce, roasted garlic aioli, seeded bun
$17.95Smoked Turkey Sandwich
Cajun Mayo, Pickled Relish, Bacon, Blue Cheese, Tomato, on Toasted Grain Bread
$17.95Texas Prime Beef Brisket Sandwich
poblano chow chow, pickled red onion, original bbq sauce, gus’s house spread, seeded bun
$18.95
Salads
House Salad
mixed greens, blue cheese crumbles, candied peanuts, sourdough croutons, louisiana peanut dressing
$9.95Caesar Salad
romaine and radicchio, grated parmesan, sourdough croutons, parmesan crisp, caesar dressing
$12.95Iceberg Wedge
applewood smoked bacon, tomato, pickled red onion, blue cheese crumbles, creamy blue cheese dressing
$12.95BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad
romaine, mixed greens, jicama, corn salsa, tomato, red onion, monterey jack, toasted almonds, crispy quinoa, bbq ranch dressing
$19.95Gus's Old Fashioned Cobb
smoked turkey, romaine, blue cheese crumbles, applewood smoked bacon, avocado, tomato, chives, hard-boiled egg, ranch vinaigrette
$17.95Pulled Pork Tostada
mixed greens, corn salsa, tomatillo black beans, smoked mozzarella, smoky guacamole, tortilla chips, cilantro lime dressing
$18.95BBQ Seared Steak Salad
smoked tri-trip, mixed greens, toasted almonds, shaved radish, oven roasted tomatoes, marinated dates, blue cheese crumbles, shredded onion strings, charred sweet onion vinaigrette
$22.95Blackened Chicken Salad
blackened chicken, mixed greens, toasted almonds, shaved radish, oven roasted tomatoes, marinated dates, blue cheese crumbles, shredded onion strings, charred sweet onion vinaigrette
$22.95Blackened Salmon Salad
Blackened salmon, kale, mixed greens, quinoa, red bell pepper, tomato, cucumber, marinated dates, dill, smoked tomato vinaigrette
$22.95
Tacos
Kids Menu
Mini Cheeseburgers
two plain cheeseburgers
$9.95Grilled BBQ Chicken Breast
$9.95Grilled Cheese Sandwich
cheddar cheese grilled on sourdough bread
$8.95Baby Back Ribs
1/3 rack of ribs with bbq sauce
$12.95Lil' Gus's Mac N' Cheese
$8.95Chicken Tenders
served with a side of ranch
$9.95Grilled Salmon
simply grilled with salt and pepper
$12.95Smoked Tri-Tip
glazed with our original bbq sauce, served medium
$12.95
Sides
Desserts
Butter Sheet Cake
homemade butter cake topped with caramel sauce, blackberries, and brown butter toffee ice cream
$8.95S'more Brownie
served on a marshmallow cream and topped with campfire s’mores ice cream and a graham cracker crumble
$8.95Blueberry Biscuit Cobbler
served with French vanilla bean ice cream, warm lemon blueberry sauce and an oatmeal crumb topping
$8.95Old School Sundae
french vanilla bean ice cream, homemade candied pecans and warm chocolate fudge, topped with vanilla whipped cream
$7.95Fosselman's Ice Cream
$6.95
Carry Out Beverages
Arnold Palmer
$3.95Iced Tea
$3.95Passion Fruit Iced Tea
$3.95Sweet Tea
$3.95Coke
$3.95Diet Coke
$3.95Sprite
$3.95Ginger Ale
$3.95Dad's Old Fashioned Root Beer
$4.95Acqua Panna Spring Water
$4.95San Pellegrino Sparkling Water
$4.95House Made Lemonade
$4.25House Made Blueberry Mint Lemonade
$4.75Fosselman's Shake
$7.95Fosselman's Malt
$7.95Root Beer Float
$7.95
Take Out Cocktails
Retail Items
Original BBQ Bottle
This sweet and tangy Memphis style sauce is sure to liven up any dish. Use generously on just about anything, but it tastes best when enjoyed with family and friends.
$10.00Carolina BBQ Bottle
Since 1946, Gus’s BBQ has been serving some of the best and most authentic BBQ on the West Coast. We bottled our signature Carolina Gold, a nod to the Mustard-based condiment born in South Carolina, and added our vinegary hot wing sauce layered with honey, chipotle and habanero, for a tangy kick.
$10.00Spicy BBQ Bottle
This spicy sauce is spiked with bourbon and and gets a kick from chipotles and habaneros. Use generously on just about anything, but it tastes best when enjoyed with family and friends.
$10.00BBQ Sauce Trio
Complete the sauce collection! Since 1946, Gus’s BBQ has been serving some of the best and most authentic BBQ on the West coast. Today, we’ve bottled the recipe that’s made Gus’s guests smile for generations. Use generously on just about anything.
$30.00Gus's Dry Rub
This rub gets used on just about everything at Gus’s BBQ, adding that “just-right” smoky spice. We figured it was time to share the wealth, and let you take our secret spices at home. Works great as a dry rub or a classic seasoning for all your savory dishes. Dust liberally on beef, pork, poultry, seafood and everything in between!
$7.00Gus's Apron
$59.95Gus's Mug
$11.99OUT OF STOCK
Sunday | 11:00 am - 9:30 pm |
Monday | 11:00 am - 9:30 pm |
Tuesday | 11:00 am - 9:30 pm |
Wednesday | 11:00 am - 9:30 pm |
Thursday | 11:00 am - 9:30 pm |
Friday | 11:00 am - 10:30 pm |
Saturday | 11:00 am - 10:30 pm |
Since 1946, Gus’s has been serving the good folks of South Pasadena (and beyond!) true Southern hospitality and some of the best real pit BBQ around. Housed on historic Route 66, Gus’s is a tribute to Southern life, where family, tradition and celebration are of the utmost importance. A menu filled with traditional Southern cooking is complemented by an impressive range of whiskies, wines, cocktails and local craft beers. Today, Gus’s is a space for a warm welcome, a cold mint julep, and a big plate of the best flavors from the American South and Midwest.