Cast Iron Cornbread
Jalapeño Jelly and Honey Butter
Spicy Smothered Hot Wings
Fiery Homemade Wing Sauce, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Jicama Slaw
Shredded Onion Strings
Homemade Ranch
SMOKY GUACAMOLE
homemade tortilla chips, charred salsa
Deviled Eggs
Crispy Smoked Ham, Sweet Chipotle Seasoning
GUS'S BBQ SLIDERS
cheddar cheese, shredded onion strings,original bbq sauce, roasted garlic aioli
Pulled Pork Nachos
Four Cheese Sauce, BBQ Baked Beans, Smoked Mozzarella, Jack Cheese, Tomato, Red Onion, Pickled Jalapeños, Original BBQ Sauce
BBQ QUESADILLA
smoked mozzarella, fontina, fire roasted peppers, red onion, cilantro, smoked jalapeño aioli, corn salsa, jicama slaw. choice of: bbq grilled chicken, brisket or pulled pork
SMOKEHOUSE CHILI
nebraska ground beef, cheddar cheese, red onion, pickled jalapeños CUP or BOWL
House Salad*
Mixed Greens, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Candied Peanuts, Cornbread Croutons, Louisiana Peanut Dressing
Iceberg Wedge
Applewood Smoked Bacon, Tomato, Pickled Red Onion, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing
Caesar Salad
romaine & radicchio, grated parmesan, cornbread croutons, parmesan crisp. Add Grilled or Blackened Chicken / Grilled Shrimp Grilled / Grilled or Blackened Salmon
PULLED PORK TOSTADA
mixed greens, corn salsa, tomatillo black beans, smoked
mozzarella, smoky guacamole, tortilla chips, balsamic
vinaigrette
SMOKED SALMON Salad
bourbon cured and smoked salmon, kale, couscous, red bell pepper, tomato, cucumber, sliced grapes, dill, smoked tomato vinaigrette
GUS’S OLD FASHIONED COBB
smoked turkey, romaine, blue cheese crumbles, applewood smoked bacon, avocado, tomato, chives, hard-boiled egg, sherry vinaigrette
BBQ SEARED STEAK
smoked tri-tip, mixed greens, pickled cranberries, toasted almonds, shaved radish, oven roasted tomatoes, blue cheese crumbles, shredded onion strings, charred sweet onion vinaigrette *sub blackened chicken nc
We use only the Highest Quality Nebraska Chuck for our Burgers. Served on a Freshly Baked Bun with a sliced Pickle and a choice of: French Fries • Sweet Potato Fries • Potato Salad • Cole Slaw • BBQ Baked Beans
BBQ CHICKEN SANDWICH
gruyere cheese, shredded onion strings, original bbq sauce, roasted garlic aioli, toasted bun
RIB SANDWICH
original bbq sauce, cole slaw, roasted garlic aioli, rustic ciabatta bun
CAROLINA STYLE PULLED PORK
cole slaw, mop sauce, rustic ciabatta bun
GUS’S FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH
spicy bbq & ranch slaw, pickles, smoked jalapeño aioli, toasted bun. try it Nashville hot!
Gus’s Famous Burger
Cheddar Cheese, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Shredded Onion Strings, Original BBQ Sauce, Roasted Garlic Aioli, Toasted Bun
CAJUN CATFISH SANDWICH
blackened or fried, shredded lettuce, tomato, red onion, spicy tartar sauce, toasted bun
The All American
Shredded Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Pickle, Cheddar Cheese, Thousand Island, Sweet Pickled Relish, Toasted Bun
TEXAS BEEF BRISKET
original bbq sauce, gus’s house spread, cole slaw, rustic ciabatta bun
BLACKENED TRI TIP SANDWICH
horseradish aioli, fontina cheese, shredded onion strings, toasted bun
THE VEGETARIAN
bbq-soy glaze, arugula, tomato, red onion, smoked mozzarella, roasted garlic aioli, toasted bun
SMOKED TURKEY SANDWICH
applewood smoked bacon, sweet pickled relish, blue cheese, cajun mayo, mixed greens, tomato, toasted grain bread
BLUEBERRY BISCUIT COBBLER
served with french vanilla bean ice cream, warm lemon blueberry sauce and an oatmeal crumb topping
ORANGE BOURBON PECAN BAR
pecan pie on top of a shortbread cookie crust topped with caramel sauce and french vanilla bean ice cream
French Fries • Sweet Potato Fries • Cole Slaw• DIRTY RICE
• Braised Southern Greens
• BBQ Baked Beans • Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
• Creamed Corn
• Mac N‘ Cheese • red skin potato salad
• JALAPEÑO CHEDDAR GRITS
• LOUISIANA RED BEANS & RICE
• SEASONAL VEGETABLE
SHRIMP & GRITS
grilled shrimp, jalapeno cheddar grits, andouille sausage, gumbo gravy, pickled okra
GUMBO
chicken, jumbo shrimp, andouille sausage, traditional dark ruoux, white rice, fried okra
SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN
half of a boneless chicken, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, braised southern greens, apple cider gravy
NASHVILLE HOT CHICKEN
boneless southern fried chicken, nashville dust, cole slaw, red skin potato salad, pickle
FRIED CHICKEN & WAFFLES
boneless southern fried chicken, golden waffle, spiced watermelon saturday & sundays only
FRIED CATFISH & CHIPS
cornmeal seasoned, french fries, spicy tartar sauce
Our BBQ is seasoned overnight and then smoked low and slow for up to 14 hours. We use whole pecan logs in order to create our signature smoke flavor.
We’re committed to serving the freshest, best possible product and smoke only enough BBQ for the day. We apologize if there are times that we may run out.
All BBQ specialties come with a choice of two sides:
French Fries • Sweet Potato Fries • Cole Slaw • DIRTY RICE
• Braised Southern Greens
• BBQ Baked Beans • Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
• Creamed Corn
• Mac N‘ Cheese • RED SKIN POTATO SALAD
• JALAPEÑO CHEDDAR GRITS
• LOUISIANA RED BEANS & RICE
• SEASONAL VEGETABLE
Memphis Baby Back Ribs
Brushed with our Original BBQ Sauce | full rack or half rack
St. Louis Spare Ribs
Brushed with our Original BBQ Sauce | full rack or half rack
BBQ Brick Chicken
Half of a Boneless Chicken Grilled and Brushed with our Original BBQ Sauce
PEPPERCORN CRUSTED TRI-TIP
glazed with our original bbq sauce, served medium
Texas Beef Brisket
Dry rubbed and smoked for up to 14 hours. 7oz or 10oz
Carolina Style Pulled Pork
Smoked low & slow with our Signature Rub. 7oz or 10oz
Smoked Sausage
two signature smoked sausages grilled and brushed in bbq sauce. choice of: gus’s original or jalapeño cheddar
Ribs & Chicken
Your choice of: Memphis Baby Backs or St. Louis Spare Ribs and BBQ Brick Chicken or Southern Fried Chicken
Ribs & Two Meat Combo
Your choice of: Memphis Baby Backs or St. Louis Spare Ribs, and two of the following: Carolina Style Pulled Pork / Texas Beef Brisket / Smoked Sausage
Chicken & Two Meat Combo
Your choice of: BBQ Brick Chicken or Southern Fried Chicken, and two of the following: Carolina Style Pulled Pork / Texas Beef Brisket / Smoked Sausage
Picnic Platter
Your choice of: Memphis Baby Backs or St. Louis Spare Ribs, and BBQ Brick Chicken or Southern Fried Chicken, and one of the following: Carolina Style Pulled Pork / Texas Beef Brisket / Smoked Sausage
Root Beer Float
Hand Scooped Shakes & Malts
French Vanilla Bean, Chocolate, seasonal flavor
SODA
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger Ale
FRESH SQUEEZED LEMONADE
FRESH SQUEEZED BLUEBERRY MINT LEMONADE
HENRY WEINHARD’S ROOT BEER
HENRY WEINHARD’S ORANGE CREAM SODA
MOUNTAIN VALLEY SPARKLING WATER
MOUNTAIN VALLEY SPRING WATER
ICED TEA
PASSION FRUIT ICED TEA
SWEET TEA
JONES COFFEE
HOT TEAS
english, earl grey, chamomile, green tea
Please notify us of any food allergies. *Contains Peanuts and/or Peanut Oil. While we offer gluten-free options, we are not a gluten-free kitchen and unfortunately cannot guarantee cross-contamination will not occur. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness.
SOUTH PASADENA
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.
CONTACT US
808 Fair Oaks Ave.
South Pasadena, CA 91030
HOURS
Sun-Thurs 11am-9pm
Fri-Sat 11am-10pm
LUNCH & DINNER
LIBATIONS
KIDS
FRIENDS & FAMILY PACKS
We accept reservations for full-service dining, but tables are limited at this time. If your desired time is not available on OpenTable, we’d still love to have you! Call us at 626.584.1126 for availability, walk-ins are always welcome.
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