Gus’s BBQ Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing the menu at Gus’s BBQ in Porter Ranch, CA, a hotspot for barbeque enthusiasts. With a diverse range of options, including vegan and vegetarian choices, this trendy yet casual spot offers a delightful dining experience. From sliders to pulled pork nachos, customers rave about the flavorful dishes. The atmosphere is welcoming, with waitstaff going above and beyond to ensure a pleasant visit. Don't miss out on their Happy Hour specials, full bar, and outdoor seating options. Whether savoring the Deviled Eggs, Rib Sliders, or Nashville Hot Tots, each bite is a burst of deliciousness. The generous portions and friendly service make Gus’s BBQ a must-visit for anyone craving comfort food with a twist. So, indulge in the mouthwatering creations and enjoy the vibrant energy this establishment has to offer.
Kid's Menu
Mini Cheeseburgers
Two plain cheeseburgers
Baby Back Ribs
/ rack of ribs with BBQ sauce
Grilled BBQ Chicken Breast
Glazed with our original BBQ sauce
Smoked Tri Tip
Glazed with our original BBQ sauce, served medium
Grilled Salmon
Simply grilled with salt and pepper
Chicken Tenders
Served with a side of ranch
Lil' Gus's Mac N' Cheese
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
American cheese grilled on sourdough bread
Well Drinks
House Red Or White Wine
Draft Beers
Canned Beers
Corona, Pabst Blue Ribbon, Coors Light, Chronic Amber Ale, Julian Cider, Bit Burger Non-Alcoholic
Gus's Old Fashioned
Bourbon, Demerara Sugar, Angostura & Orange Bitters
Southern Sangria
Red Wine, Peach Liqueur, Bourbon
Charred Citrus Mule
Vodka, Grilled Lemon Syrup, Lime, Ginger Beer
Fried Pickles
Nashville Hot Tots
Queso, Nashville dust, applewood smoked bacon, green onion
Mini Carolina Pulled Pork Or Texas Brisket Sandwich
Served with French fries or cole slaw
Rib Sliders
sliders
Burger & Bourbon
Gus's famous burger, fries and a house old fashioned
Pulled Pork Nachos
/ Wedge Salad
Deviled Eggs
pieces
Happy Hour
Breakfast
Gus's Almost Famous Cinnamon Skillet Bun
Our homemade cinnamon bun made with raisins and pecans and topped with a cream cheese glaze
Bloody Mary
Gus's secret recipe and smoky, and salted rim
Peach Don't Kill My Vibe
Bourbon, lemon, peach, and sparkling wine
Lazy Sunday
Cocchi Americano, campari, and lime
Michelada
Mexican lager, Bloody Mary mix, hickory smoke, and lime
Two Eggs Any Style
Choice of applewood smoked bacon, Gus's smoked sausage or breakfast sausage. Served with potatoes and toast
Maple Glazed Ham Steak & Eggs
Griddled ham steak served with two eggs, potatoes and toast
Classic Eggs Benedict
English muffins topped with black forest ham, poached eggs and hollandaise served with potatoes
Breakfast Burrito
three scrambled eggs, applewood smoked bacon, black forest ham, sausage, cheddar and jack cheese, onions, pimentos and tater tots smothered with salsa verde, gus's fire roasted salsa, sour cream and avocado. served with potatoes.
BLT And Eggs
Toasted grain bread with applewood smoked bacon, two fried eggs, mixed greens, tomato and mayonnaise served with fresh fruit
Rib Eye Steak And Eggs
Blackened rib eye served with two eggs, potatoes and toast
Buttermilk Pancakes
Two large griddled pancakes
Strawberry Granola Pancakes
Two large pancakes with fresh strawberries and homemade granola
Blueberry Pancakes
Two large blueberry pancakes served with a side of lemon blueberry sauce
Belgian Waffle
Dusted with powdered sugar
Kale And Sausage Omelet
Gus's smoked sausage, sauteed kale, caramelized onions and smoked mozzarella
South Pas Omelet
Fresh smoked turkey breast, oven roasted tomatoes, mushrooms, spinach, feta and avocado
Vegetarian Omelet
Mushrooms, tomatoes, spinach, sweet onions, roasted peppers, fresh mozzarella basil salsa and daikon sprouts
Gus's Omelet
Applewood smoked bacon, black forest ham, sausage, mushrooms, pickled jalapenos, roasted peppers, sweet onions and melted Cheddar cheese
Mission Omelet
Roasted peppers, sweet onions, sausage, pickled jalapenos, avocado, tomatoes, melted Jack cheese, salsa verde and cilantro
Bacon & Egg
Applewood smoked bacon, potatoes, eggs, texas queso and pico. Served with fresh fruit.
Brisket & Egg
Texas beef brisket, potatoes, eggs, caramelized onions, texas queso, pico and avocado crema. Served with fresh fruit.
Southern Style Eggs Benedict
Buttermilk biscuits topped with braised southern greens, spicy andouille sausage, poached eggs and chipotle spiced hollandaise served with potatoes
Smoked Ham Chilaquiles
Tortilla chips baked with scrambled eggs, salsa verde, black forest ham and Jack cheese topped with pickled jalapenos, cilantro, pimentos, avocado and sour cream
Buttermilk Biscuits And Gravy
Two biscuits topped with country gravy and served with two eggs and potatoes
Fried Chicken And Waffles
Boneless southern fried chicken served with a golden waffle and spiced watermelon
The Hangover
two fried eggs, applewood smoked bacon, andouille sausage, tater tots, dirty rice, tomatillo black beans, cheddar and jack cheese and gumbo gravy.
Chicken Fried Steak And Eggs
A breaded steak cutlet topped with country gravy and served with two eggs, potatoes and toast
Breakfast Biscuit
Buttermilk biscuit sandwich with a fried egg, melted Cheddar and black forest ham served with tater tots and fresh fruit
Two Egg Plate
Your choice of applewood smoked bacon or sausage served with tater tots and fresh fruit
Silver Dollar Pancakes
Three silver dollar pancakes served with tater tots and fresh fruit
Milk
Whole or non-fat
Apple Juice
Orange Juice
Cranberry Juice
Jones Coffee
Hot Chocolate
Hot Tea
English, earl grey, chamomile or green tea
Sliced Tomatoes
Avocado
Applewood Smoked Bacon
Sausage Links
Gus's Smoked Sausage
Original or jalapeno Cheddar
Potatoes
Tater Tots
Fresh Fruit
Egg
Jalapeno Cheddar Anson Mills Grits
One Buttermilk Pancake
Toast Or English Muffin
Buttermilk Biscuit
Buttermilk Biscuit & Gravy
The Pitmaster
brown butter washed bourbon, averna, bbq bitters
Southern Sangria
red wine, peach liqueur, bourbon
Blueberry Lemon Sour
bourbon, amaretto, blueberry lemon syrup, vanilla foam
Gus's Old Fashioned
bourbon, rye, demerara sugar, angostura & orange bitters
Charred Citrus Mule
vodka, grilled lemon syrup, lime, ginger beer
The Main Squeeze
vodka, grapefruit, lemon, peychaud bitters
Southern Bee
anejo tequila, lemon, wildflower honey
Peach Don't Kill My Vibe
bourbon, lemon, peach, sparkling wine
Low & Slow Paloma
tequila, mezcal, grilled lemon syrup, grapefruit, bbq bitters, soda
Hurricane
house rum blend, passion fruit, lemon, lime, house grenadine
Cucumber Jalapeno Margarita
blanco tequila, el silencio mezcal, lime juice, triple sec, smoked jalapeno, habanero
Hibiscus Margarita
hibiscus-infused blanco tequila, licor , grapefruit, agave, lime
Strawberry Melon Aperol Spritz
strawberry infused aperol, watermelon, sparkling wine
Casamigos Blanco
Patron Silver
Teremana Blanco
Casamigos Reposado
El Tesoro Reposado
Clase Azul Reposado
Casamigos Anejo
Don Julio Anejo
Whiskey Flight
Sample any four of our Premium WhiskeysSelect Whiskeys, add $ each
Blanton's Original Single Barrel
Frankfort, KY
Buffalo Trace
Frankfort, KY
Bulleit
Lawrenceburg, KY
Colonel E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch
Frankfort, KY
Eagle Rare Year
Frankfort, KY
Elijah Craig Small Batch
Bardstown, KY
High West American Prairie Reserve
Park City, UT
Angel's Envy, Signature Series
Louisville, KY
Old Forester Prohibition Style
Louisville, KY
Woodford Reserve
Versailles, KY
Michter's Small Batch US
Louiseville, KY
Rittenhouse
Bardstown, KY
Sazerac
Frankfort, KY
Templeton Prohibition
Templeton, IA
Gus's Private Reserve --- Whistle Pig Yr
Shoreham, VT
Gus's Private Reserve --- Whistlepig Piggyback
Shoreham, VT
Corsair Triple Smoke Single Malt
Bowling green, KY
Del Bac Mesquite Smoked Single Malt
Tucson, AZ
Slaughter House American Whiskey
Napa, CA
Stranahan's Colorado Single Malt
Denver, CO
Wayward Single Malt
Santa Cruz, CA
Breaking & Entering American Whiskey
Alameda, CA
House Sparkling
Sparkling White
Carboniste, California
Sparkling Rose
Francois Montand, France
Rose
Whispering Angel, Provence
House White
Pinot Grigio, Maddalena
Monterey
Sauvignon Blanc, Quivira
Sonoma County
Sauvignon Blanc, Crocker & Starr
Napa Valley
Riesling, Dr. Loosen
Blue Slate, Germany
Chardonnay, Alta Maria
Santa Barbara
Chardonnay, Duckhorn
Napa Valley
House Red
Pinot Noir
Pali wine Co., Santa Rita
Red Blend, Unshackled
Prisoner Wine Co, CA
Syrah
San Simeon, Paso Robles
Malbec
Vina Cobos Felino, Argentina
Cabernet Sauvignon, Poe
Ultraviolet, California
Cabernet Sauvignon, DAOU
Paso Robles
Libations
Lunch & Dinner
Cast Iron Cornbread
Served with jalapeno jelly and honey butter
Gus's Hot Wings
choice of ranch or blue cheeseFIERY WING SAUCE | spicy, house favoriteCAJUN | -spice dry rubSOUTHERN HONEY CHILI CRISP | dried chili, peanuts, crispy shallot & garlic
Shredded Onion Strings
Served with homemade ranch
Texas Queso
southern chili crisp, charred salsa, homemade tortilla chips
Deviled Eggs
Crispy smoked ham, sweet chipotle seasoning
Pulled Pork Nachos
Three cheese sauce, BBQ baked beans, smoked Mozzarella, Jack cheese, tomato, red onion, guacamole, pickled jalapenos, original BBQ sauce
Gus's BBQ Sliders
Cheddar cheese, shredded onion strings, original BBQ sauce, roasted garlic aioli
BBQ Quesadilla
Smoked Mozzarella, fontina, fire-roasted peppers, red onion, cilantro, smoked jalapeno aioli, corn salsaChoice of: BBQ grilled chicken, brisket, pulled pork, cheese only or no meat
Classic Spinach & Artichoke Dip
Charred salsa, homemade tortilla chips
Bowl Of Smokehouse Chili
Nebraska ground beef, Cheddar cheese, red onion, pickled jalapenos
Bowl Of Pork Chili Verde
hominy, tomatillo, fire roasted chilies, cilantro, red onion
Half Rack Memphis Baby Back Ribs
Brushed with our original BBQ sauce.
Full Rack Memphis Baby Back Ribs
Brushed with our original BBQ sauce.
Half Rack St. Louis Spare Ribs
Brushed with our original BBQ sauce.
Full Rack St. Louis Spare Ribs
Brushed with our original BBQ sauce.
Half/Half Ribs
ribs each our Memphis baby backs and St Louis spare ribs, brushed with our original BBQ sauce.
Texas Prime Beef Brisket
oz. Dry rubbed and smoked for up to hours.
Carolina Style Pulled Pork
oz. Smoked low & slow with our signature rub.
Brisket & Pork Combo
Two of our best sellers on one plate.
BBQ Brick Chicken
Half of a boneless chicken grilled and brushed with our original BBQ sauce.
Peppercorn Crusted Angus Tri-Tip
Glazed with our original BBQ sauce, served medium.
Original Smoked Sausage
Two of our smoked sausages, grilled and brushed with original BBQ sauce.
Jalapeno Cheddar Smoked Sausage
Two jalapeno smoked sausages, grilled and brushed with our Carolina gold BBQ sauce.
Half/Half Sausage
One of each of our smoked sausage links (original and jalapeno cheddar), grilled and brushed with BBQ sauce.
Ribs And Two Meat Combo
Mix and match to make the perfect combo. Choose One: Baby back ribs or St Louis spare ribs. Choose Two: beef brisket, pulled pork, smoked sausage or jalapeno sausage.
Chicken And Two Meat Combo
Mix and match to make the perfect combo. Choose One: brick chicken or fried chicken. Choose Two: beef brisket, pulled pork, smoked sausage or jalapeno sausage.
Ribs And Chicken Combo
Rib choice: baby back ribs or St Louis spare ribs. Chicken choice: brick chicken or fried chicken.
Picnic Platter
Rib Choice: baby back ribs or St Louis spare ribs. Chicken Choice: brick chicken or fried chicken. One Meat Choice: beef brisket, pulled pork, smoked sausage or jalapeno sausage.
Southern Fried Chicken
Half a boneless chicken, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, braised southern greens, classic gravy.
Nashville Hot Chicken
half of a boneless southern southern fried chicken, Nashville dust, cole slaw, red skin potato salad, sliced pickles.
BBQ Loaded Baked Potato
texas queso, chopped brisket, applewood smoked bacon, shredded cheddar, sour cream
Fried Catfish And Chips
Cornmeal seasoned, French fries, spicy tartar sauce.
Chicken Fried Steak
Breaded steak cutlet, country gravy, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, creamed corn.
Gumbo
Chicken, jumbo shrimp, andouille sausage, traditional dark roux, white rice, fried okra. (No extra sides)
Shrimp And Grits
Grilled shrimp, jalapeno Cheddar Anson Mills grits, andouille sausage, gumbo gravy, pickled okra (No extra sides)
Fried Chicken & Waffles
Available Saturday & Sunday onlyHalf of a boneless Southern fried chicken, golden waffle, spiced watermelon
Gus's Famous Burger
Cheddar cheese, applewood smoked bacon, shredded onion strings, original BBQ sauce, roasted garlic aioli.
All American Burger
Shredded lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickle, Cheddar cheese, thousand Island, sweet pickled relish, toasted bun.
The Vegetarian
BBQ-soy glaze, iceberg lettuce, tomato, red onion, smoked Mozzarella, roasted garlic aioli, toasted bun.
BBQ Chicken Sandwich
Gruyere cheese, shredded onion strings, original BBQ sauce, roasted garlic aioli.
Smoked Tri Tip Dip
Horseradish aioli, fontina cheese, bourbon caramelized onions, au jus, toasted roll.
Carolina Style Pulled Pork Sandwich
Cole Slaw, pickled red onion, Carolina gold, seeded bun.
Blackened Cajun Catfish Sandwich
Blackened catfish, shredded lettuce, tomato, red onion, spicy tartar sauce, toasted bun.
Fried Cajun Catfish Sandwich
Fried catfish, shredded lettuce, tomato, red onion, spicy tartar sauce, toasted bun
Gus's Fried Chicken Sandwich
Spicy BBQ & ranch slaw, pickles, smoked jalapeno aioli, toasted bun.
Gus's Hot Chicken Sandwich
Nashville dust, spicy BBQ & ranch slaw, pickles, smoked jalapeno aioli, toasted bun.
Rib Sandwich
Cole Slaw, original BBQ sauce, roasted garlic aioli, seeded bun.
Smoked Turkey Sandwich
Cajun mayo, pickled relish, bacon, blue cheese, tomato, on toasted grain bread.
Texas Prime Beef Brisket Sandwich
Poblano chow chow, pickled red onion, original BBQ sauce, Gus's house spread, seeded bun.
BBQ Brisket Tacos
original bbq sauce, fire roasted corn pico, ancho salsa, monterey jack, cilantro, pickled red onion
Border Town Carnitas Tacos
avocado crema, pico de gallo, radish, cilantro, pickled red onion
House Salad
Mixed greens, blue cheese crumbles, candied peanuts, sourdough croutons, Louisiana peanut dressing
Caesar Salad
Romaine and radicchio, grated parmesan, sourdough croutons, Parmesan crisp
Iceberg Wedge
Applewood smoked bacon, tomato, pickled red onion, blue cheese crumbles, creamy blue cheese dressing
BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad
Romaine, mixed greens, jicama, corn salsa, tomato, red onion, Monterey Jack, toasted almonds, crispy quinoa, BBQ ranch dressing
Gus's Old Fashioned Cobb
Smoked turkey, romaine, blue cheese crumbles, applewood smoked bacon, avocado, tomato, chives, hard-boiled egg, sherry vinaigrette
Pulled Pork Tostada
Mixed greens, corn salsa, tomatillo black beans, smoked Mozzarella, smoky guacamole, tortilla chips, balsamic vinaigrette
BBQ Seared Steak Salad
Smoked tri-trip, mixed greens, pickled cranberries, toasted almonds, shaved radish, oven roasted tomatoes, blue cheese crumbles, shredded onion strings, charred sweet onion vinaigrette
Blackened Chicken Salad
Blackened chicken, mixed greens, pickled cranberries, toasted almonds, shaved radish, oven roasted tomatoes, blue cheese crumbles, shredded onion strings, charred sweet onion vinaigrette
Blackened Salmon Salad
Blackened salmon, kale, mixed greens, quinoa, red bell pepper, tomato, cucumber, sliced grapes, dill, smoked tomato vinaigrette
Mini Cheeseburgers
Two plain cheeseburgers
Grilled BBQ Chicken Breast
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Cheddar cheese grilled on sourdough bread.
Baby Back Ribs
/ rack of ribs with BBQ sauce.
Lil' Gus's Mac N' Cheese
Chicken Tenders
Served with a side of ranch.
Grilled Salmon
Simply grilled with salt and pepper.
Smoked Tri-Tip
Glazed with our original BBQ sauce, served medium.
BBQ Baked Beans
Braised Southern Greens
Coleslaw
Tangy Cabbage
Creamed Corn
Dirty Rice
French Fries
Charred Jalapeno Anson Mills Grits
Mac N' Cheese
Red Skin Potato Salad
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Sauteed Green Beans
Sweet Potato Fries
Butter Sheet Cake
homemade butter cake topped with caramel sauce, blackberries, and brown butter toffee ice cream
S'more Brownie
served on a marshmallow cream and topped with campfire s'mores ice cream and a graham cracker crumble
Blueberry Biscuit Cobbler
Served with French vanilla bean ice cream, warm lemon blueberry sauce and an oatmeal crumb topping
Old School Sundae
French vanilla bean ice cream, homemade candied pecans and warm chocolate fudge, topped with vanilla whipped cream
Arnold Palmer
Iced Tea
Passion Fruit Iced Tea
Sweet Tea
Coke
Diet Coke
Sprite
Ginger Ale
Henry Weinhard's Root Beer
Henry Weinhard's Orange Cream Soda
House Made Lemonade
Fosselman's Shake
Flavor choice: vanilla, chocolate, campfire s'mores, brown butter toffee
Fosselman's Malt
Flavor choice: vanilla, chocolate, campfire s'mores, brown butter toffee
Root Beer Float
Package
Priced per person. Smoked Sausage (Original or Jalapeno Cheddar) Choice of Carolina-Style Pulled Pork or Texas Beef Brisket Choice of two sides Freshly baked cornbread muffins
Trailer Package
Priced per person.Only available for full-service events within miles of our South Pasadena location. Includes our Smoker Trailer. Choice of Memphis Baby Back Ribs or St. Louis Spare Ribs Smoked Sausage (Original or Jalapeno Cheddar) Choice of Carolina-Style Pulled Pork or Texas Beef Brisket Choice of two sides Freshly baked cornbread muffins Craft beer service (-hour service)
Mini Cornbread Muffins
dozenServed with honey butter
Classic Spinach And Artichoke Dip
Serves -Served with homemade tortilla chips
Gus's Guacamole
Serves -Served with homemade tortilla chips
Spicy Smothered Hot Wings
Serves -Smothered in our fiery homemade wing sauce and served with blue cheese dressing
Deviled Eggs
dozenA southern favorite topped with crispy smoked ham
Gus's Dip Trio
Serves -Guacamole, Texas Queso, Charred Salsa, and Homemade Tortilla Chips
Pulled Pork Nachos
/ pan serves -, full pan serves -.Three cheese sauce, BBQ baked beans, smoked mozzarella, jack cheese, tomato, red onion, guacamole, pickled jalapenos, original bbq sauce. Substitute for chicken or brisket at no extra cost.
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, caesar dressing
Gus's Chopped Salad
Romaine, mixed greens, jicama, corn salsa, tomato, red onion, Monterey jack, toasted almonds, crispy quinoa, BBQ ranch dressing
Kale And Quinoa Salad
Kale, mixed greens, quinoa, 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
Mini Pulled Pork
Cole slaw, pickled red onions, Carolina gold, mini seeded milk bun
Mini Beef Brisket
Poblano chow chow, pickled red onions, original BBQ sauce, gus's house spread, mini seeded milk bun
Gus's BBQ Burger Sliders
Cheddar cheese, shredded onion strings, original BBQ sauce, roasted garlic aioli, mini milk bun
Rib Sliders
Cole Slaw, Original BBQ Sauce, Roasted Garlic Aioli, Mini Seeded Milk Bun
Memphis Baby Back Ribs
Cut in 's racks / racks / racks
St. Louis Spare Ribs
Cut in 's racks / racks / racks
BBQ Brick Chicken
Deboned, cut into / pieces pcs / pcs / pcs
Texas Beef Brisket
Served slicedlbs / lbs / lbs
Carolina Style Pork
Smoked and pulledlbs / lbs / lbs
Original Smoked Sausage
links per pound links / links / links
Smoked Jalapeno Cheddar Sausage
links per pound links / links / links
BBQ Baked Beans
Braised Southern Greens
Cole Slaw
Creamed Corn
Dirty Rice
Charred Jalapeno Anson Mills Grits
Mac N' Cheese
Red Skin Potato Salad
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Sauteed Green Beans
Gus's Red Pepper Vinegar Sauce
oz
Honey Butter
oz
Jalapeno Jelly
oz
Mini Milk Bun
Single piece
Gus's Bottled BBQ Sauces
oz. bottle. Original, spicy and Carolina gold
Blueberry Biscuit Cobbler
Served with a warm lemon blueberry sauce and oatmeal crumb topping
Butter Sheet Cake
Homemade Butter Cake topped with Caramel Sauce and Blackberries
House Baked Chocolate Chip Cookies
dozen
House Made Lemonade
Per person
Iced Tea (Regular, Passion Or Sweet)
Per person
The Southern BBQ Meal
Serves - / racks of Memphis Style Baby Backs or St. Louis Spare Ribs / whole BBQ Brick Chickens / pounds of Carolina-Style Pulled Pork, Texas Beef Brisket, or Smoked Sausage (Original or Jalapeno Cheddar) Choose quarts of sides Cast Iron Cornbread
The Weekend Barbecue
Serves - racks of Memphis Style Baby Backs or St. Louis Spare ribs whole BBQ Brick Chickens pounds of Carolina-Style Pulled Pork, Texas Beef Brisket, or Smoked Sausage (Original or Jalapeno Cheddar) Choose quarts of sides Cast Iron Cornbreads
The Backyard Feast
Serves - / racks of Memphis Style Baby Backs or St. Louis Spare ribs whole BBQ Brick Chickens pounds of Carolina-Style Pulled Pork, Texas Beef Brisket, or Smoked Sausage (Original or Jalapeno Cheddar) Choose quarts of sides Cast Iron Cornbreads