Big Mama is a beach club on Mahahual’s malecon offering seafood, Mexican dishes, and a wide selection of drinks right by the water. The menu includes options like lobster when in season, octopus, fried fish, seafood cocktails, coconut shrimp, tacos, quesadillas, fajitas, burritos, skirt steak, and nachos. Drinks range from cocktails and beer to flavored waters and frappes.

The beachfront area has lounge chairs available for guests who order from the restaurant, with access to bathrooms and showers. The sea here is calm and shallow, making it manageable for families with young children. The location is convenient and easy to reach from town or the cruise port via taxi, though vendors do pass through frequently selling their goods. Service is generally attentive, and portions are decent, though some visitors have found the pricing higher than expected.