The Houston Health Department confirmed that Mama Tina's Gumbo was briefly shut down during the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Source: Gilbert Flores / Getty Tina Knowles-the mother of Beyoncé and Solange, widely known as Mama Tina-introduced the world to her Creole gumbo at this year's rodeo, drawing major attention. The dish, which is described as a treasured family recipe that Knowles says she has refined over decades, quickly generated excitement among fans eager to taste a meal connected to Beyoncé and her upbringing.