We had purchased a Groupon for Cadillac Ranch and were a bit unnerved reading the reviews. We went with an open mind and low expectations as well.
We took the kids and from the start they were excited seeing the upstairs open patio and the full size red Cadillac above the stairs. We took our time and looked at the license plates covering the entry ceiling. It was fun looking for certain states!
We were greeted by two "put-out" hosts and a very friendly hostess. We asked to sit on the patio and she took us right out. The menus needed some cleaning but not filthly.
Our server greeted us and got our drink order and appetizer (chips, salsa & queso). The menu items are a bit pricey, but the view and warm sun on our faces was great. Our kids' drinks arrived first, then our bar drinks. Water wasn't brought to us, we had to ask for it.
Our daughter was thrilled that they had ribs so she ordered the half rack , our son had the pretzel with cheese & french fries and the wife and I shared the taco plate.
Our server was a bit slow, but she was getting hit on by a table of 50 year old men right next to us. She did a great job with our kids keeping their sodas filled. so considering the cause of the slowness we were okay. The food was good, price a bit much (definitely paying for the Cadillac above the stairs, all the license plates and the mechanical bull).
Overall we had a good time, don't know if we'll be back based on pricing and distance from our home. Definitely not without a Groupon to ease the check.