We had dinner at Saddle Bronc on a Sunday, choosing it for the primary reason that it is one of the very few places that are open late on Sunday. And by late I mean 10:00 PM. Fountain Hills is a sleepy town that rolls up its streets very early.
The location was familiar to us; we've been there through probably every iteration since they built it. Another thing about Fountain Hills is that very few restaurants survive for long. Of those that have occupied this site it seems Saddle Bronc has latched on to a good game plan ... basic homestyle cooking and a friendly local bar with several TV's tuned to sports. It's hard to go wrong with that agenda.
We got there about 8:00 PM and the place was reasonably busy. Fortunately they have a dining room that is physically separated a bit from the noisy bar area. The overall ambience was friendly and more-or-less local (considering the high percentage of part-time residents in Fountain Hills).
My choice for dinner was a BLT. Why? Because it sounded good and I wasn't super hungry. The sandwich was plain-jane looking when place before me and my expectations were for it to be pretty bland but I was surprised. Despite being on the small side considering the price it ranked as one of the better BLT's I've had. I'm not sure what gave it the unique tangy flavor, my guess is that they mix something in with the mayo, but I would definitely order it again. The cole slaw likewise had a kick to it that made it better than average.
At one point a guy who I assume is the owner came over to the table. He was pretty friendly. Our waitress was friendly too. As was another woman who works there. If you're searching for a place to eat right now and "friendly" is one of the important deciding points for you, Saddle Bronc may be your best choice. Did I mention that they're really friendly?