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    The Cadillac Cowboy

    3.9 (191 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
    Live music
    Casual
    Happy hour specials

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    Brian H.

    This place has a great vibe. We enjoyed it. Service was good. Beer was cold with no hangover - clean lines. Very important. Music was good. TV's all over to entertain. I will come back here.

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    Alan S.

    If you're visiting Lake Arrowhead, then it's a must to stop by Lake Arrowhead Village. Besides shopping, there are a good number of dining options. We arrived during peak lunch hours and there were long waits at every non-chain restaurant, so we decided on bbq at The Cadillac Cowboy because they had the shortest wait. We were originally seated outside under the blazing sun with no available umbrella to provide shade until a table eventually opened up inside. Beer menu didn't offer too big of a selection on draft. I ordered the Ring of Fire Chicken Sandwich which is buttermilk fried chicken, Nashville hot sauce and pickles, and it hit the spot. The meal included choice of a side and I opted for the mac n cheese, but it was very disappointing because it was lukewarm. Service was friendly and it was busy so if you're in the area and looking for bbq, then check out The Cadillac Cowboy. Yeehaw!

    hot chocolate
    Timmy S.

    We came here for a late lunch. It was busy but the hostess gave a very positive first impression of this place as she cheerfully gave us specific indoor or outdoor seating options. Our server, Macayla (sp?), equally impressed us with her energetic effervescence. She was very attentive without being intrusive. The place has a western theme with a lot of wood and cowboy decor. You'd expect country music on their sound system, some of which was played, but some upbeat modern rock was also thrown into the mix. The menu is small but has some great BBQ options. I chose a brisket sandwich with a side of fries and a hot chocolate to drink (there was a chill in the air and it sounded like a wonderful option). The hot chocolate was very chocolately and sweet. A side of marshmallows was provided and I dumped them all into it to make it perfect. My brisket sandwich was fantastic, although I think the brisket could have been a bit more tender. The smokey flavor, the slaw, and the superb house bbq sauce made this a pleasure to consume. The fries were really good and I used the bottle of bbq sauce on the table to squirt a blob onto my plate, rather than the ketchup, for dipping. They have an impressive bar if you just want to come in for a drink. Otherwise, I definitely recommend this as a good spot for bbq if you find yourself in Arrowhead Village.

    Guitar with the confederate flag? In California? For who?
    Yula K.

    For some reason this restaurant has a guitar with the confederate flag on it? California was never even a part of the confederacy! And Lake Arrowhead wasn't even founded until 60 years later! Weird hill to die on. Great rack of ribs and Mac and cheese though, and lovely service from a kind young woman who certainly does not support the south rising again?

    Patrick W.

    I had an enjoyable experience here on a Friday afternoon. Good ambience, views of the lake, and tasty food. Service was very attentive. I ordered the Brisket Sandwich which was the perfect balance of tasty smoky meat and a not overwhelming amount of bbq sauce. I wish the burger was a bit bigger, although for its size, it had a good amount of tasty brisket. The side I ordered was the Red Cabbage Salad which was a bit strange in taste first off, but kinda grew on me. I also ordered a salad with breaded Chicken which was a good portion and quite tasty also. I recommend a visit if you feel a theme to accompany lake views.

    Cowboy Cracklins (pork rinds) is a bomb!
    Ron P.

    This place is cool and a must try when in Lake Arrowhead. I would recommend their delicious pork rinds/cracklins and their loaded baked potatoes with their smoked ribs. The food was great and service was superb.

    Kids chicken tenders
    Grace G.

    My family came in the afternoon and enjoyed the view from the patio. Our server was very nice and checked on us often. I liked how they give you a pitcher of water. The brisket sandwich with coleslaw was so good 5/5. Loved the flavor and how tender it was. I'd go back and get it again. The baked potato was a little firmer than I'd like and the temperature of the toppings felt like it had sat out. 3/5 My son enjoyed his chicken tenders and his fries were fresh and hot. 5/5

    Pulled pork
    Britney M.

    A little mixed overall. I'll start with the good. Service was good. They were fast with the food and friendly. We ordered to go, so we could take it back to the cabin to eat. Restaurant was clean and had a thick country feel. The food was hit or miss. Here's why. The ribs were on the dry side. We ordered 2 racks of ribs. Even with the BBQ sauce on top, it was still dry. The pulled pork sandwich had the same problem. Dryness. I enjoyed the Mac and cheese. It did have a slight kick to it. I liked that it was creamy. The baked beans do have bacon in them. So, not vegetarian friendly. My husband loved those beans. He also liked the Mac and cheese. Cons: the food is pricey. It isn't cheap by any means. Especially for dry ribs and dry pulled pork. Not worth it.

    Wings and salad
    Nanci H.

    We heard country music as we were walking by and I love country music! Whoever they had hired to perform that night was singing a Morgan Wallen song! I love love love Morgan Wallen! So we went in and asked to sit on the patio because I wanted to see the sunset. We ordered 2 different kinds of margaritas... Both delish! We also ordered wings and a salad. Food was just okay. It got a little chilly and it turns out our table had a firepit in the middle! I thought it was a lazy Susan but it was a firepit! The waiter lit it up for us and it was beautiful as the night went on. We met several people who had cabins and homes here and would come up for the weekends. We ended up three rounds of drinks with the "locals". It turned out to be a beautiful evening. The staff were great! The music great! They had line dancing going on inside! Such a great fun atmosphere. We will definitely return... Maybe next time in my cowboy boots! Haha!

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    We had a party of 9 and Jose took great care of us. Food, drinks and music were great!

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    Pricing is high. Food is ok. It is the atmosphere for me, the lake, and the line dancing and merch.

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    Horrible food. It was stale and cold. Baked potato with some fillings. Waste of $18. Best to go somewhere else.

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    Not the same place it used to be...poor service. Cold food. Won't be going back again. Way too loud and has bad odor.

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