Santa Fe Cattle Company - Ada

When our plates came out, I was shocked at what I saw. The steaks were the most disappointing I’ve ever encountered: thin, soft, lacking any real texture, and heavily over-seasoned. The sides didn’t impress either. We eventually got our waters near the end of the meal after a gentle reminder. Overall, it was a dismal experience.

The dinner rolls came out raw, so we had to send them back. It took an eternity for our meals to arrive; in fact, several tables that ordered before us didn't receive their food until we had already finished ours. I saw numerous diners getting up to find their waitress. Our salad was served with the entrees instead of before them. My wife ordered her steak medium, but it was too raw to eat and cold by the time it arrived. My ribeye was extremely fatty, tough, and also undercooked. Our waitress never returned to check on us after dropping off the food. I won’t mention her name because she seemed like she was trying; she just had too many tables to manage. I understand that staffing issues can be a problem, but the restaurant should consider limiting their hours or temporarily closing to regroup. This was truly one of the worst dining experiences I've ever had. I usually only post positive reviews, but I felt compelled to share a warning about this one. Despite all the issues, we still tipped our server 20%. Never again.

How is this place still open? Really expensive yet small portions. The food wasn't really cooked well. I had wings and they were hard and seem old. Our waitress was alright but the others around us were talking smack about their customers.

I just had the most incredible restaurant experience I've ever encountered. We were a group of 14, and as a mom of three-year-old twins with autism, I usually feel anxious when dining out. However, our server Jayden completely alleviated my worries. The twins adored the rolls, and she kept our large table fully stocked with them, along with my personal favorite, cinnamon butter! Jayden is a phenomenal server; managing our full order all by herself was no small feat—especially since I have nine kids, meaning our party is always at least ten! If you visit, be sure to ask for her section; you won’t be disappointed!

I ordered the salmon with steamed vegetables and sweet potatoes, and it was absolutely delicious. I also really enjoyed the bread rolls—they're excellent, and you can ask for more if you like. I highly recommend this restaurant! If you haven't tried it yet, make sure to go!