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Wanna order a 15-pound burrito? You can at Keno's in Anaheim Hills
The Keno's Anaheim Hills location opened in 1980, but wouldn't become an established fixture locally until 1983.
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Keno’s in Anaheim Hills — lively steakhouse meets cafe
Guest: Shauna Reyes, general manager of Keno's Restaurant, a steakhouse and cafe in Anaheim Hills.
Keno’s Restaurant in Anaheim Hills is a family-run business with a vintage feel — and a 15-pound burrito on the menu.
General Manager Shauna Reyes joined Austin Cross on AirTalk, LAist 89.3's daily news show, to talk about what customers can expect at the decades-old steakhouse that has a cafe twist.
About the owners
Vintage photos of Keno's, back when it first opened, and was a 24-hour restaurant.
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Keno's originally opened in 1972, gaining enough popularity to expand into a small chain of restaurants. Gus Cooper helped build and operate the Anaheim Hills location since its opening in 1980. The Anaheim Hills location eventually changed hands to Gus' nephew, Steve Cooper, in 1993. Steve Cooper and his family have been running Keno's ever since.
What it's like being a Keno's customer
Photo of Keno's lounge and steakhouse section.
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According to Reyes, the ambiance and customer connections are what set Keno's apart.
You can experience the cafe, with a bustling diner feel, or step into their steakhouse, which has a fireplace Reyes says was inspired by the Peppermill in Las Vegas.
Restaurant details
- Keno’s has a live event schedule that includes solo acoustic sets and a Frank Sinatra cover artist.
- In addition to the 15-pound burrito, you can also find a 32-ounce Tomahawk steak on the menu.
Menu items we tried
- The Lumberjack Breakfast
- Monte Cristo
- California Chicken Sandwich
- Tomahawk Steak
How to visit
- Address: 5750 E La Palma Ave, Anaheim Hills, CA 92807
- Hours: Sunday – Thursday, open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Cost: The Lumberjack breakfast costs $23; the Monte Cristo costs $17.79; the California Chicken Sandwich costs $17.49; the 32-ounce Tomahawk steak costs $80.
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