Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On May 11, 2009, Mexican Restaurants, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for its first quarter ended March 29, 2009. A copy of the press release is deemed to be furnished, but not filed, as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.

In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed to be "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

The following is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K:

99.1 Mexican Restaurants, Inc. press release dated May 11, 2009.

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