UNITED STATES

                        SECURITIES & EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

                                    FORM 10-Q

(MARK ONE)

         [X]  QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
              THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

                  For the Quarterly period ended JUNE 30, 2002

                                       OR

         [ ]  TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
              THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

          For the transition period from ___________ to ______________


                         Commission file number: 0-28234

                            MEXICAN RESTAURANTS, INC.
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

              TEXAS
  (State or other jurisdiction of                     76-0493269
  incorporation or organization)           (IRS Employer Identification Number)


   1135 EDGEBROOK, HOUSTON, TEXAS                     77034-1899
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)              (Zip Code)


        Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 713-943-7574


Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days.

                                  Yes  X    No
                                      ---      ---

Number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as
of July 22, 2002: 3,425,605 SHARES OF COMMON STOCK, PAR VALUE $.01.


                         PART 1 - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                   MEXICAN RESTAURANTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                           CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS


                                                                                 (UNAUDITED)       (AUDITED)
ASSETS                                                                            6/30/2002        12/30/2001
                                                                                ------------      ------------
                                                                                            
Current assets:
       Cash and cash equivalents                                                $    319,427      $    311,423
       Royalties receivable                                                          128,856           113,329
       Other receivables                                                             567,070           554,211
       Inventory                                                                     591,425           654,237
       Taxes receivable                                                              192,174           333,038
       Prepaid expenses and other current assets                                     623,432           682,058
                                                                                ------------      ------------
            Total current assets                                                   2,422,384         2,648,296
                                                                                ------------      ------------
Property, plant and equipment                                                     26,363,001        25,500,483
       Less accumulated depreciation                                              (9,758,836)       (8,749,475)
                                                                                ------------      ------------
            Net property, plant and equipment                                     16,604,165        16,751,008
Deferred tax assets                                                                  906,855         1,145,360
Property held for resale                                                             958,487         1,399,672
Other assets                                                                       8,460,236         8,122,278
                                                                                ------------      ------------
                                                                                $ 29,352,127      $ 30,066,614
                                                                                ============      ============
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current liabilities:
       Current installments of long-term debt                                   $  1,000,000      $  1,000,000
       Accounts payable                                                            1,930,163         1,947,973
       Accrued sales and liquor taxes                                                483,704           464,495
       Accrued payroll and taxes                                                     928,724         1,123,083
       Accrued expenses                                                              818,316         1,266,786
                                                                                ------------      ------------
            Total current liabilities                                              5,160,907         5,802,337
                                                                                ------------      ------------
Long-term debt, net of current portion                                             4,622,729         5,572,729
Other liabilities                                                                    816,053           580,696
Deferred gain                                                                      2,289,569         2,393,639

Stockholders' equity:
       Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 1,000,000 shares
            authorized                                                                  --                --
       Capital stock, $0.01 par value, 20,000,000 shares
            authorized, 4,732,705 shares issued                                       47,327            47,327
       Additional paid-in capital                                                 20,121,076        20,121,076
       Retained earnings                                                           7,965,672         6,873,797
       Deferred compensation                                                        (109,563)         (130,215)
       Treasury stock, cost of 1,181,600 and 1,191,000 shares, respectively      (11,561,643)      (11,194,772)
                                                                                ------------      ------------
            Total stockholders' equity                                            16,462,869        15,717,213
                                                                                ------------      ------------
                                                                                $ 29,352,127      $ 30,066,614
                                                                                ============      ============


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                   MEXICAN RESTAURANTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                        CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
                                   (UNAUDITED)


                                                  13-WEEK           13-WEEK           26-WEEK           26-WEEK
                                                PERIOD ENDED      PERIOD ENDED      PERIOD ENDED      PERIOD ENDED
                                                  06/30/02          07/01/01          06/30/02          07/01/00
                                                ------------      ------------      ------------      ------------
                                                                                          
Revenues:
     Restaurant sales                           $ 15,252,133      $ 15,520,414      $ 30,237,031      $ 30,971,435
     Franchise fees and royalties                    307,913           299,995           622,843           606,486
     Other                                            11,233            64,993            17,658            85,482
                                                ------------      ------------      ------------      ------------
                                                  15,571,279        15,885,402        30,877,532        31,663,403
                                                ------------      ------------      ------------      ------------
Costs and expenses:
     Cost of sales                                 4,198,866         4,300,098         8,245,060         8,549,635
     Labor                                         5,000,758         5,104,894         9,882,310        10,216,473
     Restaurant operating expenses                 3,656,919         3,981,999         7,314,637         7,766,718
     General and administrative                    1,275,223         1,363,345         2,622,979         2,658,595
     Depreciation and amortization                   554,635           576,417         1,097,051         1,150,010
     Pre-opening costs                                  --                --                --                 254
                                                ------------      ------------      ------------      ------------
                                                  14,686,401        15,326,753        29,162,037        30,341,685
                                                ------------      ------------      ------------      ------------
          Operating income                           884,878           558,649         1,715,495         1,321,718
                                                ------------      ------------      ------------      ------------
Other income (expense):
     Interest income                                  17,330             3,372            27,172            14,046
     Interest expense                                (84,625)         (219,116)         (203,949)         (410,868)
     Other, net                                        7,410           245,040            29,379           254,808
                                                ------------      ------------      ------------      ------------
                                                     (59,885)           29,296          (147,398)         (142,014)
                                                ------------      ------------      ------------      ------------
     Income before income tax expense                824,993           587,945         1,568,097         1,179,704
Income tax expense                                   230,998           205,710           476,222           412,826
                                                ------------      ------------      ------------      ------------
          Net income                            $    593,995      $    382,235      $  1,091,875      $    766,878
                                                ============      ============      ============      ============
Basic income per share                          $       0.17      $       0.11      $       0.31      $       0.22
                                                ============      ============      ============      ============
Diluted  income per share                       $       0.17      $       0.11      $       0.31      $       0.22
                                                ============      ============      ============      ============
Weighted average number of shares (basic)          3,470,851         3,530,718         3,487,840         3,529,024
                                                ============      ============      ============      ============
Weighted average number of shares (diluted)        3,581,074         3,530,718         3,569,353         3,529,024
                                                ============      ============      ============      ============


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                   MEXICAN RESTAURANTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                   (UNAUDITED)


                                                                               26-WEEK PERIODS ENDED
                                                                             ----------------------------
                                                                              6/30/2002         7/1/2001
                                                                             -----------      -----------
                                                                                        
Cash flows from operating activities:
     Net income                                                              $ 1,091,875      $   766,878
     Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
        provided by operating activities:
                  Deferred compensation                                           20,652           20,652
                  Depreciation and amortization                                1,097,051        1,150,010
                  Deferred gain amortization                                    (104,070)        (117,557)
                  Deferred taxes                                                 238,505          181,229
                  Loss (gain) on sale of property, plant & equipment              10,182         (224,656)
     Changes in assets and liabilities:
                  Royalties receivable                                           (15,527)          23,041
                  Other receivables                                               29,616         (252,372)
                  Income tax receivable/payable                                  140,864          358,401
                  Inventory                                                       62,812           69,097
                  Prepaid and other current assets                                25,727         (601,273)
                  Other assets                                                    (5,572)        (191,973)
                  Accounts payable                                               (17,810)        (172,257)
                  Accrued expenses and other liabilites                         (623,620)         341,258
                  Other liabilities                                              201,837           95,657
                                                                             -----------      -----------
                            Total adjustments                                  1,060,647          679,257
                                                                             -----------      -----------
                            Net cash provided by operating activities          2,152,522        1,446,135
                                                                             -----------      -----------
Cash flows from investing activities:
                   Purchase of property, plant and equipment                    (915,743)      (1,117,274)
                   Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment            78,000          108,738
                   Payment received on note for sale of property                  10,096             --
                                                                             -----------      -----------
                                   Net cash used in investing activities        (827,647)      (1,008,536)
                                                                             -----------      -----------
Cash flows from financing activities:
                   Net borrowings (payments) under line of credit               (950,000)        (527,271)
                   Purchase of treasury stock                                   (366,871)         (29,375)
                                                                             -----------      -----------
                   Net cash used in financing activities                      (1,316,871)        (556,646)
                                                                             -----------      -----------
                   Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents                8,004         (119,047)
                                                                             -----------      -----------
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period                                 311,423          636,334
                                                                             -----------      -----------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period                                   $   319,427      $   517,287
                                                                             ===========      ===========

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
     Cash paid during the period:
                 Interest                                                    $   182,912      $   396,621
                 Income Taxes                                                $   106,615      $    97,597
        Non-cash investing and financing activity:
                 Sale of property for note receivable                        $   398,047      $   244,109


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             MEXICAN RESTAURANTS, INC. AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES

                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1.       BASIS OF PRESENTATION

                  In the opinion of Mexican Restaurants, Inc. (the "Company"),
         the accompanying consolidated financial statements contain all
         adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring accruals and
         adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation of the consolidated
         financial position as of June 30, 2002, and the consolidated statements
         of income and cash flows for the 26-week and 13-week periods ended June
         30, 2002 and July 1, 2001. The consolidated statements of income for
         the 26-week and 13-week period ended June 30, 2002 is not necessarily
         indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.

         IMPACT OF RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

                  In July 2001, the FASB issued Statement on Financial
         Accounting Standards No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets,"
         (SFAS 142) which became effective for our Company the beginning of
         fiscal 2002. SFAS 142 requires goodwill and other intangible assets
         with indefinite lives no longer be amortized. SFAS 142 further requires
         the fair value of goodwill and other intangible assets with indefinite
         lives be tested for impairment upon adoption of this statement,
         annually and upon the occurrence of certain events, and be written down
         to fair value if considered impaired. The adoption of SFAS 142 resulted
         in the elimination of annual amortization expense related to goodwill
         in the amount of approximately $329,468. If SFAS had been adopted in
         fiscal 2001, adjusted net income for the second quarter and the 26-week
         period would have been $435,774 and $873,955, or $0.12 and $0.24 per
         share, respectively. Our management has evaluated goodwill as required
         by SFAS 142 and has determined that no impairment of goodwill exists.

                  In August, 2001, the FASB issued Statement on Financial
         Accounting Standards No. 144, "Accounting for the Impairment or
         Disposal of Long-Lived Assets," (SFAS 144) which became effective for
         our Company the beginning of fiscal 2002. SFAS 144 requires that
         long-lived assets to be disposed of by sale be measured at the lower of
         carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell, whether reported in
         continuing operations or in discontinued operations. SFAS 144 broadens
         the reporting of discontinued operations to include all components of
         an entity with operations that can be distinguished from the rest of
         the entity and that will be eliminated from the ongoing operations of
         the entity in a disposal transaction. There has been no impact on our
         financial position or results of operations due to the adoption of SFAS
         144.

                  SFAS No. 145, "Rescission of FASB Statements No. 4, 44, and
         64, Amendment of FASB Statement No. 13 and Technical Corrections," was
         issued in April 2002. SFAS No. 145 provides guidance for income
         statement classification of gains and losses on extinguishment of debt
         and accounting for certain lease modifications that have economic
         effects that are similar to sale-leaseback transactions. SFAS No. 145
         is effective for the Company in January 2003. The Company is evaluating
         the impact of SFAS No. 145.

                  SFAS No. 146, "Accounting for Exit or Disposal Activities" was
         issued in June 2002. SFAS No. 146 addresses significant issues
         regarding the recognition, measurement, and reporting of costs that are
         associated with exit and disposal activities, including restructuring
         activities that are currently accounted for pursuant to the guidance
         set forth in EITF Issue No. 94-3, "Liability Recognition for Certain
         Employee Termination Benefits and Other Costs to Exit an Activity."
         SFAS No. 146 is effective for the Company in January 2003. The Company
         is evaluating the impact of SFAS No. 146.




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2.       ACCOUNTING POLICIES

                  During the interim periods the Company follows the accounting
         policies set forth in its consolidated financial statements in its
         Annual Report and Form 10-K (file number 0-28234). Reference should be
         made to such financial statements for information on such accounting
         policies and further financial details.

3        NET INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE

                  Basic income per share is based on the weighted average shares
         outstanding without any dilutive effects considered. Diluted income per
         share reflects dilution from all contingently issuable shares,
         including options and warrants. As of June 30, 2002 and July 1, 2001,
         the Company had 1,066,770 and 900,170 options and warrants outstanding,
         respectively. As of June 30, 2002 and July 1, 2001, such stock options
         and warrants have the effect of increasing basic weighted average
         shares outstanding by 110,223 and 0 for the 13-week periods and by
         81,513 and 0 for the 26-week periods, respectively.


ITEM 2   MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
         RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

                  This Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the
         meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such
         forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks,
         uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results,
         performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different
         from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or
         implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, among
         others, the following: accelerating growth strategy; dependence on
         executive officers; geographic concentration; increasing susceptibility
         to adverse conditions in the region; changes in consumer tastes and
         eating habits; national, regional or local economic and real estate
         conditions; demographic trends; inclement weather; traffic patterns;
         the type, number and location of competing restaurants; inflation;
         increased food, labor and benefit costs; the availability of
         experienced management and hourly employees; seasonality and the timing
         of new restaurant openings; changes in governmental regulations; dram
         shop exposure; and other factors not yet experienced by the Company.
         The use of words such as "believes", "anticipates", "expects",
         "intends" and similar expressions are intended to identify
         forward-looking statements, but are not the exclusive means of
         identifying such statements. Readers are urged to carefully review and
         consider the various disclosures made by the Company in this report and
         in the Company's Annual Report and Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
         December 30, 2001, that attempt to advise interested parties of the
         risks and factors that may affect the Company's business.



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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

                  Revenues. The Company's revenues for the second quarter of
         fiscal year 2002 were down $314,123 or 2.0% to $15.6 million compared
         with the same quarter one year ago. Restaurant sales for the second
         quarter of fiscal year 2002 were down $268,281 compared with the same
         quarter one year ago, to $15.3 million. The decline reflects the
         December 30, 2001 closure of three under-performing restaurants in
         Boise, Idaho. In the fiscal quarter ended July 1, 2001, the three
         restaurants located in Boise, Idaho accounted for $417,511 in
         restaurant sales. Towards the end of the second quarter of fiscal year
         2001, in addition to the three restaurants that were closed, one
         restaurant was acquired from a franchisee. Total system sales at
         restaurants operating in both fiscal quarters ("same-stores") increased
         1.4%. Company-owned same-store sales for the quarter decreased 0.9%.
         Franchise-owned same-store sales for the quarter increased 4.4%.

                  On a year-to-date basis, the Company's revenues were down
         $785,871 or 2.5% to $30.9 million compared with the same 26-week period
         one year ago. Restaurant sales were down $734,404 or 2.4% compared with
         the same 26-week period one year ago. The decrease was due to the same
         factors discussed above. Year-to-date total system same-store sales
         increased 1.8%. Company-owned same-store sales for the 26-week period
         decreased 1.1%. Franchise-owned same-store sales for the 26-week period
         increased 5.7%.

                  Costs and Expenses. Cost of sales, consisting primarily of
         food and beverage costs, but also including paper and supplies,
         decreased as a percentage of restaurant sales in the second quarter of
         fiscal 2002 to 27.5% as compared with 27.7% in the same quarter in
         fiscal 2001. While a small portion of the improvement was due to the
         closure of under-performing restaurants, most of the improvement was
         the result of buying efficiencies.

                 On a year-to-date basis, cost of sales decreased as a
         percentage of restaurant sales to 27.3% as compared with 27.6% in the
         same quarter in fiscal 2001. The decrease was due to the same factors
         discussed above.

                 Labor and other related expenses decreased as a percentage of
         restaurant sales to 32.8% in the second quarter of fiscal 2002 as
         compared with 32.9% in the same quarter in fiscal 2001. While a small
         portion of the improvement was due to the closure of under-performing
         restaurants, most of the improvement was the result of labor
         efficiencies gained through increased same-store sales at Casa Ole and
         La Senorita.

                  On a year-to-date basis, labor and other related expenses
         decreased as a percentage of restaurant sales to 32.7% in the 26-week
         period ended June 30, 2002 compared with 33.0% in the same 26-week
         period one year ago. The decrease was primarily due to the same factors
         discussed above.

                  Restaurant operating expenses, which primarily includes rent,
        property taxes, utilities, repair and maintenance, liquor taxes and
        advertising, decreased as a percentage of restaurant sales to 24.0% in
        the second quarter of fiscal 2002 as compared with 25.7% in the same
        quarter in fiscal 2001. The improvement reflects lower utility and
        occupancy expenses.

                  On a year-to-date basis, restaurant operating expenses
        decreased as a percentage of restaurant sales to 24.2% in the 26-week
        period ended June 30, 2002 compared with 25.1% in the same 26-week
        period one year ago. The decrease was primarily due to the same factors
        discussed above.

                  General and administrative expenses decreased as a percentage
         of total sales to 8.2% in the second quarter of fiscal 2002 as compared
         with 8.6% in the same quarter in fiscal year 2001. During the second
         quarter in fiscal 2001, the Company accrued $100,000 in severance.
         Without the severance, general and administrative expense, as a
         percentage of total sales, for second quarter in fiscal 2001 would have
         been 8.0%.

                  On a year-to-date basis, general and administrative expenses
         increased as a percentage of total sales 10 basis points to 8.5% in the
         26-week period ended June 30, 2002 compared with 8.4% in the



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         same 26-week period one year ago. The increase reflects a lower revenue
         base as the Company closed under-performing restaurants.

                  Depreciation and amortization expense did not change as a
         percentage of total sales, remaining at 3.6% in the second quarter of
         fiscal 2002 compared with 3.6% the same quarter in fiscal 2001. In
         fiscal year 2002, the Company adopted SFAS 142, "Goodwill and Other
         Intangible Assets," which requires goodwill and other intangible assets
         with indefinite lives no longer be amortized. During the second quarter
         of fiscal year 2001, amortization expense was $82,367.

                  On a year-to-date basis, depreciation and amortization expense
         also did not change as a percentage of total sales, remaining at 3.6%
         for the 26-week period ended June 30, 2002 compared with 3.6% the same
         26-week period one year ago. For the 26-week period ended July 1, 2001,
         amortization expense was $164,734.

                  The Company did not open any new restaurants in the first or
         second quarters of 2002; consequently, there were no pre-opening costs.

                  Other Income (Expense). Net other income (expense) decreased
         from income to an expense by $89,181 compare with the second quarter in
         fiscal 2001. The decrease was due to last year's $226,000 gain on sale
         of one restaurant. For the second quarter of fiscal 2002, interest
         expense decreased by $134,491 compared with the second quarter in
         fiscal 2001. The decrease reflects a decline in debt outstanding and a
         decline in interest rates. Total debt as of June 30, 2002 was $5.6
         million compared with $7.8 million as of July 1, 2001.

                  On a year-to-date basis, net other income (expense) increased
         in expense by $5,384 due to the factors discussed above.

                  Income Tax Expense. For the second quarter of fiscal 2002, the
         Company's effective tax rate was 28.0% as compared with 35.0% in the
         same quarter in fiscal 2001. The decrease was due to the utilization of
         tax credit carryforwards and the adjustment of tax basis assets related
         to previous acquisitions.

                  On a year-to-date basis, the Company's effective tax rate was
         30.0% compared with 35.0% in the same 26-week period one year ago. The
         decrease was due to the utilization of tax credit carryforwards and the
         adjustment of tax basis assets related to previous acquisitions.


LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

                  The Company met capital requirements for the 26-week period
         ended June 30, 2002 with cash generated by operations. As of June 30,
         2002, the Company's operations generated approximately $2,152,522 in
         cash, as compared with $1,446,135 in the 26-week period one year ago.
         As of June 30, 2002, the Company had a working capital deficit of
         approximately $2.7 million. A working capital deficit is common in the
         restaurant industry, since restaurant companies do not typically
         require a significant investment in either accounts receivable or
         inventory.

                  The Company's principal capital requirements are the funding
         of new restaurant development or acquisitions and remodeling of older
         units. During the 26-week period of fiscal 2002, capital expenditures
         on property, plant and equipment were approximately $915,743 as
         compared to $1,117,274 for the 26-week period of fiscal 2001. Capital
         expenditures included the remodeling of four restaurants. The Company
         also sold a previously closed restaurant for $78,000 in cash and a note
         for $400,000, for a total of $478,000. Additionally, the Company had
         cash outlays for necessary replacement of equipment and leasehold
         improvements in various older units. There are no new restaurants
         planned for fiscal year 2002. The Company does plan to modestly remodel
         one more


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         restaurant in fiscal year 2002. The Company estimates its capital
         expenditures for the remainder of the fiscal year will be approximately
         $800,000.

                  On July 9, 2002, a fire damaged and closed a Company-leased
         restaurant. The restaurant, which was insured for both property damage
         and business interruption, will likely be closed for approximately 120
         days, and the Company does not expect any material losses as a result
         of this fire.

                  On June 29, 2001, the Company re-financed $7.8 million of its
         debt with Fleet National Bank. The new credit facility is for $10.0
         million. The credit facility consists of a $5.0 million term note that
         requires quarterly principal payments of $250,000 and matures on June
         29, 2006. The credit facility also includes a $5.0 million revolving
         line of credit that matures on June 29, 2004. The interest rate is
         either the prime rate or LIBOR plus a stipulated percentage.
         Accordingly, the Company is impacted by changes in the prime rate and
         LIBOR. The Company is subject to a non-use fee of 0.5% on the unused
         portion of the revolver from the date of the credit agreement. As of
         June 30, 2002, the Company had $5.6 million outstanding on the credit
         facility and is in full compliance with all debt covenants. Over the
         last several years, the Company's debt was incurred to acquire
         Monterey's Acquisition Corp, which was acquired on July 1997, La
         Senorita Restaurants, which was acquired on April 30, 1999, to develop
         new restaurants, to remodel existing restaurants, as well as to
         accommodate other working capital needs. The Company paid down debt
         $950,000 during the 26-week period of fiscal 2002, and anticipates that
         it will use excess cash flow during the remainder of fiscal 2002 to pay
         down debt approximately $1.0 million more (a total of $2.0 million for
         fiscal year 2002). During the second quarter of fiscal 2002, the
         Company's Board of Directors authorized management to implement a
         limited stock repurchase program in the amount of $350,000. The stock
         repurchase program was substantially completed during the second
         quarter with the acquisition of 78,500 common shares for $337,731, or
         $4.30 per share. The Company also purchased 11,175 vested options for
         $13,400 and 9,400 common shares for $40,068 from former employees and a
         former director of the Company. The shares acquired are being held for
         general corporate purposes, including the offset of the dilutive effect
         on shareholders from the exercise of stock options.

                       The Company's management believes that with its operating
         cash flow and the Company's revolving line of credit with Fleet
         National Bank, funds will be sufficient to meet operating requirements
         and to finance routine capital expenditures and remodels through the
         end of the 2002 fiscal year. Unless the Company violates an important
         debt covenant, the Company's credit facility with Fleet National Bank
         is not subject to triggering events that would cause the credit
         facility to become due sooner than the maturity dates described in the
         previous paragraph.

ITEM 3.  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

                  The Company does not have or participate in transactions
         involving derivative, financial and commodity instruments. The
         Company's long-term debt bears interest at floating market rates. Based
         on amount outstanding at June 30, 2002, a 1% change in interest rates
         would change interest expense by $14,000.








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                           PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 6.  EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.

(A)      EXHIBITS

         Exhibit
         Number          Document Description
         -------         --------------------
         99.1            Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to
                         18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section
                         906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

         99.2            Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to
                         18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section
                         906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002




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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.


MEXICAN RESTAURANTS, INC.


Dated: August 2, 2002                              By: /s/ Curt Glowacki
                                                       -------------------------
Curt Glowacki
Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)


Dated:  August 2, 2002                             By: /s/ Andrew J. Dennard
                                                       -------------------------
Andrew J. Dennard
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer
(Principal Financial Officer and
Principal Accounting Officer)





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                                INDEX TO EXHIBITS


         Exhibit
         Number          Document Description
         -------         --------------------
         99.1            Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to
                         18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section
                         906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

         99.2            Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to
                         18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section
                         906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002