United States securities and exchange commission logo October 11, 2022 Richard Stockinger Chief Executive Officer Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc. 14800 Landmark Boulevard, Suite 500 Dallas, Texas 75254 Re: Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc. Form 10-K for the Fiscal Year Ended January 2, 2022 Filed March 10, 2022 File No. 001-35373 Dear Richard Stockinger: We have completed our review of your filings. We remind you that the company and its management are responsible for the accuracy and adequacy of their disclosures, notwithstanding any review, comments, action or absence of action by the staff. Sincerely, Division of Corporation Finance Office of Trade & Services