TACO CABANA® INTRODUCES TAMALES FOR HOLIDAY SEASON Traditional annual treat available for a limited time starting Nov. 16

SAN ANTONIO (Nov. 16, 2015) – For the first time, Taco Cabana will offer handmade, traditional holiday tamales to its guests. Starting today, tamales will be available at all Taco Cabana locations in Texas and Oklahoma throughout the season while supplies last.

Taco Cabana has partnered with critically acclaimed San Antonio tamale maker, Tamahli, to bring its guests authentic, hand-wrapped tamales made with quality ingredients, fresh-ground masa and no preservatives or fillers. Available in pork or chicken, the tamales can be purchased on a plate featuring 3 tamales, rice and beans for $6.49, in a three-pack for $3.99 or a la carte for $1.49 each.

“Tamales are a traditional Mexican holiday dish that many Texans have grown up with,” said Taco Cabana Chief Operating Officer Todd Coerver. “Our new tamales are authentic, handmade and delicious, and a perfect way for Taco Cabana to celebrate the season with our guests.”

For more information on Taco Cabana and tamales, visit www.tacocabana.com, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

About Taco Cabana Taco Cabana, a subsidiary of Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc., was founded more than 35 years ago in San Antonio and specializes in Mexican-inspired food made fresh by hand, including fajitas, quesadillas, flautas, enchiladas, burritos, tacos, flour tortillas and a selection of made-from-scratch salsas and sauces. Restaurants feature open-display cooking, a selection of beer and tequila margaritas, patio dining and drive-thru windows. As of July 30, 2015, Taco Cabana operates nearly 165 company- owned and franchised restaurants in Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico.

About Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc. Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc., owns, operates and franchises the Pollo Tropical® and Taco Cabana restaurant brands. The brands specialize in the operation of fast-casual, ethnic restaurants that offer distinct and unique flavors with broad appeal at a compelling value. The brands feature made-from- scratch cooking, fresh salsa bars, drive-thru service and catering. For more information about Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc., visit the corporate website at www.frgi.com.

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