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<SEC-DOCUMENT>0001140361-10-023172.txt : 20100526
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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001140361-10-023172
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	4
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20100524
FILED AS OF DATE:		20100526
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20100526

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			MERUELO ALEX
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001075186
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			CA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-26125
		FILM NUMBER:		10860405

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Armona Luis
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001372456

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-26125
		FILM NUMBER:		10860404

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		9550 FIRESTONE BLVD.
		STREET 2:		SUITE 105
		CITY:			DOWNEY
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			90241

ISSUER:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			RUBIOS RESTAURANTS INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001082423
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	RETAIL-EATING PLACES [5812]
		IRS NUMBER:				330100303
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1902 WRIGHT PL
		STREET 2:		STE 300
		CITY:			CARLSBAD
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			92008
		BUSINESS PHONE:		7609298226

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1902 WRIGHT PL
		STREET 2:		STE 300
		CITY:			CARLSBAD
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			92008

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Meruelo Alex Living Trust
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001372647
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			CA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-26125
		FILM NUMBER:		10860406

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		9550 FIRESTONE BLVD.
		STREET 2:		SUITE 105
		CITY:			DOWNEY
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			90241
		BUSINESS PHONE:		214-651-5291

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		9550 FIRESTONE BLVD.
		STREET 2:		SUITE 105
		CITY:			DOWNEY
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			90241
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            <rptOwnerName>Meruelo Alex Living Trust</rptOwnerName>
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            <rptOwnerStreet2></rptOwnerStreet2>
            <rptOwnerCity>DOWNEY</rptOwnerCity>
            <rptOwnerState>CA</rptOwnerState>
            <rptOwnerZipCode>90241</rptOwnerZipCode>
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            <rptOwnerStreet2></rptOwnerStreet2>
            <rptOwnerCity>DOWNEY</rptOwnerCity>
            <rptOwnerState>CA</rptOwnerState>
            <rptOwnerZipCode>90241</rptOwnerZipCode>
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    <reportingOwner>
        <reportingOwnerId>
            <rptOwnerCik>0001372456</rptOwnerCik>
            <rptOwnerName>Armona Luis</rptOwnerName>
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        <reportingOwnerAddress>
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            <rptOwnerStreet2></rptOwnerStreet2>
            <rptOwnerCity>DOWNEY</rptOwnerCity>
            <rptOwnerState>CA</rptOwnerState>
            <rptOwnerZipCode>90241</rptOwnerZipCode>
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            <otherText>Group Member</otherText>
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            <transactionDate>
                <value>2010-05-24</value>
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                <transactionFormType>4</transactionFormType>
                <transactionCode>S</transactionCode>
                <equitySwapInvolved>0</equitySwapInvolved>
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                    <value>75909</value>
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                <transactionPricePerShare>
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                <transactionAcquiredDisposedCode>
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            </postTransactionAmounts>
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                <value>Common</value>
                <footnoteId id="F1"/>
                <footnoteId id="F2"/>
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                <value>2010-05-25</value>
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            <deemedExecutionDate></deemedExecutionDate>
            <transactionCoding>
                <transactionFormType>4</transactionFormType>
                <transactionCode>S</transactionCode>
                <equitySwapInvolved>0</equitySwapInvolved>
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                <transactionShares>
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                </transactionShares>
                <transactionPricePerShare>
                    <value>8.3192</value>
                </transactionPricePerShare>
                <transactionAcquiredDisposedCode>
                    <value>D</value>
                </transactionAcquiredDisposedCode>
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                <sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction>
                    <value>937696</value>
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                <directOrIndirectOwnership>
                    <value>I</value>
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                <natureOfOwnership>
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                    <footnoteId id="F7"/>
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                <value>Common</value>
                <footnoteId id="F1"/>
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                <transactionFormType>4</transactionFormType>
                <transactionCode>S</transactionCode>
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                    <value>92811</value>
                </transactionShares>
                <transactionPricePerShare>
                    <value>8.2733</value>
                </transactionPricePerShare>
                <transactionAcquiredDisposedCode>
                    <value>D</value>
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                    <value>844885</value>
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                    <footnoteId id="F9"/>
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    <footnotes>
        <footnote id="F1">This statement is jointly filed by and on behalf of each of Alex Meruelo Living Trust, Alex Meruelo, and Luis Armona.  Mr. Meruelo is the sole trustee of the Trust and may be deemed to beneficially own securities owned by the Trust.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F2">Each reporting person states that neither the filing of this statement nor anything herein shall be deemed an admission that such person is, for purposes of Section 16 of the Act or otherwise, the beneficial owner of any securities covered by this statement.  Each reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities covered by this statement, except to the extent of the pecuniary interest of such person in such securities.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F3">Each reporting person may be deemed to be a member of a group with respect to the issuer or securities of the issuer for the purposes of Section 13(d) or 13(g) of the Act.  Each reporting person declares that neither the filing of this statement nor anything herein shall be construed as an admission that such person is, for the purposes of Section 13(d) or 13(g) of the Act or any other purpose, a member of a group with respect to the issuer or securities of the issuer.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F4">This transaction was executed in multiple trades on May 24, 2010 at prices ranging from $8.30 to $8.46.  The price reported reflects the weighted average price.  The reporting person(s) hereby undertake(s) to provide to the Commission staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer, upon request, full information regarding the number of securities purchased at each separate price.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F5">Includes 940,303 shares owned directly by the Trust and 151,628 shares owned directly by Mr. Armona.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F6">This transaction was executed in multiple trades on May 25, 2010 at prices ranging from $8.26 to $8.65.  The price reported reflects the weighted average price.  The reporting person(s) hereby undertake(s) to provide to the Commission staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer, upon request, full information regarding the number of securities purchased at each separate price.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F7">Includes 786,068 shares owned directly by the Trust and 151,628 shares owned directly by Mr. Armona</footnote>
        <footnote id="F8">This transaction was executed in multiple trades on May 25, 2010 at prices ranging from $8.34 to $8.25.  The price reported reflects the weighted average price.  The reporting person(s) hereby undertake(s) to provide to the Commission staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer, upon request, full information regarding the number of securities purchased at each separate price.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F9">Includes 693,257 shares owned directly by the Trust and 151,628 shares owned directly by Mr. Armona.</footnote>
    </footnotes>

    <remarks></remarks>

    <ownerSignature>
        <signatureName>Meruelo Alex Living Trust by Alex Meruelo, Trustee</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2010-05-26</signatureDate>
    </ownerSignature>

    <ownerSignature>
        <signatureName>Alex Meruelo</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2010-05-26</signatureDate>
    </ownerSignature>

    <ownerSignature>
        <signatureName>Luis Armona</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2010-05-26</signatureDate>
    </ownerSignature>
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