Exhibit 99(a) Consent of Independent Auditors We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 33-10559) pertaining to the Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. Performance Unit Plan of our report dated October 3, 1995, with respect to the financial statements of Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. incorporated by reference in the Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended August 31, 1995. ERNST & YOUNG LLP San Antonio, Texas November 20, 1995 Exhibit 99(b) Consent of Independent Auditors We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 33-36791) pertaining to the Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. Management Incentive Stock Plan of our report dated October 3, 1995, with respect to the financial statements of Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. incorporated by reference in the Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended August 31, 1995. ERNST & YOUNG LLP San Antonio, Texas November 20, 1995