INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No.
333-78295 on Form S-8 of BUCA, Inc. and Subsidiaries of our report dated January
21, 2000 (March 3, 2000 as to Note 3), included in the Annual Report on Form
10-K of BUCA, Inc. and Subsidiaries for the fiscal year ended December 26, 1999.

/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Minneapolis, Minnesota
March 24, 2000