Burgers and onion rings were good! Service is great and always nice people in there. Didn't wait…read moretoo long after ordering before our food came out hot and right to the table. Not as good as I remember but a solid choice for a home style burger.

Stopped twice coming through Alexandria. We were very pleased on quality and variety of platters!read more

First time trying broasted chicken, and Lou & Laura's absolutely delivered! The dark meat was…read morejuicy, crispy, and packed with flavor. There was a bit of a lunch rush, but the service was still great, and the atmosphere made it even better. Great food, great people, great experience.

Best ham poboys ever and hamburgers. Homemade kind of food, not a corporate chain. All old…read morefashioned goodness. Friendly and fast service, clean and charming dining room with red checkered table cloths and homemade personal size pecan pies for a last minute craving.

I've eaten here MANY times, thus my return here today. The food has always been excellent, and I've…read moreenjoyed coming to Alexandria just to have a Po-Boy from Po-Boy Express. Having not posted a good review previously the many times I've enjoyed the food here, I'm very hesitant to post that today my po-boy was not that good. The catfish was very surprisingly thin, and the shrimp was tough and overcooked. That notwithstanding, Po-boy Express has always been my favorite go-to for a good po boy, and I will return in the future.

Ordered the Cajun chicken clucker, take out, was delicious! The bread was fresh, chicken was…read morechopped & mixed with onions, bell pepper, olives, melted pepper jack cheese. Sandwich could feed two!

It was ok. Gumbo was light and not as robust as I like…read more Service staff was awesome. Food was average.

Very good crawfish étouffée and bread pudding. Staff is very attentive, and the restaurant is clean…read moreand well lit. Good food at a reasonable price. Definitely come visit.

Their gumbo is by far the best gumbo I've had in Central Louisiana if not the entire state …read more.. which by Cajun cooking standards is in fact the world. They use all Louisiana ingredients; crawfish, rice, who knows maybe even flour for the roue. In short, Cafe DeSoto screams authentic. An easy walk from the hospital, post offices, churches, or other places downtown. Certainly worth a stop for anyone passing through as well!

I work in the area and often walk over to Cafe DeSoto for lunch. I can't believe I haven't already…read morereviewed/raved about them yet. So here goes. It's all good people. Cooked to order with fresh ingredients and friendly staff. I most often get the shrimp quesadilla but I have also had the salads, BLT, tacos, a few of the sandwiches. All are delicious! There is a table/chairs outside to enjoy on nice days. Lots of artwork (that is for sale) inside to look at.

First time at Darrell's. Place was simple, clean, nothing over the top. Menu was basic burgers,…read morechicken, shakes, fries, onion rings, drinks. But the burger I got was outstanding! The fries were fresh out of the deep fryer, and my soda was popping. The rest of my friends that were with me loved their burgers and one had the chicken liver and gizzards. Not one complaint. The service was hometown kindness. Highly recommend to everyone passing through, or going back for another visit.

Tasty chicken, good burgers and great chicken livers. Service is quick and you get free refills.read more

Best Seafood Gumbo ever!!! Highly recommend…read more If you are ever in Alexandria, this is a must go place!!

They're tucked away behind the gas station next to the Mediterranean restaurant…read more It's a very small spot and not good for big groups. It is good for grab and go or a quick dining experience. They do not offer a full menu every day, they only have what's listed on their white board which was disappointing. Everything was good but everyone in our party agreed that it was very salty. You can't come back from oversalting something in my opinion.

In Alexandria for business and came to Koal's based off of a recommendation…read more To be completely honest, I am a little biased regarding BBQ as I feel Texas has the best BBQ, but Koal's might offer the best brisket I've ever eaten. The brisket was smoked perfectly: it was juicy, flavorful, and had great smoke flavor and nice smoke ring. I also went with the Mac & cheese and potato salad. The Mac & cheese was pretty good, although the potato salad was a little bland. The service was impeccable! The staff we encountered were all helpful and very friendly and the restaurant is very clean and well-kept. Make it a point to visit Koal's BBQ, I guarantee you won't be disappointed! Two toes-two thumbs and a Mile High Salute for Koal's BBQ! Happy eating, my foodies!

Wife had hobo brisket-it's a bit small than it used to be to be and was very dry…read moreI had brisket/sausage plate, brisket was sliced with the grain and very thick. It was about 30% fat. Sent it back and they brought more. It had minimal fat, cut across grain, very thick and dry. Dirty rice very dry. For $45 I expect better