I am going to alexandria in a week and want some input

From what I have heard, the aforementioned French Market Express does have good food.

Speed traps are not as common as they used to be since the state has cracked down on interstate ticket revenue being paid to the state as opposed to the municipality. The state troopers can be found near the Stonewall exit, Mansfield exit, and a 12 mile radius around the Natchitoches exit. Now the speed limit is 75 on most of I-49, so I am content not to speed.