re: So I've been waiting on a cab for an hour.

Baton Rouge may be the shittiest state capital to hail a cab. I have waited for longer than that on regular weekends there (non football, non St. Patrick's Day). I've walked, taken pedicabs, and even asked a police officer to bring me home (the douche bag declined even though it was no more than 2 miles away).

Your best best is to ask one of the bartenders. They tend to know a few cabbies personally and will call one in for you.