Meat pies are a staple in central/northern Louisiana. You haven’t lived until you’ve tried one! One of the most famous places known for cooking up these delicious savory dishes is Lasyone’s in Natchitoches. Let’s take a closer look at why people flock from all over the country to try these delicious fried foods.

Lasyone’s has been in business since 1967.
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James Lasyone was a butcher who began tinkering with his own meat pie recipe in the 1950s.
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After spending many years grinding meat for his customers to make their own meat pies, he decided to make his own.
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In 1967, Lasyone opened up his own place and started his Meat Pie Kitchen.
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People from all over the world have visited Natchitoches to try his delicious meat pies.
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They’ve been featured in Southern Living, Cooking with Paula Deen, The New Yorker, Glamour Magazine, and many others.
These little fried pockets of meat are simply delicious. It’s easy to see why they’re world famous.
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While the meat pie is certainly the most popular item on the menu, a new crowd favorite emerged in 2008.
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The crawfish pie!
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Ever have one of those moments when you think, "Why didn't I think of that?"
Today the restaurant is run by Angela Lasyone and Tina Lasyone Smith, and they’ve kept the same recipes that have been in the family for generations.
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Next time you’re in Natchitoches, you have to stop by and try one! They’re located at 622 Second Street, Nachitoches, LA 71457.

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