Original natchitoches meat pies. Famous Natchitoches Louisiana Meat Pie Company. Famous Natchitoches Louisiana Meat Pie Company has been making Meat Pies (same as Empanadas) for over 30 years. Meat Pies have been a traditional favorite in Louisiana since the 1700's, and as the word spreads of how delicious and convenient they are, we keep making more and more to try to satisfy a constantly growing demand. We offer them in wonderful flavors including the Original (beef & pork blend) and the Crawfish, which are terrific baked or deep-fried. The two sizes of empanadas available are a 4 ounce entree size and a 1.25 ounce appetizer size. US inspected and passed by Department of Agriculture. Certified Cajun: A product of Louisiana.