Meat Pools — Restaurant in Austin

I feel like I am in the twilight zone reading some of these favorable reviews....seriously?!? I had high hopes given that it says on the side of the trailer "best meatballs in town" and something like "made by hand by an Italian family" nonsense. Maybe they mean some Italian family working at a factory? These meatballs taste exactly like what you would expect out of a cheap frozen bag at a Walmart. The "meat" is some mysterious processed grayish/brown goo, not actual ground beef...when I asked how big they were to be able to decide which serving to buy, I was shown the size in the frozen bag they come in (they are tiny, by the way). And for the price, you would think you'd get something decent. Not cool, and not good. Also, some of the great "reviews" are suspiciously very "Italian"-sounding...something seems...

These meatballs are amazing! I got the family size box. The combination of authentic flavors, exceptional service, and the cute packaging of the food/truck scene make it a true gem. The pesto sauce was my favorite!

Thank you for bringing a slice of Italy to Austin. You've undoubtedly earned a loyal customer in me, and I can't wait to return for another...

Great concept- horrible execution. Meatballs were like soggy balls of bread. Trader joes meatballs from the frozen section that a kid makes are better.

The marinara sauce was decent though- garlic bread wasn’t horrible either. But if you’re coming for the...