Second time here. I would drive past it and never paid attention to the large sign on Santa Fe. Luckily I was navigating Yelp and found it. Food is delicious. Definitely recommend it. Burgers are large and juicy. They also have sweet potato fries yum read more

Cool little out of the way place. Unique ambience. Ice cold beer!!! Had the wagon wheel and also a pulled pork special.Both absolutely fantastic. For me personally I liked the wagon wheel more. Try this place :). Outside seating and is the norm for the area a bit of flys. Will def be back. read more

The Tri-Tipery - Sandwiches Near Me - Ballico, California

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It was better than average but it isn't $40 tab delicious. I got the wheelhouse which is their staple sandwich that consists of moist, tender thin cut tritip in butter-toasted (and garlic?) bread. No sauces on the sandwich but about four choices (3 bbq and 1 sriracha) off to the side. Garlic fries were cooked well and crisp shoestring-style fries, but they skimped on the garlic and cheese... Still trying to find a closer option for the fries. Favorite garlic fries so far has been P. Wexford's Irish Pub in Modesto. These would have been just as good if they didn't skimp. This place is worth checking out, but I don't think it's enticing enough to become a regular. The drive and price are definitely factors and I'm only in Merced. read more

This place is definitely worth the little drive out to Ballico! The ranch salad with tri tip or the loaded fries are both sooo good! Always have to have all of the sauces with them too! Their white horseradish sauce is to die for! read more

The Tri-Tipery - Sandwiches Near Me - Ballico, California

Wow, went to Tri Tipery by Turlock fairground, $10 for a sandwich called the Texas something I expected more than a ladies tea sized sandwich...nope...very disappointing. No extras, no fries. Had to go buy a hamburger elsrwhere to finish a reasonable lunch. Tasted okay, nothing special. Never going back. Wouldn't recommend if you're hungry. read more

This place is a gem tucked away in the middle of nowhere. The food was DELICIOUS! The loaded fries were my favorite, the gorgonzola sauce was amazing. The staff was friendly. read more

The Tri-Tipery - Sandwiches Near Me - Ballico, California

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If I could use one word to describe the food here, it would be AMAZING. When I had gone in, i wasn't sure what to order, but the cashier, Denise, suggested I try the French Dip Sandwich. I paired it with a side salad and it was so good! The sandwich was juicy, the salad was delicious, and the service was fast! 10/10 recommend! read more

They started out very good but as they gained popularity the quality hasn't remained consistent. Food is usually cold and very salty. The amount of meat that goes on to the sandwiches has lessened and is often very chewy and fatty. Fries are usually soggy but the garlic fries are good if you can get them hot and fresh. read more

Horrible experience! So horrible I got charged twice 4 a meal I didn't even get! Then I had to go to their office to get my money back the next day! Like how about a free complimentary meal for the inconvenience or at least a coupon. I mean I heard their food was great but I got charged twice & didn't even get to try it! read more

Went there for the first time yesterday after hearing great things about it for months. I was not disappointed. I had the tri tip on Texas toast with garlic fries on the side. I will be back to try more. read more

Had a great tri tip sandwich! I'm from Texas and this is some of the best BBQ I've had in CA. My only complaint is the Texas Toast on one of the sandwiches is not IMO true TX toast but that can be forgiven. Mac salad, fries and sweet potato fries were delicious! read more

my husband and I found this place through a friend who works near the place. The business is just starting up and the food was delicious. We ordered the fried chicken sandwich with sweet potato fries and the tri tip burger with macaroni salad BOTH were very good! I like how the meal comes with a fruit (choice of apple pear or plum) && Don't forget the deep fried Oreo!! Most importantly my 18 month old daughter enjoyed a bit of everything off our plates. I would definitely be back! read more

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It was delish! I ordered the loaded Nachos and a little side salad. Everything tasted fresh! Fries were crispy and the tri tip and bacon was cut thick & super tasty :) read more

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Heard so much about this place, so I had to try it on my way to Merced. Wasnt expecting it to be an outdoor restaurant, but the weather was perfect. I was unable to decide what I wanted, so I asked to see if they had a regular tri-tip sandwich. She recommended the wagon-wheel, which is a thinly sliced smoked tri-tip on garlic bread. While waiting for my food, I noticed the smokers going in the back and it smelled bomb. About 10mins later the order was ready. The sandwich was awesome. In my opinion, it was a little small, but it had awesome flavor and was cooked perfectly. There was a condiment table nearby with different sauces/mustard/ketchup etc. I ordered it with regular fries and they were also cooked perfectly. I am definitely coming back for sure to try the other menu items. If you are looking for great bbq at a reasonable price, I recommend trying it out!!! read more

Honestly, it was my first time trying this place & wow my sandwich was amazing! Can't wait to order again

I have eaten at this place numerous times, and on any other day I would easily give it 5 stars. However, today my family and I came in for their "NFL Season Opener Special," which is their family meal for a cheaper price. On their advertisement, it said they would have the game on their TV on the patio. We figured it sounded like a good time, football, good beer and excellent food. I was wrong. They did not even know here was a special until one of the cooks pointed it out. Then there was NO football at all. Why? Because they don't even get the channel on their satellite. Wow. Bottom line, we said forget the beers, ate a bit there because we were starving, then went home. I think I'll call next time before I drive all the way out here for one of their advertised specials. The food was bomb though, so there's that. read more

Great place to relax and enjoy a delicious sandwich with family and friends. Outdoor seating picnic style tables. Sweet potato fries are addictive. Not a place to be rushed. Take your time and enjoy the country style way of life. Awesome deserts for the sweet tooth in you. read more

The Tri-Tipery - Relax and enjoy the great outdoors with family and friends! - Sandwiches Near Me - Ballico, California

Definitely a hidden gem. Bbq was freshly prepared. All the sides are delicious. My favorite is the fries, sweet potato fries, macaroni salad and the fresh fruit. read more

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We heard about this place from a friend. It's a nice lil place with great service and food food. As other reviews mentioned the portions of the actual tri-tip was slim. That was a little disappointing as the meat is the names inspiration. That being said the food tasted great for what it is, just meat and fixins. I will definitely be back to try other sandwiches here. read more

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Great food, all the meat ( trip tip) was very tender, all menu items were great, the fries were the best ever ( my kids sware) they had a small selection of drinks ( kids and adults) has some corn hole games. I feel if you pick a few things and do it right you don't need to have a huge menu, wife had a salad she claims it was great as well.. read more

The Tri-Tipery - Sandwiches Near Me - Ballico, California

HAVE AGAIN: The Fifty Fifty was outstanding - a really delicious sandwich (half tri-tip, half pork belly). Cost $10. This is a funky, out-of-the-way, industrial site, chain-linked location - I really liked it! Great people working here, as well. read more

Location: Far away from everything (including, all your worries). Perfect for star gazing, if you are the kind. Food: Don't ask, experience for yourself and then feel free to agree with me that words are useless to describe how good it is. This business gets its supplies from local businesses which keeps the food on your plate as fresh as it ever gets. Tip: Get sweet potato fries and try it with the Siracha sauce. Ambiance: Fabulous outdoor sitting. Very well maintained. Because it was a tad bit chilly, Shannon (I think was her name) lit the patio heater for us. Nice! Thanks Shannon! Price: A tad bit on the high side, but it's all good stuff. Service: Outstanding! Our six-year-old wanted a taste of the Tri-tip and they gave him a decent portion to try out as a sample. The cashier: This is a family run business and the very young lady who ran my card is not much older than our six-year-old. I asked her if she owned the business and with a shy/cute smile she said, 'My mom and dad do'. Mom and dad, you are doing a great job imparting important values to your kids via this fantastic business. Good work, all around! Will we return? You bet! read more

I'll keep it short and about things I love about tri-tippery. The open area seating, available for large groups (friends and fun) Live music, clean bathroom. Their barbeque sauce options are really fun to taste test with your meal. Their menu offers different items then what I'm normally use to which makes it an enjoyable to order from. I hope they bring their cheese fries back! read more

Delícioso!!! LOVE! LOVE! LOVE! I've tried two different meals off their menu and thrived on both! Would highly recommend for some whole, hearty & meaty food! read more

Ballico is now a MUST GO destination for this place! I love to go on country drives and this place is right off Santa Fe Road. I had a Smoked Burger and Tacos. They were both awesome! You order and eat in an outdoor patio. This one ONE OF THE GREAT hamburger/Tri Tip sandwich joints in the valley! It is cheaper than Foster Freeze/Red Robin,but it is far superior in taste and presentation. It has been open for a little over a month and will not be surprised to see this place blow up and be packed very soon! read more

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The food is average. Portions are small and prices are high for a lunch. I paid $12 for a chicken sandwich with fries and a fruit. $14 with a drink. When they first opened, the prices were acceptable and I would visit occasionally. But now I'll probably not return unless things change. I can't afford a $14 lunch everyday that doesn't fill me up. read more

I've eaten here twice and everything we've tried is delicious! Super friendly, great service, ate from their truck & their outdoor spot. Outdoor spot is family & very kid friendly. Will be going back!! read more

Great food and great people! Love the Wagon Wheel sandwich with Gorgonzola sauce. Wagon wheel is their specialty- tri-tip. Fries were good, and nice selection of local beers. Staff are super friendly. read more

I got a tritip hamburger, beans and clam chowder. The burger was a literal pile of mush. It was completely raw in the middle and they didn't put any sauce on it. The beans were so so. The chowder was a mess. It was disgusting. Had huge chucks of potato that wasn't cooked properly and the clam was obviously imitation. I highly advise you to skip this place until they get a new owner that takes pride in the food. Zero stars. read more

Great place! Really open and amazing food, can't wait to go again!! I recommend their Mac-&-cheese, super good and the tri-tip on top just adds to the flavor. read more

I love that this place opened. I love there outdoor concept. And MAN that is some good food. On my family visit to try the Tri-Tipery we had a hard time deciding on what to get because of how many option all sounded so good. read more

If you're a fan of BBQ you need to check this place out! Delicious! Smaller menu, but not hard to choose a dish. Meat was cooked perfectly. Variety of sauces to try with your sandwich. Outdoor seating with picnic tables. Clean, staff is super friendly and welcoming. A little pricey at $15 a person, but no different than a sit down restaurant. read more

The Tri-Tipery - Sandwiches Near Me - Ballico, California

Food was great amazing tastebuds running through my mouth as soon as I dug in loved it the macaroni was on point the nice gorgeous beautiful meat they give you is just to much for me I need more of it definitely need to get some food catered for a mini event . Can't miss the spot literally in ballico always great crowd around they have events too which bring in a very good amount of people overall I digg it read more

It's a casual place in the middle of nowhere. I enjoyed the environment and atmosphere, but the food left me disappointed. I had heard great things about the tri-tip sandwiches here. I was very excited to try them out. I'm from Santa Maria and have had a few sandwiches in the valley, but none come close to true Santa Maria style. The Tri-Tipery let me down as well. Don't get me wrong, the food was good, just not great. Probably won't be returning to this establishment, I will continue searching around for some good tri-tip, until then I will just have to cook it myself. read more

The food here is amazing! I've gone here at least 10 times and they definitely have some of the best tri-tip I've ever heard. The burgers are really good as well and they also had the most amazing Philly cheesesteak but now they removed it from the menu. The overall environment is nice as well, it's basically outdoor eating with a nice little indoor/outdoor seating. Service is always great as well. They also have 1$ beers. read more

Fantastic service. Great tasting food. I had the burger and the wife grabbed a tri tip sand which. The wife is picky about her food, but she loves it (especially my burger) we will definitely become regulars. Totally worth the drive read more

Not sure what all the hype is about. I had the half western...a few slices of Tri-tip on ridiculously hard dry "garlic bread". You have to go find sauces and napkins. Community sauces in dirty squeezables. Sweet potato fries were overcooked and needed seasoning. Not worth the 35 minute drive for sub par BBQ. Don't waste your time or money. read more

Based on all the pictures, I was expecting more from the burgers. The wagon wheel was good, but the pulled pork was okay. I love sweet potato fries, and they were really good here! It was great that they serve beer. read more

Nothing I tried was worth the drive out to this place. Average tri tip sold in small quantities on unimpressive buns. Not going to plan any trips back here read more

Mouth watery goodness in a bun. Love the environment and the tri-tip. Wish the prices were a little cheaper in my humble opinion. They have delicious sauces I like to take home. read more