TULARE, Calif. (KFSN) -- Judging from the long line at The Tri-Tipery, you wouldn't think Ballico in Merced County was a tiny community of about 500 people.

Jana Nairn and her husband Rob figured, if you build it, they will come.

"We know how hard it is to find food around here. They have to go out of the area when you work in the area," Jana said.

That line moves quickly.

"This is our traditional Wagon Wheel tri-tip sandwich. We don't put a whole lot on it," Jana said. "Just tri-tip, thin sliced and our garlic bread so that's kind of our standard and very popular."

BBQ sauces include the winners of an area competition.

"We like to support the local brands as much as we can. The combination of sweet and smoky is so nice. And tender," Jana said.

I asked customer Brett Nickelson "How

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