After learning that the Buckhorn Fleak Market is going to be closed to build a new shopping center, The Biscuit decided to drive over to Efland to check the grounds out before they disappear. Apparently the place is very popular for area Hispanics, who call it “la pulga,” or the flea, and the vendors sell all kinds of good food.

Unfortunately, The Biscuit got there later in the afternoon when things were wrapping up, so there was no cooked food, only produce.

To The Biscuit’s good fortune, however, we initially drove past the market’s entrance and ended up passing the Taquito de Oro lonchera. Hungry because there was nothing at the pulga, The Biscuit stopped by. Though the truck appeared to be cleaning up for closing, they had some pretty good food.

We ordered a barbacoa gordita and four tacos, one filled with al pastor, one with barbacoa, one with carnitas and the last with carne asada. Probably because they were about to close (it was around 4 p.m.), they gave us lengua, or tongue, instead of the carnitas, but it was surprisingly good. In fact, the meat had a slightly denser texture and didn’t look as sinewy or vessel-filled as the one The Biscuit had in Carrboro.

The al pastor, however, was a little questionable. There were about three very large chunks of fat for one little bit of pork, which made it not very enjoyable.

In the end, the gordita was the real winner. The Biscuit thinks calling it a really scrumptious Mexican take on a Philly cheese steak describes the item the best. The meat was as tender and moist as could be, doused in onions and cilantro, then covered with flavorful, melted and chewy cheese. The slightly crispy, slightly soft, thick masa tortilla was better than bread. Pour a little of the salsa verde on, and this a tasty, filling and cheap lunch.

So, if you ever find yourself in Efland, which is about 20 minutes west of Chapel Hill, on the weekends, stop by here for a quick meal to go that rivals the Carrboro taco trucks. At least head over there to check out the flea market before it closes.

Oh, and The Biscuit is excited because he’s heading to the N.C. State Fair and the N.C. BBQ festival this weekend! Stay tuned for cool findings.