AuthenticManaeesh.
Slow-roasted shawarma, crispy falafel fried to order, and oven-baked manaeesh — the real deal in Northern Virginia.
Your Neighborhood Shawarma Counter
Taza Shawarma & Falafel is a family-owned halal Lebanese restaurant in the Bailey's Crossroads area of Falls Church, Virginia, serving Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food made from scratch daily — spit-roasted shawarma, hand-formed falafel, and stone-oven manaeesh. Open 11 AM to midnight, seven days a week, for dine-in, pickup, and catering across Northern Virginia.
11 AM – 12 AM, every day
Kitchen open till midnight
Signature Dishes
Time-honored recipes, the freshest ingredients, and a passion for authentic Mediterranean flavor.
Slow-Roasted to Perfection
Our shawarma spends hours on the spit, building layers of flavor with every rotation.
Build Your Masterpiece.
Craft your perfect meal in 4 easy steps. Choose your style, pick your protein, load up with our 14 fresh toppings, and add extras to complete the experience.
Your Creation
Choose Your Style
How do you want it served? Pick your base.
Artisan Baked Pies
Handcrafted daily using traditional Mediterranean recipes, our savory pies are baked to golden perfection. Perfect for a quick bite or a shared feast.
Lahm Bi Ajin Manaeesh
Large Mediterranean flat bread, ground beef, onion, parsley. Baked in our stone oven.
Cheese Manaeesh
Large Mediterranean flat bread with our signature blend cheese, baked until bubbly and golden.
Spinach Manaeesh
Large Mediterranean flat bread with fresh spinach, onion, and pine nuts.
Zaatar Manaeesh
Large Mediterranean flat bread with dry thyme, sesame, and olive oil.
Steak & Cheese Pie
Large pastry dough with steak, cheese, peppers, tomatoes, and onion.
Beef and Cheese Pie
Pastry dough with beef shawarma, mozzarella cheese, and olive oil.
Chicken & Cheese Pie
Pastry dough with chicken, mozzarella cheese, and olive oil.
Sfiha Pie
Pastry dough with ground beef, tomato, and spices.
Spinach Pie
Large Mediterranean flat bread with fresh spinach, onion, and pine nuts.
Zaatar Pie
Pastry dough with thyme, sesame seed, and olive oil.
Cheese Pie
Pastry dough topped with cheese.
Veggie Pie
Pastry dough with tomatoes, onion, black olive, green and red pepper, and olive oil.
Our Story
Where Tradition
Meets Fresh
Taza means "fresh" in Arabic -- and that's exactly what we bring to the table. Founded in Falls Church, VA, we set out to bring authentic, halal Mediterranean cuisine to Northern Virginia. Every pita is baked fresh, every falafel is fried to order, and our shawarma is marinated overnight for maximum flavor.
From our family-recipe hummus to our stone-oven baked manaeesh, everything we serve reflects our commitment to quality, authenticity, and freshness. Whether you're grabbing a quick shawarma wrap or feeding the whole family, Taza has you covered.
Every morning, our chefs light the vertical spits, stack layers of marinated chicken and beef, and begin the slow roast that gives shawarma its signature caramelized edges. Our falafel batter is mixed fresh -- never frozen -- using soaked chickpeas, fresh herbs, and a spice blend we have perfected over years. The pita is baked in-house, pulled from the oven minutes before it hits your plate.
We opened our doors in Falls Church, Virginia, to bring the flavors of the Levant to Northern Virginia. Whether you are a longtime fan of Middle Eastern cuisine or trying shawarma for the first time, Taza is your neighborhood spot for honest, scratch-made food that feeds the soul.
14 Fresh Toppings
Build your perfect bite from our daily-fresh topping bar.
Rated by Falls Church
What reviewers keep coming back to
- Shawarma carved fresh off the vertical spit
- Pita baked on-site every day
- The garlic sauce
- Generous portions at fair prices
- Falafel fried only when ordered
- Friendly counter service
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Feed Your Next Event
From office lunches to birthday celebrations, Taza brings the same fresh, scratch-made Mediterranean food that you love in our restaurant straight to your event. Our catering is built around sharing -- platters of slow-roasted shawarma, trays of crispy falafel, and bowls of creamy hummus that bring people together.
We handle everything from menu planning to delivery and setup, so you can focus on your guests. Every catering order is prepared fresh on the day of your event.
- Custom menus for any group size
- Individual boxed meals or shared platters
- Delivery and setup available across Northern Virginia
- Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options included
Frequently Asked Questions About Taza
Taza serves fresh, halal Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine in Falls Church, VA. Our menu features slow-roasted shawarma (chicken, beef, and lamb), crispy made-to-order falafel, oven-baked manaeesh and savory pies, signature hummus and baba ghanouj, Mediterranean bowls, and fresh-blended smoothies. Everything is made from scratch daily using halal-certified ingredients.
Yes. All meats at Taza are sourced from halal-certified suppliers and prepared according to halal standards. We are committed to serving the halal community in Northern Virginia with fresh, authentic Mediterranean food.
Taza is located at 5820 Seminary Rd Ste O, Falls Church, VA 22041. We are open 7 days a week from 11:00 AM to midnight. You can reach us at (703) 340-1014.
Yes. Visit our online ordering page to place your order for quick pickup. Most orders are ready within 15 minutes.
Yes. Taza caters office lunches, parties, family events, and corporate functions throughout Northern Virginia. We offer custom menus, individual boxed meals, and shared platters with delivery and setup available. Visit our catering page or call us at (703) 340-1014 for details.
Our best sellers include chicken shawarma (pita, wrap, or bowl), crispy falafel, zaatar manaeesh, and our signature hummus. The chicken shawarma pita and falafel bowl are the two most ordered items.
Yes. Our falafel, hummus, baba ghanouj, tabbouleh, fattoush salad, and several manaeesh varieties are vegetarian. Many of these are also vegan or can be made vegan on request. Our Mediterranean bowls can be built entirely plant-based.
Manaeesh (also spelled manakish or manoushe) is a traditional Lebanese flatbread baked in a stone oven with toppings like zaatar, cheese, or ground meat. Think of it as Lebanese pizza. At Taza, our manaeesh is made fresh to order with hand-stretched dough.
Yes. Taza is located at 5820 Seminary Rd in the Bailey's Crossroads area of Falls Church, minutes from Skyline, Seven Corners, and the Route 7 corridor. We serve halal Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food to the whole Bailey's Crossroads, Annandale, and Falls Church community, with free parking at the door.
Taza is open until midnight, seven days a week — one of the few halal kitchens in the Falls Church area serving fresh shawarma, falafel, and manaeesh late into the night. Order online for pickup or stop by; the kitchen serves the full menu right up to closing.
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Oven-baked pies, sizzling shawarma, and fresh falafel. Order online for quick pickup or delivery straight to your door.
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Located in the heart of Falls Church, Virginia. Fresh halal Mediterranean food awaits you.
5820 Seminary Rd Ste O
Falls Church, VA 22041
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