Beef Shawarma Near Me: Taza in Falls Church
You searched for beef shawarma near you. Here it is. Premium halal beef, marinated overnight in seven spices, slow-roasted on a vertical spit for hours, and hand-carved to order. Pita, shrak wrap, or bowl. 5820 Seminary Rd Ste O, Falls Church, VA 22041. Open until midnight, seven days a week.
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What Sets Our Beef Shawarma Apart
Why Taza Has the Best Beef Shawarma Near You
Most places that sell "beef shawarma" are serving reheated gyro meat or pre-cooked strips from a steam tray. Taza does it the way it has been done across the Levant for generations -- layered on a vertical spit, marinated overnight, slow-roasted for hours, hand-carved the moment you order.
Vertical Spit, Not a Flat Grill
The beef rotates slowly next to an open flame for hours. The outside caramelizes while rendered fat bastes every layer beneath it. Most restaurants skip the spit and cook the meat flat on a griddle. That produces gyro meat, not shawarma. Taza uses the vertical rotisserie the way it has been done for generations.
12-Hour Overnight Marinade
Every batch of beef soaks for a minimum of twelve hours. Yogurt breaks down tough fibers. Lemon juice adds acidity. Seven spices -- cardamom, allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, black pepper, coriander, cumin -- build layers of warmth. That kind of depth does not happen in thirty minutes.
100% Halal Certified Beef
Every cut of beef at Taza is certified halal. Sourced from trusted halal suppliers, processed according to Islamic dietary guidelines. For the large Muslim community across Northern Virginia and the DC metro area, Taza is a restaurant that never cuts corners on sourcing.
Hand-Carved to Order
A sharp blade and a steady hand. Each serving of beef is shaved directly off the rotating spit the moment you order. Not pre-sliced into a pan an hour ago. Not reheated from a steam tray. You can watch the knife hit the meat and hear the sizzle before it reaches your plate.
Fresh Bread, Fresh Sauces, Fresh Vegetables
Pita comes out of the oven fresh. Shrak bread is baked on the dome daily. Garlic sauce is blended in-house every morning. Tahini is mixed fresh. Vegetables are cut the same day they are served. Nothing sits around. Taza means fresh in Arabic -- we named the restaurant after the standard.
Full Toppings Bar -- Customize Everything
Every beef shawarma order starts with the carved meat. From there, you build. Crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, pickled turnips, fresh mint, parsley, black olives, and onions. Then choose your sauce: garlic, tahini, hummus, or olive oil dressing. Your shawarma, your way.
Pita, Bowl, or Shrak
Three Ways to Order Beef Shawarma at Taza
Same spit-roasted beef, same overnight marinade, same hand-carved precision. Three different formats. Pick the one that fits how you eat.
Classic ChoiceBeef Shawarma Pita
Marinated roasted beef in fresh pita with tahini and fresh veggies.
The original format. Thinly sliced beef shawarma carved straight off the vertical spit and stuffed into a warm, fresh-baked pita pocket. Layered with tahini sauce, garlic mayo, pickled turnips, crisp lettuce, ripe tomatoes, and crunchy cucumbers. The pita holds everything together in a compact, sturdy package you can eat with one hand. This is the beef shawarma most people picture when they search for it.
from $9.95
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No Bread OptionBeef Shawarma Bowl
Beef shawarma over your choice of base with fresh toppings.
Same spit-roasted beef, deconstructed into a bowl. Pick your base: fluffy basmati rice, mixed greens, or a bed of our house-made hummus. Topped with Arabic salad, pickled turnips, tahini, and a sprinkle of sumac. High protein, carb-flexible, and just as satisfying as the wrapped versions. This is the choice for anyone tracking macros or eating gluten-free.
from $12.45
View DetailsAuthentic WrapBeef Shawarma Shrak
Beef shawarma wrapped in traditional thin shrak flatbread.
Beef shawarma rolled in shrak -- a paper-thin traditional flatbread baked on a convex dome called a saj. The bread is almost translucent, with a subtle chew that wraps tightly around the filling. Inside: generous slices of spit-roasted beef, tahini, garlic sauce, pickled turnips, and fresh vegetables. The shrak lets the beef flavor take center stage. This is the format you find in Beirut and Amman.
from $11.45
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How Taza Prepares Beef Shawarma
Four stages. Each one matters. The process takes longer than the shortcuts most restaurants use. The difference is something you taste from the first bite to the last.
The Seasoning
Premium beef is layered with a proprietary seven-spice blend: cardamom, allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, black pepper, coriander, and cumin. Each layer of meat is seasoned individually so the flavor reaches the center, not just the surface.
The 12-Hour Marinade
The seasoned beef soaks overnight in a mixture of yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, and crushed garlic. Twelve hours minimum. The yogurt tenderizes the protein while the acid brightens every layer. By morning, the marinade has penetrated deep into the meat.
The Vertical Spit
Thin slices of marinated beef are stacked tightly on the vertical rotisserie with ribbons of fat pressed between each layer. As the spit rotates next to an open flame, the fat renders downward, basting every layer beneath it. Hours of slow roasting. This is the only way to produce real shawarma.
The Hand Carve
When you order, a sharp blade shaves thin, crispy-edged slices directly off the rotating spit. Not pre-sliced. Not pulled from a warming tray. The moment the knife touches the meat, you can hear the sizzle. The beef goes from spit to bread to your hands in under sixty seconds.
Build It Your Way
The Taza Toppings Bar
Every beef shawarma starts with freshly carved meat off the spit. From there, you control the build. Fresh vegetables, pickled accompaniments, and house-made sauces -- all included with your order.
Fresh Vegetables and Pickles
House-Made Sauces
Staff Recommendation
For beef shawarma, our team recommends tahini sauce with pickled turnips. The nutty sesame pairs naturally with the seven-spice marinade, and the acid from the turnips cuts through the richness of the beef. Ask for extra tahini -- we never charge for sauce.
Know the Difference
Beef Shawarma vs. Chicken Shawarma at Taza
Both are spit-roasted, both are marinated overnight, both are hand-carved to order. The difference is in the meat and what it brings to your plate.
Both use the same vertical spit, the same overnight marinade process, and the same fresh bread. The only way to pick a favorite is to try both.
Order Both and CompareSee the Beef Shawarma
Fresh from the Spit at Taza
Chicken shawarma plate with garlic sauce
Beef shawarma wrap with fresh vegetables
Crispy falafel platter with tahini
Creamy hummus with olive oil and pita
Fresh pita bread from the oven
Shawarma spit slow-roasting on vertical rotisserie
Savory pies fresh from the stone oven
Chef slicing fresh shawarma to order
Complete Your Order
Pair Something With Your Beef Shawarma
A great beef shawarma stands on its own. But these are the most popular sides and add-ons our customers order alongside their beef shawarma to round out the meal.
Hummus
$4.95Our creamy hummus with warm pita is the classic side for beef shawarma. The nutty tahini base complements the spiced beef. Add it to your order for a complete Mediterranean spread.
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$4.95Smoky fire-roasted eggplant blended with tahini and garlic. The smoky notes pair naturally with the char from the spit-roasted beef. A rich, satisfying side.
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$2.95Fluffy basmati rice with aromatic spices. Order a side and pile your extra beef shawarma on top. Simple, filling, and a natural pairing for the seven-spice marinade.
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Rice Pudding
$2.95Layers of phyllo pastry, crushed pistachios, and rose-water honey syrup. The sweetness balances the savory spice of the beef. A traditional dessert to round out any shawarma order.
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Order Your Beef Shawarma Today
Pickup, DoorDash, or Uber Eats. Same fresh-carved beef shawarma, same house-made sauces, same seven-spice marinade. Pick the way that works for you.
Order Online for Pickup
Place your beef shawarma order on our website and skip the line. Your order will be carved fresh when you arrive. Easy parking at our Seminary Road location. Most orders ready in 15-20 minutes.
DoorDash Delivery
Get Taza beef shawarma delivered to your door through DoorDash. Our pitas, bowls, and shrak wraps are packaged to travel well. Typical delivery across Northern Virginia is 25-40 minutes.
Uber Eats Delivery
Order through Uber Eats for delivery across the NoVA and DC metro area. Same fresh-carved beef shawarma, same house-made sauces, delivered right to your home or office.
Beef Shawarma Across NoVA
Serving Beef Shawarma to All of Northern Virginia
Taza is located at 5820 Seminary Rd Ste O, Falls Church, VA 22041. Here is how far you are from the best beef shawarma in the area.
Falls Church
2 minRight here on Seminary Rd
Bailey's Crossroads
3 minPractically next door
Seven Corners
4 minDown Leesburg Pike
Annandale
7 minQuick drive on Columbia Pike
Merrifield
8 minEast on Rt 50
Arlington
10 minStraight shot via I-395
Pentagon City
10 minVia I-395 North
Alexandria
12 minDown Seminary Rd to 395
Springfield
14 minSouth via I-395
Fairfax City
15 minWest on Rt 50
Tysons Corner
15 minNorth on Rt 7
McLean
16 minNorth past Tysons
Address
5820 Seminary Rd Ste O, Falls Church, VA 22041
Phone
(703) 340-1014Hours
11:00 AM - 12:00 AM -- Open 7 Days a Week
Common Questions
Beef Shawarma Near Me -- FAQ
Answers to the most common questions people ask when searching for beef shawarma in Northern Virginia.
Taza Shawarma & Falafel is located at 5820 Seminary Rd Ste O, Falls Church, VA 22041. We serve authentic beef shawarma that is slow-roasted on a vertical spit and hand-carved to order. Available in pita pocket (from $9.95), shrak flatbread wrap (from $11.45), or over a bowl with rice or greens (from $12.45). Open 7 days a week, 11 AM to midnight. We serve Falls Church, Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, Annandale, Tysons, Springfield, and the entire Northern Virginia and DC metro area.
Gyro meat is typically a compressed loaf of ground beef mixed with lamb, formed into a cone, and sliced. It has a uniform texture throughout. Taza's beef shawarma is made from whole, thin-cut slices of marinated beef layered individually on the vertical spit with ribbons of fat between each layer. As it rotates for hours, the outside caramelizes and the fat renders through every layer. The result is distinct layers of tender, deeply seasoned beef with crispy edges -- nothing like the homogeneous texture of gyro.
Yes. Every cut of beef at Taza is 100% halal certified. We source exclusively from trusted halal suppliers. There are no exceptions and no substitutions. For the Muslim community across Northern Virginia, the DC metro, and beyond, Taza is a name that means trust when it comes to halal dining.
Beef Shawarma Pita (from $9.95): sliced beef stuffed into a fresh-baked pita pocket with tahini, garlic sauce, pickled turnips, and fresh vegetables. Beef Shawarma Shrak (from $11.45): the same spit-roasted beef rolled in paper-thin traditional shrak flatbread. Beef Shawarma Bowl (from $12.45): carved beef served over your choice of basmati rice, mixed greens, or hummus with all the toppings.
Absolutely. Every beef shawarma order at Taza is built to your preferences. Choose from our full toppings bar: lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, pickled turnips, pickles, black olives, mint, and parsley. Then pick your sauce: tahini, garlic mayo, hummus, olive oil dressing, or baba ghanoush. You control what goes in your pita, shrak, or bowl.
Yes. Taza delivers beef shawarma across Northern Virginia and the DC metro through DoorDash and Uber Eats. You can also order directly from our website for pickup. Typical delivery times are 25-40 minutes. Our wraps and bowls are packaged to travel well and arrive hot.
Taza is open from 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM, seven days a week. The vertical spit is rotating from open to close. Late-night beef shawarma is available every single night. We are one of the only spots in Northern Virginia where you can get freshly carved shawarma close to midnight.
Beef Shawarma Pita is from $9.95. Beef Shawarma Shrak is from $11.45. Beef Shawarma Bowl is from $12.45. These are full-sized portions with spit-roasted beef hand-carved to order, house-made sauces, and fresh vegetables. Real shawarma at a fair price.
Your Search for Beef Shawarma Near Me Ends at Taza
Premium halal beef, marinated overnight in seven spices, slow-roasted on a vertical spit, hand-carved the moment you order. Pita, shrak, or bowl. 5820 Seminary Rd Ste O, Falls Church, VA 22041. Call (703) 340-1014 or order online right now.