Best Falafel in Northern Virginia
Looking for crispy, authentic falafel near you? At Taza Shawarma & Falafel in Falls Church, our falafel is made from freshly ground chickpeas -- never canned, never powdered -- blended with fresh parsley, cilantro, garlic, and aromatic spices, then fried to golden perfection right when you order. Served in pita, shrak wrap, or as a bowl, our falafel is the real deal.
The Taza Difference
How We Make Our Falafel
Great falafel starts with great process. Here is exactly how we craft every batch at Taza -- no shortcuts, no compromises.
Freshly Ground Chickpeas
We start with dried chickpeas -- never canned -- that are soaked overnight and freshly ground each morning. This gives our falafel that authentic, coarse texture that canned chickpeas simply cannot achieve.
Loaded with Fresh Herbs
Fresh parsley, cilantro, garlic, cumin, and coriander are folded into the chickpea mixture. This herb-packed blend is what gives Taza falafel its vibrant green interior and incredible flavor.
Fried to Golden Perfection
Each falafel is shaped by hand and fried to order in fresh oil until the outside is deeply golden and crispy while the inside stays moist, fluffy, and packed with herbaceous flavor.
Served Immediately
Your falafel goes straight from the fryer to your pita, wrap, or bowl. Never pre-fried, never sitting under a heat lamp. At Taza, falafel is always hot, fresh, and crunchily perfect.
Your Way
Falafel Your Way at Taza
Choose how you want to enjoy our crispy falafel -- every option comes with access to our 14-item toppings bar.
Falafel Pita
PopularCrispy falafel tucked into a warm, fresh-baked pita pocket with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, pickles, and creamy tahini sauce. The classic way to enjoy falafel.
View DetailsFalafel Shrak Wrap
Our crunchy falafel wrapped in traditional thin shrak flatbread with hummus, fresh Arabic salad, pickles, and tahini. The shrak adds a delicate, chewy contrast.
View DetailsFalafel Bowl
PopularA hearty bowl with crispy falafel over your choice of basmati rice, mixed greens, or hummus. Topped with Arabic salad, tahini, and olive oil.
View DetailsFalafel Piece (Side)
Add individual falafel to any order. Perfect for trying your first Taza falafel or adding extra crunch and protein to any meal.
View DetailsThe Real Deal
Why Our Falafel Is the Best in NoVA
There is falafel, and then there is Taza falafel. Here is what makes ours stand out from every other falafel in Northern Virginia:
Good to Know
Why Falafel Is One of the World's Best Foods
Ancient Origins
Falafel traces its roots to ancient Egypt and the Levant, where chickpeas have been a dietary staple for thousands of years. It has become one of the world's most beloved street foods.
Naturally Vegetarian & Vegan
Falafel is made entirely from plant-based ingredients -- chickpeas, herbs, and spices. It is naturally vegan and one of the most protein-rich vegetarian options available.
Protein Powerhouse
Chickpeas are packed with protein, fiber, iron, and B vitamins. A falafel pita provides a balanced, nutrient-dense meal that keeps you fueled for hours.
Gluten-Free Friendly
Our falafel itself is naturally gluten-free. Order it in a bowl over rice or greens for a fully gluten-free meal packed with Mediterranean flavors.
Even Better Together
Perfect Pairings with Falafel
Hummus + Pita
$4.95Scoop our velvety hummus alongside crispy falafel for the ultimate Middle Eastern combo.
Baba Ghanouj
$4.95Smoky roasted eggplant dip that adds a rich, earthy dimension to your falafel meal.
Arabic Salad
Fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, parsley, and lemon -- the perfect light, crisp accompaniment.
Lemon Mint Smoothie
$5.95Refreshing lemon and mint -- a traditional Middle Eastern lemonade that pairs beautifully with falafel.
What People Say
Falafel Fans Across Northern Virginia
"Hands down the best falafel I've had in Northern Virginia. Crispy outside, perfectly green and fluffy inside. If you haven't tried Taza's falafel, you're missing out."
Mike R.
"I'm vegan and finding good falafel is hard. Taza's falafel is the real deal -- fresh, crunchy, loaded with herbs. I get the falafel bowl with extra tahini twice a week."
Priya S.
"We drove from Tysons just for the falafel and it was worth every minute. The falafel pita with all the toppings from their bar is incredible. Will definitely be back."
Jason & Lisa T.
Finding the Best Falafel in Northern Virginia
If you are searching for the best falafel in Northern Virginia, you have found it. At Taza Shawarma & Falafel on Seminary Road in Falls Church, we take falafel seriously. While many restaurants use pre-made falafel mixes or canned chickpeas, we start from scratch every single day with dried chickpeas that are soaked overnight and freshly ground each morning.
The difference is immediately obvious. Our falafel has a deeply golden, shattering-crispy exterior that gives way to a vibrant green interior packed with fresh herbs. The texture is light and fluffy -- never dense or pasty -- with an intense, herbaceous flavor that comes from generous amounts of fresh parsley, cilantro, garlic, cumin, and coriander.
You can enjoy our falafel in a warm, fresh-baked pita pocket with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and tahini for $8.95. Or try it wrapped in our traditional shrak flatbread with hummus and Arabic salad for $9.95. For a heartier meal, our falafel bowl served over rice or greens with Mediterranean toppings is $10.45. You can also add individual falafel pieces to any order for just $0.85 each.
Every falafel order includes access to our self-serve toppings bar with 14 fresh options -- from pickled turnips and olives to fresh herbs and our signature sauces. This means every bite is exactly the way you want it.
We proudly serve falafel lovers across Northern Virginia -- from Falls Church, Arlington, and Alexandria to Tysons, Fairfax, and beyond. Visit us at 5820 Seminary Rd Ste O, Falls Church, VA 22041, open 7 days a week from 11 AM to midnight.
Serving Falafel Across Northern Virginia
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Visit Taza on Seminary Road
Easy to find, easy to park, easy to love. Located on Seminary Road in Falls Church with free parking right outside.
5820 Seminary Rd Ste O, Falls Church, VA 22041
11:00 AM - 12:00 AM -- Open 7 Days a Week
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Freshly ground chickpeas, loaded with herbs, fried to golden perfection. Order our famous falafel online for pickup or delivery -- or come taste it for yourself at Taza.