The Best Food Near Lake Barcroft, VA
Lake Barcroft residents -- Taza Shawarma & Falafel in Falls Church is your closest spot for authentic halal Mediterranean food. Just a 10-minute drive east on Seminary Road. Fresh shawarma carved from the spit, falafel fried to order, stone-oven manaeesh, and a full toppings bar to build every meal your way.
Open 11 AM to midnight, seven days a week. Dine in, pick up, or get it delivered straight to your door on the lake.
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Your Neighborhood, Our Kitchen
Lake Barcroft and Taza -- A Natural Fit
Lake Barcroft is one of Fairfax County's most desirable residential communities, and Taza is one of the closest high-quality restaurants serving the area. Here is what makes the connection work.
A Private Lake Community
Lake Barcroft is a 135-acre private lake surrounded by roughly 1,500 homes in unincorporated Fairfax County. It is one of Northern Virginia's most established residential communities, known for its wooded lots and quiet streets.
Close to Falls Church and Bailey's Crossroads
Sitting between Falls Church, Annandale, and Bailey's Crossroads, Lake Barcroft residents have quick access to Seminary Road, Columbia Pike, and Route 7. Taza is a straight shot east on Seminary Road.
A Nature-Oriented Community
Residents enjoy swimming, fishing, kayaking, and waterfront living. After a day on the lake, Taza is the perfect stop for a fresh, filling meal on the way home -- or delivered to your door.
Diverse and Family-Friendly
Lake Barcroft families include professionals, retirees, and growing households. Taza's menu works for everyone -- halal-certified meats, vegetarian falafel and bowls, and a kids menu that children actually enjoy.
Six Reasons to Make the Drive
Why Lake Barcroft Residents Choose Taza
100% Halal Certified
Lake Barcroft families deserve restaurants they can trust. Every protein at Taza is certified halal, from our slow-roasted shawarma to our crispy falafel.
Real Spit-Roasted Shawarma
Our chicken and beef are marinated overnight and slow-cooked on traditional vertical spits. Lake Barcroft residents who try it once become regulars.
Only 10 Minutes from Lake Barcroft
Head east on Columbia Pike or Seminary Road and you are at our door in about 10 minutes. Free parking right in front of the restaurant.
Everything Made Fresh Daily
Hummus ground from whole chickpeas, pita baked in-house, falafel fried to order. Nothing sits under a heat lamp. Lake Barcroft foodies notice the difference.
Build-Your-Own Toppings Bar
Fourteen toppings -- pickled turnips, tahini, garlic sauce, hot sauce, fresh herbs, and more. Customize every order exactly the way you want it.
Hundreds of 5-Star Reviews
Google, Yelp, DoorDash -- customers across Northern Virginia consistently rate Taza among the best. The reviews from Fairfax County residents speak for themselves.
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What to Order at Taza
These are the dishes Lake Barcroft customers order most. Every item is made fresh and available for pickup or delivery.
Best SellerChicken Shawarma Pita
The single most popular order from Lake Barcroft customers. Tender marinated chicken shaved fresh off the spit, garlic sauce, pickled turnips, and crisp vegetables packed into warm pita.
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Protein PackedChicken Shawarma Bowl
A favorite for Lake Barcroft residents tracking macros or just wanting a big, clean meal. Your choice of rice, greens, or hummus base piled high with shawarma and fresh toppings.
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VegetarianFalafel Pita
Crispy outside, bright green inside. Our falafel is ground from whole chickpeas with fresh herbs and spices, fried to order, and served in warm house-baked pita with tahini.
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Staff PickBeef Shawarma Shrak
Slow-roasted beef shawarma wrapped in paper-thin traditional shrak flatbread. Bigger than a pita, loaded with toppings, and deeply satisfying. Worth the drive from Lake Barcroft.
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TraditionalZaatar Manaeesh
Oven-baked Lebanese flatbread brushed with a fragrant blend of dried thyme, toasted sesame, and olive oil. Simple, aromatic, and a perfect starter or side dish.
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House MadeHummus
Silky-smooth hummus made from premium chickpeas, tahini, fresh lemon, and garlic. Finished with olive oil and paprika. Served with warm pita bread.
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The Taza Difference
Fresh Ingredients. Authentic Recipes. Real Fire.
Our shawarma spends hours on a vertical spit, turning and caramelizing. Our falafel is formed by hand from whole chickpeas and fried moments before it hits your plate. Our pita comes out of the oven hot and pillowy. That is not marketing -- that is the kitchen you can see from the counter.
Spit-Roasted Daily
Chicken and beef marinated overnight, slow-roasted on vertical spits, carved fresh for every order.
Handmade In-House
Pita, falafel, hummus, pies -- made from scratch in our kitchen every single day.
14 Toppings Bar
Pickled turnips, tahini, garlic, hot sauce, herbs, olives, and more. You build it your way.
Beyond the Main Dishes
Sides, Pies, and Drinks Worth Ordering
Rice Pudding
Sweet, creamy rice pudding with rose water and cinnamon.
$2.95
Lahm Bi Ajin Manaeesh
Large Mediterranean flat bread, ground beef, onion, parsley.
$8.95
Baba Ghanouj
Smoky roasted eggplant dip with tahini and garlic.
$4.95
Avocado Boost
Creamy avocado blended with milk, honey, and mixed nuts.
$5.95
Labneh
Thick, strained yogurt dip with olive oil and dried mint.
$4.95
Falafel Shrak Wrap
Crispy falafel rolled in thin shrak bread with hummus and salad.
from $9.95
Falafel Bowl
Crispy falafel over rice or greens with Mediterranean toppings.
from $10.45
Beef Shawarma Pita
Marinated roasted beef in fresh pita with tahini and fresh veggies.
from $9.95
Quick Drive from the Lake
How to Get to Taza from Lake Barcroft
Multiple routes connect Lake Barcroft to our Seminary Road location. Here is how to get here from the surrounding neighborhoods.
Lake Barcroft (via Seminary Road)
8-10 minHead east on Seminary Road from the Lake Barcroft area. Taza is on the right side of Seminary Road in the shopping center, just past the I-395 interchange. Free parking right in front.
Lake Barcroft (via Columbia Pike)
10-12 minTake Columbia Pike east toward Bailey's Crossroads, then turn right onto Seminary Road heading east. Taza is in the shopping center on the right.
Holmes Run / Sleepy Hollow
7 minHead south on Sleepy Hollow Road to Seminary Road. Turn east on Seminary Road and continue past George Mason Drive. Taza is on the right.
Bailey's Crossroads
6 minFrom the Route 7 and Columbia Pike intersection, head south to Seminary Road. Turn east. Taza is a quick drive on the right side.
Annandale
12 minTake Columbia Pike northwest toward Falls Church, or use Little River Turnpike to I-395 North and exit at Seminary Road heading east. Taza is on the right.
Seven Corners / Eden Center
8 minFrom Seven Corners, head south on Route 7 to Seminary Road. Turn right and follow Seminary Road east. Taza is in the shopping center on Seminary Road.
Delivery to Your Door
Get Taza Delivered to Lake Barcroft
Do not feel like leaving the lake? No problem. We deliver fresh Mediterranean food to Lake Barcroft and the surrounding area.
Online Pickup
Order on our website and grab it hot when you arrive. No waiting. Perfect for Lake Barcroft residents heading home from errands on Seminary Road.
DoorDash Delivery
Get Taza delivered straight to your Lake Barcroft home. Our shawarma, bowls, and pies are DoorDash favorites across Fairfax County.
Uber Eats
Order through Uber Eats for delivery to any Lake Barcroft address. Hot Mediterranean food at your door in under 30 minutes.
Catering for Events
Lake Barcroft HOA events, block parties, swim meets, or private gatherings -- we deliver catering platters that feed crowds and impress guests.
Feed the Whole Community
Catering for Lake Barcroft Gatherings
Lake Barcroft's community events -- swim meets, HOA gatherings, block parties, holiday celebrations -- deserve food that everyone remembers. Taza delivers catering platters that serve groups of any size.
- Shawarma platters for 10, 25, 50, or 100+
- Falafel and hummus spreads for vegetarian guests
- Mixed grill trays with chicken and beef shawarma
- Sides and dips: hummus, baba ghanouj, labneh, fattoush
- Desserts: baklava trays and rice pudding
- Custom menus built to your budget and headcount
Common Questions
Lake Barcroft Dining FAQs
How far is Taza from Lake Barcroft, VA?
Taza Shawarma & Falafel is located on Seminary Road in Falls Church, about 8-10 minutes east of the Lake Barcroft community. It is one of the closest quality Mediterranean and halal restaurants to Lake Barcroft.
Does Taza deliver to Lake Barcroft?
Yes. Taza delivers to the Lake Barcroft area through DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub. We also deliver catering orders directly for Lake Barcroft community events and private parties.
Is Taza's food halal?
Yes, 100% of our meats are certified halal. This includes our chicken shawarma, beef shawarma, lahm bil ajin, and all meat-based dishes. Taza is a trusted halal restaurant for families throughout Fairfax County.
What are the best dishes to order from Taza?
Our most popular items are the Chicken Shawarma Pita ($9.95), Chicken Shawarma Bowl ($12.45), Falafel Pita ($8.95), Beef Shawarma Shrak Wrap ($11.45), and Za'atar Manaeesh ($6.95). First-time visitors should start with the chicken shawarma.
Does Taza have vegetarian options?
Absolutely. Our Falafel Pita ($8.95), Falafel Bowl ($10.45), Za'atar Manaeesh ($6.95), Hummus ($4.95), Baba Ghanouj ($4.95), and several specialty pies are all vegetarian. We have something for everyone in the family.
What are Taza's hours?
Taza is open from 11 AM to midnight, 7 days a week. That means late-night shawarma is always an option for Lake Barcroft residents.
Does Taza cater for Lake Barcroft community events?
Yes. We regularly cater for community gatherings, corporate events, and private parties in the Lake Barcroft and greater Fairfax County area. Call us at (703) 340-1014 or visit our catering page to get started.
Is there parking at Taza?
Yes. Taza is located in a shopping center on Seminary Road with ample free parking directly in front of the restaurant. Easy in and out for Lake Barcroft visitors.
Come See Us
Visit Taza on Seminary Road
Taza Shawarma & Falafel is located on Seminary Road in Falls Church, a quick 10-minute drive from Lake Barcroft. We have plenty of free parking and we are open until midnight every day of the week. Stop by on your next trip out of the neighborhood.
5820 Seminary Rd Ste O, Falls Church, VA 22041
11:00 AM - 12:00 AM -- Open 7 Days a Week
Lake Barcroft, Your Table Is Ready
Fresh halal shawarma, falafel, hummus, and more -- just 10 minutes from Lake Barcroft. Order online for pickup, get it delivered to your door, or stop by on Seminary Road. Open until midnight, seven days a week.