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Best Food Near the Pentagon, Arlington VA

Taza Shawarma & Falafel is located on Seminary Road in Falls Church -- about 12 minutes south of the Pentagon via I-395. Authentic shawarma slow-roasted on vertical spits and hand-carved to order. Crispy falafel made from scratch every morning. Fresh hummus, baba ghanouj, manaeesh, and Lebanese pies baked in a stone oven.

Quick enough for a Pentagon lunch break. Open late enough for after-work dinner. Catering available for office meetings and department events. Over 40 Mediterranean menu items, all 100% halal, all made fresh daily.

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Chef slicing fresh shawarma at Taza restaurant serving Pentagon area Arlington Virginia

100% Halal Kitchen

Certified halal, every item

~12 min from Pentagon

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5-Star Reviews

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From the Pentagon

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Pentagon Area Dining

The Food Landscape Near the Pentagon

The Pentagon corridor is home to one of the largest concentrated workforces in the Washington metro area. The demand for quality food beyond the Pentagon food court is real, constant, and growing. Here is how Taza serves that community.

The Pentagon's Massive Daytime Workforce

The Pentagon is the headquarters of the United States Department of Defense, housing approximately 26,000 employees who work there daily. Add in the thousands of contractors, visitors, and military personnel who pass through the building and adjacent offices, and the Pentagon corridor represents one of the largest concentrated workforces in the entire Washington metropolitan area. That workforce needs quality food options -- and the Pentagon food court, while convenient, cannot satisfy every craving or dietary requirement.

Pentagon Food Court vs. Off-Site Dining

The Pentagon food court offers fast-food chains and basic cafeteria options designed for volume, not quality. Workers looking for authentic Mediterranean food, genuinely halal meals, or fresh-prepared dishes with real ingredients quickly discover that the food court falls short. A 12-minute drive to Taza delivers a fundamentally different eating experience: vertical-spit shawarma carved to order, falafel fried fresh, hummus made that morning, and stone-oven flatbreads pulled hot from the oven.

Taza's Connection to the Pentagon Community

Located on Seminary Road in Falls Church, Taza sits just off I-395 -- the same highway that brings Pentagon workers to and from work every day. The drive is roughly 12 minutes via I-395 South to the Seminary Road exit or via Route 50 West. Over the years, Pentagon employees, military families stationed at nearby bases, and contractors working in the Pentagon corridor have become a significant and growing portion of Taza's regular customer base.

Why Taza

Why Pentagon Workers Drive to Taza

Six reasons Pentagon employees, contractors, and military families keep coming back to Taza for lunch and dinner.

Vertical Spit, Not a Flat Grill

Authentic shawarma requires a vertical rotisserie. At Taza, marinated chicken and beef rotate on traditional spits for hours. The fat renders downward through each layer, the exterior caramelizes while the interior stays moist and tender. Most quick-service restaurants near the Pentagon cook chicken on a flat grill and label it shawarma -- that produces a fundamentally different product. The first bite at Taza makes the distinction obvious.

Overnight Marinade, Seven Spices

Our chicken soaks overnight in a yogurt-based marinade with lemon, garlic, and a proprietary seven-spice blend: cardamom, allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, black pepper, coriander, and cumin. Twelve hours minimum. The yogurt tenderizes the protein while the spices penetrate every fiber. Rushed marination produces bland shawarma. The overnight process creates depth of flavor that Pentagon diners recognize immediately.

Certified Halal, Every Cut of Meat

Every piece of chicken and beef at Taza is sourced from certified halal suppliers in the Mid-Atlantic region. Animals are processed according to Islamic dietary law by trained practitioners. We maintain documentation and answer sourcing questions openly. For the diverse Pentagon workforce -- including thousands of Muslim employees and contractors -- that transparency removes the guesswork that comes with dining at restaurants where halal status is unclear.

Fresh Means Fresh -- Nothing Pre-Packaged

Taza means 'fresh' in Arabic, and we hold ourselves to that standard literally. The pita is baked that morning. The falafel is formed and fried when you order it. The garlic sauce, tahini, and hot sauce are all made in-house daily. The vegetables are prepped fresh each morning. Nothing sits in a warmer and nothing comes from a squeeze bottle. That is the standard, every day.

Open Until Midnight, Seven Days a Week

Pentagon workers keep unpredictable schedules. Late briefings, after-hours meetings, crisis-response shifts that run well past normal dinner time. Taza stays open until midnight every single day -- including weekends and holidays. Whether you are heading home after a long day at the Pentagon or just want a real dinner that was not reheated from earlier, Taza is still serving fresh food when most restaurants have closed.

Hundreds of Five-Star Reviews

Taza has earned hundreds of customer reviews across Google, Yelp, and DoorDash from customers spanning all of Northern Virginia. Pentagon employees, military families from Crystal City and Pentagon City, and Arlington residents consistently highlight the same qualities: genuinely fresh food, real halal commitment, generous portions, and honest prices that beat Pentagon food court alternatives.

Halal Standards

Our Halal Commitment to the Pentagon Community

Halal is not a marketing label at Taza. It is the foundation of every decision we make -- from sourcing to preparation to service. Here is exactly what that means for your meal.

Certified Halal Sourcing

All chicken and beef at Taza comes from certified halal suppliers in the Mid-Atlantic region. Animals are processed according to Islamic dietary law by trained practitioners. We maintain documentation from every supplier and will answer any sourcing question openly and directly.

Third-Party Verified Supply Chain

Our halal supply chain undergoes regular third-party verification. We do not rely on self-certification or vague claims. The distributors we partner with have established reputations across the Muslim community and serve mosques, Islamic schools, and halal restaurants throughout Virginia and Maryland.

Fresh, Never Frozen Meats

Halal integrity extends beyond the initial processing step. Our chicken and beef arrive fresh from the distributor, are marinated in-house with our proprietary spice blends, and are loaded onto vertical spits each morning. Nothing is pulled from a freezer and reheated. Pentagon customers taste that freshness in every bite.

Zero Cross-Contamination

Taza operates a fully halal kitchen. There is no pork stored, prepared, or served anywhere on the premises. No alcohol-based ingredients appear in our sauces, marinades, or any recipe. Muslim Pentagon employees and military families can eat here with total peace of mind.

Complete Vegetarian Selection

Halal dining includes more than meat. Our falafel, hummus, baba ghanouj, labneh, za'atar manaeesh, cheese manaeesh, spinach pies, and veggie pies are all naturally halal and vegetarian. Every member of your group -- regardless of dietary preference -- has options at Taza.

Transparent Menu Labeling

Every item on the Taza menu is labeled with halal, vegetarian, and gluten-free indicators. You always know exactly what you are ordering. No ambiguity, no surprises -- and we are always happy to answer questions from first-time visitors driving over from the Pentagon area.

Menu Highlights

Featured Dishes for Pentagon Customers

Every item below is 100% halal. Prices shown are current. The full menu includes over 40 items -- pitas, wraps, bowls, flatbreads, pies, sides, smoothies, and desserts.

Chicken Shawarma Pita - best food near the Pentagon Arlington VA at Taza Shawarma
Best Sellerhalal

Chicken Shawarma Pita

from $9.95

The number-one order from Pentagon-area customers. Chicken marinates overnight in yogurt, lemon, garlic, and a proprietary seven-spice blend before slow-roasting on a vertical spit until the exterior caramelizes. Sliced fresh into warm pita with house-made garlic sauce, pickled turnips, lettuce, and tomato. Ready in minutes -- fast enough for a Pentagon lunch break, flavorful enough to make the drive worthwhile every single time.

Beef Shawarma Pita - best food near the Pentagon Arlington VA at Taza Shawarma
Signaturehalal

Beef Shawarma Pita

from $9.95

Premium halal beef, slow-roasted on a vertical spit for hours, sliced thin, and served in warm pita with tahini, garlic sauce, pickled vegetables, and fresh herbs. The beef develops a deep caramelized crust while the interior stays tender and juicy. Pentagon workers who need a substantial, protein-packed lunch order this repeatedly -- it holds up well for a quick eat at your desk or in the break room.

Chicken Shawarma Bowl - best food near the Pentagon Arlington VA at Taza Shawarma
High Proteinhalal | gf option

Chicken Shawarma Bowl

from $12.45

A generous portion of halal chicken shawarma over your choice of basmati rice, mixed greens, or hummus base. Topped with Arabic salad, pickled turnips, garlic sauce, and fresh herbs. Available gluten-free on rice or greens. Health-conscious Pentagon professionals order this consistently because it delivers serious protein without sacrificing flavor -- perfect for fueling a demanding afternoon.

Falafel Pita - best food near the Pentagon Arlington VA at Taza Shawarma
Vegetarianhalal | veg

Falafel Pita

from $8.95

Hand-formed from ground chickpeas, fresh parsley, cilantro, and cumin, fried to a deep golden crust while the interior stays bright green and herb-forward. Served in warm pita with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, pickles, and tahini. Naturally halal and vegetarian. Pentagon teams with mixed dietary preferences order this alongside shawarma so everyone eats well at group lunches.

Zaatar Manaeesh - best food near the Pentagon Arlington VA at Taza Shawarma
Traditionalveg

Zaatar Manaeesh

$6.95

The classic Lebanese breakfast flatbread, available all day at Taza. Warm dough brushed with fragrant dried thyme (za'atar), toasted sesame seeds, sumac, and extra-virgin olive oil. Baked in our stone oven until golden and aromatic. Priced under five dollars -- one of the highest-value items on the menu and a quick, satisfying option when you need to eat fast and get back to the office.

Lahm Bi Ajin Manaeesh - best food near the Pentagon Arlington VA at Taza Shawarma
Office Favoritehalal

Lahm Bi Ajin Manaeesh

$8.95

Thin, crispy flatbread topped with seasoned halal ground beef, finely diced onions, fresh parsley, and a blend of Middle Eastern spices. Baked in our stone oven until the edges crackle. Often called Lebanese pizza -- and at this price point, Pentagon office managers order them by the dozen for team lunches, department meetings, and Friday afternoon celebrations.

Hummus - best food near the Pentagon Arlington VA at Taza Shawarma
Must Tryveg | gf

Hummus

$4.95

Premium chickpeas blended with tahini, fresh lemon juice, garlic, and finished with extra-virgin olive oil and a dash of paprika. Made fresh multiple times per day -- never from a container, never from yesterday's batch. Served with warm pita bread. Pentagon customers add this to every catering order and every individual meal without exception.

Rice Pudding - best food near the Pentagon Arlington VA at Taza Shawarma
Dessertveg

Rice Pudding

$2.95

Layers of paper-thin phyllo pastry brushed with butter, filled with finely chopped pistachios and walnuts, drenched in fragrant rose-water honey syrup. A centuries-old confection that closes out any meal properly. Pentagon customers who order catering from Taza always include baklava trays -- it is the dessert that gets people talking at office events.

Quick Price Reference -- Pentagon Area Menu

Chicken Shawarma Pitafrom $9.95
Beef Shawarma Pitafrom $9.95
Falafel Pitafrom $8.95
Chicken Shawarma Bowlfrom $12.45
Beef Shawarma Bowlfrom $12.45
Falafel Bowlfrom $10.45
Zaatar Manaeesh$6.95
Lahm Bi Ajin Manaeesh$8.95
Hummus$4.95
Baba Ghanouj$4.95
Fries$3.95
Lemon Mint$5.95
Rice Pudding$2.95
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Quick Lunch Guide

Pentagon Lunch Break -- Made Easy

You can order from Taza and be back at the Pentagon within your lunch break. Here is the step-by-step process Pentagon workers use every day.

01

Order Online Before You Leave

Visit our Clover ordering page from your desk or phone. Select your items, customize your order, and submit. Your food starts being prepared immediately -- shawarma carved from the spit, falafel dropped into the fryer, bowl assembled fresh.

02

Drive 12 Minutes via I-395

Take I-395 South from the Pentagon. Exit at Seminary Road (exit 3A). Turn right onto Seminary Road. Taza is in the shopping center on the right at 5820 Seminary Rd. The drive is mostly highway with one easy exit.

03

Park Free, Pick Up Hot

Pull into the free parking lot directly in front of the restaurant. Walk in, grab your order from the counter, and you are back in your car in under two minutes. The food is hot and ready when you arrive.

04

Back at the Pentagon in 12 Minutes

Reverse the route: Seminary Road to I-395 North, and you are back at the Pentagon. Total round trip including pickup: about 30 minutes. That leaves plenty of time to eat a real meal before your next meeting.

Getting Here

Driving Directions from the Pentagon Area

Taza is located at 5820 Seminary Rd Ste O, Falls Church, VA 22041. Here are directions from major Pentagon-area landmarks.

The Pentagon

12 min

Take I-395 South from the Pentagon. Take exit 3A for Seminary Road. Turn right onto Seminary Road and continue west. Taza is located in the shopping center on the right at 5820 Seminary Rd. Free parking directly in front of the restaurant. A straight shot with minimal turns.

Pentagon City Mall / Fashion Centre

14 min

From Pentagon City, head south on South Hayes Street to Army Navy Drive. Merge onto I-395 South. Take exit 3A for Seminary Road. Turn right onto Seminary Road and continue to Taza. Alternatively, take Route 50 West (Arlington Boulevard) to Seminary Road. Both routes are straightforward.

Crystal City / National Landing

15 min

From Crystal City, take South Clark Street or South Eads Street to merge onto I-395 South. Take exit 3A for Seminary Road. Turn right and continue west on Seminary Road. Taza is in the shopping center on the right. The drive is mostly highway with an easy exit.

Rosslyn

12 min

From Rosslyn, take Route 50 West (Arlington Boulevard) toward Falls Church. Turn left onto Seminary Road. Taza is in the shopping center on the left. This surface-street route avoids highway traffic entirely and is often the fastest option during rush hour.

Columbia Pike / Arlington

8 min

From Columbia Pike, head south on Walter Reed Drive or George Mason Drive to Seminary Road. Turn west on Seminary Road. Taza is just minutes away in the shopping center at 5820 Seminary Rd. One of the shortest drives in our service area.

Pentagon Metro Station (Blue/Yellow Line)

12 min by car

From Pentagon Metro, exit toward the bus terminal and take I-395 South. Take exit 3A for Seminary Road. Turn right and continue to Taza. If using rideshare from the Metro, give the driver the address 5820 Seminary Rd, Falls Church, VA 22041. Typical rideshare time is 10-15 minutes.

Service Area

Areas We Serve Near the Pentagon

Taza serves customers from across the Pentagon corridor and throughout Northern Virginia. Here is a breakdown by area with approximate drive times.

Pentagon / Arlington Ridge

12 min

The Pentagon, Pentagon parking lots, and the surrounding Arlington Ridge and Aurora Highlands neighborhoods. About 12 minutes via I-395 South to Seminary Road exit. Pentagon employees have made Taza their go-to lunch destination -- a real meal with real ingredients, just a quick drive from the building.

Pentagon City

14 min

Pentagon City Mall (Fashion Centre), Pentagon Row, and the residential high-rises along South Hayes Street. Under 15 minutes via I-395 South. Pentagon City residents and shoppers drive to Taza for halal shawarma, fresh falafel, and Mediterranean bowls that outclass any mall food court.

Crystal City / National Landing

15 min

Crystal City, National Landing (Amazon HQ2 area), and the neighborhoods along Crystal Drive and South Clark Street. About 15 minutes via I-395 South. Tech workers and defense contractors in Crystal City have become regular Taza customers for both individual meals and office catering.

Rosslyn

12 min

Rosslyn's office towers, Rosslyn Metro, and the neighborhoods along Wilson Boulevard and Fort Myer Drive. About 12 minutes via Route 50 West. Rosslyn workers appreciate the surface-street route that avoids highway traffic entirely during rush hour.

Arlington / Columbia Pike

8 min

The Columbia Pike corridor, Barcroft, Douglas Park, and the neighborhoods along Walter Reed Drive and George Mason Drive. Just 8 minutes from Taza. Columbia Pike residents consider Taza their neighborhood Mediterranean restaurant.

Falls Church / Seven Corners

5 min

Our home base. Taza sits on Seminary Road in Falls Church, just minutes from Seven Corners, Bailey's Crossroads, and the Skyline area. Local residents walk in, drive up, or order delivery multiple times a week. The shortest trip on this list.

5820 Seminary Rd Ste O, Falls Church, VA 22041

(703) 340-1014

11:00 AM - 12:00 AM -- Open 7 Days a Week

How to Order

Get Food from Taza to the Pentagon Area

Four ways to get your food -- dine in, pick up, deliver, or cater. Choose the option that fits your schedule.

Online Pickup

Order on our website, skip the line, and pick up your food hot and ready. Free parking at our Seminary Road location. Most Pentagon-area workers are here in 12 minutes.

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DoorDash Delivery

Get Taza shawarma delivered to your Pentagon City, Crystal City, or Arlington address. Our pitas, bowls, and wraps travel well and arrive hot. Typical delivery is 25-40 minutes.

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Uber Eats Delivery

Order through Uber Eats for delivery across the Pentagon corridor. Halal Mediterranean food at your door -- from Pentagon City to Rosslyn to Columbia Pike.

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Catering for Offices

Halal catering for 10 to 100+ guests. Shawarma platters, falafel trays, sides, and desserts delivered to any Pentagon-area address. Perfect for office meetings, team lunches, and department events. Call (703) 340-1014 for custom quotes.

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Inside Taza -- Your Pentagon-Area Food Destination

Fresh food, authentic preparation, welcoming atmosphere.

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Shawarma spit slow-roasting on vertical rotisserie - Taza restaurant near the Pentagon Arlington VA
Crispy falafel platter with tahini - Taza restaurant near the Pentagon Arlington VA
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Chef slicing fresh shawarma to order - Taza restaurant near the Pentagon Arlington VA
Creamy hummus with olive oil and pita - Taza restaurant near the Pentagon Arlington VA
Zaatar manaeesh from stone oven - Taza restaurant near the Pentagon Arlington VA
Baklava and traditional Lebanese sweets - Taza restaurant near the Pentagon Arlington VA
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Common Questions

Best Food Near the Pentagon -- FAQ

Answers to the questions Pentagon-area customers ask most often about our food, menu, delivery, catering, and more.

Taza Shawarma & Falafel, located at 5820 Seminary Rd in Falls Church, is widely regarded as one of the best food options near the Pentagon. About 12 minutes via I-395 South, Taza serves authentic shawarma carved from vertical spits, hand-made falafel, fresh hummus, stone-oven flatbreads, and over 40 Mediterranean menu items. Hundreds of customer reviews from customers across Northern Virginia, including hundreds of Pentagon employees and defense contractors. Open 11 AM to midnight, seven days a week.
Taza is located at 5820 Seminary Rd in Falls Church -- approximately 12 minutes from the Pentagon via I-395 South to the Seminary Road exit. From Pentagon City Mall, about 14 minutes. From Crystal City, approximately 15 minutes. From Rosslyn, about 12 minutes via Route 50 West. Free parking is available at the shopping center directly in front of the restaurant.
Yes. Taza delivers to Pentagon City, Crystal City, Rosslyn, Columbia Pike, and the broader Arlington area through DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub. Delivery time to Pentagon-area addresses typically runs 25-40 minutes depending on traffic and the specific location. For larger catering orders (office lunches, department events, meetings), we deliver directly to Pentagon-area addresses with advance notice. Call (703) 340-1014 to arrange catering delivery.
Yes. Taza Shawarma & Falafel operates a fully halal kitchen about 12 minutes from the Pentagon. Every piece of chicken and beef is sourced from certified halal suppliers. No pork is stored or served on the premises. No alcohol-based ingredients are used in any recipe. The entire menu -- over 40 items including shawarma, falafel, hummus, manaeesh, and more -- is 100% halal. Muslim Pentagon employees and military families eat here with complete confidence.
Yes. Taza provides catering for office meetings, team lunches, department events, retirement celebrations, promotion ceremonies, and any gathering in the Pentagon corridor. We offer platters serving 10 to 100+ guests with shawarma, falafel, hummus, sides, drinks, and desserts. Popular catering choices include mixed shawarma platters, lahm bil ajin by the dozen, falafel trays, and baklava for dessert. Contact us at (703) 340-1014 or visit tazava.com to request a custom catering quote.
Absolutely. The drive from the Pentagon to Taza takes about 12 minutes via I-395 South. If you order online through our Clover ordering page before leaving, your food will be ready when you arrive -- fresh shawarma carved from the spit, crispy falafel, or a Mediterranean bowl assembled to order. Free parking directly in front means no circling for a spot. Many Pentagon employees complete the round trip within a standard lunch break.
Yes. Taza is located in a shopping center at 5820 Seminary Rd with a large free parking lot directly in front of the restaurant. Parking is never a problem, even during the busiest lunch and dinner hours. The lot accommodates dozens of vehicles. Pentagon customers driving over can park, eat, and be back on I-395 quickly -- or take their time and enjoy the dining room.
Yes. Taza is open from 11:00 AM to 12:00 AM (midnight), seven days a week, including holidays. Pentagon workers who stay late for briefings, after-hours meetings, or shift work can get a fresh-made dinner at Taza until midnight. The food is prepared fresh throughout the day -- even at 11 PM, the shawarma is carved from the spit and the falafel is fried to order. One of the few quality restaurants in the area with genuine late-night hours.
The Pentagon food court offers fast-food chains and basic cafeteria options optimized for speed and volume. Taza offers something fundamentally different: shawarma slow-roasted on a vertical spit and carved to order, falafel hand-formed and fried fresh, hummus made multiple times daily, and flatbreads baked in a stone oven. The ingredients are fresher, the preparation is authentic, the portions are generous, and the prices are competitive. The 12-minute drive is a small investment for a significantly better meal.
Yes. Group orders are one of our specialties. You can place a large order online for pickup, call (703) 340-1014 to arrange catering delivery, or use DoorDash group ordering to split payment among team members. Popular group order items include mixed shawarma platters, lahm bil ajin by the dozen, falafel trays, hummus with pita, and baklava trays. We handle orders for 10 to 100+ people regularly, and many Pentagon offices have standing weekly or monthly orders.

Pentagon Food Guide

The Complete Guide to Great Food Near the Pentagon

Why Pentagon Workers Are Driving to Taza for Lunch

The Pentagon is a city within a city. With roughly 26,000 employees working in the building daily, plus thousands of contractors and visitors in the surrounding offices along I-395 and Route 110, the Pentagon corridor generates enormous demand for quality food. The internal food court serves its purpose for quick, no-frills eating, but Pentagon workers who want an authentic meal -- real shawarma from a vertical spit, hand-made falafel, fresh Mediterranean sides -- have learned that a short drive opens up dramatically better options.

Taza Shawarma & Falafel sits on Seminary Road in Falls Church, about 12 minutes from the Pentagon via I-395 South. The route is simple: I-395 South to the Seminary Road exit, right turn, and Taza is in the shopping center on your right. Free parking, no meters, no garage. Pentagon employees who order online before leaving the building often have their food ready and waiting when they arrive. The round trip -- including eating -- fits comfortably within a standard lunch break.

The quality difference is not subtle. Pentagon food court options are designed for speed at scale. Taza is designed for authenticity and freshness. The chicken and beef rotate on vertical spits for hours before being carved to order. The falafel is formed from raw chickpeas and fresh herbs, then fried when you order it. The hummus is made from scratch multiple times per day. Once Pentagon workers taste the difference, many become two-to-three-times-per-week regulars.

The Vertical Spit Difference: How Authentic Shawarma is Made

The word shawarma comes from the Turkish cevirme, meaning 'turning.' Authentic shawarma is cooked on a vertical rotisserie -- layers of marinated meat stacked on a spit that rotates slowly in front of a heat source for hours. As the outer layer cooks and caramelizes, it is shaved off to order, creating thin slices with a crispy exterior and juicy interior. This method is not a stylistic choice. It fundamentally changes the texture, flavor, and moisture content of the finished product.

At Taza, our chicken shawarma starts with fresh halal chicken that marinates overnight in yogurt, lemon, garlic, and a proprietary seven-spice blend. The next morning, the marinated chicken is hand-stacked on the vertical spit and begins its slow rotation. Throughout the lunch and dinner service, the outermost layer is continuously caramelizing while the inner layers absorb heat gradually. When a customer orders, the chef shaves the caramelized exterior directly into the pita, wrap, or bowl.

Pentagon workers who have eaten real shawarma -- whether during deployment, travel, at a relative's home, or at a reputable restaurant -- can immediately taste the difference at Taza. The caramelization, the spice depth from the overnight marinade, the moisture retained by the slow-cooking process. These are not marketing claims. They are physical properties of vertical-spit cooking that cannot be replicated by flat-grill methods that many quick-service restaurants use.

Catering for Pentagon Offices: How It Works

Pentagon-area offices represent one of Taza's largest catering customer segments. Department lunches, team meetings, promotion celebrations, retirement events, Friday team builds -- all of these occasions call for food that people actually want to eat. Taza's catering menu includes mixed shawarma platters (chicken and beef), falafel trays, hummus and pita spreads, lahm bil ajin by the dozen, fresh salads, rice, and baklava trays for dessert.

The process is simple: call (703) 340-1014 or visit tazava.com to discuss your group size, budget, and preferences. We handle groups from 10 to over 100 guests. Popular configurations include a shawarma and falafel platter combination for mixed dietary groups, a meat-focused spread with chicken and beef shawarma platters for hearty appetites, or a Mediterranean mezze spread with hummus, baba ghanouj, tabbouleh, and pita for a lighter option. Every item is halal, clearly labeled, and prepared fresh the morning of your event.

Delivery to Pentagon City, Crystal City, Rosslyn, and other Arlington locations is available with advance ordering. Many offices set up recurring orders -- weekly team lunches, monthly department celebrations, or quarterly all-hands meetings. Once your preferences are on file, reordering is a quick phone call. Pentagon-area teams consistently report that Taza catering gets better feedback from employees than any other catering option they have tried.

Beyond the Pentagon: Serving the Entire I-395 Corridor

While the Pentagon is the anchor of the corridor, Taza serves a much broader community along the I-395 axis. Pentagon City residents in the high-rise apartments along South Hayes Street order delivery multiple times per week. Crystal City workers -- including the growing Amazon HQ2 workforce at National Landing -- have discovered Taza through word of mouth and delivery apps. Rosslyn office workers take the Route 50 surface-street route to avoid highway traffic entirely.

Columbia Pike, one of Arlington's most diverse corridors, is only 8 minutes from Taza. The military families at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, the students at nearby schools, and the professionals working in Arlington's government and defense sector offices all contribute to a customer base that spans the full spectrum of the Pentagon corridor community.

What connects all of these customers is the same set of priorities: authentic food, honest preparation, halal integrity, generous portions, and late-night availability. Whether you are a Pentagon civilian, a military officer, a defense contractor, a tech worker at National Landing, or a Columbia Pike resident -- Taza delivers the same quality every visit, from 11 AM until midnight, seven days a week.

Popular Orders from Pentagon Customers

Chicken Shawarma Pitafrom $9.95

Our #1 seller to Pentagon workers

Chicken Shawarma Bowlfrom $12.45

Top pick for a quick, protein-packed lunch

Beef Shawarma Pitafrom $9.95

Favorite pita for Pentagon commuters

Falafel Pitafrom $8.95

Most popular vegetarian option

Lahm Bi Ajin Manaeesh$8.95

Office catering staple -- order by the dozen

Rice Pudding$2.95

The finishing touch for every catering order

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The Pentagon Area's Best Mediterranean Food

Authentic Shawarma & Mediterranean, 12 Minutes from the Pentagon

Fresh shawarma carved from the spit. Crispy falafel made to order. Stone-oven manaeesh. Over 40 menu items, all 100% halal. Open 11 AM to midnight, seven days a week. Order online for pickup or delivery to your Pentagon-area address.

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5820 Seminary Rd Ste O, Falls Church, VA 2204111:00 AM - 12:00 AM100% Halal Certified