Best Hummus in the DC Area
People across Washington DC, Arlington, Alexandria, and Fairfax drive to Taza for one reason: our hummus is made the right way. Dried chickpeas soaked overnight. Fresh tahini. Hand-squeezed lemon. Raw garlic. Extra-virgin olive oil pooled on top. Warm pita bread on the side.
No preservatives. No shortcuts. No comparison. Just $4.95 a bowl.
No Shortcuts, No Substitutes
What Makes Our Hummus Special
Most hummus in the DC area is made from canned chickpeas and bottled lemon juice. Ours is not. Every ingredient is intentional and every step is done by hand.
Dried Chickpeas, Not Canned
We soak premium dried chickpeas overnight and cook them until they are perfectly tender. Dried chickpeas produce a creamier, more flavorful hummus than anything from a can. The texture is noticeably smoother and the taste is cleaner.
Fresh Ground Tahini
Our tahini is smooth, rich, and nutty -- made from quality sesame seeds. It is the backbone of great hummus, providing that characteristic depth and silkiness that separates restaurant hummus from grocery store tubs.
Fresh-Squeezed Lemon
We squeeze lemons by hand every morning. Bottled lemon juice has a flat, metallic taste that ruins hummus. Fresh lemon adds brightness and a clean acidity that lifts every other ingredient.
Raw Garlic, Properly Balanced
We use raw garlic for maximum punch, but the amount is carefully calibrated so it enhances without overpowering. The garlic melds into the chickpea and tahini base, creating warmth rather than heat.
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Finish
Every bowl of hummus gets a generous pool of extra-virgin olive oil on top. It adds richness, fruity aroma, and a silky mouthfeel. We finish with a light dusting of paprika for color.
Made Fresh Daily, No Preservatives
Our hummus is prepared in small batches every morning and served the same day. There are no preservatives, stabilizers, or citric acid. What you taste is chickpeas, tahini, lemon, garlic, and olive oil -- nothing else.
Our Dips
Hummus & Mezze Companions
Our hummus is the star, but it shines brightest alongside baba ghanouj and labneh. All three are $4.95 each and served with warm pita.
Hummus
$4.95Our velvety-smooth hummus is made from premium chickpeas, blended with tahini, fresh lemon juice, garlic, and finished with a generous drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and a dash of paprika. Served with warm pita bread.
Baba Ghanouj
$4.95Fire-roasted eggplant, peeled and blended with tahini, fresh lemon juice, garlic, and a hint of cumin. The result is a smoky, creamy dip that's rich in flavor and perfect for scooping with warm pita bread.
Labneh
$4.95Traditional strained yogurt, thick and tangy, drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil and sprinkled with dried mint. A refreshing, probiotic-rich side that pairs beautifully with any meal. Served with warm pita.
Perfect Pairings
Pair Your Hummus With
Hummus is a side, a base, a dip, and a meal. Here are the eight items that go best with it at Taza.
Pita Bread
$0.95
The classic pairing. Our pita is baked fresh in-house -- warm, soft, and pillowy. Tear off a piece, drag it through the hummus, and you understand why this combination has lasted for centuries.
Falafel Pita
from $8.95
Crispy falafel in warm pita with hummus spread inside. Double the chickpea flavor in one sandwich. Our most popular vegetarian order pairs perfectly with a side of hummus for extra dipping.
Chicken Shawarma Pita
from $9.95
Marinated chicken roasted on a vertical spit, sliced thin, and tucked into fresh pita. Order a side of hummus to dip each bite. The creamy tahini in the hummus complements the savory chicken perfectly.
Chicken Shawarma Bowl
from $12.45
Choose hummus as your bowl base instead of rice or greens. Topped with chicken shawarma, Arabic salad, pickled turnips, and garlic sauce. A protein-rich meal built on a bed of fresh hummus.
Falafel Bowl
from $10.45
Crispy falafel over a hummus base with tomatoes, cucumbers, tahini, and olive oil. A fully plant-based meal that is filling, nutritious, and loaded with flavor from top to bottom.
Beef Shawarma Pita
from $9.95
Slow-roasted beef shawarma in warm pita with tahini and pickled vegetables. The richness of the beef plays off the cool, bright acidity of the hummus. An excellent combo for meat lovers.
Falafel Shrak Wrap
from $9.95
Falafel rolled in thin, traditional shrak flatbread with hummus spread inside, Arabic salad, and tahini. The shrak bread adds a delicate chew that contrasts with the crispy falafel.
Chicken Shawarma Shrak
from $11.45
Generous chicken shawarma wrapped in soft shrak bread with garlic sauce, pickled vegetables, and fresh greens. Add a side of hummus and use the wrap pieces to scoop between bites.
Behind the Scenes
How Hummus Is Made at Taza
There is no secret ingredient in great hummus. The secret is the process. Each step matters and skipping any of them produces a noticeably inferior result. Here is exactly how we make ours.
Overnight Soak
The night before, we measure out our dried chickpeas and submerge them in cold water with a pinch of baking soda. Over 12 hours, the chickpeas absorb water and nearly double in size. This long soak is what allows them to cook evenly and blend into a perfectly smooth paste.
Slow Cook Until Tender
In the morning, the soaked chickpeas go into the pot and cook at a gentle simmer. We do not rush this. The chickpeas need to be soft enough that they practically fall apart when pressed between two fingers. Undercooked chickpeas produce grainy hummus -- we never serve that.
Blend with Tahini First
Here is the technique that matters: we blend the tahini with the lemon juice and garlic before adding the chickpeas. This emulsifies the tahini and creates the ultra-creamy base. Adding everything at once produces a denser, less smooth result.
Add Chickpeas Gradually
We add the warm, freshly cooked chickpeas into the tahini mixture in stages, blending continuously. A small amount of the cooking liquid goes in to reach the ideal consistency -- thick enough to hold its shape on the plate, thin enough to scoop easily with pita.
Plate, Oil, Serve
Each serving is plated with a swirl, creating a shallow well in the center. Extra-virgin olive oil fills the well. A dusting of paprika adds color. Warm, house-baked pita bread arrives alongside. From pot to plate, the hummus is never more than a few hours old.
The Five-Ingredient Promise
No preservatives. No stabilizers. No citric acid. No fillers.
Catering for the DC Area
Hummus Platters for Parties & Events
Hummus is the most popular item on any catering table. At Taza, we prepare large-format hummus platters for office lunches, birthday parties, weddings, corporate events, and any gathering across the DC metro area. Our platters come with generous amounts of warm pita bread and can be paired with baba ghanouj, labneh, falafel, and shawarma trays for a complete spread.
Feeds Any Crowd
Our hummus platters serve groups of 10, 25, 50, or more. We scale to your party size and always provide enough pita bread for generous scooping.
Delivery Available
We deliver catering orders throughout the DC metro area -- Falls Church, Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, Tysons, McLean, and into DC proper. Setup options available.
Full Mezze Spreads
Go beyond hummus. Add baba ghanouj, labneh, falafel platters, shawarma trays, and pita bread baskets for a complete Mediterranean catering spread.
100% Halal
All of our food is halal, making our catering ideal for offices, events, and gatherings with diverse dietary needs. Vegetarian and vegan options included.
Easy to Find, Easy to Order
Visit Taza in Falls Church
We are located on Seminary Road in Falls Church, Virginia -- just minutes from Washington DC via I-395, and a quick drive from Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, Tysons, and McLean. Plenty of free parking right in front.
Address
5820 Seminary Rd Ste O, Falls Church, VA 22041
Hours
11:00 AM - 12:00 AM -- Open 7 Days a Week
Call Us
(703) 340-1014We Serve the Entire DC Metro Area
Common Questions
Hummus FAQs
Where can I find the best hummus near Washington DC?
Taza Shawarma & Falafel in Falls Church, VA serves the best hummus in the DC metropolitan area. Located on Seminary Road, we are a quick drive from DC, Arlington, Alexandria, and Fairfax. Our hummus is made fresh daily from dried chickpeas, tahini, lemon, and garlic -- no shortcuts, no preservatives. Just $4.95 with warm pita bread.
Is hummus vegan?
Yes, hummus is naturally vegan. It is made from chickpeas, tahini (ground sesame paste), lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil. All plant-based ingredients. At Taza, our hummus contains no dairy, eggs, or animal products of any kind. It is also naturally gluten-free.
Can I order a hummus platter for a party?
Absolutely. Taza offers hummus platters for parties, corporate events, office lunches, and gatherings of any size. We serve groups of 10 to 100+. Our catering menu includes hummus, baba ghanouj, labneh, falafel, shawarma, pita bread, and more. Call us at (703) 340-1014 or order through our website to arrange catering delivery in the DC area.
What makes Taza's hummus different from store-bought?
Three things separate our hummus from anything in a grocery store container. First, we use dried chickpeas that are soaked overnight and cooked fresh -- canned chickpeas cannot match this texture. Second, we blend the tahini with lemon and garlic before adding the chickpeas, which creates a smoother emulsion. Third, our hummus is served the same day it is made -- no preservatives, no citric acid, no stabilizers.
Does Taza deliver hummus to Washington DC?
Yes. Individual orders are available for delivery through DoorDash and Uber Eats to addresses across the DC metro area. For catering and large orders, we deliver directly to locations in DC, Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, Tysons, McLean, and beyond. Contact us to arrange catering delivery for your event.
What should I pair with hummus at Taza?
Our warm, house-baked pita bread is the essential pairing. Beyond that, hummus works beautifully as a base for our shawarma and falafel bowls, as a side to any pita sandwich or shrak wrap, or as part of a full mezze spread with baba ghanouj and labneh. Many customers also add falafel pieces for dipping.
The Best Hummus Near Washington DC
If you have been searching for the best hummus in the DC area, the answer is on Seminary Road in Falls Church, Virginia. Taza Shawarma & Falafel has built a reputation across the Washington metropolitan area for hummus that tastes like it was made in someone's grandmother's kitchen in Beirut -- because the technique is the same. Dried chickpeas, not canned. Fresh tahini. Real lemons. Raw garlic. Good olive oil. That is it.
Hummus is one of the oldest prepared foods in human history. Variations of mashed chickpeas have been eaten across the Levant, Egypt, and the broader Middle East for thousands of years. The modern version -- chickpeas blended with tahini, lemon, and garlic -- became the standard across Lebanon, Syria, Palestine, and Jordan, and from there it spread globally. At Taza, we respect that history by refusing to take shortcuts. Canned chickpeas save time but sacrifice texture. Bottled lemon juice is convenient but tastes flat. Powdered garlic is fast but lacks punch. We skip all of those.
Our location on Seminary Road puts us within a short drive of the entire DC metro area. Customers come from Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, Tysons, McLean, Annandale, Springfield, and Washington DC itself. We also deliver through DoorDash and Uber Eats, and we offer catering for offices, events, and parties of any size. Whether you are grabbing a quick bowl of hummus with pita for lunch, ordering a mezze spread for a dinner party, or feeding 100 people at a corporate event, Taza has you covered.
Beyond hummus, our menu includes chicken and beef shawarma (slow-roasted on vertical spits), hand-formed falafel, shrak bread wraps, Mediterranean bowls, manaeesh flatbreads, and fresh-baked pita. Everything is 100% halal. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options are available throughout the menu. We are open seven days a week from 11 AM to midnight, with plenty of free parking and fast service for takeout and delivery orders.
DC Area, Your Hummus Is Ready
Fresh chickpeas. Real tahini. Hand-squeezed lemon. Warm pita. Order online for pickup or delivery, drive to Seminary Road for dine-in, or call to arrange catering for your next event.