The Best Kebab in Northern Virginia
Taza Shawarma & Falafel serves the kebab that Northern Virginia keeps coming back for. Chicken and beef, marinated 24 hours, stacked on a traditional vertical spit, slow-roasted for hours, and shaved to order -- never pre-sliced, never sitting in a tray.
Located on Seminary Road in Falls Church, we serve all of NoVA: Arlington, Fairfax, Alexandria, McLean, Tysons, Annandale, and beyond. 100% halal. Open 11 AM to midnight, seven days a week.
What Makes Us Different
Why Taza's Kebabs Stand Out in Northern Virginia
Northern Virginia has dozens of places claiming to serve great kebab. Here is why thousands of NoVA residents choose Taza over all of them.
Traditional Vertical Spit
Our kebab meat is stacked and slow-roasted on a vertical spit -- the same method used in the Levant for centuries. The exterior caramelizes under intense heat while the interior stays tender and juicy. No flat grill shortcuts.
24-Hour Marinade
Every cut of meat sits in our house-blended marinade for a full 24 hours before it touches the spit. Seven spices, garlic, lemon, olive oil, and yogurt break down the fibers and lock in deep, layered flavor.
100% Halal Certified
All chicken and beef at Taza is certified halal. For the large Muslim community across Northern Virginia, that means eating here requires zero guesswork. Halal is not an afterthought -- it is our standard.
Fresh, Never Frozen
We receive fresh meat deliveries multiple times per week. The chicken and beef on our spit was never frozen, never pre-cooked, never reheated. You taste the difference in every bite.
Shaved to Order
We do not pre-slice and let the meat sit in a warming tray. Every kebab order is shaved directly from the spit the moment you place it. Hot, crispy edges. Tender, steaming interior.
14-Topping Self-Serve Bar
After we plate your kebab, you finish it your way. Pickled turnips, tahini, garlic sauce, hot sauce, fresh vegetables, olives, hummus -- 14 toppings, no extra charge. Total control over every meal.
The Kebab Menu
Signature Kebab Items at Taza
Six ways to enjoy our vertical-spit kebab. Pita, shrak wrap, or bowl -- every version features the same slow-roasted, shaved-to-order meat that Northern Virginia cannot stop ordering.
Chicken Shawarma Pita
Best SellerThe gold standard. Chicken is marinated overnight, stacked on the vertical spit, and slow-roasted until the edges crisp and the center stays moist. Shaved fresh into a warm pita with garlic sauce, pickled turnips, and vegetables.
from $9.95
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Beef Shawarma Pita
SignaturePremium beef layered with fat and spices on the spit, roasted low and slow until deeply caramelized. Shaved thin and served in pita with tahini, pickled vegetables, and fresh greens. Rich, beefy, and deeply satisfying.
from $9.95
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Fan FavoriteSame legendary chicken kebab, wrapped in shrak -- a paper-thin Lebanese flatbread baked on a dome. The shrak adds a delicate chew that pairs perfectly with the crispy-edged chicken. Bigger than the pita version.
from $11.45
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PremiumOur beef kebab rolled in shrak bread with tahini, garlic sauce, pickled turnips, and sumac. The generous portions make this the choice for serious appetites. One wrap is a full meal.
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Chicken Shawarma Bowl
Healthy ChoiceAll the flavor of our vertical-spit chicken served over basmati rice, mixed greens, or hummus. Topped with Arabic salad, garlic sauce, and herbs. High protein, no bread, fully customizable at the toppings bar.
from $12.45
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Protein PackedTender beef kebab slices over your choice of base. Garnished with Arabic salad, pickles, tahini, and sumac. A clean, high-protein meal that delivers bold flavor without the wrap.
from $12.45
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The Art of the Spit: How Taza Makes Kebab
The vertical spit is the backbone of every kebab at Taza. This is not a shortcut method -- it is a craft that requires fresh meat, precise seasoning, patience, and constant attention. Here is exactly how we do it, from raw ingredient to your plate.
The Marinade
Fresh chicken thighs or premium beef cuts are submerged in our proprietary spice blend -- seven Middle Eastern spices, fresh garlic, lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, and strained yogurt. The meat marinates for a minimum of 24 hours in a cold environment, allowing the acids and enzymes to tenderize every fiber.
Stacking the Spit
The marinated meat is layered onto a vertical spit by hand, alternating lean cuts with thin layers of fat. This fat renders as the spit rotates, basting the meat continuously from the inside out. The result is a cone of meat that is crispy on the surface and impossibly juicy underneath.
Slow Roasting
The loaded spit rotates in front of a high-heat vertical broiler for several hours. The exterior caramelizes into a deep golden crust while the interior cooks gently and evenly. Our kitchen team monitors the temperature and rotation speed throughout the day.
Shaved to Order
When you place your order, our cook takes a long, razor-sharp knife and shaves thin ribbons directly from the rotating spit. These shavings include the crispy outer crust and the tender interior -- the perfect texture combination in every serving. The meat goes straight from spit to plate.
More Than Kebab
Full Menu Preview: Beyond the Kebab
Kebab is our flagship, but the full Taza menu runs deep. Falafel, manaeesh, hummus, baklava, fresh smoothies -- every item is made from scratch, every day. Here are eight favorites to add to your order.
Falafel Pita
from $8.95Crispy chickpea falafel in fresh-baked pita with veggies and tahini.
Vegetarian
Falafel Bowl
from $10.45Crispy falafel over rice or greens with Mediterranean toppings.
Vegetarian
Lahm Bi Ajin Manaeesh
$8.95Large Mediterranean flat bread, ground beef, onion, parsley.
Zaatar Manaeesh
$6.95Large Mediterranean flat bread with dry thyme, sesame, and olive oil.
Vegetarian
Hummus
$4.95Creamy chickpea dip with tahini, lemon, and olive oil.
Vegetarian
Baba Ghanouj
$4.95Smoky roasted eggplant dip with tahini and garlic.
Vegetarian
Rice Pudding
$2.95Sweet, creamy rice pudding with rose water and cinnamon.
Vegetarian
Avocado Boost
$5.95Creamy avocado blended with milk, honey, and mixed nuts.
VegetarianServing All of NoVA
Kebab Delivery & Pickup Across Northern Virginia
Taza is located in Falls Church on Seminary Road, with easy access from every major Northern Virginia city. Drive times from your area are listed below. Delivery is available through DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub.
Falls Church
We're Here
Arlington
~8 min drive
Alexandria
~12 min drive
Fairfax
~15 min drive
Tysons Corner
~14 min drive
McLean
~12 min drive
Annandale
~8 min drive
Merrifield
~6 min drive
Springfield
~15 min drive
Reston
~20 min drive
Bailey's Crossroads
~5 min drive
Mosaic District
~4 min drive
Online Pickup
Order through our website, skip the line, and pick it up hot. Your kebab is shaved from the spit right when you arrive.
DoorDash
Kebab delivered to your door across Northern Virginia. One of the top-rated Mediterranean restaurants on DoorDash in the NoVA region.
Uber Eats
Order through Uber Eats for delivery to any NoVA address. Hot kebab at your doorstep, typically in under 35 minutes.
Catering
Kebab platters for office lunches, parties, and events across Northern Virginia. We deliver catering orders directly.
Find Us
Visit Taza on Seminary Road
We are in the shopping center on Seminary Road in Falls Church. Free parking directly in front of the restaurant. Walk in, order at the counter, and watch your kebab get shaved fresh from the spit. The whole process takes minutes.
5820 Seminary Rd Ste O, Falls Church, VA 22041
11:00 AM - 12:00 AM -- Open 7 Days a Week
Common Questions
Kebab in Northern Virginia: FAQs
What is the best kebab restaurant in Northern Virginia?
Taza Shawarma & Falafel in Falls Church is consistently rated among the best kebab spots in Northern Virginia. Our chicken and beef are marinated for 24 hours, slow-roasted on a traditional vertical spit, and shaved to order. Hundreds of 5-star reviews on Google, Yelp, and DoorDash confirm the quality. We are located at 5820 Seminary Rd, Falls Church, VA 22041, and serve all of NoVA.
Is the kebab at Taza halal?
Yes. All chicken and beef at Taza is 100% halal certified. We are a fully halal restaurant -- there are no non-halal items on our menu. This makes us a trusted choice for the large Muslim community across Northern Virginia, including Fairfax, Arlington, Alexandria, Annandale, and beyond.
What is the difference between kebab and shawarma?
Shawarma is a specific type of kebab where seasoned meat is stacked on a vertical spit and slow-roasted. At Taza, when we say kebab, we mean this traditional vertical-spit preparation -- not ground meat on skewers. The meat is shaved in thin ribbons from the rotating spit, giving you a mix of crispy edges and tender interior in every serving.
Does Taza deliver kebab across Northern Virginia?
Yes. Taza delivers through DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub to addresses across Northern Virginia, including Falls Church, Arlington, Fairfax, Alexandria, McLean, Tysons, Annandale, and Springfield. For catering orders, we deliver directly to offices and event venues throughout NoVA.
What should I order on my first visit to Taza?
Start with the Chicken Shawarma Pita ($9.95) -- it is our best seller for a reason. The chicken is shaved fresh from the vertical spit and served in a warm pita with garlic sauce, pickled turnips, and vegetables. Add a side of hummus ($4.95) and make sure to use the 14-topping self-serve bar to customize your meal. If you want something bigger, go for the Chicken Shawarma Bowl ($12.45).
Northern Virginia's Best Kebab Is Waiting
24-hour marinade. Traditional vertical spit. Shaved to order. 100% halal. 14-topping bar. Open until midnight.
Stop searching for the best kebab in Northern Virginia. You found it. Order now for pickup or delivery, or drive to Seminary Road and taste it fresh.