The Best Kebab in Northern Virginia
Taza Shawarma & Falafel serves vertical-spit kebab, the Levantine way. Chicken and beef, stacked on a traditional vertical spit, spit-roasted, 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 what Taza does differently.
Traditional Vertical Spit
Our kebab meat is stacked and 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.
Carved to Order
The chicken and beef are halal and roasted on the vertical spit. Every shawarma order is carved straight off the vertical spit, the classic Levantine way.
100% Halal
All chicken and beef at Taza is 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.
Made to Order
We receive fresh meat deliveries multiple times per week. Taza is in Bailey's Crossroads, at 5820 Seminary Rd Ste O. 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 Free Toppings, Your Way
After we carve your kebab, you pick your toppings. Pickled turnips, tahini, garlic sauce, hot sauce, fresh vegetables, olives, hummus -- 14 toppings, no extra charge. Total control over every meal.
The Kebab Menu
Kebab-Style Items at Taza
Six ways to enjoy our vertical-spit kebab. Pita, shrak wrap, or bowl -- every version features the same spit-roasted, shaved-to-order meat that Northern Virginia cannot stop ordering.
Chicken Shawarma Pita
ClassicThe gold standard. You can watch the crew carve your shawarma off the vertical spit as you order. Shaved fresh into a warm pita with garlic sauce, pickled turnips, and vegetables.
$9.95
Order NowBeef Shawarma Pita
Spit-Carvedbeef 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.
$9.95
Order NowChicken Shawarma Shrak
ClassicSame 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.
$11.45
Order NowBeef Shawarma Shrak
Spit-CarvedOur 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.
$11.45
Order NowChicken Shawarma Bowl
Healthy ChoiceAll the flavor of our vertical-spit chicken served over basmati rice, lettuce, or hummus. Topped with Arabic salad, garlic sauce, and herbs. High protein, no bread, fully customizable from our toppings selection.
$12.45
Order NowBeef Shawarma Bowl
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.
$12.45
Order NowBehind the Scenes
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
Shawarma at Taza is carved off the vertical spit to order, so each plate gets fresh slices from the cone.
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. The manaeesh and pies at Taza come out of the oven hot and ready to eat. Here are eight favorites to add to your order.
Falafel Pita
$8.95Crispy chickpea falafel, fried to order, in warm pita with veggies and tahini.
Vegetarian
Falafel Bowl
$10.45Crispy falafel over rice or greens with Mediterranean toppings.
VegetarianLahm 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.
VegetarianHummus
$4.95Creamy chickpea dip with tahini, lemon, and olive oil.
VegetarianBaba Ghanouj
$4.95Smoky roasted eggplant dip with tahini and garlic.
Vegetarian
Rice Pudding
$2.95Sweet, creamy rice pudding with rose water and cinnamon.
VegetarianAvocado 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. Order online for pickup through Clover, or call (703) 340-1014.
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.
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?
On Yelp, Taza is rated 4.8 from 92 reviews. Our chicken and beef are roasted on a traditional vertical spit, and shaved to order. Google reviewers rate Taza 4.4, and Restaurantji lists it at 4.4 from 260 ratings. 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. We are a fully halal restaurant -- there are no non-halal items on our menu. That makes Taza an easy choice for halal diners 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 spit-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. Order online for pickup through Clover, or call (703) 340-1014. 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 the classic first order. 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 choice of 14 free toppings to customize your meal. If you want something bigger, go for the Chicken Shawarma Bowl ($12.45).
Spit-Roasted Kebab Is Waiting
Traditional vertical spit. Shaved to order. 100% halal. 14-topping selection. Open until midnight.
Shawarma is the vertical-spit kebab of the Levant, and Taza carves it to order. Order now for pickup or delivery, or drive to Seminary Road and taste it fresh.