Real Food. Honest Prices. No Gimmicks.
Why pay $18 at Chipotle when Taza has spit-roasted shawarma for from $9.95? Hand-folded pies for $2.95. Fresh-baked flatbreads for $6.95. Most items under $15. Every item made from scratch, every day.
5820 Seminary Rd, Falls Church, VA 22041 -- Open 11 AM to Midnight, 7 Days a Week
$2.95
Hand-Folded Pies
from $9.95
Shawarma Pitas
from $10.45
Falafel Bowls
Under $15
Most Menu Items
Your Money Goes Further Here
Why Taza Is the Best Value in Falls Church
We do not cut portions to protect margins. We do not microwave yesterday's food. We do not charge $16 for a bowl of rice with some protein on top. Here is how we keep prices low and quality high.
Spit-Roasted Meat for Under $10
A chicken shawarma pita at Taza is from $9.95. That gets you slow-roasted, hand-carved meat in a fresh-baked pita with garlic sauce, pickled turnips, and vegetables. At Chipotle, a chicken burrito runs $11 to $13 and it is grilled flat on a plancha with no spit, no marinade depth, no carve-to-order freshness. You are paying more for less.
Portions That Actually Fill You Up
A shawarma pita at Taza is a two-handed sandwich. The shawarma bowls come packed with rice, protein, and toppings. The shrak wraps are rolled thick with meat and sauces. We do not weigh portions down to the gram or charge extra for a full scoop. You eat until you are full. That is the point.
Fresh Ingredients, Not Assembly-Line Prep
The pita is baked in-house. The garlic sauce is blended every morning. The falafel is formed and fried when you order it. The vegetables are cut the same day. This is not food sitting under a heat lamp since 6 AM. Everything is made from scratch, and the price does not reflect that reality because we keep overhead lean.
100% Halal, No Upcharge
Every cut of meat at Taza is certified halal. Chicken and beef, no exceptions. Some restaurants in the area charge a premium for halal sourcing. We do not. The price on the menu is the price you pay, and every gram of protein is certified.
Five Pies for Less Than $10
Our hand-folded pies -- sfiha, spinach, cheese, veggie, and zaatar -- are $2.95 each. Buy five different pies and your total is $9.75. That is a full sampler platter of fresh-baked Mediterranean pastries for the cost of a single fast-food combo. Bring them to a party, eat them for lunch, or stockpile for the week.
Feed a Family Without a Credit Card Bill
Two chicken shawarma pitas, one falafel pita, two kids meals, a side of hummus, and fries. That feeds a family of five for under $45. Try doing that at a sit-down restaurant in Falls Church. The math does not work anywhere else the way it works at Taza.
Spend What You Want
Cheap Eats at Every Price Point
From $2.95 hand-folded pies to from $12.45 shawarma bowls, there is a tier for every wallet. Every item is made from scratch with fresh ingredients.
Five hand-folded pies at $2.95 each. Grab two and you still spent less than a gas station sandwich.
Sfiha Pie
$2.95Seasoned ground beef and lamb folded into pastry and baked golden.
Spinach Pie
$2.95Flaky pastry with seasoned spinach, onion, and a squeeze of lemon.
Cheese Pie
$2.95Melted cheese blend wrapped in handmade golden pastry.
Veggie Pie
$2.95Diced mixed vegetables and mozzarella in flaky dough.
Zaatar Pie
$2.95Fragrant zaatar, sesame, and olive oil wrapped in pastry.
Dips, sides, and flatbreads that turn a few dollars into a real meal.
Zaatar Manaeesh
$6.95Stone-oven flatbread with zaatar, sesame, and olive oil.
Hummus
$4.95Velvety chickpea dip with tahini, lemon, garlic, olive oil, and pita.
Baba Ghanouj
$4.95Fire-roasted eggplant blended with tahini and garlic.
Fries
$3.95Crispy golden fries, seasoned and served hot.
Rice
$2.95Fluffy basmati rice with aromatic spices.
Rice
$2.95Made-from-scratch daily soup with warm pita.
Full-sized pitas and wraps. Spit-roasted meat, fresh bread, house-made sauces. Real food for less than a fast-casual combo meal.
Chicken Shawarma Pita
from $9.9512-hour marinated chicken, slow-roasted on a vertical spit, hand-carved to order.
Beef Shawarma Pita
from $9.95Premium beef, slow-roasted and sliced into fresh-baked pita with tahini and garlic.
Falafel Pita
from $8.95Crispy chickpea falafel in warm pita with tahini, pickles, and fresh veggies.
Falafel Shrak Wrap
from $9.95Crunchy falafel rolled in thin shrak bread with hummus and salad.
Lahm Bi Ajin Manaeesh
$8.95Lebanese meat flatbread with ground beef, onion, and parsley. Baked golden.
Cheese Manaeesh
$7.95Pillowy flatbread with melted cheese blend from the stone oven.
Shrak wraps and bowls. Bigger portions, still under what you would pay for a mediocre burrito at a chain.
Chicken Shawarma Shrak
from $11.45Generous chicken shawarma in thin shrak flatbread with garlic sauce and sumac.
Beef Shawarma Shrak
from $11.45Succulent beef shawarma rolled in paper-thin flatbread.
Chicken Shawarma Bowl
from $12.45Chicken shawarma over basmati rice or greens with Arabic salad and garlic.
Beef Shawarma Bowl
from $12.45Beef shawarma over rice or greens, finished with tahini and sumac.
Falafel Bowl
from $10.45Crispy falafel over rice or greens with Mediterranean toppings.
The Numbers Do Not Lie
Taza vs. the Chains: A Price Reality Check
Side-by-side comparisons with the restaurants most people default to. Look at what you actually get for your money.
Them
Chipotle Chicken Burrito
$11.75+
Taza
Chicken Shawarma Pita
from $9.95
Spit-roasted over 12 hours vs. flat-grilled in minutes. More flavor depth, lower price.
Them
Panera Mediterranean Bowl
$13.49+
Taza
Chicken Shawarma Bowl
from $12.45
Real shawarma carved from a spit, not pre-cooked chicken reheated. Bigger bowl, lower tab.
Them
Cava Grain Bowl
$12.15+
Taza
Falafel Bowl
from $10.45
Falafel fried to order, not sitting in a warming tray. Hand-made tahini, not from a squeeze bottle.
Them
Subway Footlong
$10.99+
Taza
Beef Shawarma Pita
from $9.95
Slow-roasted beef from a vertical spit vs. deli-sliced cold cuts. Not even the same category.
Them
Sweetgreen Harvest Bowl
$15.95+
Taza
Chicken Shawarma Bowl
from $12.45
Taza gives you spit-roasted chicken over rice with real garlic sauce. For $3.50 less.
See What Your Money Gets You
This Is What from $9.95 Looks Like
Mix and Match
Budget Meal Ideas at Taza
Whether you have $5 or $50, these combinations show what is possible when real food meets real prices.
The $5 Snack Run
$5.852 Sfiha Pies + 1 Zaatar Pie
Three fresh-baked pies for less than a latte. Seasoned meat, fragrant zaatar, and flaky dough. A real snack, not a bag of chips from a vending machine.
The $10 Solo Lunch
$13.90Chicken Shawarma Pita + Fries
A full shawarma sandwich carved to order plus crispy golden fries. Two-handed meal that will get you through the afternoon without a 2 PM crash.
The $15 Power Meal
$18.35Beef Shawarma Bowl + Hummus + Pita
Slow-roasted beef over basmati rice, creamy hummus on the side, and warm pita for scooping. Protein, carbs, and healthy fats all accounted for.
The Family Feed (5 people)
~$442 Chicken Pitas + 1 Falafel Pita + 2 Kids Meals + Hummus + Fries
Five people fed. Nobody sharing a single entree. Nobody still hungry afterward. Under $9 per person for freshly made Mediterranean food.
Family-Friendly Prices
Feed the Kids Without Breaking the Bank
Chicken Tenders (3pc)
$7.95Kid-sized cheese pizza with fresh dough, tomato sauce, and melted mozzarella. Simple, proven, always a hit.
Chicken Tenders (3pc)
$7.95Crispy halal chicken tenders with your choice of dip. Breaded fresh, fried golden. A kid-approved favorite.
Specialty Pies (Any)
$2.95Cheese pie and veggie pie are perennial favorites with kids. Small enough for little hands, filling enough to count as a meal when you grab two.
Fresh Smoothies
$5.95Ten smoothie flavors, all $5.95. Real fruit, blended fresh. The Choco Bana and Classic (banana-strawberry) are the top picks with kids.
Finish Strong
Desserts and Drinks Under $6
A $5 smoothie at Taza is made with real fruit, blended to order. A $4.95 cake is a rich, decadent finish to any meal. Not everything good costs more than it should.
Rice Pudding
Phyllo pastry layered with crushed pistachios and walnuts, drenched in rose-water honey syrup. Handmade, not factory-wrapped.
Avocado Boost
Ripe avocado blended with milk, honey, and mixed nuts. Thick, creamy, loaded with healthy fats. Our bestselling drink.
Lemon Mint
Fresh lemon and mint, lightly sweetened. A traditional Middle Eastern lemonade that cuts through any meal.
Rice Pudding
Creamy rice pudding with rose water and cinnamon. Slow-cooked with whole milk. Comfort food at its purest.
Cheap Eats Within Reach
Serving All of Northern Virginia from Falls Church
Taza is on Seminary Road between I-395 and Route 7 -- central to the entire NoVA corridor. Whether you are commuting through Bailey's Crossroads, working in Arlington, or living in Annandale, affordable Mediterranean food is a short drive away.
Address
5820 Seminary Rd Ste O, Falls Church, VA 22041
Hours
11:00 AM - 12:00 AM -- Open 7 Days a Week
Phone
(703) 340-1014
Falls Church
2 min -- Right here on Seminary Rd
Bailey's Crossroads
3 min -- Practically next door
Seven Corners
5 min -- Quick hop down Leesburg Pike
Annandale
7 min -- Down Columbia Pike
Merrifield
8 min -- East on Rt 50
Arlington
10 min -- Straight shot via I-395
Alexandria
12 min -- Down Seminary Rd to 395
Springfield
14 min -- South via I-395
Fairfax City
15 min -- West on Rt 50
Tysons Corner
15 min -- North on Rt 7
Pentagon City
10 min -- Via I-395 North
McLean
16 min -- North past Tysons on Rt 7
Delivery & Pickup Available
Order through DoorDash or Uber Eats for delivery across Northern Virginia. Or order on our website for pickup -- skip the line and save on delivery fees. For the absolute cheapest meal, pickup is the way to go.
Your Questions Answered
Cheap Eats Falls Church: FAQ
Where can I find cheap eats in Falls Church, VA?
Taza Shawarma & Falafel at 5820 Seminary Rd is one of the best values in Falls Church. Hand-folded pies start at $2.95. A full chicken shawarma pita -- slow-roasted on a vertical spit and hand-carved to order -- is from $9.95. Sides like hummus and fries are under $5. Most people leave with a full meal for $10-$15.
What is the cheapest thing on the Taza menu?
Our specialty pies are $2.95 each: sfiha (seasoned beef and lamb), spinach, cheese, veggie, and zaatar. All hand-folded and baked fresh. A single falafel piece is $0.85. Pita bread is $0.95. Rice is $2.95. You can eat a legitimate meal for under $5 if you mix pies and sides.
Is Taza cheaper than Chipotle?
Yes. A Chipotle chicken burrito in the Falls Church area runs $11.75 or more after the standard upcharges. A Taza Chicken Shawarma Pita is from $9.95 -- spit-roasted meat, hand-carved to order, with garlic sauce and pickled turnips in fresh-baked pita. The Taza sandwich costs less and the preparation method is categorically better.
Can I feed a family at Taza for under $50?
Easily. Two chicken shawarma pitas (from $9.95 each), one falafel pita (from $8.95), two kids meals ($7.95 each), hummus ($4.95), and fries ($3.95) totals about $44. That is five people, fully fed, with real food cooked from scratch. Under $9 per person.
What are the best budget meals under $10 at Taza?
The Chicken Shawarma Pita (from $9.95) and Beef Shawarma Pita (from $9.95) are the headliners -- spit-roasted, hand-carved, stuffed into fresh pita. The Falafel Pita is from $8.95. Za'atar Manaeesh is $6.95. Lahm Bil Ajin (Lebanese meat flatbread) is $8.95. All under $10, all made from scratch.
Does Taza have cheap vegetarian food?
The Falafel Pita is from $8.95 -- crispy, herb-green falafel fried to order with tahini and fresh vegetables. Za'atar Manaeesh is $6.95. Spinach, cheese, veggie, and zaatar pies are all $2.95. Hummus is $4.95. Baba ghanouj is $4.95. You can build a full vegetarian meal for well under $10.
Is Taza open late for cheap late-night food?
Taza is open from 11:00 AM to 12:00 AM (midnight), seven days a week. The full menu is available the entire time -- same prices, same fresh preparation. A $9.95 shawarma pita at 11:30 PM tastes the same as one at noon, because the spit is still rotating and the bread is still coming out of the oven.
Where is Taza located and how do I get there?
Taza Shawarma & Falafel is at 5820 Seminary Rd, Suite O, Falls Church, VA 22041. We are between I-395 and Rt 7, making us central to most of Northern Virginia. Easy parking right outside. 3 minutes from Bailey's Crossroads, 7 from Annandale, 10 from Arlington, 12 from Alexandria. Order for pickup online or call (703) 340-1014.
Does Taza deliver? Are there delivery fees?
Taza delivers through DoorDash and Uber Eats across Northern Virginia and the DC metro area. You can also order directly from our website for free pickup. Delivery fees vary by platform and distance, but the menu prices are the same. For the absolute best value, order pickup and skip the delivery markup.
What cheap catering options does Taza offer?
Taza caters shawarma platters, falafel trays, pie assortments, and full Mediterranean spreads. Prices are competitive with chain catering but the food is freshly made. A pie platter alone -- twenty pies at $2.95 each -- feeds a group for under $40. Call (703) 340-1014 for catering quotes.
Finding Cheap Eats in Falls Church, Virginia
Falls Church sits at a crossroads. Route 7 runs east-west. I-395 connects south to Springfield and north to DC. Columbia Pike cuts through to Arlington. The result is a dense, diverse corridor where restaurants compete hard for your dollar. But competition alone does not guarantee value. Plenty of restaurants in the area charge $15 to $20 for a lunch entree that amounts to reheated protein on a bed of greens with a drizzle of house-made dressing.
Taza Shawarma & Falafel operates on a different model. The menu is built around a vertical spit -- the traditional shawarma rotisserie that slow-roasts chicken and beef for hours until the exterior is caramelized and the interior is tender. That process takes time but it does not cost the customer more. A Chicken Shawarma Pita is from $9.95. A Beef Shawarma Pita is from $9.95. Both are hand-carved to order, not pre-sliced and sitting in a warming tray.
The value extends beyond the shawarma. Our hand-folded specialty pies -- sfiha, spinach, cheese, veggie, and zaatar -- are $2.95 each. That is less than a single item off most dollar menus, and it is freshly baked pastry with real fillings, not a processed product pulled from a freezer. A zaatar manaeesh from the stone oven is $6.95. Hummus with warm pita is $4.95. These are not loss leaders. They are genuine menu items at genuine prices.
The bowls represent the high end of the menu and they still come in under $13. A Chicken Shawarma Bowl is from $12.45 -- spit-roasted chicken over basmati rice with Arabic salad, pickled turnips, garlic sauce, and fresh herbs. Compare that to a $15.95 grain bowl at Sweetgreen or a $13.49 Mediterranean bowl at Panera. The protein at Taza is carved from a rotating spit, not pulled from a warming drawer.
For families, the math works even better. Two kids meals are$7.95 each. Add a couple of shawarma pitas for the adults and a side of fries, and a family of four eats for roughly $35. That is a sit-down dinner price at a fast-food budget.
Taza is located at 5820 Seminary Rd in Falls Church, VA. We are open from 11 AM to midnight, seven days a week. All meats are certified halal. Pickup, delivery through DoorDash and Uber Eats, and dine-in are all available. For catering inquiries, call (703) 340-1014. Cheap eats should not mean cheap food. At Taza, it means real food at prices that respect your wallet.
Stop Overpaying. Start Eating Well.
Spit-roasted shawarma for from $9.95. Hand-folded pies for $2.95. Fresh-baked flatbreads for $6.95. Taza Shawarma & Falafel, 5820 Seminary Rd, Falls Church, VA. Open until midnight, seven days a week.