Creamy hummus with olive oil, sumac, and mint at Taza in Falls Church
Falls Church, VA -- Serving All of Northern Virginia

Chicken Shawarma Wrap Near Me: Taza in Falls Church

You searched for a chicken shawarma wrap near you. Here it is. Ordering online, you can pick up to 6 of 11 toppings. Fresh pita or thin shrak bread. 5820 Seminary Rd Ste O, Falls Church, VA 22041. Open until midnight, seven days a week.

4.8/5 Yelp Rating
100% Halal
Open 11 AM - Midnight Daily
Carved Off the Spit

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Spit-Carved to Order

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Yelp Reviews, Rated 4.8

What Sets Our Chicken Shawarma Apart

Why Taza Has the Best Chicken Shawarma Wrap Near You

Most places that advertise "chicken shawarma" are serving grilled chicken breast from a flat top. That is grilled chicken in a wrap -- it is not shawarma. Free parking is right at the door. The way it has been done for generations across the Middle East.

Real Vertical Spit, Not a Flat Grill

The chicken rotates slowly next to an open flame. The outside caramelizes while rendered fat bastes every layer beneath it. Most restaurants skip the spit entirely -- they grill chicken breast on a flat top and call it shawarma. That is grilled chicken, not shawarma. Taza sits at 5820 Seminary Rd Ste O in Bailey's Crossroads and stays open until midnight daily.

Carved Off the Vertical Spit

The chicken and beef turn on the vertical spit and are carved off to order, crisp at the edges and tender inside. Yogurt breaks down tough fibers and adds tang. Lemon juice provides acidity. The spice blend -- cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, garlic, cardamom, cinnamon -- builds layers of warmth and color. That depth of flavor does not happen in thirty minutes with a quick rub.

100% Halal Chicken

Every piece of chicken at Taza is halal. The chicken and beef are 100% halal, so the whole menu is open to halal diners. For the large Muslim community across Northern Virginia and the DC metro area, Taza is a restaurant where halal is not an afterthought. It is the standard.

Hand-Carved to Order, Every Time

A sharp blade and a steady hand. Each serving of chicken is shaved directly off the rotating spit the moment you order. Not pre-sliced into a pan an hour ago. Not reheated from a steam tray. You can watch the knife hit the meat and hear the sizzle. That is how you know it is fresh.

Pita Baked in the Oven

The manaeesh and pies at Taza come out of the oven hot and ready to eat. Shrak bread is baked on the dome daily. Taza means fresh in Arabic: falafel is fried to order and shawarma is carved off the spit as you order. When you bite into a Taza chicken shawarma wrap, the bread is part of the experience -- soft, warm, and made that same day.

Full Toppings Selection -- Build It Your Way

Every chicken shawarma wrap starts with freshly carved meat off the spit. From there, you take control. Crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, pickled turnips, fresh mint, parsley, black olives, and onions. Then choose your sauce: garlic mayo, tahini, hummus, or olive oil dressing. Your wrap, your build.

Pita, Shrak, or Bowl

Three Ways to Order Your Chicken Shawarma Wrap

Shawarma at Taza is carved off the vertical spit to order, so each plate gets fresh slices from the cone. Three different formats. Pick the one that fits how you eat.

Most Popular

Chicken Shawarma Pita

Marinated chicken shawarma in fresh pita with garlic sauce and pickles.

The classic item on the Taza menu. Tender chicken shawarma carved straight off the vertical spit and packed into a warm, fresh-baked pita pocket. Layered with garlic sauce, pickled turnips, crisp lettuce, ripe tomatoes, and crunchy cucumbers. The pita is baked so it is soft and pliable, holding everything together without falling apart. This is the chicken shawarma wrap that locals order on repeat.

Authentic Wrap

Chicken Shawarma Shrak

Chicken shawarma wrapped in traditional thin shrak flatbread.

Chicken shawarma rolled in shrak -- a paper-thin traditional flatbread traditionally baked on a domed saj called a saj. The bread is almost translucent, with a delicate chew that wraps tightly around the filling. Inside: generous slices of spit-roasted chicken, garlic sauce, pickled vegetables, fresh greens, and a touch of sumac for that authentic Levantine finish. This is the format served at street stalls across Beirut and Amman. The shrak lets the chicken flavor lead.

No Bread Option

Chicken Shawarma Bowl

Chicken shawarma over your choice of base with fresh toppings.

Same spit-roasted chicken, deconstructed into a bowl. Pick your base: fluffy basmati rice, lettuce, or a bed of our hummus. Topped with Arabic salad, pickled turnips, garlic sauce, and fresh herbs. High protein, carb-flexible, and just as satisfying as the wrapped versions. This is the go-to for anyone tracking macros, eating gluten-free, or simply wanting a bigger portion of that spit-roasted chicken without the bread.

From Spit to Wrap

How Taza Prepares Chicken Shawarma

Four stages. Each one matters. The process takes longer than the shortcuts most restaurants use. The difference is something you taste from the first bite to the last.

01

The Marinade Blend

Every shawarma order is carved straight off the vertical spit, the classic Levantine way. Yogurt forms the base -- it tenderizes the protein while adding a subtle tang. Fresh lemon juice brightens everything. Then comes the spice load: cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, garlic, cardamom, and a pinch of cinnamon. Each thigh absorbs the marinade from the outside in.

02

The 12-Hour Soak

You can watch the crew carve your shawarma off the vertical spit as you order. While the restaurant is closed, the yogurt and acid are breaking down tough fibers in the meat. The spices penetrate deep past the surface. By the time the morning crew arrives, the chicken has transformed. You can see the color change. You can smell the garlic and coriander before the spit even turns on.

03

The Vertical Spit

Marinated thighs are stacked tightly on the vertical rotisserie, layered with thin ribbons of fat. As the spit rotates slowly next to an open flame, the fat renders downward, basting every layer beneath it. The outside develops a deep golden crust while the inside stays juicy. This slow rotation takes hours. There are no shortcuts. The vertical spit is the only way to produce real chicken shawarma.

04

The Fresh Carve

When you order, a sharp blade shaves thin, crispy-edged slices directly off the rotating spit. Not pre-sliced. Not sitting in a warming pan. The moment the knife touches the chicken, the juices release and the aroma hits the air. The chicken goes from spit to wrap to your hands in under sixty seconds. That speed is what keeps the meat hot, juicy, and full of texture.

Choose Your Wrap

Pita Pocket vs. Shrak Flatbread for Your Chicken Shawarma

Taza offers two distinct bread options for your chicken shawarma wrap. Both are baked in the oven daily. Both hold the same spit-roasted chicken. The difference is texture, tradition, and how you like to eat.

Feature
Pita Pocket
Shrak Flatbread
Structure
Thick pocket -- holds fillings inside a sealed cavity
Thin flatbread -- wraps tightly around the filling
Texture
Soft, pillowy, with a slight chew
Delicate, paper-thin, almost translucent
Baking Method
Oven-baked at high heat, puffs to create pocket
Baked on a convex dome (saj) over open flame
Best For
One-handed eating, packed lunches, heavier fillings
Lighter wraps, authentic Levantine experience
Portion Size
Compact, sturdy, good bread-to-filling ratio
Larger surface area, more filling per wrap
Price
$9.95
$11.45
Chicken and beef shawarma bowls with fresh toppings at Taza in Falls Church
Pita Pocket

The Pita: Sturdy and Portable

Taza's pita is baked at high heat. It puffs during baking, creating a natural pocket that holds the chicken shawarma, sauces, and vegetables inside without dripping. The bread is soft with a slight chew. It holds up to heavy fillings and travels well. This is the most popular format for chicken shawarma wraps at Taza -- compact, one-handed eating that works for lunch on the go or a quick dinner.

Falafel bowl with salad and pickled vegetables at Taza in Falls Church
Shrak Flatbread

The Shrak: Thin and Traditional

Shrak is the bread you find at shawarma stands across Lebanon, Jordan, and Palestine. It is traditionally baked on a domed saj called a saj over an open flame. The result is a paper-thin, slightly chewy flatbread that wraps tightly around the filling. Because the bread is so thin, you taste more chicken and less bread. The shrak format gives you a larger wrap with a more generous filling-to-bread ratio. This is the authentic format for serious shawarma fans.

Build It Your Way

The Taza Toppings Lineup

Every chicken shawarma wrap starts with freshly carved meat off the spit. From there, you control the build. Fresh vegetables, pickled accompaniments, and sauces -- all included with your order. No extra charge for any topping.

Fresh Vegetables and Pickles

Lettuce-- Crisp romaine, shredded fresh
Tomatoes-- Ripe, diced, adds juiciness to every bite
Cucumbers-- Cool crunch that balances the warm chicken
Onions-- Thin-sliced white onion, mild and sharp
Pickled Turnips-- Bright pink, tangy, classic Lebanese
Pickles-- Crunchy dill pickles, extra acid
Black Olives-- Salty, briny, Mediterranean staple
Mint-- Fresh leaves, aromatic and cooling
Parsley-- Flat-leaf, adds a grassy freshness

fresh Sauces

Garlic Mayo-- Pungent and rich -- the classic pairing for chicken
Tahini Sauce-- Sesame-based, nutty, creamy -- a classic alternative
Hummus-- Spread a layer as a base -- adds creaminess and body
Olive Oil Dressing-- Light, herbaceous, for a cleaner finish
Baba Ghanoush-- Smoky eggplant dip, adds depth and richness

Staff Recommendation

For chicken shawarma, our team recommends garlic mayo with pickled turnips. The pungent garlic sauce pairs naturally with the yogurt-marinated chicken, and the acid from the turnips adds a bright, tangy contrast. Ask for extra garlic sauce -- we never charge for sauce.

Fuel Your Day

Why Chicken Shawarma is a Smart Meal Choice

Chicken shawarma is not just a great-tasting wrap. It is a balanced meal built with real ingredients -- high protein, fresh vegetables, and no preservatives. Here is why it works for anyone paying attention to what they eat.

High Protein

Chicken thigh is one of the most protein-dense cuts you can eat. A single chicken shawarma wrap at Taza packs over 30 grams of protein. That makes it a solid post-workout meal, a filling lunch that keeps you going through the afternoon, or a late-night option that does not leave you sluggish.

Lean and Flavorful

Chicken shawarma uses thigh meat, which has more flavor than breast but stays leaner than beef or lamb. The yogurt marinade tenderizes without adding heavy oils. The slow roasting on the vertical spit allows excess fat to render off naturally. What remains is juicy, flavorful protein without unnecessary grease.

Fresh Vegetable Toppings Included

Every chicken shawarma wrap comes loaded with fresh vegetables from our toppings selection. Lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, pickled turnips, mint, and parsley. These are not token garnishes. They are full portions of fiber, vitamins, and crunch that make the wrap a balanced meal, not just a protein delivery system.

Bowl Option for Lower Carb

If you want to skip the bread entirely, the Chicken Shawarma Bowl ($12.45) gives you the same spit-roasted chicken over your choice of rice, lettuce, or hummus. All the flavor, all the toppings, and the flexibility to control your carb intake. Popular with fitness-focused customers.

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Fresh from the Spit at Taza

Creamy hummus with olive oil, sumac, and mint

Creamy hummus with olive oil, sumac, and mint

Baked cheese manaeesh fresh from the oven

Baked cheese manaeesh fresh from the oven

Fresh-blended smoothie flight with savory hand pies

Fresh-blended smoothie flight with savory hand pies

Sesame-topped baked pastry roll

Sesame-topped baked pastry roll

Chicken and beef shawarma bowls with fresh toppings

Chicken and beef shawarma bowls with fresh toppings

Dessert platter: baklava, basbousa, and rice pudding

Dessert platter: baklava, basbousa, and rice pudding

Fresh-blended smoothie flight with a falafel salad bowl

Fresh-blended smoothie flight with a falafel salad bowl

Creamy hummus with olive oil and paprika

Creamy hummus with olive oil and paprika

Complete Your Order

Pair Something With Your Chicken Shawarma Wrap

A great chicken shawarma wrap stands on its own. But these are the most popular sides and add-ons our customers order alongside their chicken shawarma to round out the meal.

Hummus at Taza Shawarma Falls Church VA

Hummus

$4.95

Our creamy hummus with warm pita is the classic side for chicken shawarma. The nutty tahini base bridges the gap between the garlic sauce on your wrap and the spiced chicken. Add it to your order for a complete Mediterranean spread.

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Falafel Pita

$8.95

Grab a falafel pita alongside your chicken shawarma wrap. Crispy chickpea falafel with tahini and fresh vegetables. Two different proteins, two different textures, one great meal. Many guests order both.

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Rice

$2.95

Fluffy basmati rice with aromatic spices. Order a side and pile leftover chicken on top, or use it to stretch your wrap into a bigger meal. Simple, filling, and a natural match for the marinade.

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Rice Pudding at Taza Shawarma Falls Church VA

Rice Pudding

$2.95

Creamy rice pudding topped with pistachio. A light, sweet way to finish the meal.

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Three Ways to Get Your Order

Order Your Chicken Shawarma Wrap Today

Order online for pickup through Clover, or call (703) 340-1014. Taza is in Bailey's Crossroads, at 5820 Seminary Rd Ste O. Pick the way that works for you.

Order Online for Pickup

Place your chicken shawarma wrap order on our website and skip the line. Your order will be carved fresh when you arrive. Easy parking at our Seminary Road location.

Chicken Shawarma Wraps Across NoVA

Serving Chicken Shawarma Wraps to All of Northern Virginia

Taza is located at 5820 Seminary Rd Ste O, Falls Church, VA 22041. Here is how far you are from the best chicken shawarma wrap in the area.

Falls Church

2 min

Right here on Seminary Rd

Bailey's Crossroads

3 min

Practically next door

Seven Corners

4 min

Down Leesburg Pike

Annandale

7 min

Quick drive on Columbia Pike

Merrifield

8 min

East on Rt 50

Arlington

10 min

Straight shot via I-395

Pentagon City

10 min

Via I-395 North

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

McLean

16 min

North past Tysons

Address

5820 Seminary Rd Ste O, Falls Church, VA 22041

Hours

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

Common Questions

Chicken Shawarma Wrap Near Me -- FAQ

Answers to the most common questions people ask when searching for a chicken shawarma wrap in Northern Virginia.

Taza Shawarma & Falafel is located at 5820 Seminary Rd Ste O, Falls Church, VA 22041. We serve authentic chicken shawarma wraps that are roasted on a vertical spit and carved to order. Available in pita pocket ($9.95), shrak flatbread wrap ($11.45), or over a bowl with rice or greens ($12.45). Open 7 days a week, 11 AM to midnight. We serve Falls Church, Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, Annandale, Tysons, Springfield, and the entire Northern Virginia and DC metro area.

The pita is a thick, oven-baked pocket bread. It is sturdy, portable, and holds the fillings inside a sealed cavity. The shrak is a paper-thin flatbread traditionally baked on a domed saj. It wraps tightly around the chicken with a delicate chew. The pita is $9.95 and the shrak is $11.45. Both use the same spit-roasted chicken and same toppings selection. The pita is the more popular option, but the shrak is the more traditional Levantine format.

Yes. Every piece of chicken at Taza is 100% halal. All of the chicken and beef at Taza is 100% halal. There are no exceptions and no substitutions. For the Muslim community across Northern Virginia, the DC metro, and beyond, Taza is a name that means trust when it comes to halal dining.

In the store, you choose from 14 free toppings and the crew builds it at the counter. The chicken is roasted on a vertical spit, then carved to order. It goes into your choice of fresh pita or shrak bread. Then you choose from our toppings selection: lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, pickled turnips, pickles, black olives, mint, and parsley. Finally, pick your sauce: garlic mayo, tahini, hummus, olive oil dressing, or baba ghanoush.

Chicken Shawarma Pita is $9.95. Chicken Shawarma Shrak is $11.45. Chicken Shawarma Bowl is $12.45. These are full-sized portions with spit-roasted chicken carved to order, sauces, and fresh vegetables. Real shawarma at a fair price.

Yes. Order online for pickup through Clover, or call (703) 340-1014. You can also order directly from our website for pickup. Our wraps and bowls are packaged to travel well and arrive hot.

Chicken shawarma at Taza is a high-protein meal built with real ingredients. The chicken thigh provides over 30 grams of protein per wrap. The yogurt marinade tenderizes without adding heavy oils. Fresh vegetables from our toppings selection add fiber and vitamins. If you want to skip the bread, order the Chicken Shawarma Bowl ($12.45) over greens or rice for a lower-carb option. No preservatives, no fillers, no processed ingredients.

Taza is open from 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM, seven days a week. The vertical spit is rotating from open to close. Late-night chicken shawarma is available every single night. We are one of the only spots in Northern Virginia where you can get a freshly carved chicken shawarma wrap close to midnight.

Open Until Midnight -- 7 Days a Week

Your Search for a Chicken Shawarma Wrap Near Me Ends at Taza

Everything on the Taza menu is halal, from the shawarma to the pies. Fresh pita or thin shrak bread. Full toppings selection. 5820 Seminary Rd Ste O, Falls Church, VA 22041. Call (703) 340-1014 or order online right now.

100% Halal
4.8 Stars on Yelp
Carved Off the Vertical Spit
Hand-Carved to Order