Family Restaurant Near Me: Taza in Falls Church
Kid-friendly food. Halal everything. Prices that respect a family budget. A casual atmosphere where children are welcome and expected. Taza Shawarma & Falafel at 5820 Seminary Rd Ste O, Falls Church, VA. Open until midnight, seven days a week.
Built for Families
Why Families Across Northern Virginia Choose Taza
A family restaurant is not a restaurant with a coloring sheet on the table. It is a place where every member of the family -- from the toddler to the grandparent -- finds something they want to eat, at a price that does not require negotiation, in an environment that does not require apologies.
Kid-Friendly Food, Not an Afterthought
Plenty of the menu works for kids. Chicken Tenders -- halal, golden-fried, served with a dipping sauce. Cheese pies and cheese manaeesh -- melted cheese, baked in our oven. Fries -- crispy, properly seasoned, the side that makes kids actually sit still. These are not microwaved shortcuts. They are made to order, the same way we make everything else.
Feed a Family of Four at Menu Prices
Two adults order shawarma pitas ($9.95 each). Two kids get chicken tenders at $7.95 each. Add a side of fries at $3.95. The whole table eats well, every price is on the menu before you order, and the 14 toppings are free.
100% Halal -- Every Item, Every Time
Every cut of meat at Taza is halal. Chicken tenders included. For families who keep halal, that removes the guesswork entirely. You do not have to call ahead and ask. You do not have to check the menu for disclaimers. Everything here meets the standard, without exception.
Open Until Midnight, Seven Days a Week
Soccer practice ran late. The school play ended at 8. The kids have a friend sleeping over and everyone is hungry at 10 PM. Taza is open from 11 AM to midnight, every single day. No early closings, no restricted hours. Whenever your family needs to eat, the kitchen is running.
Space for Groups Without a Reservation
Birthday party with eight kids. Extended family dinner after Friday prayers. Three families meeting up on a Saturday. Our dining area handles groups without needing a phone call two weeks in advance. Walk in, push some tables together, and order. We accommodate the way real families actually eat -- spontaneously.
Relaxed Atmosphere, No Side-Eye
Kids are loud. Toddlers drop things. Babies cry. At Taza, that is called a normal Tuesday. Our staff does not flinch when a three-year-old knocks over a cup. We hand you napkins, refill the drink, and move on. This is a casual restaurant built for real life, not a place where you spend the whole meal whispering 'sit still' to your children.
For the Little Ones
Kids Favorites at Taza
Items designed for young appetites. Made fresh, priced fairly, and approved by the toughest food critics in Northern Virginia: children.
Chicken Tenders (3pc)
Halal chicken breast, hand-breaded, fried to a deep golden crunch. Served with a dipping sauce such as our house garlic sauce. Juicy inside, crispy outside, and fried to order.
$7.95
View DetailsCheese Pie
Golden pastry folded around melted cheese and baked in our oven until the crust turns crisp. Hand-sized, so the portion is right for small appetites. No leftover slices going cold on the table.
$2.95
View DetailsFries
Golden, crispy, properly seasoned. The side that every age group agrees on. At $3.95, adding fries to any kids meal is a no-brainer. They come out hot, and they do not last long at the table.
$3.95
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Cheese Manaeesh
Soft flatbread covered in a melted cheese blend, baked until golden and bubbly. Think of it as the Middle Eastern answer to a grilled cheese. At $7.95, it is an easy pick for kids who love anything with melted cheese.
$7.95
View DetailsFor the Parents
What the Adults Are Ordering
The kids are taken care of. Now here is what you are actually here for. Spit-roasted shawarma, crispy falafel, and Mediterranean flavors that remind you why you chose this restaurant in the first place.
Chicken Shawarma Pita
Marinated chicken roasted on the vertical spit and carved off it to order. Stuffed into warm pita with garlic sauce, pickled turnips, and fresh vegetables. A full meal you can hold in one hand.
Beef Shawarma Pita
Layers of seasoned beef, pressed onto the spit with fat between each layer. Spit-roasted until the edges caramelize and the interior stays juicy. Sliced thin, served in fresh pita with tahini and garlic sauce.
Falafel Pita
Crispy chickpea falafel, herb-green on the inside, tucked into warm pita with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, pickles, and tahini. A full vegetarian meal that satisfies without compromise.
Chicken Shawarma Bowl
All the shawarma flavor, deconstructed over basmati rice or greens. Topped with Arabic salad, pickled turnips, garlic sauce, and fresh herbs. For parents who want a high-protein, carb-flexible option.
Real Family Meals
How Families Actually Eat at Taza
Four scenarios pulled from what we see every day. Different group sizes, different budgets, different occasions -- all ending with a full table and a reasonable bill.
The Weeknight Dinner
2 Shawarma Pitas + 2 Kids Meals + Fries
Mom and Dad each get a chicken or beef shawarma pita. The kids get chicken tenders. A side of fries for the table. Everyone eats what they picked, and every item is priced on the menu. That is a real weeknight dinner at Taza.
The Big Family Gathering
Mix of Shawarma, Bowls, Kids Meals + Shared Sides
Extended family, post-soccer tournament, birthday celebration. Eight to twelve people ordering shawarma pitas, bowls, kids meals, and shared sides of hummus, fries, and pita bread. The table is full, the food is fresh, and nobody had to make a reservation a month ago.
The Quick After-School Stop
1 Shawarma + 1-2 Kids Meals
Pick the kids up from school, swing by Taza on Seminary Road. One shawarma pita for you, chicken tenders for the kids. Order ahead online and pick it up at the counter. Hot, fresh, halal, and far better than a drive-through.
The Late-Night Family Run
Whatever sounds good at 10 PM
The game went into overtime. The movie ended late. Someone is hungry at 10 PM on a Tuesday. Taza is open until midnight, every night. No scrambling for fast food. Walk in, order, eat. The spit is still turning and the kitchen is fully operational.
For the Table
Shared Sides, Snacks & Desserts
The items that round out a family meal. Start with hummus while you wait. Pass around a plate of cheese pies. End with harissa or rice pudding. These are the touches that turn dinner into an event.
Hummus
Creamy chickpea dip with tahini, lemon, and olive oil. Served with warm pita. The table appetizer that keeps everyone busy while the main orders arrive.
Cheese Pie
Golden baked pastry stuffed with melted cheese. At $2.95 per piece, order a handful for the table. Kids and adults reach for these equally.
Veggie Pie
Diced vegetables and mozzarella wrapped in flaky pastry. Nutritious, portable, and approved by picky eaters who do not realize they are eating vegetables.
Classic
Banana and strawberry blended with cold milk. A smoothie the whole family can agree on. Blended to order.
Harissa (2 Pc)
Harissa is a syrup-soaked semolina cake, also known as basbousa. The reward for finishing dinner. Split one or order a few for the table.
Rice Pudding
Creamy rice pudding with rose water and cinnamon. Mild, comforting, and gentle enough for young palates. A traditional dessert that ends the meal on a warm note.
Your Neighborhood, Our Kitchen
Family Dining for All of Northern Virginia
Taza is at 5820 Seminary Rd Ste O, Falls Church, VA 22041. Here is how far your family is from fresh shawarma, chicken tenders, and a table that can seat everyone.
Falls Church
Our home base on Seminary Rd
Bailey's Crossroads
Practically next door
Seven Corners
Quick trip down Rt 7
Annandale
Down Columbia Pike
Merrifield
East on Rt 50
Arlington
Straight shot via I-395
Pentagon City
Via I-395 North
Alexandria
Down Seminary Rd to 395
Springfield
South via I-395
Fairfax City
West on Rt 50
Tysons Corner
North on Rt 7
McLean
North past Tysons
Family Meals, Your Way
Pickup, Catering Delivery & Dine-In
Three ways to get Taza to your family. Order online for fast pickup on the way home from practice. Call ahead and pick it up, or book catering with delivery when the whole family is coming over. Or walk in and eat with us -- there is always room.
Online Pickup
Order on our website and skip the wait. Your food is made fresh when you arrive. Easy parking at our Seminary Road location. Order ahead online and pick up at the counter on the way home.
Catering & Large Orders
Feeding the whole family or a party? Taza caters for 10 to 200+ guests, with delivery available. Call (703) 340-1014 to plan the order.
Dine In
Eat at Taza in Bailey's Crossroads, on Seminary Road, with free parking at the door. Open 7 days, 11 AM to midnight, so there is time for an after-practice dinner.
Visit Taza with Your Family
Address
5820 Seminary Rd Ste O, Falls Church, VA 22041
Hours
11:00 AM - 12:00 AM -- Open 7 Days a Week
Phone
(703) 340-1014Order Online
Order Online for Pickup
Common Questions
Family Restaurant Near Me: Your Questions Answered
Is Taza a good family restaurant near me in Northern Virginia?
Taza Shawarma & Falafel in Falls Church, VA is built for families. Kid-friendly picks include chicken tenders ($7.95), cheese pies ($2.95), and fries ($3.95). The dining area accommodates groups of all sizes without reservations. We are open 7 days a week from 11 AM to midnight, and every item on the menu is halal. Located at 5820 Seminary Rd Ste O, Falls Church, VA 22041.
What can kids eat at Taza?
Kids usually go for Chicken Tenders -- halal, fried to order, served with a dipping sauce -- at $7.95. Add a side of fries for $3.95. Cheese manaeesh ($7.95) and cheese pies ($2.95) are easy picks for younger diners too.
Are the chicken tenders at Taza halal?
Yes. Every item at Taza is 100% halal, including our chicken tenders. The chicken is halal and fried to order. No exceptions, no shared fryers with non-halal items.
Can I bring a large group or host a kids birthday party at Taza?
Absolutely. Our dining area accommodates groups of all sizes. You do not need a reservation for walk-in groups. For birthday parties or larger events, we can arrange platters and shared sides. Call us at (703) 340-1014 for groups over 15 or for catering arrangements. We also deliver catering trays across Northern Virginia.
How much does a family dinner at Taza cost?
Each item is priced on the menu, so you can add it up before you order. A typical family-of-four order is two adult shawarma pitas ($9.95 each), two orders of chicken tenders at $7.95 each, plus a side of fries ($3.95) and hummus ($4.95). That is a full meal for the whole table. Shared sides like cheese pies are $2.95 each.
What are your hours? Is Taza open for late dinner with kids?
Taza is open from 11:00 AM to 12:00 AM (midnight), seven days a week. That includes weekends, holidays, and school nights. The kitchen runs the full menu until close. Whether you need a 6 PM weeknight dinner or a 10 PM post-game meal, we are here.
Does Taza have vegetarian options for family members who do not eat meat?
Yes. Falafel pita ($8.95), falafel bowl, hummus, baba ghanouj, cheese manaeesh, spinach manaeesh, za'atar manaeesh, cheese pies, veggie pies, spinach pies, and za'atar pies. The vegetarian selection at Taza is substantial. Family members with different dietary preferences can all eat at the same table without compromise.
Is Taza family friendly for toddlers and young children?
Yes. We are a casual, relaxed restaurant. Toddlers, babies, and young children are welcome and expected. Our staff is accustomed to families with small children. The atmosphere is comfortable, the service is fast so you are not waiting with restless kids, and the kids menu items are designed for young palates.
Where is Taza located and what areas do you serve?
Taza is at 5820 Seminary Rd Ste O, Falls Church, VA 22041, centrally located in Northern Virginia. We are 3 minutes from Bailey's Crossroads, 7 minutes from Annandale, 10 minutes from Arlington, 12 minutes from Alexandria, and 15 minutes from Fairfax and Tysons Corner. Catering for 10 to 200+ guests includes delivery across the region.
Can I order family meals for pickup or delivery?
Everyday orders are pickup: order online for pickup through Clover. For larger family orders, call (703) 340-1014; catering for 10 to 200+ guests includes delivery. There is free parking at the door of our Seminary Road location.
Finding a Family Restaurant Near You in Northern Virginia
Northern Virginia has thousands of restaurants. Strip malls along Columbia Pike, clusters around Mosaic District, the growing food scene in Merrifield and Tysons. But when you are searching for a family restaurant near you, the criteria narrow fast. You need a place with food the kids will eat. You need prices that work when you are feeding four or six people. You need an atmosphere where a loud toddler does not draw stares from every table. And ideally, you need food that the adults actually look forward to, not just tolerate.
Taza Shawarma & Falafel in Falls Church, VA operates at the intersection of those requirements. Kid-friendly picks include chicken tenders -- halal and fried to order -- at $7.95, and oven-baked cheese pies at $2.95. Fries are $3.95. Cheese manaeesh, a flatbread covered in melted cheese that functions as the Middle Eastern equivalent of a grilled cheese sandwich, is $7.95. These are not afterthought items added to check a box. They are made with the same care as the shawarma.
For the adults at the table, Taza's core menu is built around spit-roasted shawarma -- chicken and beef marinated with spices, roasted on a vertical rotisserie, and carved off the spit to order. Available in pita, shrak wrap, or bowl format, with pitas$9.95. The falafel is hand-formed, fried to order, and served in pita or as a bowl over rice or greens. Hummus, baba ghanouj, and fresh manaeesh from the oven round out the options. Every adult at the table can find something worth ordering.
Price matters for family dining. Two shawarma pitas, two orders of chicken tenders, and a shared side of fries feeds a family of four, with every item priced on the menu. A larger group of eight to twelve people can order a mix of everything -- shawarma, bowls, tenders, shared hummus and pies -- and split the bill easily. These are not fast-food prices, but they are significantly below what most sit-down restaurants charge for comparable quantities of fresh, made-to-order food.
Halal covers the entire menu. Every cut of chicken and beef is halal. That includes the chicken tenders. For the large Muslim community across Falls Church, Annandale, Bailey's Crossroads, and the broader Northern Virginia region, Taza eliminates the uncertainty that comes with most restaurants. No need to ask. No need to verify. The standard applies to everything, always.
Taza is located at 5820 Seminary Rd Ste O, Falls Church, VA 22041, on Seminary Road between I-395 and Rt 7. The location is central to most of Northern Virginia: under 10 minutes from Arlington, Bailey's Crossroads, and Merrifield; under 15 minutes from Alexandria, Fairfax, and Tysons. Hours are 11 AM to midnight, seven days a week, which covers after-school dinners, late-night cravings, and everything in between. Pickup orders can be placed online through Clover, and catering for 10 to 200+ guests includes delivery. For group events or birthday parties, call (703) 340-1014.
A Family Restaurant on Seminary Road
Kid-friendly food they will actually eat. Shawarma the adults crave. Halal everything. Prices that respect your budget. Taza Shawarma & Falafel, 5820 Seminary Rd Ste O, Falls Church, VA. Open until midnight, seven days a week.