Best Food Near Eden Center Falls Church
Eden Center is the East Coast's premier Vietnamese food destination. Taza Shawarma & Falafel, just down the road on Seminary Road, is the Mediterranean counterpart. Fresh halal shawarma carved from a vertical spit, hand-formed falafel, oven-baked Lebanese flatbreads, and bowls built at the counter -- open until midnight, every day.
Located at 5820 Seminary Rd Ste O, Falls Church, VA 22041, Taza is a quick drive from Eden Center via Wilson Boulevard or Leesburg Pike. A different cuisine, a different tradition, the same commitment to freshness that Eden Center visitors expect.
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The Neighborhood
Eden Center and the Falls Church Food Corridor
Eden Center is the epicenter of Vietnamese food in the mid-Atlantic. The surrounding Falls Church and Seven Corners area is one of the most diverse food corridors in the country. Taza adds authentic Mediterranean and Levantine flavors to that mix.
Eden Center: The Vietnamese Hub
Eden Center at 6751-6799 Wilson Blvd is the largest Vietnamese commercial center on the East Coast. Over 120 shops, restaurants, and bakeries occupy this sprawling complex. It is a destination for pho, banh mi, che, and Vietnamese groceries. Thousands of visitors come through every week.
A Food Destination, Not Just a Shopping Center
People drive from DC, Maryland, and across Virginia specifically to eat at Eden Center. The area has earned a reputation as one of the most important food corridors in the mid-Atlantic. Taza adds Mediterranean depth to that reputation.
The Wilson Boulevard Corridor
Wilson Boulevard between Eden Center and Seven Corners is lined with restaurants, grocery stores, and small businesses representing Vietnamese, Korean, Salvadoran, Ethiopian, and Middle Eastern communities. Taza sits on Seminary Road just south of this corridor.
A Different Flavor After Pho
Eden Center is famous for Vietnamese cuisine. Taza offers something completely different -- halal shawarma, crispy falafel, oven-baked flatbreads, and creamy hummus. It is close enough to stop at on the same trip for variety, or to come back the next day when you want Mediterranean food instead.
Eden Center Quick Facts
- 120+ shops and restaurants
- Largest Vietnamese commercial center on the East Coast
- Located at 6751-6799 Wilson Blvd, Falls Church, VA 22044
Getting to Taza from Eden Center
- 1.5 miles via Wilson Blvd to Seminary Rd
- 3-minute drive, free parking at both locations
- Taza open 11 AM to midnight, 7 days
The Perfect Combo
Pho at Eden Center for lunch, shawarma at Taza for dinner. Banh mi from Eden Center, then falafel from Taza the next day. This area gives you Vietnamese and Mediterranean food at a level most cities cannot match. Two stops, two traditions, one neighborhood.
Why Taza
Six Reasons Eden Center Visitors Choose Taza
Taza is not trying to compete with Eden Center's Vietnamese restaurants. We are filling a different niche entirely -- Levantine Mediterranean food, 100% halal, carved and fried to order, open late.
Minutes from Eden Center
Taza is on Seminary Road, roughly 1.5 miles from Eden Center. A quick drive down Wilson Boulevard or Leesburg Pike and you are here. No fighting for parking twice -- grab your pho at Eden Center, then swing by Taza for shawarma on the way home.
Vertical-Spit Shawarma, Not Grilled Chicken
Taza uses a traditional vertical rotisserie for seasoned chicken and beef. The meat is carved off the spit to order. This is not reheated chicken on a flat grill. The caramelized edges and tender interior are immediately obvious.
100% Halal
Every cut of meat at Taza is halal, and there is no pork on the menu. For the large and diverse community around Eden Center and Falls Church, that matters. Ask the counter any sourcing question.
Fried, Baked and Carved to Order
Falafel is hand-formed and fried to order. Pita, manaeesh and pies come out of the oven warm. Shawarma is carved off the spit when you order. Taza means fresh in Arabic, and you can taste the difference on the first bite.
14 Free Toppings, Built at the Counter
Pickled turnips, tahini, garlic mayo, fresh vegetables, olives, hummus, baba ghanoush -- 14 free toppings, your choice. Tell the counter what you want and the crew builds your plate exactly that way.
Rated 4.8 on Yelp
Taza is rated 4.8 on Yelp (92 reviews), 4.4 on Google, and 4.4 on Restaurantji (260 ratings), from diners across Falls Church, Seven Corners, and the Eden Center corridor. Read the reviews before your first visit.
What to Order
Menu Highlights at Taza
Six dishes that show what Taza does, a few minutes from Eden Center. Everything is available for dine-in or online pickup.
Chicken Shawarma Pita
Seasoned chicken carved off the vertical spit to order, stuffed into warm pita with garlic sauce, pickled turnips, and crisp vegetables. The simplest way to try Taza, and an easy second stop after Eden Center.
View DetailsBeef Shawarma Shrak
Halal beef shawarma rolled in traditional thin shrak flatbread with tahini, pickled vegetables, and sumac. Shrak is paper-thin bread baked on a dome -- a texture and flavor completely different from standard wraps.
View DetailsChicken Shawarma Bowl
Generous chicken shawarma over basmati rice or mixed greens, topped with Arabic salad, pickled turnips, garlic sauce, and fresh herbs. High protein, big portions, zero filler. A full meal in one bowl.
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Falafel Pita
Hand-formed falafel made from ground chickpeas, fresh parsley, and cumin, fried until the outside shatters and the inside stays herb-green. Tucked into warm pita with tahini and fresh vegetables. A vegetarian staple.
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Lahm Bi Ajin Manaeesh
Thin, crispy flatbread topped with seasoned ground beef, diced onion, parsley, and Middle Eastern spices, baked in the oven. Often called Lebanese pizza. An appetizer, a side, or a meal on its own at $8.95.
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Hummus
Velvety-smooth chickpea dip blended with tahini, fresh lemon, and garlic, finished with olive oil and paprika. Served with warm pita. It goes with everything on the menu.
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Round Out Your Meal
Beyond the main dishes, these are the items that keep people coming back from the Eden Center area.
For Everyone
Every Appetite, Every Schedule
Families, office workers, late-night diners, and event planners -- Taza serves them all. Here is how we fit into your day, no matter when you are coming from the Eden Center area.
Families with Kids
Chicken tenders, fries, and cheese pies for the kids. Parents eat shawarma bowls or wraps. With 14 free toppings built at the counter, everyone gets their plate the way they want. Quick service means nobody waits long with hungry children.
Chicken Tenders $7.95 | Fries $3.95 | Cheese Pie $2.95
Quick Stop After Eden Center
Done shopping at Eden Center? Taza is a 3-minute drive away. Order online for pickup before you leave Eden Center and your food is ready when you walk in. Grab a shawarma pita and you are eating in under 10 minutes.
Chicken Shawarma Pita $9.95 | Falafel Pita $8.95
Late Night Cravings
Taza is open until midnight, seven days a week. When Eden Center restaurants have closed and you still want a real meal, the shawarma spit is still turning at Taza. Late-night shawarma after a long day hits differently.
Beef Shawarma Shrak $11.45 | Shawarma Bowl $12.45
Catering & Group Orders
Office near Wilson Boulevard? Hosting a gathering in the Falls Church area? Taza delivers catering platters -- shawarma trays, falafel platters, hummus spreads, and pita. Feeds 10, 50, or 200 people.
Call (703) 340-1014 for catering quotes
Getting Here
Directions from Eden Center and Nearby
Taza is at 5820 Seminary Rd Ste O, Falls Church, VA 22041. From Eden Center, it is a 3-minute drive east on Wilson Boulevard toward Seven Corners, then south on Seminary Road. Free parking directly in front of the restaurant.
Head east on Wilson Blvd toward Seven Corners. Turn right onto Leesburg Pike, then right onto Seminary Road. Taza is in the shopping center on your right. About 1.5 miles total.
Head south on Leesburg Pike toward Seminary Road. Turn right onto Seminary Rd. Taza is in the shopping center on your right, just past the intersection. Under a mile.
Take Columbia Pike or Leesburg Pike north toward Seven Corners. Turn onto Seminary Road heading east. Taza is on the right in the shopping center. Free parking in front.
Head east on Broad Street, then south on Leesburg Pike toward Seven Corners. Turn onto Seminary Road. Taza is in the shopping center on Seminary Rd.
Take Leesburg Pike south or Seminary Road east. Both routes lead directly to Taza. The shopping center has free parking right in front of the door.
Taza Shawarma & Falafel
Common Questions
Food Near Eden Center FAQ
Answers to the most common questions from people searching for food near Eden Center in Falls Church, VA.
Taza Shawarma & Falafel is on Seminary Road about 1.5 miles from Eden Center, rated 4.8 on Yelp (92 reviews). Taza serves halal shawarma carved off the vertical spit, falafel fried to order, bowls, hummus, and oven-baked Lebanese flatbreads. It offers a completely different cuisine from Eden Center's Vietnamese restaurants, which makes it an easy second stop.
Taza is approximately 1.5 miles from Eden Center, a 3-minute drive via Wilson Boulevard and Leesburg Pike to Seminary Road. The restaurant is in a shopping center at 5820 Seminary Rd Ste O, Falls Church, VA 22041 with free parking.
Yes. Taza Shawarma & Falafel is a 100% halal restaurant near Eden Center. All meats are halal and there is no pork on the menu. Taza is located at 5820 Seminary Rd, about a 3-minute drive from Eden Center, and serves halal shawarma, falafel, manaeesh, pies, and bowls.
Start with the Chicken Shawarma Pita ($9.95) -- carved off the vertical spit to order. For a bigger meal, try the Chicken Shawarma Bowl ($12.45) over rice. Vegetarians can get the Falafel Pita ($8.95). Do not skip the hummus ($4.95) and zaatar manaeesh ($6.95) as sides.
Yes. Taza is open from 11 AM to midnight, seven days a week. Many Eden Center shops close by 9 PM or 10 PM, but Taza's kitchen serves the full menu until midnight, so late-night food is easy.
Everyday orders are pickup: order online through Clover and your food is ready when you arrive, with free parking at the door. Catering for 10 to 200+ guests includes delivery across Falls Church, including the Eden Center area, Seven Corners, and Bailey's Crossroads.
Absolutely. Taza has a full vegetarian menu including Falafel Pita ($8.95), Falafel Bowl ($10.45), Falafel Shrak ($9.95), hummus ($4.95), baba ghanouj ($4.95), zaatar manaeesh ($6.95), spinach manaeesh ($7.95), and spinach pie ($2.95). The falafel is fried to order.
Eden Center is primarily known for Vietnamese cuisine. Taza offers authentic Levantine Mediterranean food -- halal shawarma carved from a vertical spit, hand-formed falafel, oven-baked flatbreads, and a choice of 14 free toppings. It is a completely different flavor profile and food tradition, which is exactly why Eden Center visitors go to Taza for variety.
Finding Great Food Near Eden Center, Falls Church, Virginia
Eden Center at 6751-6799 Wilson Boulevard has been the heart of Vietnamese culture and cuisine in Northern Virginia for decades. Over 120 businesses occupy this sprawling shopping center, and the food alone draws visitors from DC, Maryland, and beyond. Pho, banh mi, bun bo Hue, che, and Vietnamese coffee have made Eden Center one of the most important food destinations on the East Coast.
But the Falls Church and Seven Corners corridor around Eden Center is not just Vietnamese food. This stretch of Wilson Boulevard, Leesburg Pike, and Seminary Road is home to Korean barbecue houses, Salvadoran pupuserias, Ethiopian restaurants, and Mediterranean kitchens. The diversity of cuisine in this area rivals neighborhoods three times its size.
Taza Shawarma & Falafel sits on Seminary Road, about 1.5 miles from Eden Center. The restaurant occupies a spot in the shopping center at 5820 Seminary Rd Ste O, Falls Church, VA 22041. A 3-minute drive from Eden Center via Wilson Boulevard and Leesburg Pike brings you to a completely different food tradition -- one built on vertical-spit shawarma, hand-formed falafel, oven-baked flatbreads, and the everyday dishes of Levantine cooking.
The shawarma at Taza is not grilled chicken rebranded. It is seasoned meat turned on a traditional vertical rotisserie, then carved off to order. The falafel is hand-formed from ground chickpeas, fresh herbs, and cumin and fried to order. The pita comes out of the oven warm. This level of freshness and authenticity is what separates Taza from the average Mediterranean restaurant.
For Eden Center visitors, Taza represents something valuable: variety. After a morning of Vietnamese groceries and pho, a shawarma bowl or falafel pita offers a completely different flavor profile. The two are close enough to do on the same trip, or to alternate between throughout the week.
Taza is open from 11 AM to midnight, seven days a week. The full menu is available until close, so late-night diners get the same food as the lunch crowd. For the Falls Church and Seven Corners community, that matters. When Eden Center restaurants close for the evening, the shawarma spit at Taza is still turning.
All meats at Taza are halal. The restaurant offers online ordering for Clover pickup, plus catering with delivery for events and office lunches of 10 to 200+ guests. Free parking is available directly in front of the restaurant. For anyone searching for food near Eden Center in Falls Church, Taza is a drive measured in minutes and a meal measured in satisfaction.
Ready for Mediterranean Food Near Eden Center?
Fresh halal shawarma, hand-formed falafel, oven-baked flatbreads, and bowls built at the counter. Open 11 AM to midnight, 7 days a week. Stop by Taza on your next trip to Eden Center.
5820 Seminary Rd Ste O, Falls Church, VA 22041 -- Open 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM, Open 7 Days a Week