Food Near Pentagon City Mall
The Fashion Centre at Pentagon City has 170+ stores and a food court full of the same national chains you can find in any mall in America. For fresh, halal, spit-roasted shawarma, hand-formed falafel, and stone-oven flatbreads, you need to drive 15 minutes south on I-395.
Taza Shawarma & Falafel on Seminary Road in Falls Church is where Pentagon City Mall shoppers go when they want a real meal instead of reheated food court fare. Order online for pickup, get delivery to your Pentagon City address, or make the short drive after your shopping trip.
Skip the Food Court, Drive 15 Minutes
Why Pentagon City Mall Shoppers Choose Taza
Meat Carved Off the Spit, Not a Steam Tray
The Fashion Centre food court serves reheated chain food under heat lamps. At Taza, two vertical spits -- one chicken, one beef -- rotate beside open flame all day. The meat is shaved fresh the moment you order. That is the core difference between mall food and real food.
15 Minutes from Pentagon City Mall via I-395
Exit the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, merge onto I-395 South, and take the Seminary Road exit. Total drive time: 12 to 15 minutes depending on traffic. Order ahead on our website and your food is ready when you walk through the door.
100% Halal -- No Exceptions, No Asterisks
Pentagon City serves a large community that requires halal dining options. Every piece of chicken and beef at Taza comes from certified halal suppliers. There is no split sourcing and no guesswork. The certification covers every item, every day.
Every Component Made Fresh That Morning
The hummus is blended before the doors open. The pita comes out of the oven throughout the day. The falafel is formed from raw chickpea batter and fried when you order it. The garlic sauce is made in-house daily. Taza means fresh in Arabic -- the name is a promise.
Overnight Marinade, Seven-Spice Blend
Chicken and beef soak overnight -- a minimum of twelve hours -- in a proprietary blend of yogurt, lemon juice, cardamom, allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, black pepper, coriander, and cumin. That slow infusion is what produces shawarma that tastes nothing like generic mall gyro meat.
Independent and Family-Owned
Taza is not a franchise booth in a food court. It is an independent, family-run restaurant where the owners are present daily. Quality stays consistent, accountability is personal, and Pentagon City Mall shoppers who become regulars are treated accordingly.
What Pentagon City Shoppers Order Most
Top Dishes for Mall Shoppers
These are the items that Pentagon City Mall visitors order on repeat. Every dish is made fresh to order and available for pickup or delivery.
Chicken Shawarma Pita
Best SellerThe single most ordered item by Pentagon City Mall shoppers. Chicken marinated overnight, slow-roasted on the vertical spit, carved to order. Stuffed into warm pita with garlic sauce, pickled turnips, and fresh vegetables. Portable enough to eat in the car on the way home.
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Beef Shawarma Shrak
Premium WrapSeasoned beef layered on the spit with ribbons of fat that render down during rotation, continuously basting the meat. Carved thin, rolled in paper-thin shrak flatbread with tahini, garlic sauce, and pickled vegetables. A serious upgrade from anything in the Fashion Centre food court.
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Chicken Shawarma Bowl
Protein PackedThe go-to for shoppers who track their macros. Generous chicken shawarma over basmati rice or mixed greens, topped with Arabic salad, pickled turnips, garlic sauce, and fresh herbs. High protein without the bloated feeling that comes from food court alternatives.
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Falafel Pita
VegetarianCrispy on the outside, herb-green on the inside. Formed from raw chickpeas, fresh parsley, cilantro, and aromatic spices, then fried to order. Tucked into warm pita with tahini, lettuce, tomato, and pickles. A substantial vegetarian sandwich that does not rely on processed substitutes.
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Zaatar Manaeesh
Stone Oven BakedWarm flatbread brushed with a fragrant blend of dried thyme, toasted sesame, sumac, and extra-virgin olive oil, baked in our stone oven. Pentagon City Mall visitors who discover this item for the first time tend to order it every single visit afterward.
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Beef Shawarma Bowl
Hearty BowlSlow-roasted beef shawarma over basmati rice, greens, or hummus. Garnished with Arabic salad, pickles, tahini, and sumac. Substantial enough to carry you through the rest of an afternoon shopping trip or a long evening at home.
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Taza vs. Pentagon City Mall Food Court
The Fashion Centre food court fills a role for quick bites between stores. But when you want a meal worth sitting down for, here is what the 15-minute drive to Taza actually gets you.
Understanding the Problem
Pentagon City Mall Has 170 Stores and No Real Shawarma
The Fashion Centre at Pentagon City is one of the highest-traffic malls in Northern Virginia. It anchors a neighborhood that includes Amazon HQ2, the Pentagon itself, thousands of residential units, and a major Metro station on the Blue and Yellow lines. The area generates enormous demand for dining.
The food court and surrounding restaurants serve that demand with the same national chains available at every other suburban mall. For a community with a growing population of halal-conscious diners, families who cook Mediterranean food at home, and workers who eat out five days a week, the gap is noticeable.
Taza is 15 minutes south on I-395 in Falls Church. The drive is simple: Seminary Road exit, right into our lot, free parking, food carved fresh off the spit. Pentagon City Mall shoppers who discover this route rarely go back to the food court for shawarma, falafel, or hummus.
Food Court Closes Early
Most Pentagon City Mall food court vendors close by 8 PM or 9 PM -- Taza stays open until midnight, seven days a week
Chain Restaurants Dominate
The mall and Pentagon Row are filled with national chains that serve the same menu coast to coast -- no personality, no craft
Hundreds of Stores, Limited Real Food
Fashion Centre at Pentagon City has 170+ stores but no independent Mediterranean restaurant with a vertical shawarma spit
Amazon HQ2 Workforce Needs Options
Thousands of tech workers in National Landing eat out daily and have already exhausted the same dozen Pentagon City spots
Growing Halal-Conscious Population
Pentagon City and South Arlington have a large and growing community that requires certified halal dining -- the mall food court does not meet that need
Pentagon Employees Deserve Better Lunch
Tens of thousands of Department of Defense employees work minutes away and deserve a midday meal that is freshly prepared, not mass-produced
Skip the Mall Food Court
Order online now and your shawarma will be carved and ready by the time you drive from Pentagon City Mall to Seminary Road.
Order Online for PickupBuilt Around Your Shopping Schedule
Meal Ideas for Pentagon City Mall Shoppers
Before the mall, after the mall, or delivered to your Pentagon City address -- here is how shoppers use Taza.
Pre-Shopping Fuel Up
$13.90Chicken Shawarma Pita + Fries
Eat at Taza before heading to the Fashion Centre. A chicken shawarma pita and fries will give you the energy to handle a full afternoon of shopping without resorting to the food court later.
Post-Mall Dinner Stop
$17.35Beef Shawarma Shrak + Hummus + Pita Bread
Drive 15 minutes after the mall closes and sit down to a real dinner. Beef shawarma shrak wrap with a side of smooth hummus and warm house-baked pita. A proper end to a shopping day.
Quick Pickup Between Errands
$18.40Chicken Shawarma Bowl + Lemon Mint
Order online from your phone while browsing the mall. By the time you drive to Taza, your bowl and drink are wrapped and ready. In and out in under two minutes.
Family Dinner After Shopping
VariesShawarma pitas + Falafel platter + Hummus + Rice Pudding
Feed the whole family after a Pentagon City Mall trip. Mix shawarma pitas, falafel, hummus with pita, and baklava for dessert. Kids menu available with chicken tenders and cheese pizza for younger children.
Complete Your Order
Sides, Dips, and Desserts
Pentagon City Mall shoppers rarely leave Taza with just a sandwich. These are the sides and extras most frequently added to orders.
Hummus
$4.95Smooth chickpea dip blended with tahini, lemon, garlic, and olive oil. Served with warm house-baked pita. The most-added side by Pentagon City Mall shoppers.
Baba Ghanouj
$4.95Fire-roasted eggplant blended with tahini, lemon, and garlic until smoky and creamy. Pairs with any main course on the menu.
Labneh
$4.95Thick strained yogurt drizzled with olive oil and dried mint. Cool, tangy, and probiotic-rich. A refreshing counterbalance to the richness of shawarma.
Rice Pudding
$2.95Layers of phyllo pastry filled with crushed pistachios and walnuts, drenched in rose-water honey syrup. The traditional finish to a proper Mediterranean meal.
Rice Pudding
$2.95Creamy rice pudding slow-cooked with whole milk, perfumed with rose water and dusted with cinnamon. Warm, comforting, and worth the extra stop after the mall.
Avocado Boost
$5.95Ripe avocado blended with milk, honey, and mixed nuts. Rich in healthy fats and protein. A bestselling smoothie among the health-conscious crowd coming from Pentagon City.
A Straight Shot on I-395
How to Get to Taza from Pentagon City Mall
Taza is on Seminary Road in Falls Church, directly off the I-395 Seminary Road exit (3A). Here are step-by-step directions from key Pentagon City Mall area starting points.
Fashion Centre at Pentagon City
14 minExit the mall parking garage onto South Hayes Street. Turn right onto Army Navy Drive. Merge onto I-395 South. Take exit 3A for Seminary Road. Turn right on Seminary Rd -- Taza is on the right in the shopping center.
Pentagon City Metro Station
14 min by carHead west on Army Navy Drive from the Metro station. Get on I-395 South. Take Seminary Road exit 3A. Turn right on Seminary Rd. Free parking directly in front of Taza.
Pentagon Row (South Joyce Street)
14 minHead south on South Joyce Street. Turn right onto Army Navy Drive. Merge onto I-395 South. Take Seminary Road exit. Taza is right off the exit on the right side of Seminary Road.
Amazon HQ2 / National Landing
15 minHead south on South Eads Street or South Clark Street toward Army Navy Drive. Merge onto I-395 South. Take Seminary Road exit 3A. Taza is on your right in the shopping center.
The Pentagon
13 minExit onto I-395 South from the Pentagon parking area. Take exit 3A for Seminary Road. Head east on Seminary Rd. Taza is in the shopping center on the right.
Crystal City Shops
15 minTake Crystal Drive to 23rd Street South. Merge onto I-395 South. Take exit 3A for Seminary Road. Follow Seminary Rd east -- Taza is on the right with free lot parking.
Stay in Pentagon City
Delivery and Takeout to Pentagon City Mall Area
Do not feel like driving after a long day at the mall? Order Taza for delivery to your Pentagon City apartment, condo, office, or hotel.
Online Pickup Order
Place your order on our website while still in the mall. By the time you drive 15 minutes to Seminary Road, your food is carved, wrapped, and waiting at the counter.
DoorDash Delivery
Get Taza delivered straight to your Pentagon City apartment, condo, or office. Our shawarma and bowls rank among the top-rated DoorDash items in the 22202 zip code.
Uber Eats Delivery
Order through Uber Eats for delivery to any Pentagon City Mall area address. Fresh Mediterranean food at your door, typically within 30-40 minutes of ordering.
Office and Event Catering
We deliver catering platters to Pentagon City offices, conference rooms, and event spaces. Shawarma trays, falafel, hummus, and baklava for groups of 10 to 200+. Call for a custom quote.
40+ Items on the Menu
Far More Than Just Shawarma
Shawarma is what Taza is known for, but the menu runs much deeper. The stone oven produces zaatar manaeesh, lahm bil ajin (Lebanese meat flatbread), cheese manaeesh, and spinach flatbreads. The sides counter has hummus, baba ghanouj, labneh, and tabbouleh. The pastry case holds sfiha pies, spinach pies, cheese pies, and zaatar pies -- all hand-folded and baked fresh daily.
For drinks, there are ten smoothie and juice options including the rich Avocado Boost and the bright Lemon Mint. For dessert, baklava layered with pistachio and rose-water syrup, or creamy rice pudding dusted with cinnamon. A kids menu with chicken tenders and cheese pizza covers the younger crowd. Pentagon City Mall families with children appreciate having options for everyone at one table.
Minutes from All of These
Near Pentagon City Mall and Beyond
Taza is a short drive from the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City and every major destination in the Pentagon City and National Landing area.
Fashion Centre at Pentagon City
Pentagon City Metro (Blue/Yellow)
Amazon HQ2
The Pentagon
Pentagon Row
National Landing
Crystal City
Pentagon Centre
Long Bridge Park
Virginia Highlands Park
South Hayes Street Corridor
Army Navy Country Club
Common Questions
Pentagon City Mall Dining FAQs
How far is Taza from Pentagon City Mall (Fashion Centre at Pentagon City)?
Taza Shawarma & Falafel is located on Seminary Road in Falls Church, VA -- approximately 15 minutes from the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City by car. The route is straightforward: take I-395 South from Pentagon City to the Seminary Road exit (3A). Turn right on Seminary Road and Taza is on the right side in a shopping center with free parking.
Is Taza a better option than the Pentagon City Mall food court?
Taza serves freshly carved shawarma off a vertical spit, hand-formed falafel fried to order, and stone-oven baked flatbreads. The Pentagon City Mall food court primarily offers national chain fast food served from steam trays and heat lamps. The difference in freshness, flavor, and ingredient quality is significant. Many Pentagon City residents and workers make the 15-minute drive specifically for this reason.
Can I order Taza for delivery to my Pentagon City address?
Yes. Taza delivers to all Pentagon City addresses through DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub. Delivery typically takes 30-40 minutes. You can also place an online pickup order on our website and drive the 15 minutes to pick it up yourself -- your food will be ready when you arrive.
Is everything at Taza halal?
Yes. All chicken and beef at Taza comes from certified halal suppliers. There is no mixed sourcing and no exceptions. This applies to every meat item on the menu, every day. For the halal-conscious community around Pentagon City Mall, Taza provides complete certainty.
What should I order on my first visit after shopping at Pentagon City Mall?
Start with the Chicken Shawarma Pita ($9.95) -- it is the best seller for a reason. Add a side of hummus ($4.95) with warm pita for scooping. Finish with a piece of cake ($4.95). If you prefer bowls, the Chicken Shawarma Bowl ($12.45) over basmati rice is equally popular. Total cost for a full meal with dessert: under $20.
What are Taza's hours compared to the Pentagon City Mall food court?
The Pentagon City Mall food court typically closes around 8 PM on weekdays and 9 PM on weekends. Taza is open from 11:00 AM to 12:00 AM (midnight), seven days a week. That means Taza is available for late dinners, post-movie meals, and late-night cravings long after every food court option has shut down.
Does Taza have free parking?
Yes. Taza is located in a shopping center on Seminary Road with a large, free parking lot directly in front of the restaurant. No parking garage, no meters, no validation stamps, and no circling the block -- a welcome contrast to parking at Pentagon City Mall.
Can Taza cater a large group or office event near Pentagon City?
Absolutely. Taza provides catering for groups of 10 to 200+. Popular packages include shawarma platters (chicken and beef), falafel trays, hummus and pita spreads, and baklava dessert trays. We deliver to Pentagon City offices, event spaces, and conference rooms. Call (703) 340-1014 for custom quotes.
Visit Taza on Seminary Road
Taza Shawarma & Falafel is located in a shopping center on Seminary Road in Falls Church, directly off the I-395 Seminary Road exit (3A). About 15 minutes from the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City. Free parking lot in front. Open seven days a week until midnight.
5820 Seminary Rd Ste O, Falls Church, VA 22041
11:00 AM - 12:00 AM -- Open 7 Days a Week
Pentagon City Mall Shoppers, Your Table Is Ready
Fresh halal shawarma, falafel, hummus, and stone-oven flatbreads -- 15 minutes from the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City via I-395. Order online for pickup or delivery, or drive to Seminary Road for the best Mediterranean food in the area.