Halal Food Near Dar Al-Hijrah Falls Church
Taza Shawarma & Falafel is the closest halal restaurant to Dar Al-Hijrah Islamic Center in Falls Church, Virginia. Located at 5820 Seminary Rd Ste O, Falls Church, VA 22041 -- about 1.5 miles down Seminary Road from the mosque at 3159 Row St, Falls Church, VA 22044.
100% halal. Open 7 days a week, 11 AM to midnight. Serving the mosque community for Friday Jummah lunch, after-prayer meals, Ramadan iftar catering, and Eid celebrations.
Serving the Community
Why the Dar Al-Hijrah Community Chooses Taza
100% Halal -- Every Dish
All meats are 100% halal, and there is no pork on the menu. Every dish on the menu is an option for the whole family.
Minutes from Dar Al-Hijrah
Taza is located at 5820 Seminary Rd Ste O, about 1.5 miles from the mosque. A 3-minute drive down Seminary Road, or a short ride share after services.
Open 11 AM to Midnight
We serve 7 days a week with hours that accommodate after-prayer meals, late Isha dinners, and Ramadan schedules. Open well past sunset year-round.
Built for Groups
Families and groups coming together after prayer can order at the counter or call ahead at (703) 340-1014 for larger orders. Free parking at the door.
Location
3-minute drive from the Mosque to Taza
Dar Al-Hijrah Islamic Center sits at 3159 Row St, Falls Church, VA 22044, one of the most established mosques in the Northern Virginia area. Taza Shawarma & Falafel is located at 5820 Seminary Rd Ste O, Falls Church, VA 22041 -- about About 1.5 miles away via Seminary Road.
After Jummah on Fridays, after Isha prayers, or any time you leave the mosque with an appetite -- Taza is the nearest halal option with a full menu of Mediterranean food. The route is straight down Seminary Road. No highway merges, no complicated turns.
5820 Seminary Rd Ste O, Falls Church, VA 22041
3159 Row St, Falls Church, VA 22044
About 1.5 miles via Seminary Rd
11:00 AM - 12:00 AM, 7 days
After-Prayer Picks
Quick After-Prayer Orders
These dishes are quick to make and easy to share. Every item below is 100% halal and made to order at the counter.
Chicken Shawarma Pita
$9.95A quick order after Jummah. Easy to eat, and packed with chicken carved off the spit, garlic sauce, and pickled turnips in warm pita. Fills you up without slowing you down.
Beef Shawarma Bowl
$12.45A full meal over rice or greens. Ideal for those who want something substantial after fasting or a long Friday service. Beef is sliced fresh from the spit.
Falafel Pita
$8.95Crispy, herb-packed falafel fried to order. A filling pick for vegetarians. Comes with tahini, fresh vegetables, and warm pita.
Zaatar Manaeesh
$6.95Traditional oven-baked flatbread with zaatar, sesame, and olive oil. Quick, light, and affordable -- a staple across Levantine communities. Many order several to share.
Lahm Bi Ajin Manaeesh
$8.95Seasoned ground beef on thin flatbread, baked in our oven. Easy to pick up several for post-prayer gatherings at home. Priced at $8.95.
Hummus
$4.95Silky chickpea hummus with tahini, lemon, and olive oil. Served with warm pita. A shared appetizer that pairs with everything on the menu.
Friday Tradition
Jummah Lunch at Taza
After Jummah prayer at Dar Al-Hijrah, Taza is a short drive for a halal lunch. Every item on the menu is halal: shawarma carved off the vertical spit, falafel fried to order, and manaeesh and pies baked in the oven, with free parking at the door.
Taza is counter service, so there is no table to wait for. For larger groups, call ahead at (703) 340-1014. We also take online orders through our Clover page so you can order before you leave the masjid and pick up at the counter.
Quick Jummah Lunch Picks
Carved off the spit and wrapped in minutes.
Larger wrap in thin shrak bread. More filling for those who had a long morning.
Vegetarian bowl over rice or greens. Light, nutritious, and gluten-free with the rice base.
Quick, affordable flatbread from the oven. Easy to grab a few.
Oven-baked meat pies at $2.95 each. Ideal for a fast bite between obligations.
Traditional Middle Eastern lemonade. Refreshing after a Friday afternoon in the sun.
Our Standards
Halal You Can Trust
The Dar Al-Hijrah community holds high standards for halal food, and so do we. At Taza, halal is not a marketing label -- it is the foundation of how we operate. We know that families who pray together also eat together, and they deserve complete confidence in what they are served.
Ramadan & Eid
Iftar Catering & Eid Celebration Packages
Taza has catered iftar dinners for mosques, Islamic centers, and family gatherings across Falls Church and Northern Virginia. We also provide full-service catering for Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha celebrations.
Community Iftar Catering
Serves 30-200+
Taza caters for groups of 10 to 200+, with delivery available, so a community iftar can be planned around shawarma, falafel, hummus with pita, rice, and dessert. Tell us your headcount and maghrib time when you call and we will plan the order around it.
Includes:
- Chicken Shawarma Pita trays
- Falafel Pita trays with tahini
- Hummus and Baba Ghanouj with pita
- Rice -- basmati with aromatic spices
- Zaatar Manaeesh and assorted pies
- Fresh smoothies and drinks
- Rice Pudding for dessert
Call for custom pricing based on headcount
Family Iftar at Home
Serves 10-25
Built for family gatherings during Ramadan. Generous portions sized for the appetite that builds over a full day of fasting. Covers mains, sides, and dessert. Pickup or delivery available.
Includes:
- Beef Shawarma Pita platter
- Chicken Shawarma Bowl tray with rice
- Labneh with olive oil and dried mint
- Zaatar Manaeesh and Spinach Pie
- Lemon Mint and fresh smoothies
- Rice pudding for dessert
Call for custom pricing based on headcount
Eid Celebration Packages
Serves 20-200+
Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha are the meals everyone prepares for. An Eid order can combine chicken and beef shawarma, a mezze table, rice trays, manaeesh, and desserts. Delivery is available so the host can focus on guests.
Includes:
- Chicken and beef shawarma trays
- Full mezze spread with hummus, baba ghanouj, and falafel
- Basmati rice trays
- Assorted manaeesh and specialty pies
- Rice Pudding, harissa, and cake for dessert
Call for custom pricing based on headcount
Planning an Iftar or Eid Event?
Call us to discuss your headcount, date, and menu preferences. We handle events from 10 to 100+ guests. Delivery and setup available across Falls Church and Northern Virginia.
Ratings
How Diners Rate Taza
Halal Dining Near Dar Al-Hijrah Islamic Center
Dar Al-Hijrah Islamic Center at 3159 Row St, Falls Church, VA 22044 is one of the largest and most established mosques in Northern Virginia. Thousands of community members attend Friday Jummah prayers, daily salat, and special events throughout the year. After prayer, one of the most common questions is simple: where to eat halal food nearby.
Taza Shawarma & Falafel at 5820 Seminary Rd Ste O, Falls Church, VA 22041 answers that question directly. Located about 1.5 miles from the mosque -- a straight 3-minute drive down Seminary Road -- Taza is a nearby halal option for the Dar Al-Hijrah community. The entire menu of 40+ items is 100% halal. Every meat is halal, and there is no pork on the menu.
After Friday Jummah Prayer
After Jummah, Taza is a quick stop for a meal before heading home or back to work. Good quick orders are chicken shawarma pita sandwiches, falafel wraps, and lahm bil ajin flatbreads. These items are ready fast and priced for regular visits -- chicken shawarma pita is $9.95, falafel pita is $8.95, and lahm bil ajin is $8.95.
For larger groups that gather for lunch after Jummah, Taza takes group orders. Calling ahead at (703) 340-1014 before you arrive keeps everything moving smoothly. Online ordering through our Clover platform also works well for those who want their food ready at a specific time.
Ramadan Iftar and Suhoor
During Ramadan, nearby halal food matters even more. Taza caters community gatherings at mosques and homes for 10 to 200+ guests, with delivery available. An iftar order can be built around shawarma, falafel, rice, and hummus, finishing with rice pudding or harissa for dessert.
For families hosting iftar at home, our family-sized catering options serve 10-25 people with generous portions that account for the appetite that builds over a full day of fasting. Taza stays open until midnight throughout Ramadan, accommodating both iftar and late-evening pickups.
Eid Celebrations
Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha are the two biggest dining occasions of the year for many families in the Dar Al-Hijrah community. Taza caters Eid gatherings for groups of 10 to 200+ people. Orders can combine chicken and beef shawarma, mezze with hummus and baba ghanouj, basmati rice trays, assorted manaeesh and pies, and desserts. Delivery is available so the host can focus on their guests.
A Menu Built for the Community
The Taza menu is Levantine street food. Shawarma and falafel are the core, but the menu extends to shrak bread wraps, Mediterranean bowls, oven-baked manaeesh, oven-baked pies, fresh hummus and baba ghanouj, halal chicken tenders, smoothies, and traditional desserts. Prices range from $0.85 for a single falafel piece to $12.45 for a full shawarma bowl.
Vegetarian options are abundant -- falafel, hummus, baba ghanouj, labneh, zaatar manaeesh, spinach pies, and veggie pies are all part of the regular menu. Every vegetarian item is naturally halal.
Common Questions
FAQ: Halal Food Near Dar Al-Hijrah
How far is Taza Shawarma & Falafel from Dar Al-Hijrah Islamic Center?
Taza is located at 5820 Seminary Rd Ste O, Falls Church, VA 22041, about 1.5 miles from Dar Al-Hijrah Islamic Center at 3159 Row St, Falls Church, VA 22044. The drive takes approximately 3 minutes via Seminary Road. Many community members stop by after Friday Jummah prayer and evening services.
Is all the food at Taza halal?
Yes. Every meat at Taza is 100% halal, and there is no pork on the menu. The entire menu of 40+ items is halal, including our vegetarian options.
Does Taza cater for Ramadan iftar events?
We do. Taza caters for groups of 10 to 200+, with delivery available, for mosques, community centers, and family gatherings. An iftar order can include shawarma, falafel, hummus, rice, and dessert. Call us at (703) 340-1014 to discuss your headcount and schedule.
What are the best items to order after Friday prayer?
Quick after-Jummah orders include the Chicken Shawarma Pita ($9.95), Falafel Pita ($8.95), and Lahm Bi Ajin Manaeesh ($8.95). All are quick to make. For groups, a mix of shawarma and manaeesh works well to share.
Can I place a large group order for after prayer?
Absolutely. You can call ahead at (703) 340-1014 or order online through our Clover ordering page. We recommend calling 30 minutes before pickup for orders of 10+ people.
Does Taza offer Eid catering?
Yes. We cater Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha gatherings for groups of 10 to 200+. Orders can include shawarma, mezze, rice trays, manaeesh, and dessert, with delivery available. Call for custom pricing based on your headcount.
Is Taza open during Ramadan hours?
Taza is open 11 AM to midnight, 7 days a week, including throughout Ramadan. Our hours accommodate both iftar and late-evening pickups before midnight.
Does Taza have vegetarian halal options?
Yes. Our vegetarian menu includes Falafel Pita ($8.95), Falafel Bowl ($10.45), Hummus ($4.95), Baba Ghanouj ($4.95), Zaatar Manaeesh ($6.95), and Spinach Pie ($2.95). All are naturally halal.
Serving Halal Food Across Northern Virginia
In addition to the Dar Al-Hijrah community, Taza serves halal food to families across these areas:
Visit Taza After Prayer
Stop by after Jummah, after Isha, or any time the mosque community is gathering. We are open 7 days a week and ready for both individual orders and large groups.
Address
5820 Seminary Rd Ste O, Falls Church, VA 22041
About 1.5 miles from Dar Al-Hijrah Islamic Center
Hours
11:00 AM - 12:00 AM -- Open 7 Days a Week
Order Halal Food After Prayer
Heading to Taza after prayer? Order online so your food is ready when you arrive. 100% halal, always fresh, minutes from the mosque.