Halal Restaurant Near Alexandria, VA
Alexandria families searching for halal food have a short drive. Taza Shawarma & Falafel in Falls Church serves 100% halal shawarma carved off the vertical spit, falafel fried to order, and Mediterranean dishes. Just 15-20 minutes from Old Town, Del Ray, and Kingstowne.
Our Halal Promise
Authentic Halal Food Alexandria Residents Trust
At Taza, halal is not a marketing label -- it is a commitment woven into every aspect of our operation, from sourcing to serving.
100% Halal Meats
Every cut of chicken and beef at Taza is halal, and there is no pork on the menu. Ask at the counter about any item and the staff will answer directly.
Traditional Preparation
Seasoned chicken and beef turn on vertical spits and are carved to order, the traditional way. Falafel is fried to order, and manaeesh, pita and pies are baked in the oven.
Taza Means Fresh
Taza means fresh in Arabic. Pita comes out of the oven, falafel is fried to order, and you choose from 14 free toppings at the counter while the crew builds your order.
A Fully Halal Menu
The whole menu is halal, so there is no non-halal item on it to mix with. Order anything for a family or a group without double-checking.
Levantine Classics
Shawarma, falafel, manaeesh, hummus and shrak wraps -- the everyday foods of Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Palestine, made the traditional way at the counter in Bailey's Crossroads.
Read the Reviews
Taza holds 4.8 stars on Yelp (92 reviews), 4.4 on Google, and 4.4 on Restaurantji (260 ratings). Read what diners say on each site before you drive over from Alexandria.
Alexandria Picks
Popular Halal Dishes for Alexandria Customers
Four halal dishes worth the drive from Alexandria. Every meat item is 100% halal and made to order.
Chicken Shawarma Pita
$9.95Seasoned halal chicken roasted on a vertical spit and shaved fresh per order. Served in warm pita with garlic sauce, pickled turnips, and your choice of 14 free toppings, built at the counter.
Beef Shawarma Shrak Wrap
$11.45Halal beef shawarma rolled in traditional thin shrak flatbread with garlic sauce, pickled vegetables, and a hint of sumac. A bigger wrap for serious shawarma lovers.
Falafel Bowl
$10.45Crispy chickpea falafel, fried to order, over rice or greens with hummus, tahini, Arabic salad, and pickled vegetables. A hearty, plant-based option for Alexandria vegetarians.
Shawarma Bowl
$12.45Your choice of chicken or beef shawarma over basmati rice, mixed greens, or hummus with Arabic salad, pickles, and drizzled sauces. Fork-friendly and filling.
Getting Here
Directions from Alexandria Neighborhoods
Taza is an easy drive from all Alexandria neighborhoods. Free parking is available directly in front of our Falls Church location.
From Old Town Alexandria
~20 minutes
Take the George Washington Memorial Pkwy north, merge onto I-395 N, take exit 3B onto VA-7 W/Leesburg Pike, turn onto Seminary Rd. Or take Duke St west to I-395 N for a direct route.
From Del Ray
~18 minutes
Head west on E Glebe Rd, turn onto S Walter Reed Dr, continue onto Columbia Pike, then merge onto Seminary Rd toward Bailey's Crossroads. Taza is in Bailey's Crossroads, on Seminary Road, with free parking at the door.
From Kingstowne / Franconia
~15 minutes
Take I-95 N/I-495 N to exit 173 for VA-236 W/Little River Tpke, then north on Seminary Rd. A quick, traffic-friendly route from the Kingstowne area.
Serving Alexandria
Halal Catering and Delivery to Alexandria
Whether you need catering for an Alexandria office meeting, a family gathering, or just a quick delivery to your door, Taza makes it easy.
Corporate Catering
Feed your Alexandria office with halal-friendly platters. Shawarma, falafel, hummus, and side trays for meetings of 10 to 200+ people, with delivery available.
Family Gatherings
Hosting a family event in Old Town, Del Ray, or Kingstowne? Our catering platters make it easy with generous portions and crowd-pleasing flavors.
Delivery & Pickup
Catering orders can be delivered to Alexandria. For everyday meals, order online for fast Clover pickup at our Falls Church location, with free parking at the door.
Serving the Alexandria Area
Halal Food Near You
Located on Seminary Road in Falls Church, Taza is easily accessible from communities throughout the Alexandria corridor. Order online for pickup through Clover; catering for 10 to 200+ guests includes delivery.
Old Town Alexandria
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Del Ray
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Kingstowne
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Franconia
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Landmark
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Seminary Hill
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Falls Church
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Arlington
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Annandale
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Springfield
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Bailey's Crossroads
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Fairfax
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Common Questions
Halal Food Alexandria FAQs
Is Taza a halal restaurant?
Yes, 100%. All meats at Taza are halal and there is no pork on the menu. Every meat item -- shawarma, sfiha, lahm bil ajin, chicken tenders and the meat pies -- is halal. Ask the counter about any item.
How far is Taza from Alexandria, VA?
Taza is approximately 15-20 minutes from most Alexandria neighborhoods. We are located at 5820 Seminary Rd in Falls Church, easily accessible from Old Town (20 min), Del Ray (18 min), and Kingstowne (15 min).
Does Taza deliver to Alexandria?
Catering orders (10 to 200+ guests) can be delivered to Alexandria. For everyday orders, order online for Clover pickup at 5820 Seminary Rd -- 15-20 minutes from most of Alexandria, with free parking at the door.
What Mediterranean dishes does Taza serve?
Our menu includes chicken and beef shawarma (pita, shrak wrap, or bowl), falafel, hummus, zaatar manaeesh, savory pies, sides, and fresh smoothies. Everything is halal; falafel is fried to order and the manaeesh and pies are baked in the oven.
Does Taza offer catering to Alexandria?
Absolutely. We cater corporate lunches, family gatherings, and events throughout the Alexandria area. Our platters serve 10 to 200+ guests. Call (703) 340-1014 or visit our catering page to order.
What are Taza's hours?
We are open 7 days a week from 11 AM to midnight. Whether you need lunch during work, dinner with the family, or a late-night shawarma fix, we are ready to serve Alexandria customers.
Visit Us on Seminary Road
Taza is located in Falls Church, just minutes from Alexandria via I-395 or Seminary Road. Easy parking, fast service, and open late every night for Alexandria residents who want genuine halal food.
5820 Seminary Rd Ste O, Falls Church, VA 22041
11:00 AM - 12:00 AM -- Open 7 Days a Week
Alexandria's Trusted Halal Restaurant
100% halal. Carved off the spit, fried to order, baked in the oven. Order online for Clover pickup from Taza in Falls Church, with free parking at the door.