Halal Restaurant Near Me
You searched for a halal restaurant near you, and here it is. Taza Shawarma & Falafel runs a fully halal kitchen on Seminary Road in Falls Church, Virginia -- minutes from Arlington, Annandale, Alexandria, and dozens of Northern Virginia neighborhoods. 100% Halal chicken and beef, carved off vertical spits. Crispy falafel fried to order. Fresh hummus, manaeesh, and Lebanese pies baked in an oven.
No pork on the menu. Every cut of meat is halal. Open from 11 AM until midnight, seven days a week. Dine in, order online for pickup, or call for catering. Rated 4.8 on Yelp (92 reviews), 4.4 on Google, and 4.4 on Restaurantji (260 ratings).
Why Taza Stands Apart
Why Diners Choose Taza for Halal Food Near You
Every cut of meat at Taza is halal, and the food is cooked to order. Rated 4.8 on Yelp (92 reviews), 4.4 on Google, and 4.4 on Restaurantji (260 ratings).
100% Halal, No Exceptions
Every cut of chicken and beef at Taza is 100% halal, with no exceptions anywhere on the menu. If you have a question about the meat or how a dish is prepared, ask at the counter or call (703) 340-1014 and you will get a straight answer.
Cooked to Order, Not a Franchise Formula
Taza is an independent Levantine kitchen. Chicken and beef shawarma are carved off the vertical spit for each order, falafel is fried to order, and manaeesh, pita, and pies are baked in the oven. Every pita and bowl is built at the counter with 14 free toppings, your choice.
4.8 Stars on Yelp (92 Reviews)
Taza holds 4.8 stars on Yelp (92 reviews), 4.4 on Google, and 4.4 on Restaurantji (260 ratings). If you are searching for a halal restaurant near you, read the reviews on each site and decide for yourself.
Open Late, Seven Days a Week
Many restaurants in Northern Virginia close by 9 or 10 PM. Taza stays open until midnight, every single day. Whether you need halal food after a late shift, after Taraweeh prayers during Ramadan, or after a night out with friends, we are here. The shawarma spit keeps spinning until close.
Built for Families
Taza is not a bar that also sells food. We are a family restaurant. Kids can get chicken tenders or cheese manaeesh. Parents get real shawarma. Grandparents get hummus and za'atar manaeesh. The dining room is clean, welcoming, and comfortable for groups of any size.
Easy to Reach, Free Parking
Taza is at 5820 Seminary Rd Ste O in Bailey's Crossroads, Falls Church, with free parking at the door. It is a short drive from Arlington, Annandale, Alexandria, and Seven Corners. Order online through Clover for pickup, or walk in and order at the counter.
Our Promise
Our Halal Commitment
When you search for a halal restaurant near you, you are not just looking for a label. You are looking for a kitchen you can trust. A menu with no exceptions. A team that understands what halal means and treats it as a foundational principle, not a marketing angle. That is what Taza delivers.
100% Halal Meat
All chicken and beef at Taza is 100% halal. There is no non-halal meat on the menu, so there is nothing to sort through or ask about item by item. Every shawarma, every pie with meat, and every bowl is halal.
A Fully Halal Kitchen
Taza is a fully halal kitchen. There is no pork on the menu and no non-halal meat in the kitchen. Muslim families can order anything on the menu without second-guessing.
Carved Off the Spit
Our halal chicken and beef shawarma turn on vertical spits in the open kitchen and are carved to order. You can watch your shawarma come off the spit and your toppings go on at the counter.
Full Transparency on Every Item
Every item is halal, and prices are posted for every dish. If you have questions about preparation or any ingredient, our staff will give you a direct answer. We do not hide behind vague language or fine print.
Our Menu
Halal Menu Highlights
Ten standout items from a menu that is 100% halal. From shawarma pitas and bowls to traditional Lebanese flatbreads and fresh smoothies, every item is prepared in our 100% halal kitchen.
Chicken Shawarma Pita
$9.95Halal chicken shawarma carved off the vertical spit, with crisp edges from the turning stack. Wrapped in warm pita with garlic sauce, pickled turnips, lettuce, and tomatoes. A simple, filling halal meal.
Chicken Shawarma Shrak
$11.45Generous portions of chicken shawarma rolled in shrak, a paper-thin flatbread. Layered with garlic sauce, pickled vegetables, fresh greens, and a touch of sumac. The shrak wrap format gives you more filling per bite than any pita.
Chicken Shawarma Bowl
$12.45Sliced halal chicken shawarma over your choice of basmati rice, mixed greens, or creamy hummus. Topped with Arabic salad, pickled turnips, garlic sauce, and fresh herbs. High protein, gluten-free on a rice or greens base. A complete meal in a single bowl.
Beef Shawarma Shrak
$11.45Halal beef carved off the spit and sliced thin, rolled in shrak bread with tahini, garlic sauce, sumac, and pickled vegetables. The beef shrak is the choice for customers who want something richer and more savory than chicken.
Falafel Pita
$8.95Made from ground chickpeas, fresh parsley, cilantro, and cumin, then fried to order to a deep golden crust. The interior stays bright green and herb-forward. Served in warm pita with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, pickles, and tahini. Naturally halal and entirely vegetarian.
Lahm Bi Ajin Manaeesh
$8.95Traditional Lebanese flatbread covered with seasoned halal ground beef, diced onions, fresh parsley, and spices. Baked in our oven until the edges crackle. Easy to order several for family gatherings and office lunches.
Hummus
$4.95Smooth chickpeas blended with tahini, fresh lemon juice, garlic, and finished with olive oil and a dash of paprika. Served with warm pita from the oven. A halal staple that belongs on every table as a starter or a side.
Beef Shawarma Bowl
$12.45The same halal beef from our vertical spit, served over fluffy basmati rice with Arabic salad, pickles, tahini, and a sprinkle of sumac. Rich, savory, and deeply filling. A complete meal in one bowl for anyone who wants beef over bread.
Rice Pudding
$2.95Creamy, chilled rice pudding topped with pistachio. A simple sweet that rounds out any halal meal.
Avocado Boost
$5.95Rich, creamy avocado blended with milk, honey, and mixed nuts. A filling smoothie to go with any shawarma or falafel order. A smooth finish to a halal meal.
How to Order
Dine In, Take Out, or Cater
However you want your halal food, we have you covered. Walk in, call ahead, order online for pickup, or book catering with delivery.
Dine In
Walk into our clean, welcoming dining room at 5820 Seminary Road. Seat yourself, order at the counter, and watch your shawarma get sliced fresh off the spit. Families, couples, solo diners, groups -- everyone is welcome. Free parking at the door. No reservations needed.
Takeout & Pickup
Call (703) 340-1014 or order online through our Clover ordering system. Your food is prepared fresh and packaged for transport. Pull into the parking lot, walk in, grab your bag, and go. Free parking at the door. Hot shawarma, ready when you arrive.
Order at the Counter
Order at the counter, pick from 14 free toppings, and eat in. Open 11 AM to midnight, seven days a week, at 5820 Seminary Rd Ste O, with free parking at the door. Easy to reach from Falls Church, Arlington, Annandale, Alexandria, and Bailey's Crossroads.
Catering & Large Orders
Feeding 10 people or 200+, we handle it. Shawarma, falafel, hummus, sides, drinks, and desserts assembled to your specifications. All halal, with delivery available. Call (703) 340-1014 as early as you can to plan your order.
Call to Order
(703) 340-1014Hours
11:00 AM - 12:00 AM | 7 Days a Week
Location
5820 Seminary Rd Ste O, Falls Church, VA 22041
We Are Nearby
Halal Restaurant Near You -- Wherever You Are
Taza is centrally located on Seminary Road in Falls Church, VA. Here is how quickly you can get to us from neighborhoods across Northern Virginia.
Falls Church
We are on Seminary Road in Falls Church. Most Falls Church residents are within a five-minute drive. The Seven Corners, Bailey's Crossroads, and Lake Barcroft communities all treat Taza as their local halal restaurant. Walk-in traffic from the shopping center keeps us busy all day.
Arlington
Clarendon, Ballston, Pentagon City, Crystal City, Rosslyn, Columbia Pike -- all of Arlington is within 12 minutes of Taza. Take I-395 to Seminary Road or cut through residential streets. Free parking at the door makes the trip easy.
Annandale
Annandale's diverse community has a significant Muslim population looking for halal dining. Head north on Columbia Pike or take Little River Turnpike to Seminary Road. Taza is the halal restaurant Annandale families recommend to each other.
Alexandria
Old Town Alexandria, Landmark, and Van Dorn residents reach Taza in about 12 minutes via I-395 or Route 7. The drive is quick and the parking is free. Many Alexandria residents who searched for a halal restaurant near me found Taza and never looked elsewhere.
Springfield
Springfield and the surrounding Franconia area connect to Taza via I-395 North to Seminary Road. A short highway drive for access to fresh halal shawarma, falafel, and Mediterranean food that outclasses anything in the Springfield Town Center food court.
Tysons Corner
Tysons has the malls, but Taza has the halal food. Take Route 7 East or I-495 to I-66 to Route 50 to Seminary Road. Taza catering, with delivery available, works for Tysons team lunches and client meetings.
Fairfax
Fairfax City and the GMU campus community make the drive to Taza for halal food they trust. Take Route 50 East to I-495 South to Seminary Road, or cut through Annandale on residential roads. Students and families alike make the trip weekly.
Merrifield & Mosaic
The Mosaic District and Merrifield neighborhoods are a quick hop down Lee Highway or Route 50 to Taza. Despite the trendy restaurant scene at Mosaic, customers come to us when they need halal food they can eat without second-guessing the kitchen.
Bailey's Crossroads
One of the closest neighborhoods to Taza. Bailey's Crossroads has a large Middle Eastern and South Asian population and Taza has become a go-to halal spot for families in the area. A quick drive down Columbia Pike or Seminary Road.
Seven Corners
Practically around the corner. Seven Corners residents can reach Taza in under five minutes. The Eden Center community, which already has excellent Vietnamese food, comes to Taza for halal Mediterranean. Two food traditions, one neighborhood.
McLean
McLean families searching for halal restaurant near me find Taza via Route 7 or I-495 South. The drive is straightforward, and parking is free at the door.
Herndon & Reston
The Dulles corridor has a fast-growing Muslim population. While Herndon and Reston are farther out, customers tell us the drive is worth it. Take the Dulles Toll Road to I-495 South to I-395 South, exit Seminary Road. Many Reston families combine a Taza run with errands in the Falls Church area.
Halal Catering
Halal Catering for Every Occasion
From office lunches to Eid celebrations, Taza handles halal catering for groups of any size. Every platter is prepared fresh in our 100% halal kitchen and delivered on time.
Office Lunch Platters
Serves 10-50 people
Chicken and beef shawarma, falafel, hummus and pita, and a selection of sides. Ideal for team lunches, department meetings, and client presentations. Every item is halal, and delivery is available.
Party & Event Catering
Serves 20-200+ people
Full-service halal catering for birthdays, graduations, engagement parties, Eid celebrations, and community events. Custom menus based on your group size and dietary needs. We cater groups from 10 to 200+ guests.
Family Platters
Serves 4-8 people
A family-sized order of shawarma, falafel, rice, hummus, and pita. Perfect for Friday night dinners, weekend gatherings, or any evening when cooking is not in the cards. Order online through Clover or call ahead, then pick up.
Corporate Recurring Orders
Serves Weekly / Monthly
Businesses set up recurring halal catering for weekly team meals or monthly company lunches. Rotate between shawarma, falafel, bowls, and manaeesh so your team does not eat the same thing every week. Call (703) 340-1014 to talk it through.
(703) 340-1014 -- We recommend ordering 24 hours in advance for catering
Common Questions
Halal Restaurant FAQ
Answers to the questions people ask most when searching for a halal restaurant near them.
What is the best halal restaurant near me in Northern Virginia?
Taza Shawarma & Falafel, located at 5820 Seminary Road in Falls Church, VA, is a fully halal restaurant in Northern Virginia. Rated 4.8 stars on Yelp (92 reviews) and 4.4 on Google, Taza operates a fully halal kitchen serving chicken shawarma, beef shawarma, falafel, hummus, manaeesh, and Lebanese pies. Open 11 AM to midnight, seven days a week.
Is everything at Taza halal?
Yes. Taza is a 100% halal kitchen. Every piece of chicken and beef is 100% halal. There is no pork on the menu and no non-halal meat in the kitchen. Our vegetarian items -- falafel, hummus, baba ghanouj, manaeesh, and pies -- are also naturally halal.
Where can I find halal chicken near me?
Taza Shawarma & Falafel serves 100% halal chicken shawarma in pita sandwiches ($9.95), shrak wraps ($11.45), and bowls ($12.45). The chicken is carved off the vertical spit for each order. We also have halal chicken tenders ($7.95). Located on Seminary Road in Falls Church, VA, we serve Falls Church, Arlington, Annandale, Alexandria, and surrounding areas.
Is there a halal Mediterranean restaurant near me?
Taza is a halal Mediterranean restaurant on Seminary Road in Falls Church, VA. Our menu spans the full range of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine: shawarma, falafel, hummus, baba ghanouj, labneh, za'atar manaeesh, lahm bil ajin, spinach pies, rice pudding, and fresh smoothies. Everything is halal. We are within 15 minutes of many Northern Virginia neighborhoods, with online ordering through Clover for pickup.
Does Taza deliver halal food near me?
Everyday orders are pickup: order online through Clover or call (703) 340-1014, and your food is ready when you arrive, with free parking at the door. Catering orders for 10 to 200+ guests can be delivered to Falls Church, Arlington, Annandale, Alexandria, Bailey's Crossroads, Seven Corners, Merrifield, Springfield, and surrounding areas -- call us for details.
What are Taza's hours? Is there halal food open late near me?
Taza is open from 11:00 AM to 12:00 AM (midnight), seven days a week, including weekends. That makes us one of the few halal restaurants in Northern Virginia serving fresh food until midnight. Whether you need a late dinner, post-prayer meal during Ramadan, or late-night shawarma after a long day, Taza is open.
Does Taza offer halal catering near me?
Yes. We provide halal catering for offices, corporate events, parties, Eid celebrations, graduations, and private gatherings. Platters serve anywhere from 4 to 200+ people and include shawarma, falafel, sides, drinks, and desserts. We deliver catering throughout Northern Virginia. Call (703) 340-1014 at least 24 hours in advance, though we accommodate same-day requests when possible.
How do I know if a halal restaurant near me is actually halal?
Ask three questions: Where does the meat come from? Is there pork on the premises? Are alcohol-based ingredients used? At Taza, the answer is simple: the menu is 100% halal and there is no pork on it. A genuinely halal restaurant will give you direct, specific answers -- not vague assurances. We welcome any customer to ask our staff about sourcing and preparation.
Your Search for a Halal Restaurant Near Me Ends Here
Taza Shawarma & Falafel serves Northern Virginia's halal food community from Seminary Road. 100% Halal meats, a fully halal kitchen with no pork, shawarma carved off the spit, and falafel fried to order.
Open 11 AM to midnight, seven days a week. Dine in at our Seminary Road location, order online through Clover for pickup, or call us for halal catering with delivery available. The spit is spinning. Your food is ready.