Healthy Food Near Me
Spit-roasted proteins carved to order. Hummus and tahini sauce. Falafel fried to order every single time. Fourteen free toppings in store, your choice, built at the counter. Olive oil dressing on the side. A 100% halal menu.
Taza Shawarma & Falafel is on Seminary Road in Falls Church, VA -- minutes from Arlington, Fairfax, Tysons, and Annandale. Open 11 AM to midnight, seven days a week. Order online for pickup through Clover.
14 In Store
Free Toppings
11 AM - Midnight
Open Daily
Every Item
100% Halal
Every Order
Made Fresh
Science-Backed Nutrition
Why Mediterranean Food Is One of the Healthiest Cuisines
The Mediterranean diet is not a trend. It is the most researched eating pattern in nutritional science, consistently linked to longer lifespans, reduced disease risk, and sustainable weight management. Here is why the food at Taza aligns with it.
Backed by Decades of Research
The Mediterranean diet has been ranked the top overall diet by U.S. News & World Report for several years running. Researchers consistently link it to reduced heart disease risk, lower inflammation, and better long-term weight management. The core ingredients -- olive oil, legumes, lean protein, vegetables, whole grains -- are exactly what fills a Taza bowl.
Olive Oil and Tahini
Tahini sauce and olive oil dressing are among the free toppings, so you can finish your bowl with the monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats the Mediterranean diet is known for. Ask at the counter if you have questions about a specific ingredient.
Complete Protein in Every Bowl
Chicken shawarma and beef shawarma make a bowl built around protein, and beef adds iron and B-vitamins. The falafel bowl gets its plant protein from chickpeas. Add a hummus base and you add even more chickpeas. No protein powder required.
Fiber and Micronutrients from Real Vegetables
Arabic salad, fresh parsley, mint, cucumbers, tomatoes, pickled turnips -- in store you choose from 14 free toppings to load your bowl. These are not garnishes. They are a core part of the meal, providing fiber, vitamins, and minerals that processed fast food simply cannot deliver.
Cooked to Order
No proteins reheated in a microwave. The shawarma is carved off the vertical spit and the falafel is fried to order. Hummus is, by definition, chickpeas, tahini, lemon, and garlic; tahini is ground sesame seeds. Taza means fresh in Arabic, and your order is built at the counter when you place it.
Portion Control Without Calorie Counting
A Taza bowl is a generous portion of protein, base, and vegetables in one container, and you control the build: greens for lighter, rice for heartier. Compared with a typical fast-casual burger-and-fries combo, you finish a Taza bowl satisfied, not stuffed. Your afternoon does not collapse into a food coma.
Every bowl
High Protein
Spit-roasted chicken, spit-roasted beef, or chickpea falafel. Real protein from real food, not a processed patty.
14 toppings
Fresh Vegetables
Fresh herbs, pickled turnips, lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes and more. In store you choose from 14 free toppings.
Olive oil + tahini
Healthy Fats
Monounsaturated fats from olive oil dressing and sesame-based tahini sauce, both free toppings.
Every order
Cooked to Order
Shawarma carved off the spit, falafel fried to order, orders built at the counter. Taza means fresh.
Our Healthiest Picks
Healthy Bowls Built Fresh to Order
Three proteins. Three bases. Fourteen toppings. Every bowl is assembled when you order it -- nothing sits in a warming tray. Choose the base and protein that fit how you want to eat.
Falafel Bowl
Ground chickpeas, cilantro, parsley, cumin, and coriander -- formed by hand and fried to order. The outside shatters. The inside stays herb-green and moist. Served over your choice of rice, greens, or hummus with a full spread of fresh vegetables, tahini, and olive oil. This is the healthy lunch that actually tastes like something.
Chicken Shawarma Bowl
Halal chicken, seasoned and roasted on the vertical spit until the edges caramelize. Carved when you order -- not reheated from a steam tray. Served over basmati rice, mixed greens, or hummus with Arabic salad, pickled turnips, garlic sauce, and fresh herbs. A high-protein lunch that keeps you full without the post-meal crash.
Beef Shawarma Bowl
Seasoned beef layered onto the spit with thin ribbons of fat between each layer. The slow rotation renders the fat downward, basting every slice below it. The exterior develops a deep, smoky caramelization. Sliced thin and served over your choice of base with fresh vegetables, tahini, and sumac. Beef is a natural source of iron and B-vitamins -- real nutrition from real food, not a supplement bottle.
What Goes Into Your Meal
Fresh Ingredients, Cooked to Order
Healthy food starts with what goes into it. At Taza, the shawarma is carved off the spit, the falafel is fried to order, and your order is built at the counter in our kitchen on Seminary Road. Here is what that means in practice.
Spit-Roasted Proteins
Our chicken and beef are roasted on a vertical spit. The rotation bastes the meat in its own juices, producing caramelized edges and a tender center without deep frying. Carved fresh for every order.
Hummus
Chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic. A plant-protein dip that works as a side, a spread, or a bowl base.
Fresh Toppings
Lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, mint, and parsley are among the 14 free toppings in store. You choose, and the crew builds your order at the counter.
Falafel Fried to Order
Ground chickpeas blended with herbs and spices and fried to order. Each piece is herb-green inside and golden-crisp outside.
Olive Oil Dressing
Olive oil dressing is one of the free toppings. Olive oil is the foundation of Mediterranean cooking and a source of healthy fat.
Pickled Vegetables
Pickled turnips, pickles, and black olives are among the free toppings. They add a bright, tangy contrast to the richness of the proteins and sauces.
Build Your Healthy Meal
Three Bowl Bases, Three Different Nutrition Profiles
Every Taza bowl starts with your choice of base. Each one changes how light or hearty the bowl is, the macronutrient balance, and the eating experience. Pick the one that matches how you want to eat today.
The Lightest Option
Greens Base Bowl
Start with a bed of greens. Add your protein and pile on the vegetables from our toppings selection. Dress with tahini and olive oil. This is the lightest configuration and it still delivers a complete, satisfying meal with healthy fats and complete protein.
Extra Plant Protein
Hummus Base Bowl
Replace the grain with a thick layer of our hummus. Chickpeas add plant protein and fiber while creating a creamy foundation for your protein and toppings. For the falafel bowl, this means chickpeas on chickpeas -- and that is not a problem. It adds even more plant protein.
The Classic Build
Rice Base Bowl
Fluffy basmati rice cooked with a light touch of spice, for sustained energy from carbohydrates. A classic base because it absorbs the sauces and juices from the protein beautifully. A complete meal in a single container.
The Difference is Real
No Processed Ingredients. Period.
Most fast-casual restaurants call their food "fresh" while relying on pre-cooked proteins, industrially produced sauces, and vegetables prepped at a central facility. Here is how Taza is different.
Typical Fast-Casual
Taza
Pre-cooked proteins held in warming trays
Proteins spit-roasted and carved fresh to order
One fixed build down the line
14 free toppings, your choice, built at the counter
Falafel reheated from a holding tray
Falafel fried to order
Pita from a bag
Manaeesh, pita and pies baked in our oven
Mixed menus where you have to ask what is halal
A 100% halal menu
Closing early in the evening
Open 7 days, 11 AM to midnight
Meal Ideas
Four Ways to Eat Healthy at Taza
Not sure what to order? Here are four combinations that match common healthy eating goals -- from low-calorie to high-protein to gut-health focused.
The Lean Lunch
LightFalafel Bowl on greens + tahini + Arabic salad
Plant-based and high in fiber
The Protein Pack
FillingChicken Shawarma Bowl on rice + extra veggies
High protein, sustained energy for the afternoon
The Mezze Plate
ShareableHummus + Baba Ghanouj + Labneh + pita
Fiber-rich chickpeas, smoky eggplant, and tangy labneh
The Low-Carb Build
Low-carbBeef Shawarma Bowl on greens + hummus base + olive oil
High protein, healthy fats, minimal carbohydrates
Plant-Based Friendly
Vegan and Vegetarian Healthy Options
Healthy eating at Taza is not limited to the protein bowls. Our menu has multiple plant-based items built on chickpeas, eggplant, herbs, and vegetables. Every item below is vegetarian.
Falafel Bowl
$10.45Entirely plant-based when ordered without garlic mayo. Crispy chickpea falafel over your choice of base with the full toppings selection. High in fiber, plant protein, and healthy fats from tahini and olive oil.
Falafel Pita
$8.95The same falafel tucked into a warm pita with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, pickles, and tahini. A handheld healthy lunch that travels well and fills you up.
Hummus
$4.95Silky chickpea dip with tahini, lemon, garlic, and extra-virgin olive oil. Served with warm pita. A plant-based side packed with protein, fiber, and healthy monounsaturated fats.
Baba Ghanouj
$4.95Fire-roasted eggplant blended with tahini, lemon, and garlic. Smoky, creamy, and rich in antioxidants. Eggplant is high in fiber and low in calories -- one of the most underrated healthy foods.
Spinach Manaeesh
$7.95Fresh spinach, caramelized onions, and toasted pine nuts on oven-baked flatbread. Iron from spinach, healthy fats from pine nuts, and natural sweetness from slow-cooked onions.
Zaatar Manaeesh
$6.95Zaatar, sesame seeds, and olive oil on traditional flatbread. Zaatar contains thymol and carvacrol -- compounds with antimicrobial properties studied for their health benefits. Simple, aromatic, and naturally plant-based.
Complete Your Healthy Meal
Fresh Smoothies and Natural Drinks
Skip the soda. Our smoothie and juice menu uses real fruit, real milk, and real honey -- no artificial syrups, no concentrates, no added sugars beyond what the fruit provides naturally.
Avocado Boost
$5.95Avocado, milk, honey, mixed nuts -- packed with healthy fats and natural protein
Berry Berry
$5.95Strawberry, blueberry, orange -- antioxidant-rich and naturally sweet
Lemon Mint
$5.95Fresh-squeezed lemon with mint -- zero added sugar, pure refreshment
Healthy Food That Actually Tastes Good
No bland salads. No cardboard-tasting wraps. Spit-roasted proteins, sauces, and fourteen fresh toppings. This is healthy eating you will want to repeat tomorrow.
How to Get Your Meal
Dine In, Pick Up, or Book Catering Delivery
Online Pickup
Order your healthy meal on our website and pick it up fresh. No waiting in line. Your protein is carved when you arrive.
Call Ahead
Call (703) 340-1014 to place your order by phone, then pick it up at the counter in Bailey's Crossroads, on Seminary Road. Free parking at the door.
Dine In
Eat at the counter in Bailey's Crossroads, on Seminary Road. Free parking at the door, open 7 days, 11 AM to midnight.
Catering
Healthy catering for office lunches, team events, and group orders. Individually portioned bowls or family-style platters delivered to your location.
Serving Northern Virginia
Healthy Food Near You in Northern Virginia
Our Seminary Road location in Falls Church is centrally positioned in Northern Virginia. Most neighborhoods are within a 15-minute drive. Delivery covers an even wider area.
Falls Church
2 min
We are right here on Seminary Road
Bailey's Crossroads
3 min
Practically next door
Seven Corners
4 min
Straight down the road
Annandale
7 min
Quick drive down Columbia Pike
Merrifield / Mosaic
8 min
East on Rt 50
Arlington
10 min
Straight shot via I-395
Pentagon City
10 min
Via I-395 North
Alexandria
12 min
Down Seminary Rd to 395
Tysons Corner
15 min
North on Rt 7
Fairfax City
15 min
West on Rt 50
McLean
16 min
North on Rt 7 past Tysons
Springfield
14 min
South via I-395
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions About Healthy Eating at Taza
What healthy food options are available near Falls Church, VA?
Taza Shawarma & Falafel at 5820 Seminary Rd in Falls Church, VA serves Mediterranean bowls, fresh falafel, spit-roasted shawarma, hummus, and baba ghanouj. Every protein is prepared fresh -- chicken and beef are roasted on a vertical spit and carved to order, and falafel is fried to order. The whole menu is 100% halal and includes vegan and vegetarian options. Open 11 AM to midnight, seven days a week.
Is Mediterranean food actually healthy?
Yes. The Mediterranean diet has been ranked the top overall diet by U.S. News & World Report for several years running. Research consistently links it to reduced cardiovascular disease risk, lower inflammation, and better weight management. The core components -- olive oil, legumes, lean protein, vegetables, and whole grains -- are the exact ingredients in a Taza bowl. At Taza, your bowl is built at the counter when you order it.
What is the healthiest thing to order at Taza?
The Falafel Bowl on a greens base is the lightest option, with plant protein from chickpeas. For a higher protein meal, choose the Chicken Shawarma Bowl. Choosing a greens or hummus base instead of rice reduces carbohydrates while adding fiber and plant protein. All 14 toppings -- vegetables, pickles, herbs, and sauces -- are included at no extra charge.
Does Taza use any processed ingredients or seed oils?
Taza is a counter kitchen, not a factory line: chicken and beef are spit-roasted and carved to order, falafel is fried to order, and manaeesh, pita and pies are baked in the oven. We have not published an ingredient-by-ingredient list of cooking oils, so if seed oils or a specific additive matter to you, call (703) 340-1014 and ask before you order.
Are there vegan and vegetarian healthy options at Taza?
Yes. The Falafel Bowl ($10.45) and Falafel Pita ($8.95) are vegetarian and vegan-friendly when ordered without garlic mayo. Hummus ($4.95), Baba Ghanouj ($4.95), and Zaatar Manaeesh ($6.95) are all plant-based. The toppings selection includes multiple vegan options including tahini sauce, olive oil dressing, and all fresh vegetables.
Can I get healthy food delivered near me in Northern Virginia?
Catering for 10 to 200+ guests includes delivery across Falls Church, Arlington, Fairfax, Alexandria, Tysons Corner, Annandale, Springfield, and the broader Northern Virginia area; call (703) 340-1014 for a quote. Everyday orders are online for pickup through Clover, and the packaging keeps base, protein, and toppings separated so nothing gets soggy or wilted.
How does Taza compare to fast-casual salad chains for healthy eating?
Taza uses spit-roasted proteins carved fresh to order, falafel fried to order, and 14 free toppings in store, your choice, built at the counter. Many fast-casual chains rely on pre-cooked proteins held for the line. A Taza bowl gives you a protein-forward, vegetable-heavy meal at a similar price point.
Is the food at Taza halal?
All chicken and beef at Taza is halal, with no exceptions. The falafel and all plant-based items are naturally halal. For the Muslim community across Falls Church, Arlington, and Northern Virginia, every protein on our menu meets halal standards every day we are open.
Eat Well Today
Fresh Mediterranean bowls, spit-roasted shawarma, falafel fried to order, and dips -- all 100% halal at 5820 Seminary Rd in Falls Church, VA.
Open 11 AM to midnight, seven days a week. Dine in, or order online for pickup through Clover.