Hummus Near Me
You searched for hummus near you. Here it is. Taza Shawarma & Falafel on Seminary Road in Falls Church, VA makes hummus from scratch every single morning. Dried chickpeas soaked overnight. Fresh tahini ground from quality sesame. Hand-squeezed lemon juice. Raw garlic. Extra-virgin olive oil pooled on top. Warm pita bread on the side.
No preservatives. No canned chickpeas. No shortcuts. Just $4.95 a bowl. Open seven days a week, 11 AM to midnight. Dine in, takeout, or delivery.
No Shortcuts, No Substitutes
Taza's Hummus -- Why It Tastes Different
Most hummus served at restaurants near you is made from canned chickpeas, bottled lemon juice, and pre-mixed tahini. That is fine for a supermarket tub. It is not what we do. Every ingredient at Taza is intentional and every step is done by hand, every single morning.
Dried Chickpeas, Never Canned
Every batch starts with premium dried chickpeas soaked overnight in cold water. This 12-hour soak is what allows us to achieve the smooth, velvety texture that canned chickpeas simply cannot produce. The difference is obvious from the first bite -- cleaner flavor, creamier body, no metallic aftertaste.
Fresh Tahini from Quality Sesame
Tahini is the soul of great hummus. Ours is rich, nutty, and silky -- ground from quality sesame seeds. It provides that characteristic depth and lusciousness that turns ordinary chickpea puree into real hummus. Cheap tahini makes bitter hummus. We never compromise on this ingredient.
Hand-Squeezed Lemon Every Morning
We cut and squeeze fresh lemons by hand before each morning prep. Bottled lemon juice sits on shelves for months and tastes like it. Fresh lemon adds a clean, bright acidity that lifts the tahini and chickpeas without overpowering them. There is no substitute.
Raw Garlic, Calibrated by Hand
Raw garlic gives hummus its warmth and backbone. We use it fresh, peeled in-house, and measured carefully so the garlic enhances every other ingredient without burning through them. The result is a gentle heat that builds as you eat, not a punch in the face.
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Finish
Each bowl gets a generous pool of extra-virgin olive oil in the center. This is not decoration. The oil adds richness, a fruity aroma, and a silky mouthfeel that ties the whole dish together. We finish with a light dusting of paprika for color and warmth.
Made Fresh Daily, Served Same Day
Our hummus is prepared every single morning in small batches and served that same day. No preservatives. No stabilizers. No citric acid. No mystery ingredients. Five things go into the bowl: chickpeas, tahini, lemon, garlic, olive oil. That is the entire list.
Our Dips & Spreads
Hummus & Mezze Menu
Hummus is the star, but it belongs alongside baba ghanouj and labneh. Order one or order all three. Each is $4.95 and served with warm pita bread.
Hummus
$4.95Our velvety-smooth hummus is made from premium chickpeas, blended with tahini, fresh lemon juice, garlic, and finished with a generous drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and a dash of paprika. Served with warm pita bread.
Baba Ghanouj
$4.95Fire-roasted eggplant, peeled and blended with tahini, fresh lemon juice, garlic, and a hint of cumin. The result is a smoky, creamy dip that's rich in flavor and perfect for scooping with warm pita bread.
Labneh
$4.95Traditional strained yogurt, thick and tangy, drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil and sprinkled with dried mint. A refreshing, probiotic-rich side that pairs beautifully with any meal. Served with warm pita.
Perfect Pairings
Pair Your Hummus With
Hummus works as a side, a base, a dip, and the foundation of a full meal. These are the eight items from our menu that go best with it.
Pita Bread
$0.95
The essential pairing. Our pita is baked fresh in-house -- warm, soft, and pillowy with a slight chew. Tear off a piece, drag it through the hummus, and that is a complete experience right there. Centuries of tradition got this one right.
Falafel Pita
from $8.95
Crispy chickpea falafel in warm pita with hummus spread inside. Double the chickpea goodness in one sandwich. This is our most popular vegetarian order and it pairs perfectly with a side of hummus for extra dipping between bites.
Chicken Shawarma Pita
from $9.95
Marinated chicken roasted on a vertical spit, sliced thin, and tucked into fresh pita with garlic sauce. The creamy tahini in a side of hummus complements the savory, caramelized chicken better than almost anything else on the menu.
Chicken Shawarma Bowl
from $12.45
Choose hummus as your bowl base instead of rice or greens. Topped with sliced chicken shawarma, Arabic salad, pickled turnips, and garlic sauce. A protein-packed meal that is built directly on a bed of our fresh hummus.
Falafel Bowl
from $10.45
Crispy falafel over a hummus base with tomatoes, cucumbers, tahini, and olive oil. A fully plant-based meal that is filling and loaded with flavor from top to bottom. One of the best vegan meals in the area.
Beef Shawarma Pita
from $9.95
Slow-roasted beef shawarma in warm pita with tahini and pickled turnips. The richness of the beef plays off the cool, bright acidity of a side of hummus. An excellent combination for anyone who wants a hearty meal.
Falafel Shrak Wrap
from $9.95
Falafel rolled in thin, traditional shrak flatbread with hummus inside, Arabic salad, and tahini. The shrak bread adds a delicate, chewy contrast to the crispy falafel. A lighter option that still fills you up.
Chicken Shawarma Shrak
from $11.45
Generous chicken shawarma wrapped in soft shrak bread with garlic sauce, pickled vegetables, and fresh greens. Add a side of hummus and use torn pieces of the wrap to scoop between bites. People order this every single week.
Behind the Scenes
How Our Hummus Is Made
There is no secret ingredient in great hummus. The secret is patience, fresh ingredients, and a process that has been refined across generations in the Levant. Every step matters, and cutting any of them produces a noticeably worse result. Here is exactly what happens every morning at Taza.
Overnight Soak
The evening before, we measure out dried chickpeas and submerge them in cold water with a pinch of baking soda. Over 12 hours they absorb water and nearly double in size. This long soak is non-negotiable -- it is what allows the chickpeas to cook evenly and blend into a perfectly smooth paste the next morning.
Gentle Simmer Until Falling Apart
We cook the soaked chickpeas at a low, steady simmer until they are so soft they practically dissolve when pressed between two fingers. We never rush this step. Undercooked chickpeas produce grainy, gritty hummus -- the kind you get from places that cut corners. Ours melts on the tongue.
Tahini and Lemon First
Here is the technique that matters most: we blend the tahini with lemon juice and garlic before the chickpeas go in. This creates an emulsion -- a creamy, unified base that the chickpeas incorporate into smoothly. Adding everything at once produces a denser, less silky result. The order of operations matters.
Chickpeas In Gradually
Warm, freshly cooked chickpeas are added to the tahini emulsion in stages while the blender runs. A small amount of the cooking liquid goes in to reach the right consistency -- thick enough to hold its shape on the plate, thin enough to scoop cleanly with a torn piece of pita bread.
Plate, Oil, Serve Warm
Each serving gets plated with a swirl, creating a shallow well in the center. Extra-virgin olive oil fills the well. A dusting of paprika adds color. Warm, house-baked pita bread arrives alongside. From the pot to your table, our hummus is never more than a few hours old.
The Five-Ingredient Promise
No preservatives. No stabilizers. No citric acid. No fillers. No thickeners.
Catering & Party Platters
Hummus Platters for Parties
Hummus is the single most requested item on any Mediterranean catering table. At Taza, we prepare large-format hummus platters for office lunches, birthday parties, wedding receptions, corporate events, and gatherings of every size across the DC metro area.
Every platter comes with generous amounts of warm pita bread. Pair it with baba ghanouj, labneh, falafel platters, and shawarma trays for a complete Mediterranean spread that covers every dietary preference at the table.
Feeds Any Size Group
Our hummus platters scale to serve groups of 10, 25, 50, or 100+. We always include enough warm pita bread for generous scooping. Tell us the headcount and we handle the rest.
Delivery Across the DC Area
We deliver catering orders to Falls Church, Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, Tysons, McLean, Annandale, Springfield, and into Washington DC. Setup available for larger events.
Full Mezze Spreads Available
Go beyond just hummus. Add baba ghanouj, labneh, falafel platters, shawarma trays, and pita bread baskets for a complete Mediterranean catering spread that covers every dietary preference.
100% Halal, Vegan Options
All of our food is halal. Our hummus, baba ghanouj, and falafel are naturally vegan. This makes Taza catering ideal for offices, events, and gatherings with diverse dietary needs.
Hummus Near You
Areas We Serve
Taza is located on Seminary Road in Falls Church, Virginia -- just minutes from Washington DC via I-395, and a quick drive from every major community in Northern Virginia. Whether you are searching for hummus near you in Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, or anywhere in the DC metro area, we are closer than you think.
Plenty of free parking right in front of our restaurant. Dine in, order for pickup, or get delivery through DoorDash and Uber Eats.
Address
5820 Seminary Rd Ste O, Falls Church, VA 22041
Hours
11:00 AM - 12:00 AM -- Open 7 Days a Week
Call Us
(703) 340-1014Hummus Delivered to Your Door
Delivery & Takeout
Do not feel like driving? We get it. Taza delivers fresh hummus and our full menu through DoorDash and Uber Eats to addresses across the DC metro area. Your hummus arrives the same way it leaves our kitchen -- fresh, warm pita on the side, olive oil glistening on top.
For larger orders and catering, we deliver directly. Call us at (703) 340-1014 to arrange catering delivery to your office, home, or event venue anywhere in Northern Virginia or Washington DC.
Common Questions
Hummus Near Me -- FAQs
Where can I find the best hummus near me?
If you are anywhere in the Northern Virginia or Washington DC metro area, the best hummus near you is at Taza Shawarma & Falafel on Seminary Road in Falls Church, VA. We are a short drive from Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, Tysons, and DC. Our hummus is made fresh every morning from dried chickpeas, tahini, lemon, and garlic. Just $4.95 with warm pita bread. We also deliver through DoorDash and Uber Eats.
Is hummus vegan?
Yes, hummus is naturally vegan. It is made from chickpeas, tahini (ground sesame paste), lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil -- all plant-based ingredients. At Taza, our hummus contains absolutely no dairy, eggs, or animal products. It is also naturally gluten-free. If you are looking for vegan food near you, our hummus, baba ghanouj, falafel, and several other menu items are all completely plant-based.
Where can I get a hummus platter near me for a party?
Taza offers hummus platters and full Mediterranean catering for parties, office lunches, corporate events, and gatherings of any size. We serve groups from 10 to 100+ people. Our catering menu includes hummus, baba ghanouj, labneh, falafel platters, shawarma trays, and warm pita bread. We deliver throughout the DC metro area. Call us at (703) 340-1014 or visit our website to place a catering order.
Where can I find fresh hummus near me that is not store-bought?
Taza in Falls Church, VA makes hummus from scratch every single morning. We start with dried chickpeas that soak overnight, cook them until perfectly tender, and blend them with fresh tahini, hand-squeezed lemon juice, and raw garlic. No preservatives, no stabilizers, no citric acid. The hummus is served the same day it is made. This is the opposite of what you find in a plastic tub at the grocery store.
What makes Taza's hummus different from other restaurants?
Three things set our hummus apart. First, we use dried chickpeas soaked overnight rather than canned -- this produces a noticeably smoother, cleaner-tasting hummus. Second, we blend the tahini with lemon and garlic before adding the chickpeas, creating a silky emulsion that most restaurants skip. Third, our hummus is made in small batches every morning and never sits around for days. There are no fillers, thickeners, or preservatives in the bowl.
Does Taza deliver hummus near me?
Yes. For individual orders, we are available on DoorDash and Uber Eats with delivery across the DC metro area including Falls Church, Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, Tysons, McLean, and Washington DC. For catering and large orders, we deliver directly to your location. We also offer pickup from our restaurant at 5820 Seminary Rd, Falls Church, VA. Order online or call (703) 340-1014.
Finding Hummus Near You in the DC Area
When you search for hummus near me, you are looking for something specific. Not a plastic container from the refrigerated aisle of a grocery store. Not a mass-produced dip with citric acid and potassium sorbate in the ingredient list. You want actual hummus -- the kind made from real chickpeas, real tahini, fresh lemon juice, and garlic -- served the same day it was prepared, with warm bread alongside it. That is what Taza Shawarma & Falafel serves every day on Seminary Road in Falls Church, Virginia.
Hummus is one of the oldest prepared foods in human history. Mashed chickpea dishes have been eaten across the Levant, Egypt, and the broader Middle East for thousands of years. The modern version -- chickpeas blended smooth with tahini, lemon, and garlic -- became the standard across Lebanon, Syria, Palestine, and Jordan, and from there it spread to the rest of the world. At Taza, we respect that history by sticking to the traditional process. We soak dried chickpeas overnight. We cook them until they are falling apart. We blend the tahini with lemon and garlic first to create an emulsion. We add the chickpeas gradually. We finish with extra-virgin olive oil. The result is hummus that is noticeably smoother, fresher, and more flavorful than what you find at most restaurants.
Our location in Falls Church puts us within 15 to 25 minutes of most communities in the DC metro area. Customers drive from Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, Tysons, McLean, Annandale, Springfield, and Washington DC itself. We also deliver through DoorDash and Uber Eats, and we provide full catering service for offices, parties, and events of any size. Whether you want a quick $4.95 bowl of hummus with pita for lunch, a full mezze spread for a dinner party, or platters for 100 guests at a corporate event, Taza handles it.
Beyond hummus, our menu includes chicken and beef shawarma slow-roasted on vertical spits, hand-formed falafel fried to order, shrak bread wraps, Mediterranean bowls, stone-oven manaeesh flatbreads, specialty pies, and house-baked pita. Everything is 100% halal. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options are available throughout the menu. We are open seven days a week from 11 AM to midnight, with free parking and fast service for takeout, delivery, and dine-in orders.
Your Hummus Is Ready
Fresh chickpeas. Real tahini. Hand-squeezed lemon. Warm pita. $4.95 a bowl. Open seven days a week on Seminary Road in Falls Church, VA. Order online for pickup or delivery, walk in for dine-in, or call to set up catering for your next event.