Lebanese Food Near Me: Taza in Falls Church
Shawarma carved off the vertical spit. Falafel fried to order. Manaeesh baked on stone. Hummus blended fresh every morning. Authentic Lebanese food at 5820 Seminary Rd Ste O, Falls Church, VA 22041. Open until midnight, seven days a week.
What Sets Us Apart
Why Taza Is the Real Lebanese Restaurant Near You
A lot of places put "Lebanese" on the sign and serve reheated steam-tray food with bottled sauces. Taza operates differently. Stone oven. Vertical spit. Fresh dough every day. House-made sauces every morning. The details matter.
Stone Oven & Vertical Spit
Two pillars of Lebanese cooking, both running in our kitchen. Manaeesh bake on stone until the edges blister. Shawarma rotates on a vertical spit for hours. These are not shortcuts or imitations. This is the equipment that Lebanese restaurants in Beirut, Tripoli, and Sidon use every day.
Fresh Dough, Made Daily
Pita pockets bake throughout the day so they arrive at your table warm and soft. Shrak flatbread -- thin enough to see light through it -- is stretched by hand and cooked on a dome. Manaeesh dough is rolled fresh for every order. No pre-made frozen rounds. No bread that has been sitting in a bag since yesterday.
100% Halal, No Exceptions
Every protein at Taza is certified halal. Chicken. Beef. Ground lamb in the sfiha. There are no mixed supply chains and no ambiguity. For the Northern Virginia Muslim community -- and for anyone who values transparent sourcing -- Taza is a name you can rely on.
Serious Vegetarian Options
This is not a meat restaurant that added one token salad. Falafel is ground, formed, and fried to order. Hummus is blended fresh with tahini and lemon. Baba ghanouj is fire-roasted in-house. Za'atar manaeesh, spinach manaeesh, and cheese manaeesh are all baked on stone. Half the Lebanese menu is vegetarian by nature.
Seven-Spice Marinade, 12 Hours
Cardamom, allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, black pepper, coriander, cumin. This is the Lebanese seven-spice blend that goes into the overnight marinade for every batch of chicken and beef. Twelve hours minimum. The flavor profile is distinctly Lebanese -- warm, aromatic, layered -- not generic 'Mediterranean seasoning.'
Family Recipes, Honest Cooking
Taza means fresh in Arabic. The name is a commitment. Garlic sauce is blended in-house every morning. Pickled turnips are brined with beet for that signature fuchsia color. Tahini is mixed with lemon daily. Nothing comes from a squeeze bottle with a six-month shelf life. Every condiment is made the same way a Lebanese family would make it at home.
The Lebanese Table
Lebanese Staples on the Taza Menu
Shawarma, falafel, hummus, manaeesh, lahm bil ajin, baklava. These are the dishes that define Lebanese food. Every one of them is made fresh at Taza, using the same methods and recipes found in kitchens across Lebanon.
Chicken Shawarma Pita
Chicken marinated overnight in yogurt and seven-spice, slow-roasted on the vertical spit, hand-carved to order. Stuffed into fresh-baked pita with garlic sauce, pickled turnips, and crunchy vegetables. This is the sandwich that put Taza on the map in Northern Virginia.
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Falafel Pita
Chickpeas ground with fresh parsley, cilantro, cumin, and coriander. Formed by hand and fried to order -- crispy shell, herb-green interior. Tucked into warm pita with tahini, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, and pickles. A staple of Lebanese street food done exactly right.
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Hummus
Premium chickpeas blended to a velvety consistency with tahini, fresh lemon juice, and garlic. Finished with extra-virgin olive oil and a dash of paprika. Served with warm pita. Lebanese hummus is all about texture -- smooth, light, not grainy. Ours nails it.
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Zaatar Manaeesh
The quintessential Lebanese breakfast. Flatbread brushed with a thick layer of dried thyme, toasted sesame seeds, sumac, and extra-virgin olive oil. Baked in our stone oven until the crust blisters and the za'atar becomes fragrant. Simple, aromatic, and deeply satisfying.
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Lahm Bi Ajin Manaeesh
Thin, crispy flatbread topped with seasoned ground beef, finely diced onion, fresh parsley, and a blend of Middle Eastern spices. Baked in the stone oven until golden. Squeeze lemon on it, roll it up, eat it with your hands. This is how lahm bil ajin has been eaten in Lebanon for generations.
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Rice Pudding
Paper-thin phyllo pastry layered with crushed pistachios and walnuts, brushed with butter, and drenched in rose-water honey syrup. The Lebanese version is lighter and less sweet than Turkish or Greek styles. Ours is made with real pistachio and real rose water.
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Start the Meal Right
The Lebanese Mezza Spread
In Lebanon, every meal begins with mezza -- a spread of small dishes shared across the table. Hummus, baba ghanouj, labneh, and falafel form the core. At Taza, each one is made from scratch every morning.
Hummus
$4.95Silky chickpea dip with tahini, lemon, garlic, and olive oil. The foundation of every Lebanese table.
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$4.95Fire-roasted eggplant, peeled and blended with tahini and lemon. Smoky depth that pairs with warm pita.
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$4.95Thick strained yogurt drizzled with olive oil and dried mint. Tangy, creamy, and probiotic-rich.
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from $8.95Hand-formed chickpea fritters fried to order. Crispy outside, herb-green inside. A mezza essential.
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Stone Oven Baked
Baked on Stone, Fresh to Order
Manaeesh: The Lebanese Flatbread You Need to Try
Manaeesh is one of the most beloved foods in Lebanon. Flatbread dough is rolled fresh for every order, topped with za'atar and olive oil, or cheese, or spinach and pine nuts, or seasoned ground beef -- and baked in a stone oven until the crust blisters and the toppings become fragrant.
In Beirut, manaeesh stands are on every corner. In Northern Virginia, they are harder to find done right. Taza bakes them on stone, uses real za'atar imported from the Levant, and brushes the dough with actual extra-virgin olive oil. The difference is immediately apparent from the first bite.
Zaatar Manaeesh
$6.95Dried thyme, sesame, sumac, and olive oil on stone-baked flatbread. The Lebanese breakfast staple.
Cheese Manaeesh
$7.95A bubbly, golden blend of melted cheeses on soft flatbread dough. Kid-approved and addictive.
Spinach Manaeesh
$7.95Fresh spinach, caramelized onion, pine nuts, and lemon on baked flatbread. Nutritious and savory.
Lahm Bi Ajin Manaeesh
$8.95Seasoned ground beef with onion and parsley. Roll it up, squeeze lemon on it. Pure Lebanese street food.
Hand-Folded Daily
Lebanese Savory Pies
Sfiha, spinach pies, cheese pies -- these small hand-folded pastries are a cornerstone of Lebanese bakeries. At Taza, each one is folded by hand, filled with real ingredients, and baked until golden. At $2.95 each, they are the best snack in Northern Virginia.
Sfiha Pie
$2.95A boat-shaped pastry filled with seasoned ground beef and lamb, spiced with cinnamon and allspice, mixed with onion and tomato. Baked golden. The Lebanese answer to the empanada.
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$2.95Flaky hand-folded dough encasing a filling of fresh spinach, finely chopped onion, a squeeze of lemon, and a touch of sumac. Light, tangy, and satisfying. A beloved vegetarian staple.
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$2.95Golden baked pastry stuffed with our signature cheese blend. Simple, gooey, and irresistible. The kind of snack that disappears first from any party platter.
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Nearby Areas We Serve Across Northern Virginia
Taza is at 5820 Seminary Rd Ste O, Falls Church, VA 22041. Centrally located to serve all of Northern Virginia. Here is how far you are from authentic Lebanese food.
Falls Church
We are right here on Seminary Rd
Seven Corners
Just down the road
Bailey's Crossroads
Practically next door
Annandale
Quick drive down Columbia Pike
Arlington
Straight shot via I-395
McLean
North on Rt 7 past Tysons
Tysons
North on Rt 7
Fairfax
West on Rt 50
Alexandria
Down Seminary Rd to 395
Merrifield
East on Rt 50
Pentagon City
Via I-395 North
Springfield
South via I-395
Get Lebanese Food Your Way
Delivery, Pickup & Dine-In
Three ways to get authentic Lebanese food from Taza: order online for fast pickup, get it delivered through DoorDash or Uber Eats, or walk in and dine with us. We are open every day from 11 AM to midnight.
Order Online for Pickup
Place your order on our website and skip the line. Your food will be prepared fresh when you arrive. Easy parking at 5820 Seminary Rd. Most orders are ready in 15-20 minutes.
DoorDash Delivery
Get Taza Lebanese food delivered to your door through DoorDash. Our pitas, wraps, bowls, and pies travel well. Typical delivery across Northern Virginia is 25-40 minutes.
Uber Eats Delivery
Order through Uber Eats for delivery across the NoVA and DC metro area. Same fresh-baked pita, same house-made sauces, same hand-carved shawarma, delivered to your home or office.
Visit Taza
Address
5820 Seminary Rd Ste O, Falls Church, VA 22041
Hours
11:00 AM - 12:00 AM -- Open 7 Days a Week
Phone
(703) 340-1014Order Online
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More From Our Kitchen
Beyond the Classics: Bowls, Drinks & More
The Lebanese table does not stop at shawarma and mezza. Taza also serves protein-packed bowls, fresh-squeezed lemon-mint drinks, and build-your-own combinations.
Chicken Shawarma Bowl
Chicken shawarma over basmati rice or greens. Topped with Arabic salad, garlic sauce, and fresh herbs.
Falafel Bowl
Crispy falafel over rice or greens with tahini, olive oil, and Mediterranean toppings.
Beef Shawarma Pita
Slow-roasted beef carved fresh off the spit. Packed into warm pita with tahini and pickled turnips.
Lemon Mint
Fresh-squeezed lemon juice with fragrant mint leaves. The iconic Lebanese lemonade, cold and bright.
Common Questions
Lebanese Food Near Me: Your Questions Answered
Where can I find authentic Lebanese food near me in Northern Virginia?
Taza Shawarma & Falafel is located at 5820 Seminary Rd in Falls Church, VA, serving authentic Lebanese food across Northern Virginia. Our menu features shawarma roasted on a traditional vertical spit, hand-formed falafel fried to order, stone-oven manaeesh, hummus, baba ghanouj, lahm bil ajin, sfiha pies, and baklava. Open 7 days a week from 11 AM to midnight.
Is Taza a halal Lebanese restaurant?
Yes. Taza is 100% halal certified. Every cut of chicken, beef, and lamb we serve comes from certified halal suppliers. There are no exceptions and no mixed supply chains. For the Muslim community across Northern Virginia and the DC metro area, Taza is a trusted name for halal Lebanese food.
What Lebanese dishes does Taza serve besides shawarma?
Beyond our signature shawarma, Taza serves a full Lebanese menu: hand-formed falafel (in pita, shrak wrap, or bowl), creamy hummus, smoky baba ghanouj, thick labneh, za'atar manaeesh, cheese manaeesh, spinach manaeesh, lahm bil ajin (Lebanese meat flatbread), sfiha pies, spinach pies, cheese pies, and baklava for dessert. Our smoothie menu includes a traditional Lebanese lemon-mint drink.
Does Taza deliver Lebanese food near me?
Yes. Taza delivers across Northern Virginia and the DC metro area through DoorDash and Uber Eats. You can also order directly from our website for pickup at 5820 Seminary Rd, Falls Church, VA. Typical delivery times are 25-40 minutes. Our wraps, pitas, bowls, and pies are packaged to travel well.
What is manaeesh and does Taza make it fresh?
Manaeesh (also spelled manakish or man'oushe) is a traditional Lebanese flatbread baked in a stone oven with toppings. The most popular version is za'atar manaeesh -- flatbread brushed with dried thyme, sesame, sumac, and olive oil. Taza bakes all manaeesh fresh to order on stone. We offer za'atar, cheese, spinach with pine nuts, and lahm bil ajin (ground beef) varieties.
What is the best Lebanese food to order for a group or party?
For group orders, we recommend a mix: a dozen sfiha and spinach pies ($2.95 each), hummus and baba ghanouj with extra pita for the table, a selection of chicken and beef shawarma pitas or wraps, falafel pitas for vegetarian guests, and baklava for dessert. Taza also offers catering with shawarma platters and full Mediterranean spreads. Call (703) 340-1014 to arrange catering.
How much does Lebanese food cost at Taza?
Taza offers authentic Lebanese food at fair prices. Za'atar manaeesh starts at $6.95. Sfiha and spinach pies are $2.95 each. Falafel pitas are from $8.95. Chicken and beef shawarma pitas are from $9.95. Bowls are from $12.45. Hummus is $4.95. Baklava is $2.95. A full meal for one person typically runs between $10 and $16.
Is there good vegetarian Lebanese food near me?
Lebanese cuisine is one of the most vegetarian-friendly in the world, and Taza reflects that. Our vegetarian options include: falafel (pita, shrak, or bowl), hummus, baba ghanouj, labneh, za'atar manaeesh, cheese manaeesh, spinach manaeesh with pine nuts, spinach pies, cheese pies, veggie pies, and za'atar pies. The falafel bowl with hummus base is a filling, entirely plant-based meal.
Finding Real Lebanese Food Near You in Northern Virginia
Lebanese food is one of the most popular cuisines in the world. Hummus, falafel, shawarma, tabbouleh, and baklava have become household names in American dining. But popularity has a downside: many restaurants label themselves "Lebanese" while serving food that bears little resemblance to what you would actually eat in Beirut, Tripoli, or the Bekaa Valley. The za'atar is old and flavorless. The hummus comes from a tub. The falafel was frozen. The bread is cold.
Taza Shawarma & Falafel in Falls Church, VA is a different operation. The restaurant runs a vertical shawarma spit -- the same style found in Lebanese street-food shops -- where chicken and beef rotate for hours next to open flame. The falafel is ground from raw chickpeas with fresh herbs and spices, formed by hand, and fried to order. Manaeesh dough is rolled fresh for every single order and baked on stone. The hummus is blended in-house every morning with tahini, lemon, and garlic. The garlic sauce, the tahini, the pickled turnips -- all made in-house.
For residents of Arlington, McLean, Tysons, Fairfax, Annandale, Seven Corners, and Bailey's Crossroads, Taza is a short drive away. The restaurant sits on Seminary Road between I-395 and Route 7, making it accessible from nearly every direction in Northern Virginia. Falls Church itself is centrally positioned: 10 minutes from Arlington, 15 minutes from Tysons and Fairfax, 7 minutes from Annandale.
The menu covers the full range of Lebanese food. Shawarma is available three ways: in a fresh pita pocket, wrapped in thin shrak flatbread, or deconstructed in a bowl over rice or greens. Manaeesh comes in four varieties: za'atar, cheese, spinach with pine nuts, and lahm bil ajin. The mezza selection includes hummus, baba ghanouj, labneh, and falafel. Savory pies -- sfiha, spinach, cheese, veggie, and za'atar -- are hand-folded and baked fresh. Baklava with real pistachio and rose water closes the meal.
All proteins at Taza are 100% halal certified. The restaurant serves a significant portion of the Northern Virginia Muslim community and maintains strict halal sourcing standards with no exceptions. Vegetarian options are extensive, reflecting the naturally plant-forward character of Lebanese cuisine.
Taza is open from 11:00 AM to midnight, seven days a week. Order online for pickup, get delivery through DoorDash and Uber Eats, or dine in at the Seminary Road location. Catering is available for offices, events, and private gatherings across Northern Virginia and the DC metro area. Call (703) 340-1014 or visit tazava.com to order.
Your Search for Lebanese Food Near Me Ends Here
Shawarma from the spit. Falafel from the fryer. Manaeesh from the stone oven. Hummus from the blender. Everything fresh, every day. Taza Shawarma & Falafel, 5820 Seminary Rd Ste O, Falls Church, VA 22041. Open until midnight, seven days a week.