Mediterranean Bowl Near Me
Three bowls. Three proteins -- chicken shawarma, beef shawarma, falafel. Three bases -- basmati rice, mixed greens, house-made hummus. Fourteen free toppings, your choice, built at the counter. Shawarma is carved off the spit and falafel is fried to order.
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, with free parking at the door.
Fresh to Order
Spit-Roasted
11 AM - Midnight
Open Daily
100%
Halal
14 Included
Toppings
Three Mediterranean Bowls
Our Mediterranean Bowl Menu
Every bowl starts with your choice of base, gets loaded with a generous portion of spit-roasted protein or fresh falafel, and finishes at our toppings selection. Three proteins, three bases, fourteen toppings.
Chicken Shawarma Bowl
Chicken seasoned in the Levantine style with yogurt, lemon, garlic, and warm spices, then stacked on our vertical spit, where the edges caramelize and the center stays juicy. Carved off the spit when you order and layered over your choice of fluffy basmati rice, mixed greens, or creamy house-made hummus. Topped with your choice of toppings -- pickled turnips, garlic sauce, fresh herbs, and more. A filling, high-protein Mediterranean bowl and an easy first order.
Beef Shawarma Bowl
Seasoned beef layered onto the spit with thin ribbons of fat between each layer. As the spit turns, the fat renders downward and bastes everything below it. The exterior develops a deep, almost smoky caramelization while the interior stays tender and juicy. Sliced thin and served over your choice of base with Arabic salad, pickled vegetables, tahini sauce, and a dusting of sumac. Rich in iron and B-vitamins, with the kind of savory depth that a microwave reheated bowl will never deliver.
Falafel Bowl
Entirely plant-based and fried to order. Ground chickpeas blended with fresh cilantro, parsley, cumin, and coriander, shaped and dropped into the fryer when you order. The outside shatters when you bite into it. The inside stays herb-green and moist. Served over your choice of base with tomatoes, cucumbers, Arabic salad, a generous drizzle of tahini, and olive oil. High in fiber, plant protein, and healthy fats. A vegetarian Mediterranean bowl that does not ask you to settle.
Build It Your Way
How to Build a Mediterranean Bowl at Taza
Four steps. Two minutes. A bowl that is different every time you order it. Here is how it works.
Choose Your Base
Basmati rice for a grain bowl. Mixed greens for a lighter meal. Hummus for extra plant protein and richness. Each base changes the character of the bowl without changing the quality.
Pick Your Protein
Chicken shawarma carved from the spit. Beef shawarma sliced thin off the spit. Falafel fried to order until golden and crisp. Three options, all 100% halal.
Choose Your Toppings at the Counter
Fourteen free toppings, your choice, built at the counter -- tell the crew what you want. Pickled turnips, tahini, garlic sauce, fresh herbs, black olives, hot sauce, and more. Ordering online? Pick up to 6 of 11.
Eat It Your Way
Dine in at our Seminary Road location. Take it to go. Order online for pickup. Book catering delivery for 10 to 200+ guests. The bowl format travels well -- nothing gets soggy, nothing wilts.
Start Here
Three Bowl Bases, Three Different Meals
Basmati Rice
GrainFluffy, aromatic long-grain basmati rice cooked with a light touch of spice. The classic foundation for a Mediterranean bowl -- fills you up without weighing you down.
Mixed Greens
Low CarbA bed of crisp romaine, baby spinach, and peppery arugula. The lighter option if you are watching carbs or just want a different texture under your protein.
Hummus Base
Extra ProteinA thick spread of our house-made hummus -- chickpeas, tahini, lemon, garlic -- as the foundation. Adds plant protein and turns the whole bowl into something almost unreasonably creamy.
Customize Everything
14 Toppings -- All Included, No Upcharge
In store, you get 14 free toppings, your choice, built at the counter: tell the crew which ones you want and they build your bowl. Ordering online? Pick up to 6 of 11.
All toppings are included with every Mediterranean bowl. The crew adds them for you at the counter.
The Taza Difference
Why This Mediterranean Bowl Is Worth the Drive
Spit-Roasted, Not Reheated
The chicken and beef in our Mediterranean bowls turn on a vertical spit and are carved off when you order. This is not flat-grilled protein sitting in a steam tray. The difference is obvious from the first bite -- caramelized edges, juicy center, actual flavor.
Real Mediterranean Diet Ingredients
Olive oil. Tahini. Chickpeas. Fresh vegetables. Lean protein. These are the core components of the Mediterranean diet -- the one consistently ranked as the healthiest eating pattern by researchers. Every Taza bowl delivers all of them in a single meal, built the way you want it.
14 Free Toppings, Your Choice
In store, you get 14 free toppings, your choice, built at the counter: tell the crew what you want and they build your bowl. Online, you can pick up to 6 of 11. Pickled turnips, garlic sauce, tahini, fresh herbs, black olives, hot sauce -- the bowl you build on Monday can be completely different from Tuesday.
100% Halal, Every Protein
All chicken and beef at Taza is halal -- the whole menu is 100% halal. The falafel is entirely plant-based. For the large Muslim community across Falls Church, Arlington, and Northern Virginia, there is no guesswork required. Every protein, every day.
Vegetarian and Vegan Friendly
The falafel bowl is naturally vegan when ordered without garlic mayo. The hummus base adds extra plant protein. Multiple fresh vegetable toppings and two plant-based sauces (tahini and olive oil dressing) mean vegans and vegetarians get the same customization as everyone else.
Authentic Levantine Recipes
Our recipes come from the Levant -- the region spanning Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and Palestine. The spiced shawarma on the vertical spit, the falafel fried to order, the tahini sauce. These are not Americanized approximations. They are Levantine dishes, prepared the traditional way.
Fuel, Not Filler
What a Mediterranean Bowl Does for Your Body
18-42g
High Protein
Spit-carved chicken, spit-carved beef, or chickpea falafel. Real protein from real food.
5+ servings
Fresh Vegetables
Arabic salad, fresh herbs, pickled turnips, lettuce, cucumber. Multiple servings per bowl.
Olive oil + tahini
Healthy Fats
Monounsaturated fats from extra-virgin olive oil and sesame-based tahini.
Made to order
Whole Ingredients
Chickpeas, vegetables, herbs, tahini, and spit-carved protein, built into your bowl when you order. Taza means fresh.
Side by Side
Taza Mediterranean Bowl vs. Chain Bowl Restaurants
There are plenty of places to get a bowl in Northern Virginia. Here is how a Taza Mediterranean bowl compares to what you get at the chains.
| Feature | Chain Bowl Place | Taza Mediterranean Bowl |
|---|---|---|
| Protein Preparation | Pre-cooked on a flat grill, held in warming trays for hours | Turned on a vertical spit, carved off to order |
| Ingredients | Standardized, shipped frozen from a central commissary kitchen | Falafel fried to order, shawarma carved off the spit, hummus made in-house |
| Toppings | Limited options, measured portions, some cost extra | 14 free toppings in store, your choice, built at the counter (up to 6 of 11 online) |
| Halal | Rarely. Most chains do not offer halal protein | 100% halal. Every chicken. Every beef cut. Every day |
| Price | $11-14 for a comparable bowl | Falafel bowl $10.45, shawarma bowls $12.45 |
From Our Kitchen
Mediterranean Bowls, Up Close
Mediterranean Bowls Near You
Serving Mediterranean Bowls Across Northern Virginia
We sit on Seminary Road in Falls Church, just off I-395. A Taza Mediterranean bowl is a short drive or a quick delivery from anywhere in NoVA.
Falls Church
2 min
We are right here
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
Mediterranean Bowl Delivery
Get a Mediterranean Bowl Delivered to Your Door
Do not feel like driving? Order your bowl for delivery or skip the line with online pickup.
Online Pickup
Order your Mediterranean bowl online through Clover and skip the line. Ready for Clover pickup, with free parking at the door of our Seminary Road location.
Walk In
Order at the counter at 5820 Seminary Rd and tell the crew which of the 14 free toppings you want on your bowl. Free parking at the door, open 11 AM to midnight.
Drive Over
Bailey's Crossroads is a short drive from Arlington, Fairfax, Alexandria and Tysons. Order online for pickup through Clover and your bowl is ready to grab.
Catering Bowls
Hosting a team lunch or office event? We cater for 10 to 200+ guests with shawarma, falafel, and sides, and delivery is available.
While You Are Here
Beyond Bowls -- More from the Taza Menu
Mediterranean bowls are what brought you here. But Taza has a full menu of pitas, wraps, flatbreads, sides, and desserts worth knowing about.
Chicken Shawarma Pita
$9.95The same spit-carved chicken, shaved off the spit, stuffed into a warm pita with garlic sauce, pickled turnips, and vegetables. The classic shawarma sandwich.
Beef Shawarma Shrak Wrap
$11.45Beef shawarma rolled in paper-thin shrak flatbread with tahini, sumac, and pickled vegetables. Enormous portions.
Hummus
$4.95Silky chickpea dip with tahini, lemon, and garlic, finished with olive oil and paprika. Served with warm pita.
Baba Ghanouj
$4.95Fire-roasted eggplant blended with tahini, lemon, garlic, and cumin. Smoky, creamy, and perfect for scooping.
Zaatar Manaeesh
$6.95Traditional Lebanese flatbread brushed with zaatar, sesame, and olive oil, baked in our oven until golden.
Rice Pudding
$2.95Creamy, gently sweet rice pudding finished with pistachio. The proper ending.
Common Questions
Mediterranean Bowl Near Me -- FAQs
Where can I find the best Mediterranean bowl near me in Northern Virginia?
Taza Shawarma & Falafel at 5820 Seminary Rd in Falls Church, VA serves three Mediterranean bowls -- chicken shawarma, beef shawarma, and falafel -- all built with spit-roasted proteins, house-made sauces, and a 14-option toppings selection. We are a short drive from Arlington, Fairfax, Tysons, Alexandria, and Annandale. Open 11 AM to midnight, seven days a week, with free parking at the door.
What is in a Mediterranean bowl at Taza?
Every Mediterranean bowl at Taza starts with your choice of base (basmati rice, mixed greens, or hummus), a generous portion of protein (chicken shawarma, beef shawarma, or falafel), and your choice of toppings. In store you get 14 free toppings, your choice, built at the counter -- including tahini sauce, garlic mayo, pickled turnips, fresh herbs, black olives, and more. Online you can choose up to 6 of 11. Toppings are included at no extra charge.
Are Taza Mediterranean bowls healthy?
Yes. Taza bowls range from 420 to 580 calories with 18-42 grams of protein. The ingredients align with the Mediterranean diet: lean spit-roasted protein, extra-virgin olive oil, tahini, fresh vegetables, and chickpeas. Choose a greens or hummus base for a gluten-free, lower-carb option.
Are your Mediterranean bowls halal?
Yes. All chicken and beef at Taza is halal, with no exceptions -- the whole menu is 100% halal. The falafel bowl is entirely plant-based. For the Muslim community in Northern Virginia, every protein on our menu meets halal standards every day we are open.
Can I get a Mediterranean bowl delivered near me?
Delivery is available for Taza catering orders of 10 to 200+ guests across Falls Church, Arlington, Fairfax, Alexandria, Tysons Corner, and the broader Northern Virginia area. For a single bowl, order online for pickup through Clover at 5820 Seminary Rd, with free parking at the door.
How much does a Mediterranean bowl cost at Taza?
At Taza, the Falafel Bowl is $10.45, and the Chicken Shawarma Bowl or Beef Shawarma Bowl is $12.45. In store, 14 free toppings, your choice, are built at the counter at no extra charge (online, up to 6 of 11). Prices are in the same range as chain bowl restaurants, with spit-carved shawarma instead of flat-grilled meat.
What is the difference between a Mediterranean bowl and a grain bowl?
A grain bowl typically uses a grain base with various toppings. A Mediterranean bowl specifically features ingredients rooted in Mediterranean and Levantine cuisine -- spit-roasted shawarma, tahini, hummus, olive oil, pickled vegetables, and Arabic salad. At Taza, our Mediterranean bowls use authentic recipes and preparation methods from the Levant, not Americanized approximations.
Do you have vegetarian or vegan Mediterranean bowls?
Our Falafel Bowl is vegetarian and can be made vegan by skipping the garlic mayo. It features chickpea falafel fried to order, served over your choice of base with tahini, olive oil, Arabic salad, and fresh vegetables. With a hummus base, the falafel bowl delivers over 20 grams of plant protein.
Visit Us
Find Us on Seminary Road in Falls Church
Taza Shawarma & Falafel sits in the shopping center on Seminary Road, just off I-395. Plenty of free parking directly in front of the restaurant. Walk in, order your Mediterranean bowl, and sit down or take it to go.
5820 Seminary Rd Ste O, Falls Church, VA 22041
11:00 AM - 12:00 AM -- Open 7 Days a Week
Your Mediterranean Bowl Is Waiting
Chicken shawarma, beef shawarma, or falafel. Rice, greens, or hummus. Fourteen toppings. One bowl, built exactly how you want it. Order online for pickup, get it delivered, or drive to Seminary Road. Open 11 AM to midnight, seven days a week.