Mediterranean Diet Restaurant in Falls Church
Following a Mediterranean diet? Taza Shawarma & Falafel serves exactly the foods your diet calls for: chickpea-based falafel and hummus, grilled lean proteins, extra-virgin olive oil, fresh vegetables, and probiotic-rich labneh. Healthy Mediterranean food, made fresh daily in Falls Church, VA.
Proven Health Benefits
Why the Mediterranean Diet Works
Ranked the number one diet by U.S. News & World Report for multiple years, the Mediterranean diet is backed by decades of scientific research.
Heart Health
The Mediterranean diet is ranked the number one heart-healthy diet. Rich in olive oil, chickpeas, and fresh vegetables, it reduces the risk of heart disease and lowers cholesterol.
Brain Function
Studies show the Mediterranean diet supports cognitive health and may reduce the risk of Alzheimer's and dementia. The healthy fats from olive oil and nuts are key contributors.
Weight Management
Unlike restrictive diets, the Mediterranean approach emphasizes whole, satisfying foods that naturally regulate appetite. High fiber from legumes and whole grains keeps you full longer.
Anti-Inflammatory
The abundance of antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids, and polyphenols in Mediterranean foods helps reduce chronic inflammation throughout the body.
Blood Sugar Control
Complex carbohydrates, high fiber, and healthy fats help maintain steady blood sugar levels. The Mediterranean diet is associated with reduced risk of type 2 diabetes.
Nutrient Dense
Every meal is packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Fresh vegetables, legumes, whole grains, and lean proteins deliver complete nutrition naturally.
Eat Mediterranean at Taza
Mediterranean Diet-Friendly Menu Items
Chickpea & Legume Based
Chickpeas are a Mediterranean diet staple -- high in protein, fiber, and iron
Falafel Pita
$8.95Crispy chickpea falafel with fresh vegetables and tahini in warm pita.
Plant protein, fiber-richFalafel Bowl
$10.45Falafel over greens or rice with Mediterranean toppings.
Gluten-free option availableHummus
$4.95Creamy chickpea dip with tahini, lemon, garlic, and olive oil.
Heart-healthy fats, plant proteinGrilled Lean Proteins
The Mediterranean diet favors lean, grilled meats over processed options
Chicken Shawarma Bowl
$12.45Marinated chicken over rice or greens with fresh toppings.
Lean protein, no fryingChicken Shawarma Pita
$9.95Tender marinated chicken in fresh pita with garlic sauce.
Marinated, not friedBeef Shawarma Bowl
$12.45Slow-roasted beef over your choice of base.
Iron-rich, no additivesFresh Dips & Sides
Mediterranean meals emphasize vegetables, olive oil, and probiotic-rich foods
Baba Ghanouj
$4.95Fire-roasted eggplant blended with tahini, lemon, and garlic.
Antioxidant-rich eggplantLabneh
$4.95Thick strained yogurt with olive oil and dried mint.
Probiotics, calciumArabic Salad
IncludedFresh tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, parsley with lemon-olive oil dressing.
Fresh vegetables, no dressing chemicalsWhole Grain & Plant Options
Whole grains and fresh flatbreads are foundational to Mediterranean eating
Zaatar Manaeesh
$6.95Traditional flatbread with zaatar, sesame, and olive oil.
Thyme-based superfood toppingSpinach Manaeesh
$5.95Flatbread with fresh spinach, onion, and pine nuts.
Iron, folate, healthy fatsFalafel Shrak Wrap
$9.95Falafel in thin traditional shrak bread with hummus.
Lighter bread, plant proteinPerfect Alignment
How Taza Follows Mediterranean Diet Principles
Eat plenty of vegetables
At Taza: Every pita, bowl, and wrap comes loaded with fresh lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, parsley, and pickled vegetables. Our Arabic salad uses a simple lemon-olive oil dressing.
Choose healthy fats over saturated fats
At Taza: We cook with extra-virgin olive oil, serve tahini (sesame paste), and use olive oil generously in our hummus, baba ghanouj, and zaatar manaeesh. No butter, no lard, no hydrogenated oils.
Eat legumes and beans regularly
At Taza: Our falafel is made from chickpeas and fresh herbs. Our hummus is made from chickpeas and tahini. Legumes are at the heart of our menu.
Favor lean proteins
At Taza: Our chicken and beef shawarma are marinated and slow-roasted on a vertical spit -- not fried. The meats are seasoned with herbs and spices, not breading or heavy sauces.
Include fermented and probiotic foods
At Taza: Our labneh (strained yogurt) is naturally probiotic. Our pickled turnips and pickles add fermented vegetables to your meal.
Use herbs and spices instead of salt
At Taza: We season with zaatar, sumac, cumin, coriander, garlic, fresh parsley, and mint. These traditional spice blends add tremendous flavor without excessive sodium.
Mediterranean Eating, Without the Compromise
The biggest challenge with following a Mediterranean diet is finding restaurants that actually serve the right foods. Most places substitute with processed ingredients, cook with vegetable oil instead of olive oil, or smother their dishes in heavy sauces.
At Taza, our menu naturally aligns with Mediterranean diet principles because our food comes from the Mediterranean tradition itself. Our recipes are Lebanese -- the very region where the Mediterranean diet originates. We use extra-virgin olive oil, fresh chickpeas, tahini, herbs, and spices. Our proteins are marinated and slow-roasted, never fried in batter.
When you eat at Taza, you are not making compromises to fit a diet. You are eating the authentic cuisine that inspired the Mediterranean diet in the first place.
Meal Ideas
Mediterranean Diet Meals at Taza
Here are some of our favorite Mediterranean diet-friendly combinations you can order today.
The Heart-Healthy Lunch
Falafel Bowl on greens + extra hummus on the side
$10.45 + $4.95
Nutrients: Plant protein from chickpeas, healthy fats from olive oil and tahini, fiber from vegetables and legumes
The Lean Protein Dinner
Chicken Shawarma Bowl on rice + Baba Ghanouj
$12.45 + $4.95
Nutrients: Lean grilled chicken, antioxidant-rich eggplant, complex carbs from rice
The Light Mediterranean Snack
Zaatar Manaeesh + Labneh
$4.95 + $4.95
Nutrients: Thyme (zaatar) is an antioxidant powerhouse, labneh provides probiotics and calcium
The Complete Mediterranean Feast
Chicken Shawarma Pita + Hummus + Arabic Salad
$9.95 + $4.95
Nutrients: Lean protein, chickpea fiber, fresh vegetables, olive oil, herbs
Mediterranean Diet Restaurant Near Me in Falls Church, VA
If you are following a Mediterranean diet and looking for a restaurant near you that actually fits your eating plan, Taza Shawarma & Falafel in Falls Church, VA is a natural fit. Our menu is rooted in Lebanese cuisine -- the same culinary tradition that inspired the Mediterranean diet.
The Mediterranean diet emphasizes olive oil, legumes, fresh vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and fermented foods. At Taza, these are not add-ons or special menu items -- they are the foundation of everything we serve. Our hummus and falafel are made from chickpeas. Our dressings and cooking use extra-virgin olive oil. Our shawarma is marinated with herbs and spices and slow-roasted, not fried.
We also serve labneh (strained yogurt with probiotics), baba ghanouj (fire-roasted eggplant), and zaatar manaeesh (flatbread with a thyme-based superfood topping). Every dish is prepared fresh daily in our 100% halal kitchen with no processed ingredients, no fillers, and no artificial additives.
Whether you are following the Mediterranean diet for heart health, weight management, blood sugar control, or simply because you love the food, Taza makes it easy to eat well. We are located at 5820 Seminary Rd Ste O, Falls Church, VA 22041, open 7 days a week from 11 AM to midnight. Order online for quick pickup, or stop by and let us help you build the perfect Mediterranean meal.
Visit Taza for Healthy Mediterranean Food
5820 Seminary Rd Ste O, Falls Church, VA 22041
11:00 AM - 12:00 AM -- Open 7 Days a Week
100% Halal Certified Kitchen
Eat Mediterranean the Way It Was Meant to Be
Olive oil, chickpeas, grilled proteins, and fresh vegetables -- authentic Lebanese cuisine that naturally fits the Mediterranean diet. Order online for quick pickup.