Mediterranean Food Near Vienna, VA
Vienna residents looking for real Mediterranean food -- fresh shawarma carved from the spit, crispy hand-formed falafel, silky hummus, stone-oven flatbreads -- Taza Shawarma & Falafel in Falls Church is a short drive down Maple Avenue and Route 123. Everything is made fresh, certified halal, and ready for dine-in, pickup, delivery, or catering to your Vienna address.
What Makes Us Different
Why Vienna Chooses Taza for Mediterranean Food
Mediterranean food covers a broad territory -- Greek, Turkish, Lebanese, Moroccan, and more. At Taza, we focus on the Levantine tradition. That means slow-roasted shawarma, hand-formed falafel made from chickpeas and fresh herbs, creamy tahini-based sauces, and flatbreads baked in a stone oven. The flavors are bold but balanced. The ingredients are simple but sourced with care.
Vienna has a strong food scene, but most of the Mediterranean options nearby are chains or fast-casual spots that heat pre-made components. Taza operates differently. Our shawarma marinates overnight. The hummus is blended from whole chickpeas each morning. The falafel batter is prepared fresh -- never from a mix, never frozen. That is the Taza standard, and Vienna regulars taste it immediately.
Whether you are grabbing a quick chicken shawarma pita on your lunch break, ordering a family-sized platter for a weekend gathering in Vienna, or picking up bowls for a Tysons office meeting, you get the same level of freshness and care every single time.
Authentic Vertical-Spit Shawarma
Vienna has plenty of quick-serve chains. What it does not have is a restaurant that slow-roasts marinated chicken and beef on a traditional vertical spit for hours, then shaves it fresh for every order. That is exactly what Taza does.
Certified Halal, Always
Every cut of meat at Taza is certified halal. For the growing halal-conscious community in Vienna and Tysons, that means zero guesswork. You can eat with full confidence every time you visit.
Made Fresh Daily, Never Frozen
Our hummus is blended from scratch each morning. The falafel batter is prepared with fresh herbs. Pita comes out of the oven warm. Vienna residents who care about ingredient quality notice the difference from the first bite.
12 Minutes from Vienna Town Green
Take Maple Avenue east to Route 29 and you are at our door in about 12 minutes. Heading from Tysons Corner? It is even shorter via Route 7 to Seminary Road. A quick trip for a meal that is worth every minute.
14-Topping Self-Serve Bar
Customize your shawarma, bowl, or wrap at our toppings bar. Pickled turnips, tahini, garlic sauce, hot sauce, fresh mint, olives, and more. Vienna diners who like it their way keep coming back for exactly this.
Hundreds of Five-Star Reviews
Do not take our word for it. Our Google, Yelp, and DoorDash reviews tell the story. Vienna customers regularly call Taza the best Mediterranean food they have found in Northern Virginia.
Our Menu Highlights
Signature Mediterranean Dishes Vienna Loves
From slow-roasted shawarma to stone-oven flatbreads, these are the items Vienna and Tysons customers order most. Every dish is made fresh and available for dine-in, pickup, or delivery.
Chicken Shawarma Pita
Best SellerMarinated chicken, slow-roasted on a vertical spit and shaved fresh. Served in warm house-baked pita with garlic sauce, pickled turnips, and crisp vegetables. Our number-one seller across every location page for a reason.
$9.95
Beef Shawarma Shrak Wrap
Vienna FavoritePremium beef shawarma rolled in thin, traditional shrak flatbread with tahini, pickled vegetables, and sumac. The shrak bread gives this wrap a texture you will not find at a typical pita shop.
$11.45
Chicken Shawarma Bowl
Protein PackedGenerous slices of chicken shawarma over your choice of basmati rice, mixed greens, or hummus. Topped with Arabic salad, pickled turnips, garlic sauce, and fresh herbs. A full Mediterranean meal in one bowl.
$12.45
Falafel Pita
VegetarianCrispy chickpea falafel, herb-green inside and golden outside, tucked into fresh pita with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, pickles, and tahini. The vegetarian option Vienna residents order most.
$8.95
Lahm Bil Ajin
TraditionalTraditional Lebanese flatbread topped with seasoned ground beef, onion, and parsley, baked in our stone oven until crispy. Often called Lebanese pizza. A shareable appetizer or a quick solo meal.
$6.95
Hummus with Pita
Classic SideSilky smooth hummus made from premium chickpeas, blended with tahini, lemon, and garlic. Finished with olive oil and paprika. Served with warm house-baked pita bread. A staple of Mediterranean cuisine.
$4.95
Za'atar Manaeesh
Must TryOven-baked Lebanese flatbread brushed with fragrant za'atar, toasted sesame, and extra-virgin olive oil. Simple, aromatic, and completely addictive. Vienna customers order these as appetizers and sometimes as the whole meal.
$4.95
Baklava
DessertLayers of paper-thin phyllo pastry, butter, crushed pistachios and walnuts, drenched in rose-water honey syrup. A centuries-old Mediterranean dessert and the perfect finish to any Taza meal.
$4.95
A Short Drive from Vienna
How to Get to Taza from Vienna
Taza is on Seminary Road in Falls Church, just east of Bailey's Crossroads. Vienna residents typically reach us in 10 to 15 minutes depending on the starting point. Here are the most common routes.
Vienna Town Green / Church St
12 minVia Maple Ave (Route 123)
Head east on Maple Avenue, which becomes Chain Bridge Road, then merge onto I-66 E. Take I-495 S to the Seminary Road exit, then head east on Seminary Road. Taza is on the right in the Bailey's Crossroads shopping center.
Tysons Corner Center
10 minVia Route 7 / Leesburg Pike
Take Route 7 east toward Falls Church. Turn right onto Seminary Road. Continue to Bailey's Crossroads -- Taza is in the shopping center on the right side. Free parking in front.
Oakton / Hunter Mill Rd
15 minVia Route 123 South
Take Chain Bridge Road (Route 123) south through Vienna, merge onto I-66 E, then take I-495 S to Seminary Road. Head east -- Taza is on your right past Bailey's Crossroads.
Dunn Loring / Merrifield
8 minVia Gallows Rd / I-495
Take Gallows Road south to I-495 S. Exit at Seminary Road and head east. Taza is located in the shopping center on the right. A quick, straight shot with easy parking.
Free Parking
Large lot right in front of the restaurant. No meters, no garages. Pull up and walk in.
Open Until Midnight
Seven days a week, 11 AM to midnight. Late-night shawarma after a show at Wolf Trap? We have you covered.
Delivery to Vienna
Order through DoorDash, Uber Eats, or Grubhub. Hot Mediterranean food delivered to your Vienna door.
Feed Your Crowd
Mediterranean Catering for Vienna Events
Hosting a party at home in Vienna? Running a team lunch at your Tysons office? Organizing a neighborhood block party or school event? Taza catering makes it simple. Fresh platters, delivered on time, with something for everyone at the table.
Shawarma Platter
Serves 8-10
A generous tray of mixed chicken and beef shawarma with garlic sauce, pickled turnips, tahini, and fresh pita bread. The most popular choice for Vienna office lunches and house parties.
Falafel & Dips Spread
Serves 10-12
Crispy falafel alongside house-made hummus, baba ghanoush, and labneh with warm pita and fresh vegetables. A vegetarian-friendly option that disappears fast at every event.
Mixed Grill Feast
Serves 12-15
Our full Mediterranean spread -- chicken shawarma, beef shawarma, falafel, hummus, rice, Arabic salad, pita, and all the sauces. Perfect for larger Vienna gatherings, graduations, and celebrations.
Custom Event Package
Serves 20+
Planning a bigger event in Vienna or Tysons? Call us to build a custom catering menu. We handle corporate events, school functions, neighborhood gatherings, and private parties of any size.
Call us at (703) 340-1014 or email hello@tazava.com to place a catering order for your Vienna event.
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Find Us on Seminary Road
Taza Shawarma & Falafel sits in the Bailey's Crossroads shopping center on Seminary Road in Falls Church. From Vienna and Tysons, you will take Maple Avenue or Route 7 east and connect to Seminary Road. The restaurant is on the right side with a large parking lot directly in front. No hunting for parking, no walking long distances. You park and you eat.
5820 Seminary Rd Ste O, Falls Church, VA 22041
11:00 AM - 12:00 AM -- Open 7 Days a Week
Close to Where You Are
Near Vienna and Tysons Landmarks
Whether you are headed to Wolf Trap, shopping at Tysons Corner, or spending an afternoon at Meadowlark Gardens, Taza is a quick stop on the way there or back.
Vienna Town Green
Tysons Corner Center
Tysons Galleria
Wolf Trap
Meadowlark Botanical Gardens
Oakton
Dunn Loring Metro
Merrifield Town Center
Vienna Community Center
Freeman House
Nottoway Park
Caffe Amouri
Common Questions
Vienna Mediterranean Dining FAQs
How far is Taza from Vienna, VA?
Taza is located at 5820 Seminary Road in Falls Church, about 12 minutes from downtown Vienna via Maple Avenue and Route 123. If you are coming from Tysons Corner, it is closer to 10 minutes via Route 7. The drive is quick and there is free parking when you arrive.
Does Taza deliver to Vienna and Tysons?
Yes. Taza delivers to Vienna, Tysons, Oakton, Dunn Loring, and Merrifield through DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub. For catering deliveries to Vienna offices or homes, call us directly at (703) 340-1014 to arrange.
Is all the food at Taza halal?
Yes, 100%. Every meat served at Taza is certified halal. We are one of the most trusted halal restaurants near Vienna and the greater Tysons Corner area. Vegetarian options like falafel, hummus, and manaeesh are available too.
What should I order on my first visit?
Start with the Chicken Shawarma Pita ($9.95) -- it is our best seller for good reason. Add a side of hummus ($4.95) and a za'atar manaeesh ($6.95) to round out the meal. If you prefer bowls, the Chicken Shawarma Bowl ($12.45) is the way to go.
Can Taza cater events in Vienna?
Absolutely. We cater corporate lunches, house parties, school events, and gatherings of any size in Vienna, Tysons, and throughout Northern Virginia. Our platters serve 8 to 50+ people. Call (703) 340-1014 or email hello@tazava.com to place a catering order.
What are Taza's hours?
Taza is open from 11:00 AM to midnight, seven days a week. That means you can grab lunch, dinner, or a late-night shawarma run after a movie in Tysons or a walk around Vienna Town Green.
Is there parking at Taza?
Yes. We are located in a shopping center on Seminary Road with a large free parking lot right in front of the restaurant. Vienna customers can pull right up, park, and walk in. No meters, no garages, no hassle.
Vienna, Your Mediterranean Meal Is Ready
Fresh shawarma, crispy falafel, creamy hummus, and stone-oven flatbreads -- all made from scratch, all certified halal, all just a short drive from Vienna and Tysons. Order online for pickup or delivery, or come see us on Seminary Road.