Middle Eastern Food in Falls Church, VA
Looking for authentic Middle Eastern food in Falls Church? Taza Shawarma & Falafel serves the everyday classics -- from shawarma carved off the vertical spit and falafel fried to order to hummus, manaeesh, and rice pudding. The whole menu is 100% halal, and parking is free at the door. Located on Seminary Road, we are open 7 days a week, 11 AM to midnight.
A Rich Culinary Heritage
What Makes Middle Eastern Food Special
Middle Eastern cuisine is one of the world's oldest and most flavorful culinary traditions -- a celebration of fresh ingredients, bold spices, and recipes perfected over millennia.
Ancient Culinary Tradition
Middle Eastern cuisine spans thousands of years, blending flavors from the Levant, North Africa, and the Arabian Peninsula. At Taza, we serve the everyday Levantine side of that tradition: shawarma, falafel and manaeesh.
Fresh, Wholesome Ingredients
Our dishes rely on chickpeas, fresh herbs, olive oil, tahini, and aromatic spices -- the same pantry staples found in kitchens across the Levant and the Mediterranean.
Naturally Healthy
The Mediterranean and Middle Eastern diet is celebrated worldwide for its health benefits. Our menu is rich in plant-based options, lean proteins, and heart-healthy fats.
100% Halal
Our menu is 100% halal, chicken, beef and everything else. Halal is the default here, so every guest can order anything on the menu.
Our Menu Highlights
Middle Eastern Dishes to Try at Taza
From shawarma carved off the spit to manaeesh baked in the oven, here are the dishes most people start with, at menu prices.
Chicken Shawarma
Marinated chicken stacked on a vertical spit and carved off the spit to order. Available as a pita, shrak wrap, or bowl.
Crispy Falafel
Ground chickpeas blended with parsley, cilantro, garlic, and cumin -- fried to order until golden. Served in pita, shrak, or as a bowl.
Hummus
Velvety-smooth chickpea dip made with tahini, fresh lemon juice, garlic, and finished with extra-virgin olive oil and a dash of paprika.
Zaatar Manaeesh
Traditional Lebanese flatbread brushed with a fragrant blend of dried thyme, toasted sesame seeds, sumac, and olive oil. Baked in our oven.
Lahm Bil Ajin
Thin, crispy flatbread topped with seasoned ground beef, onions, parsley, and Middle Eastern spices. Often called 'Lebanese pizza.'
Shawarma Bowl
Your choice of chicken or beef shawarma over basmati rice or mixed greens, topped with Arabic salad, garlic sauce, and fresh herbs.
Something for Everyone
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The Taza Difference
Why Falls Church Chooses Taza for Middle Eastern Food
Falls Church has no shortage of dining options, but when it comes to halal Middle Eastern food, here is what Taza offers, plainly:
Your Guide to Middle Eastern Food in Falls Church, VA
Falls Church, Virginia, is home to a diverse and vibrant food scene, and Middle Eastern cuisine is one of its brightest stars. At Taza Shawarma & Falafel on Seminary Road, we bring the authentic flavors of the Levant to Northern Virginia -- from shawarma carved off the vertical spit to the bright, herbaceous crunch of falafel fried to order.
Middle Eastern food is defined by its use of fresh, wholesome ingredients -- chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, za'atar, sumac, cumin, and fresh herbs like parsley and mint. These ingredients form the foundation of dishes that are not only deeply flavorful but also naturally healthy. The Mediterranean diet, which shares many of the same staples, is consistently ranked among the healthiest diets in the world.
At Taza, the shawarma is stacked on a vertical spit and carved off the spit when you order. Our falafel is fried to order, so it reaches you hot. Hummus, baba ghanouj and labneh are on the menu as sides. Our manaeesh, pita and pies are baked in the oven. Freshness is the whole idea of the name: "Taza" means fresh in Arabic.
Whether you are craving a quick lunch, a family dinner, or catering for your next office event or celebration, Taza offers halal Middle Eastern food at everyday prices. In store, you get 14 free toppings, your choice, built at the counter -- pickled turnips, olives, mint, parsley, tahini and garlic mayo among them. Online orders take up to 6 of 11.
We proudly serve Falls Church, Seven Corners, Baileys Crossroads, Alexandria, Arlington, and communities throughout Northern Virginia. Visit us at 5820 Seminary Rd Ste O, Falls Church, VA 22041, open 7 days a week from 11 AM to midnight.
Serving Middle Eastern Food Across Northern Virginia
Located on Seminary Road in Falls Church, we are just minutes from these communities:
Visit Taza on Seminary Road
We are conveniently located at the Seminary Road shopping center in Falls Church, with easy access from Route 7, I-395, and I-495. Free parking is available right outside our door.
5820 Seminary Rd Ste O, Falls Church, VA 22041
11:00 AM - 12:00 AM -- Open 7 Days a Week
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Taste Authentic Middle Eastern Food Today
Order online for Clover pickup from Taza on Seminary Road. Shawarma off the vertical spit, falafel fried to order, creamy hummus, and so much more -- all 100% halal, with free parking at the door.