Middle Eastern Food Near Me: Taza in Falls Church
Shawarma slow-roasted on a vertical spit. Falafel fried to order. Hummus blended fresh every morning. Stone-oven manaeesh. Baklava drenched in rose-water honey. Authentic halal Middle Eastern food at 5820 Seminary Rd, Falls Church, VA. Open until midnight, seven days a week.
The Pillars of Our Kitchen
What Makes Middle Eastern Food at Taza Different
Middle Eastern food done right takes time. Overnight marinades. Stone-oven baking. Chickpeas soaked from dry. Eggplants roasted over open flame. Taza does not take shortcuts on any of it.
Shawarma: The Centerpiece
Chicken and beef marinated overnight in yogurt, lemon, and seven spices -- cardamom, allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, black pepper, coriander, cumin. Stacked on a vertical spit and slow-roasted for hours next to open flame. The outer layer caramelizes while rendered fat bastes every layer beneath it. Carved thin to order, never pre-sliced, never reheated. Available in pita, shrak wrap, or bowl.
Falafel: Ground Fresh, Fried to Order
Dried chickpeas soaked overnight, ground with fresh parsley, cilantro, onion, garlic, cumin, and coriander. Formed into balls and fried at high heat until the shell cracks golden-brown and the interior stays bright green and steaming. Taza fries falafel to order. No heat lamp. No warming tray. Each piece is made the moment you ask for it.
Hummus & Baba Ghanoush: Made In-House
Our hummus starts with premium chickpeas blended smooth with tahini, fresh lemon juice, raw garlic, and a generous pour of extra-virgin olive oil. The baba ghanoush follows a different path -- whole eggplants roasted over open flame until the skin blackens and the flesh turns silky. Peeled, blended with tahini, lemon, and a touch of cumin. Both served with warm pita, baked fresh that morning.
Manaeesh: Stone-Oven Flatbreads
Za'atar manaeesh is the backbone of Lebanese breakfast -- thin dough brushed with a paste of dried thyme, toasted sesame, sumac, and olive oil, then baked on stone until the edges crisp. We also make cheese manaeesh with a bubbly, golden cheese blend, spinach manaeesh with sauteed greens and pine nuts, and lahm bil ajin topped with seasoned ground beef and parsley. Each one baked to order.
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Signature Middle Eastern Dishes at Taza
Six dishes that define what Taza does best. Each one made fresh, made from scratch, and made with the same recipes that have fed generations across the Levant.
Chicken Shawarma Pita
Chicken marinated overnight in yogurt and seven spices, slow-roasted on the vertical spit, hand-carved to order. Stuffed into warm, fresh-baked pita with garlic sauce, pickled turnips, lettuce, tomato, and cucumber. The single most-ordered item on our menu.
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Falafel Pita
Crispy on the outside, herb-green on the inside. Our falafel is ground from dried chickpeas -- not canned -- with fresh parsley, cilantro, garlic, and cumin. Fried to order and tucked into warm pita with tahini, pickles, lettuce, tomato, and cucumber. A complete protein-packed meal without any meat.
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Hummus
Velvety-smooth chickpea dip blended with tahini, fresh lemon juice, and raw garlic. Finished with a generous drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and a dash of paprika. Served with warm pita bread. The foundation of any Middle Eastern meal, and ours is made fresh every morning.
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Zaatar Manaeesh
Thin flatbread brushed with a fragrant paste of dried thyme, toasted sesame seeds, sumac, and extra-virgin olive oil. Baked in our stone oven until the edges crisp and the za'atar turns aromatic. This is the quintessential Lebanese breakfast -- simple, addictive, and deeply satisfying.
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Beef Shawarma Pita
Thinly stacked layers of seasoned beef, pressed onto the vertical spit with fat ribbons between each layer. As it rotates, the fat renders down, keeping the meat rich and moist. Sliced thin, piled into fresh pita, finished with tahini, garlic sauce, and a sharp hit of pickled turnip.
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Whole eggplants roasted directly over open flame until the skin is charred and the flesh is soft and smoky. Peeled, blended with tahini, fresh lemon juice, garlic, and a hint of cumin. The result is a creamy, deeply flavored dip that pairs with warm pita or stands alone as a side.
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View DetailsThe Taza Standard
Six Reasons Taza Is the Best Middle Eastern Food Near You
Anyone can open a restaurant and put "Middle Eastern" on the sign. These are the details that separate Taza from the rest of the field.
Hours, not minutes
Vertical Spit Roasting
Real shawarma rotates on a vertical spit. The outside caramelizes while rendered fat bastes every layer beneath it. Most spots grill the meat flat on a plancha. Taza does not.
Every single batch
12-Hour Overnight Marinade
Yogurt for tenderness. Lemon juice for brightness. A seven-spice mix with cardamom, allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, black pepper, coriander, and cumin. Twelve hours minimum before the spit turns on.
No exceptions
100% Halal Certified
Every cut of chicken and beef at Taza is certified halal. For the large Muslim community across Northern Virginia and the DC metro, this is a name you can trust.
Taza means fresh
Fresh-Made Daily
Pita baked that morning. Garlic sauce blended in-house. Vegetables cut the same day. Falafel formed and fried to order. We named the restaurant after the standard we hold ourselves to.
Generations of tradition
Authentic Levantine Recipes
Our recipes come from the Levant -- Lebanon, Syria, Palestine. Za'atar manaeesh, lahm bil ajin, sfiha pies, tabbouleh spices. These are not American interpretations. They are the real thing.
Falls Church, VA
Family-Owned, Community-Rooted
Taza is not a chain. We are a single-location, family-owned restaurant on Seminary Road. Every meal is made with the same care you would give to food served at your own table.
Beyond the Signatures
More Middle Eastern Dishes You Need to Try
Shawarma and falafel bring people in the first time. The manaeesh, lahm bil ajin, sfiha pies, labneh, and baklava are what keep them coming back. Here are eight more reasons to visit.
Chicken Shawarma Bowl
Generous slices of chicken shawarma over basmati rice or mixed greens. Topped with Arabic salad, pickled turnips, garlic sauce, and fresh herbs.
Lahm Bi Ajin Manaeesh
Thin, crispy flatbread topped with seasoned ground beef, diced onions, fresh parsley, and Middle Eastern spices. Baked golden in our stone oven.
Falafel Bowl
Crispy falafel over rice or greens with tomatoes, cucumbers, Arabic salad, tahini sauce, and a drizzle of olive oil. A satisfying vegetarian meal.
Spinach Manaeesh
Flatbread topped with sauteed spinach, caramelized onions, toasted pine nuts, and a squeeze of lemon. Baked golden in the stone oven.
Sfiha Pie
Traditional Lebanese meat pie with seasoned ground beef and lamb, hand-folded into a boat shape and baked until golden. Just $2.95 each.
Labneh
Thick, strained yogurt drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil and sprinkled with dried mint. Tangy, refreshing, and naturally probiotic-rich.
Rice Pudding
Layers of paper-thin phyllo pastry with crushed pistachios and walnuts, drenched in fragrant rose-water honey syrup. A centuries-old indulgence.
Lemon Mint
Fresh-squeezed lemon juice combined with fragrant mint leaves and a touch of sweetness. A traditional Middle Eastern lemonade -- bright and invigorating.
A Primer on the Cuisine
What Is Middle Eastern Food, Exactly?
Middle Eastern cuisine spans a vast region -- from Lebanon and Syria to Palestine, Jordan, Egypt, Iraq, and beyond. What ties these traditions together is a shared vocabulary of ingredients: chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, za'atar, sumac, cumin, coriander, and fresh herbs. The cooking techniques rely on patience: slow-roasting over flame, baking on stone, soaking and grinding dried legumes.
Shawarma originated in the Ottoman Empire. Meat stacked on a vertical spit and slow-roasted next to fire. The concept spread across the Levant and took on regional identities. Lebanese shawarma favors garlic sauce and pickled turnips. Palestinian versions lean on tahini. Syrian preparations use more spice. Taza draws from all of these traditions.
Falafel -- ground chickpeas formed into balls and deep-fried -- is thousands of years old. The key is starting from dried chickpeas, not canned. Dried chickpeas soaked overnight hold their structure and produce a crispy shell with a moist, herb-flecked interior. Canned chickpeas make paste, not falafel.
Manaeesh is the Lebanese answer to pizza. Thin dough baked on stone with za'atar and olive oil, or cheese, or ground meat. It is street food and breakfast food and late-night food all at once. Taza bakes every manaeesh to order in our stone oven.
40+ Items
Full Middle Eastern Menu
Open Daily
11 AM - Midnight
Your Neighborhood, Our Food
Middle Eastern Food Delivered Across Northern Virginia
Taza is located at 5820 Seminary Rd in Falls Church, VA. We are centrally positioned to serve all of Northern Virginia and the DC metro area. Here is how far you are from authentic Middle Eastern food.
Falls Church
We are right here on Seminary Rd
Bailey's Crossroads
Practically next door
Seven Corners
Just up the road on Rt 7
Annandale
Quick drive down Columbia Pike
Arlington
Straight shot via I-395
Pentagon City
Via I-395 North
McLean
North on Rt 7 past Tysons
Tysons Corner
North on Rt 7
Fairfax
West on Rt 50
Alexandria
Down Seminary Rd to 395
Washington DC
Across the Potomac via 395
Merrifield
East on Rt 50
Get It Your Way
Delivery, Pickup & Dine-In
Three ways to get Taza's Middle Eastern food: order online for fast pickup, get it delivered through DoorDash or Uber Eats, or walk in and dine with us. We are open seven days a week from 11 AM to midnight.
Order Online for Pickup
Place your order on our website and skip the line. Your food is prepared fresh when you order -- shawarma carved off the spit, falafel fried to order. Easy parking at our Seminary Road location. Most orders ready in 15-20 minutes.
DoorDash Delivery
Get Taza delivered through DoorDash. Our pitas, wraps, bowls, manaeesh, and sides all travel well. Typical delivery time across Northern Virginia is 25-40 minutes depending on distance.
Uber Eats Delivery
Order through Uber Eats for delivery across the NoVA and DC metro area. Same fresh Middle Eastern food, same house-made sauces, delivered right 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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Feed Your Whole Team
Middle Eastern Catering for Any Event
Taza caters across Northern Virginia and Washington DC. Shawarma platters hand-carved from the spit. Falafel trays fried fresh. Hummus, baba ghanoush, and labneh spreads. Stone-oven manaeesh assortments. Full Mediterranean buffets for groups of 10 to 500.
- Office lunches and corporate events
- Birthday parties and graduations
- Wedding receptions and engagement parties
- Holiday gatherings and Eid celebrations
- School and community events
Common Questions
Middle Eastern Food Near Me: Your Questions Answered
Where can I find authentic Middle Eastern food near me in Northern Virginia?
Taza Shawarma & Falafel at 5820 Seminary Rd in Falls Church, VA serves authentic Levantine Middle Eastern food to all of Northern Virginia. Our menu includes shawarma slow-roasted on a vertical spit, hand-formed falafel fried to order, stone-oven manaeesh, hummus, baba ghanoush, labneh, kibbeh-style sfiha pies, and traditional baklava. Open 7 days a week, 11 AM to midnight. We serve Falls Church, Arlington, McLean, Tysons, Fairfax, Annandale, Seven Corners, Bailey's Crossroads, Pentagon City, and the broader DC metro area.
Is Taza's Middle Eastern food halal?
Yes. Every cut of chicken and beef at Taza is 100% halal certified. There are no exceptions and no compromises on sourcing. For the large Muslim community across Northern Virginia and Washington DC, Taza is a trusted name for halal Middle Eastern food. Our vegetarian items -- falafel, hummus, baba ghanoush, manaeesh, and spinach pies -- are naturally halal as well.
What Middle Eastern dishes does Taza serve besides shawarma?
Beyond our signature shawarma, Taza serves falafel (pita, shrak wrap, or bowl), creamy hummus, smoky baba ghanoush, thick labneh with olive oil and mint, za'atar manaeesh from the stone oven, cheese and spinach manaeesh, lahm bil ajin (Lebanese meat flatbread), sfiha meat pies, spinach pies, cheese pies, fattoush-style Arabic salads, baklava, rice pudding with rose water, and fresh-squeezed lemon mint juice. The full menu has over 40 items.
Does Taza deliver Middle Eastern 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 our Seminary Road location in Falls Church. Typical delivery times are 25-40 minutes depending on your location. Our pitas, wraps, bowls, and sides are packaged to travel well.
What are the prices at Taza for Middle Eastern food?
Taza is known for generous portions at fair prices. Pita sandwiches (shawarma, falafel) start at from $8.95. Shrak wraps are $9.95-$11.45. Bowls over rice or greens start at from $10.45. Stone-oven manaeesh range from $6.95 to $6.95. Hand-folded pies are just $2.95 each. Hummus and baba ghanoush are $4.95. A full meal with a side and drink typically runs $14-$18 per person.
Does Taza have vegetarian Middle Eastern food?
Taza has one of the strongest vegetarian lineups of any Middle Eastern restaurant in Northern Virginia. Falafel (pita, shrak, or bowl) is ground from dried chickpeas and fried to order. Hummus, baba ghanoush, and labneh are all made in-house daily. Za'atar, cheese, and spinach manaeesh are baked fresh in our stone oven. Spinach pies, cheese pies, veggie pies, and zaatar pies are all vegetarian. The falafel bowl over greens with tahini is a popular plant-based choice.
Can I order Middle Eastern food catering near me from Taza?
Yes. Taza provides catering across Northern Virginia and Washington DC. We offer shawarma platters, falafel trays, hummus and dip spreads, manaeesh assortments, and full Mediterranean buffets for groups of any size. We cater office lunches, corporate events, weddings, birthday parties, and private gatherings. Call us at (703) 340-1014 or visit our catering page to get started.
What time is Taza open for Middle Eastern food near Falls Church?
Taza is open from 11:00 AM to 12:00 AM (midnight), seven days a week, including weekends and most holidays. That makes us one of the few Middle Eastern restaurants in Northern Virginia where you can get freshly made food late at night. The shawarma spit is rotating and the kitchen is active until we close.
Finding Authentic Middle Eastern Food Near You in Northern Virginia
Northern Virginia has become one of the most diverse food regions on the East Coast. The stretch from Annandale through Bailey's Crossroads, Seven Corners, and Falls Church holds a dense concentration of restaurants serving cuisines from every corner of the world. Middle Eastern food -- Lebanese, Syrian, Palestinian, Jordanian, and broadly Levantine -- occupies a significant place in that landscape. But not all of it is made the same way.
Taza Shawarma & Falafel operates at 5820 Seminary Rd in Falls Church, VA, a location that puts it within a 15-minute drive of Arlington, McLean, Tysons Corner, Fairfax, Annandale, and the DC border. The restaurant is named after the Arabic word for "fresh," and that word describes the operation. Pita bread is baked fresh each morning. Garlic sauce is blended in-house daily. Falafel is formed from dried chickpeas soaked overnight and fried to order -- never from a pre-made mix, never held under a heat lamp.
The shawarma at Taza follows the traditional method: meat stacked on a vertical spit and slow-roasted for hours next to open flame. Chicken marinates overnight in a blend of yogurt, lemon juice, and seven spices -- cardamom, allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, black pepper, coriander, and cumin. Beef is layered with fat ribbons that render down during roasting, basting every layer. When you order, the meat is carved directly off the rotating spit with a sharp blade. That level of freshness is something you can taste immediately and it is something most quick-service spots skip.
Beyond shawarma and falafel, the menu covers the full breadth of Levantine Middle Eastern cooking. Hummus made from premium chickpeas blended smooth with tahini and lemon. Baba ghanoush from eggplants roasted over open flame until the flesh turns silky. Labneh -- thick strained yogurt with olive oil and dried mint. Za'atar manaeesh from the stone oven, where thin dough meets a fragrant paste of dried thyme, sesame, sumac, and olive oil. Lahm bil ajin with seasoned ground beef and parsley. Sfiha pies hand-folded and baked golden. Baklava layered with pistachios and drenched in rose-water honey syrup.
For residents of Northern Virginia who keep halal, Taza is a reliable name. All meats are certified halal with no exceptions. The vegetarian menu is equally strong, with falafel, hummus, baba ghanoush, labneh, four types of manaeesh, and multiple hand-folded pies. Delivery is available through DoorDash and Uber Eats across the metro area, and online pickup orders can be placed through the website.
Taza also provides catering for offices, corporate events, weddings, birthday parties, and private gatherings throughout Northern Virginia and Washington DC. Shawarma platters, falafel trays, dip spreads, and full Mediterranean buffets for groups of any size. Call (703) 340-1014 or visit the catering page to get started.
Your Search for Middle Eastern Food Near Me Ends Here
Shawarma from the spit. Falafel fried to order. Hummus blended fresh. Manaeesh from the stone oven. Baklava drenched in honey. Taza Shawarma & Falafel, 5820 Seminary Rd, Falls Church, VA. Open until midnight, seven days a week.