Fresh Pita Bread in Falls Church, VA
At Taza Shawarma & Falafel, our pita is baked in the oven and puffs into a pocket right on the oven deck. Simple, lean dough and high heat -- warm, puffy, perfectly pocketed bread that has been the foundation of Mediterranean cuisine for thousands of years.
Our Bread
What Makes Our Pita Special
Baked in Our Oven
Our pita is baked in the oven at Taza, the same oven that turns out our manaeesh and pies. Classic pita needs only flour, water, yeast, and salt -- simple, honest bread.
Perfect Puff Every Time
Each pita is baked at high temperature until it puffs into a perfect pocket. This pocket is what makes pita ideal for stuffing with shawarma, falafel, and toppings.
Simple Tradition
Pita is one of the oldest breads in the world, and the basic method has barely changed: a lean dough, a very hot oven, and steam that puffs each round into a pocket.
Warm to Order
Every pita sandwich is built when you order, with your choice of 14 free toppings at the counter. The pita is soft, pillowy, and slightly charred with that unmistakable aroma of fresh bread.
Pita Sandwiches
Our Fresh Pita Pocket Sandwiches
Falafel Pita
$8.95Crispy chickpea falafel tucked into a warm, fresh-baked pita pocket with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, pickles, and creamy tahini sauce. A vegetarian classic, fried to order.
Chicken Shawarma Pita
$9.95Tender spiced chicken carved off the vertical spit, sliced thin, and served in a warm pita pocket with garlic sauce, pickled turnips, fresh vegetables, and tahini.
Beef Shawarma Pita
$9.95Spiced halal beef carved off the vertical spit, sliced and nestled into oven-baked pita with lettuce, tomato, cucumber, onion, pickled turnips, and tahini sauce.
Traditional Flatbread
Shrak Bread: The Traditional Wrap
Beyond pita, we also offer shrak bread wraps -- a thinner, wider flatbread traditionally baked on a convex dome called a "saj." Shrak is the bread of choice across the Levant for wrapping generous portions of shawarma, falafel, and fresh vegetables.
Falafel Shrak Wrap
$9.95Crunchy falafel wrapped in thin, traditional shrak flatbread with hummus, Arabic salad, pickles, and tahini. The shrak adds a delicate, chewy texture.
Chicken Shawarma Shrak
$11.45Generous portions of chicken shawarma rolled in soft shrak bread with garlic sauce, pickled vegetables, fresh greens, and a touch of sumac.
Beef Shawarma Shrak
$11.45Tender sliced beef wrapped in traditional shrak with tahini, Arabic salad, pickles, and fresh herbs. A larger, more indulgent option.
How to Enjoy
Four Ways to Enjoy Bread at Taza
Stuffed Pita Pockets
Our classic presentation. The pita is split open to create a pocket, then stuffed with your choice of protein, fresh vegetables, pickles, and sauces. Everything stays contained and portable.
Dipping Bread
Order a side of pita with any of our dips. Tear off warm pieces and scoop up creamy hummus, smoky baba ghanouj, or tangy labneh. The ultimate Mediterranean appetizer experience.
Shrak Bread Wraps
For a bigger, rolled-up option, try our shrak bread wraps. Shrak is a thinner, wider flatbread, traditionally baked on a domed griddle -- perfect for wrapping generous fillings.
Manaeesh Flatbread
Our Lebanese flatbreads are topped with zaatar, cheese, or ground meat and baked in the oven. They are a different bread tradition entirely -- more like Lebanese pizza.
Bread Culture
The Heart of Lebanese Cuisine
In Lebanese culture, bread is not just a side dish -- it is the centerpiece of every meal. From the morning manaeesh picked up at the neighborhood bakery to the pita that accompanies every dinner spread, bread connects food, family, and tradition.
Common Questions
Pita Bread FAQ
Is the pita at Taza made in-house?
Yes. Pita is baked in the oven at Taza, alongside our manaeesh and pies. You can watch the rounds puff on the oven deck. It is the bread for every pita sandwich and the side for hummus, baba ghanouj, and labneh.
What is shrak bread?
Shrak is a traditional thin flatbread from the Levant. It is rolled extremely thin and baked on a convex dome called a 'saj.' The result is a soft, slightly chewy bread that is perfect for wrapping generous portions of shawarma and falafel.
Is your pita vegan?
Classic pita is made from flour, water, yeast, and salt, with no dairy or eggs, which makes it vegan by tradition. If you follow a strict vegan diet, ask the counter to confirm the ingredients before you order.
Can I buy just pita bread to take home?
We primarily serve our pita as part of sandwiches and dip platters. However, you can order a side of pita with any dip purchase. Ask our staff about availability for larger quantities.
Do you have gluten-free bread options?
Our pita and shrak bread both contain wheat gluten. For a bread-free option, try our bowls -- they serve the same delicious proteins and toppings over rice or mixed greens instead of bread.
Fresh Pita Bread Restaurant in Falls Church, Virginia
If you are searching for fresh pita bread in Falls Church, VA, Taza Shawarma & Falafel bakes our pita in the oven, the same oven that turns out manaeesh and pies. Made the classic way with a lean dough and high heat, our pita puffs into the perfect pocket for stuffing with shawarma, falafel, and fresh vegetables. It is the kind of bread you remember.
Our pita pocket sandwiches run $8.95 for falafel and$9.95 for chicken or beef shawarma. Each sandwich is made to order with warm pita and 14 free toppings, your choice, built at the counter. For a bigger option, try our shrak bread wraps -- traditional thin flatbread rolled around generous portions of your favorite fillings, $9.95.
Beyond sandwiches, our pita is the perfect companion for our hummus, baba ghanouj, and labneh dips. Tear off a piece of warm, oven-baked bread and scoop up classic Mediterranean dips, 100% halal and open until midnight. Whether you are in Falls Church, Arlington, Alexandria, or anywhere in the NoVA area, Taza offers fresh-baked bread that is worth every mile.
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Visit Taza in Falls Church
Address
5820 Seminary Rd Ste O, Falls Church, VA 22041
Hours
11:00 AM - 12:00 AM -- Open 7 Days a Week
Call Us
(703) 340-1014Fresh-Baked Pita, Straight From Our Oven
Order a warm pita sandwich, a shrak wrap, or a hummus platter with fresh bread online for Clover pickup. Catering delivery available.