Shawarma Near Me: Taza in Falls Church
You searched for shawarma near you. Taza is the answer. Authentic halal chicken and beef shawarma, slow-roasted on a vertical spit and hand-carved to order at 5820 Seminary Rd, Falls Church, VA. Open until midnight, seven days a week.
What Sets Us Apart
What Makes Taza's Shawarma the Best Near You
A lot of places call it shawarma. Most of them grill the meat flat on a plancha and wrap it in stale bread. Taza does it the way it has been done for generations: vertical spit, overnight marinade, fresh pita, hand-carved to order.
Vertical Spit, Not a Flat Grill
Real shawarma rotates on a vertical spit for hours. The outside caramelizes while the fat renders downward, basting every layer beneath it. Most places near you skip the spit entirely and grill the meat flat. Taza does not. Our chicken and beef rotate slowly next to open flame until the edges are crisp and the center is impossibly juicy.
12-Hour Overnight Marinade
Every batch of chicken and beef marinates for a minimum of twelve hours before it goes on the spit. The blend includes yogurt for tenderness, lemon juice for brightness, and a seven-spice mix with cardamom, allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, black pepper, coriander, and cumin. That depth of flavor does not happen in thirty minutes.
100% Halal Certified
Every cut of meat at Taza is certified halal. Chicken. Beef. No exceptions. For the large Muslim community across Northern Virginia and the DC metro, Taza is a name you can trust. We take that responsibility seriously, and we never cut corners on sourcing.
Fresh Ingredients, Made That Day
The pita comes out of the oven fresh. The garlic sauce is blended in-house every morning. The vegetables are cut the same day you eat them. The falafel is formed and fried to order. Taza means fresh in Arabic. We named the restaurant after the standard we hold ourselves to.
Six Ways to Order
Every Shawarma on the Taza Menu
Chicken or beef. Pita, shrak wrap, or bowl. Six combinations, each starting with the same overnight marinade and the same hand-carved precision off the vertical spit.
Chicken Shawarma Pita
Our most-ordered item. 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. This is the sandwich that put Taza on the map.
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Beef Shawarma Pita
Thinly stacked layers of seasoned beef, pressed onto the 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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View DetailsChicken Shawarma Shrak
The same signature chicken shawarma, rolled in shrak -- a paper-thin traditional flatbread baked on a convex dome. Lighter than pita, with a subtle chew that wraps around the filling without overwhelming it. Layered with garlic sauce, pickled vegetables, sumac, and fresh greens.
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View DetailsBeef Shawarma Shrak
Rich, slow-roasted beef shawarma rolled in delicate shrak bread. The thin flatbread lets the beef flavor lead. Finished with tahini, garlic sauce, pickled turnips, and fresh vegetables. A heavier, more savory option for those who want maximum meat flavor in every bite.
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Chicken Shawarma Bowl
All the flavor of our chicken shawarma, deconstructed over a bed of fluffy basmati rice or mixed greens. Topped with Arabic salad, pickled turnips, garlic sauce, and fresh herbs. For the lunch crowd that wants a high-protein, carb-flexible meal without sacrificing taste.
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Beef Shawarma Bowl
Tender slices of our slow-roasted beef shawarma served over your choice of basmati rice, mixed greens, or hummus. Garnished with Arabic salad, pickles, tahini sauce, and a sprinkle of sumac. Rich, savory, and deeply satisfying for a full meal.
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The Shawarma Process at Taza
Every shawarma at Taza goes through a four-stage process. It takes longer than the shortcuts most places use. The difference is something you can taste.
The Marinade
Every batch of chicken and beef soaks overnight in a proprietary blend. Yogurt for tenderness. Lemon juice for brightness. A seven-spice mix with cardamom, allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, black pepper, coriander, and cumin. Twelve hours minimum. The flavor penetrates deep into the meat before the spit is ever turned on.
The Spit
Meat is stacked in tight layers on a vertical rotisserie. Chicken thighs layered with fat. Beef slices pressed with fat ribbons between them. The spit rotates slowly next to a wall of flame. The outside caramelizes first. The fat renders down through the stack, basting every layer beneath it. Hours, not minutes.
The Carve
A sharp blade. A steady hand. Each serving is carved to order -- thin, crispy-edged slices shaved directly off the rotating spit. Not pre-sliced an hour ago. Not reheated from a steam tray. The moment the knife touches the meat, you hear the sizzle. That freshness is what separates Taza from every other shawarma place near you.
The Build
Warm pita, fresh from the oven. Garlic sauce spread edge to edge. Pickled turnips for acid. Fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, and lettuce for crunch. Then the shawarma goes on top, still hot from the spit. Wrapped tight and handed to you within seconds of being carved. That speed from spit to hand is the Taza standard.
12+ Hours
Marinade Time
Your Neighborhood, Our Shawarma
Areas We Serve Across Northern Virginia
Taza is located at 5820 Seminary Rd in Falls Church, VA. We are centrally positioned to serve all of Northern Virginia. Here is how far you are from your next great shawarma.
Falls Church
We are right here
Bailey's Crossroads
Practically next door
Annandale
Quick drive down Columbia Pike
Arlington
Straight shot via I-395
Alexandria
Down Seminary Rd to 395
Fairfax City
West on Rt 50
Tysons Corner
North on Rt 7
Springfield
South via I-395
Merrifield
East on Rt 50
Pentagon City
Via I-395 North
McLean
North on Rt 7 past Tysons
Burke / Fairfax Station
South via Braddock Rd
Get It Your Way
Delivery & Pickup Options
Three ways to get Taza shawarma: order online for fast pickup, get it delivered through DoorDash, or order through Uber Eats. Dine-in is always available too. 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 shawarma will be carved fresh when you arrive. Easy parking at our Seminary Road location. Most orders are ready in 15-20 minutes.
DoorDash Delivery
Get Taza shawarma delivered to your door through DoorDash. Our pitas, wraps, and bowls 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 shawarma, 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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More Than Just Shawarma
Beyond Shawarma: The Full Taza Menu
Shawarma is what brings people in. But the falafel, manaeesh, hummus, and baklava are why they stay. Here are eight more reasons to visit Taza.
Falafel Pita
Crispy chickpea falafel, herb-green inside, tucked into warm pita with tahini and fresh vegetables.
Za'atar Manaeesh
Flatbread brushed with za'atar, sesame, and olive oil. Baked in our stone oven until fragrant and golden.
Lahm Bil Ajin
Lebanese meat flatbread with seasoned ground beef, onion, and parsley. Baked golden in the stone oven.
Hummus
Velvety chickpea dip blended with tahini, lemon, garlic, finished with olive oil and paprika.
Falafel Bowl
Crispy falafel over rice or greens, topped with Arabic salad, tahini, and olive oil drizzle.
Baklava
Layers of phyllo pastry, crushed pistachios, walnuts, drenched in rose-water honey syrup.
Baba Ghanouj
Fire-roasted eggplant blended with tahini, lemon, and garlic. Smoky, creamy, addictive.
Avocado Boost Smoothie
Creamy avocado blended with milk, honey, and mixed nuts. Packed with healthy fats and protein.
Common Questions
Shawarma Near Me: Your Questions Answered
Where is the best shawarma near me in Northern Virginia?
Taza Shawarma & Falafel is located at 5820 Seminary Rd in Falls Church, VA. We serve the entire Northern Virginia area including Arlington, Annandale, Alexandria, Fairfax, Tysons Corner, and Springfield. Our shawarma is slow-roasted on a traditional vertical spit, hand-carved to order, and made with certified halal meat. Open 7 days a week, 11 AM to midnight.
Is there halal shawarma near me in the Falls Church area?
Yes. Taza is 100% halal certified. Every cut of chicken and beef we serve is sourced from certified halal suppliers. We are located on Seminary Road in Falls Church, making us one of the most accessible halal shawarma restaurants in Northern Virginia. No exceptions, no compromises on our halal standards.
Can I get shawarma delivery near me?
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. Typical delivery times are 25-40 minutes depending on your location. Our shawarma wraps, pitas, and bowls are packaged to travel well and stay hot.
What is the cheapest shawarma near me that is still good?
Our Chicken Shawarma Pita and Beef Shawarma Pita are both from $9.95 -- a full-sized sandwich with slow-roasted, hand-carved shawarma, garlic sauce, pickled turnips, and fresh vegetables. That is a genuine, spit-roasted shawarma meal for under ten dollars. Bowls start at from $12.45 for an even bigger portion.
What time is Taza open? Can I get late-night shawarma near me?
Taza is open from 11:00 AM to 12:00 AM (midnight), seven days a week. That makes us one of the few spots in Northern Virginia where you can get freshly carved shawarma late at night. The spit is rotating until we close.
Does Taza have vegetarian options near me?
Absolutely. Beyond our shawarma, we serve hand-formed falafel fried to order (in pita, shrak wrap, or bowl), creamy hummus, smoky baba ghanouj, za'atar manaeesh from the stone oven, spinach manaeesh, cheese manaeesh, and multiple vegetarian pies. The falafel is one of our best sellers.
How do I order shawarma for pickup near me?
Visit our online ordering page at clover.com, select your items, and choose a pickup time. When you arrive at 5820 Seminary Rd in Falls Church, your order will be ready and waiting. Most pickup orders are ready in 15-20 minutes. There is easy parking right outside our door.
Does Taza cater shawarma near me for offices and events?
Yes. We provide catering across Northern Virginia and the DC metro area. Shawarma platters, falafel trays, hummus and dip spreads, and full Mediterranean buffets for groups of any size. Call us directly at (703) 340-1014 to discuss your event, or order through our website. We deliver catering directly to your location.
Finding Great Shawarma Near You in Northern Virginia
Northern Virginia has hundreds of restaurants. Mediterranean and Middle Eastern spots line the blocks of Annandale, Bailey's Crossroads, and Arlington. Halal options have grown significantly in the last decade. But finding shawarma that is genuinely slow-roasted on a vertical spit -- not reheated from a steam tray, not pulled from a warmer, not grilled flat on a plancha -- requires knowing where to look.
Taza Shawarma & Falafel operates out of Falls Church, VA, on Seminary Road between I-395 and Rt 7. The location is central to most of Northern Virginia: 3 minutes from Bailey's Crossroads, 7 minutes from Annandale, 10 minutes from Arlington, 12 minutes from Alexandria, 15 minutes from Fairfax and Tysons Corner. That puts Taza within easy reach for a lunch run, a dinner pickup, or a late-night shawarma craving.
What separates Taza from the average shawarma spot near you is the process. The chicken marinates overnight in yogurt, lemon juice, and a seven-spice blend that includes cardamom, allspice, and cinnamon. It stacks onto a vertical spit with layers of fat to keep everything moist during the slow roast. When you order, the meat is carved directly off the spit with a sharp blade. Not pulled from a holding bin. Not microwaved. That difference in freshness is immediately obvious.
The beef follows the same principle. Thin slices layered with fat ribbons, rotating next to open flame for hours. The exterior develops a deep caramelization while the interior stays tender and juicy. Both the chicken and beef are available in three formats: a classic pita pocket, a shrak flatbread wrap, or a bowl over rice or greens.
For residents of Northern Virginia who keep halal, Taza is a reliable option. All meats are certified halal with no exceptions. The menu also includes strong vegetarian choices: hand-formed falafel fried to order, creamy hummus, smoky baba ghanouj, and stone-oven manaeesh with za'atar, cheese, or spinach toppings.
Delivery is available through DoorDash and Uber Eats across Northern Virginia and the DC metro area. Online pickup orders can be placed through our website. For catering, we deliver shawarma platters, falafel trays, and full Mediterranean spreads directly to offices, events, and private parties throughout the region. Call (703) 340-1014 or order online.
Your Search for Shawarma Near Me Ends Here
Slow-roasted on a vertical spit. Hand-carved to order. Made fresh every single day. Taza Shawarma & Falafel, 5820 Seminary Rd, Falls Church, VA. Open until midnight, seven days a week.