Vegan Food Near Me: Taza in Falls Church
You searched for vegan food near you. Taza has the answer. Fresh falafel fried to order, hummus, smoky baba ghanouj, oven-baked zaatar manaeesh, and falafel bowls with 14 free toppings -- Levantine dishes that are plant-based by tradition. 5820 Seminary Rd, Falls Church, VA.
Not a Token Menu Addition
Why Taza Works for Vegan Food Near You
Levantine cuisine did not need a vegan trend to start cooking with chickpeas, tahini, eggplant, and olive oil. These ingredients have been central to the food of Lebanon, Syria, and Palestine for thousands of years. Taza serves that tradition without modification.
Naturally Plant-Based, Not an Afterthought
Many restaurants bolt a single sad salad onto a meat-heavy menu and call it vegan-friendly. At Taza, falafel is in the name on the sign. Falafel, hummus, baba ghanouj, zaatar manaeesh, and falafel bowls are core menu items, because Levantine cuisine has always celebrated vegetables, legumes, and grains on their own terms -- not as concessions to dietary trends.
Falafel Formed and Fried to Order
Our falafel is fried to order -- never sitting under a heat lamp. Falafel is traditionally made from ground chickpeas, parsley, cilantro, cumin, and coriander, and when it comes straight from the fryer the exterior cracks when you bite it while the interior stays green and herbaceous. That is the falafel you get at Taza.
Simple Ingredients You Can Ask About
Hummus is traditionally chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil. Baba ghanouj is roasted eggplant, tahini, lemon, and garlic. Zaatar manaeesh is flatbread, dried thyme, sesame, and olive oil. If you eat strictly vegan, ask the crew at the counter about any dish -- they will tell you what goes into it.
Built in Front of You
The falafel is fried to order. The pita and manaeesh come out of our oven. In store, you choose from 14 free toppings at the counter -- vegetables, herbs, pickles, tahini sauce, olive oil dressing, hummus, and baba ghanoush -- and the crew builds your order. Taza means fresh in Arabic, and for plant-based food that is the entire point.
Seven Ways to Eat Plant-Based
Every Vegan Dish on the Taza Menu
Falafel three ways -- pita, shrak wrap, or bowl. Hummus and baba ghanouj. Oven-baked zaatar and spinach manaeesh. Each dish is rooted in Levantine tradition -- ask the counter about ingredients if you eat strictly vegan.
Falafel Pita
Crispy falafel -- golden-brown outside, herb-green inside -- tucked into a warm pita pocket from our oven. Topped with your choice of lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, pickles, and tahini sauce. A plant-based sandwich with real crunch; skip the garlic mayo to keep it vegan.
$8.95
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Falafel Bowl
A hearty bowl built on your choice of basmati rice or mixed greens, topped with falafel fried to order. Finished with tomatoes, cucumbers, tahini sauce, olive oil dressing, and any other toppings you like. Plant protein from chickpeas, carbs from rice, and a full serving of vegetables. A complete plant-based meal in one bowl.
$10.45
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Our crunchy falafel wrapped in shrak -- a paper-thin traditional flatbread. Layered with your choice of hummus, pickles, fresh vegetables, and tahini sauce. The shrak adds a delicate, chewy texture that wraps around the filling without overpowering it. A lighter alternative to the pita pocket, with the same bold falafel at its center.
$9.95
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Hummus
Smooth hummus made from chickpeas blended with tahini, lemon juice, and garlic, finished with olive oil. Served with warm pita bread. Traditionally plant-based, it is the dip that turns skeptics into chickpea fans.
$4.95
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Baba Ghanouj
Roasted eggplant blended with tahini, lemon juice, and garlic. Roasting gives baba ghanouj a smoky, silky depth of flavor that rivals anything meat-based. Scoop it with warm pita or eat it straight from the bowl.
$4.95
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Zaatar Manaeesh
Warm flatbread brushed with za'atar -- dried thyme, toasted sesame seeds, and sumac -- and olive oil. Baked in our oven until the edges crisp and the zaatar becomes intensely aromatic. A simple, traditionally plant-based breakfast flatbread with centuries of history behind it.
$6.95
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Spinach Manaeesh
Flatbread topped with seasoned spinach and baked in the oven until the crust is golden and the filling is fragrant. A satisfying vegetarian flatbread, and spinach brings iron to the table. Ask the counter about ingredients if you eat strictly vegan.
$7.95
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How Taza Makes Falafel the Right Way
Some places open a bag of frozen falafel pucks and drop them in old oil. Here is how traditional falafel is made, and why Taza fries every falafel to order.
The Chickpeas
Traditional falafel starts with dried chickpeas that are soaked, not cooked, before grinding. Raw soaked chickpeas give falafel its classic texture: a crisp shell on the first bite and an interior that holds together without being dense or gummy. Canned chickpeas tend to produce a softer, pastier falafel.
The Herb Blend
In the classic method, soaked chickpeas are ground with fresh flat-leaf parsley, cilantro, garlic, cumin, and coriander. Fresh herbs keep the falafel interior bright green and aromatic. The ratio of herb to chickpea is what separates cardboard falafel from great falafel.
The Fry
Falafel goes into hot oil and the exterior immediately begins to crisp, while the interior steams from the moisture in the chickpeas and cooks through in minutes. At Taza, we fry to order. When a falafel pita or bowl is ordered, the falafel goes into the fryer at that moment.
The Build
Warm pita from our oven. Then your choice of toppings at the counter -- hummus or tahini sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, pickles for crunch and acid. Then the falafel goes in, still hot from the fryer, and the crew wraps it tight and hands it over.
Fried to Order
Never Pre-Made
What You Are Actually Eating
Real Ingredients in Every Vegan Dish
No processed soy protein. No lab-grown substitutes. The plant-based items at Taza are built from whole foods that have been staples of Levantine cooking for generations.
Chickpeas & Legumes
- Falafel -- ground chickpeas, herbs, spices
- Hummus -- blended chickpeas, tahini, lemon, garlic
- A good source of plant protein
- Rich in fiber, iron, and folate
Fresh Vegetables & Herbs
- Lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions -- free toppings
- Mint and parsley among the 14 toppings
- Roasted eggplant for baba ghanouj
- Fresh spinach for spinach manaeesh
Grains, Seeds & Oils
- Zaatar -- dried thyme, sesame seeds, sumac
- Tahini -- pure ground sesame paste
- Olive oil dressing among the free toppings
- Pita and manaeesh baked in our oven
Vegan-Friendly Across Northern Virginia
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 close you are to your next plant-based meal.
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
Vegan Pickup & Dine-In Options
Three ways to get Taza's plant-based food: order online for Clover pickup, walk in, or call ahead. Dine-in is always available. We are open seven days a week from 11 AM to midnight.
Order Online for Pickup
Place your order online through Clover and skip the line. Online orders let you choose up to 6 of 11 toppings. Free parking at the door of our Seminary Road location.
Walk In
Walk up to the counter and build your falafel pita, shrak, or bowl with 14 free toppings. Open 11 AM to midnight, seven days a week.
Call Ahead
Call (703) 340-1014 with ingredient questions or to place an order for pickup at 5820 Seminary Rd Ste O, Falls Church.
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
Order for PickupMix and Match
Build Your Perfect Vegan Meal
Three plant-based meal combos to get you started. Each one is filling and built from menu items.
The Classic
Classic- Falafel Pita ($8.95)
- Hummus side ($4.95)
- Extra pita for dipping
A simple, satisfying pairing. Crispy falafel in warm pita with tahini sauce, paired with hummus and extra pita. Protein from chickpeas in both dishes. Satisfying without being heavy.
The Power Bowl
Hearty- Falafel Bowl over rice ($10.45)
- Baba Ghanouj ($4.95)
- Tahini and olive oil drizzle
For the vegan who wants a substantial meal. A bed of basmati rice topped with crispy falafel, vegetables, and tahini sauce. Smoky baba ghanouj on the side. Complex carbs, plant protein, and healthy fats in every bite.
The Levantine Spread
To Share- Za'atar Manaeesh ($6.95)
- Hummus ($4.95)
- Baba Ghanouj ($4.95)
- 3 extra falafel ($0.85 each)
A sharable vegan feast. Warm zaatar flatbread from the oven, paired with two dips and a side of crispy falafel. Tear the manaeesh, scoop the hummus, and alternate with bites of falafel. This is how Levantine food is meant to be eaten.
Common Questions
Vegan Food Near Me: Your Questions Answered
Does Taza have vegan food near me in Falls Church, VA?
Yes. Taza Shawarma & Falafel at 5820 Seminary Rd in Falls Church, VA has a solid selection of plant-based dishes. Our falafel (pita, shrak wrap, or bowl), hummus, baba ghanouj, and zaatar manaeesh are traditionally made without meat or dairy. These are not afterthought menu items -- they are core dishes rooted in Levantine culinary tradition. If you eat strictly vegan, ask the counter about any item.
Is the falafel at Taza vegan?
Falafel is traditionally vegan -- ground chickpeas, herbs, and spices, with no eggs or dairy. At Taza, falafel is fried to order and served in pita, shrak wrap, or as a bowl over rice or greens with tahini sauce. If you eat strictly vegan, ask the crew how the falafel is made and fried, and skip the garlic mayo.
Is the hummus at Taza vegan?
Hummus is traditionally vegan: chickpeas, tahini (ground sesame), lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil, with no dairy. It is served with warm pita bread. Baba ghanouj is traditionally vegan too: roasted eggplant blended with tahini, lemon, and garlic. Ask at the counter if you need to confirm ingredients.
Can I order vegan options from Taza online?
Yes. Order online through Clover for pickup at our Falls Church location. The falafel pita ($8.95), falafel bowl ($10.45), hummus ($4.95), baba ghanouj ($4.95), and zaatar manaeesh ($6.95) all travel well. Online orders let you choose up to 6 of 11 toppings, and there is free parking at the door.
Is Taza's vegan food also halal?
Yes. Everything on the Taza menu is 100% halal. Our plant-based items contain no meat, but they are made in the same kitchen as our halal chicken and beef shawarma. For vegans who also follow halal dietary guidelines, Taza is an easy choice across Northern Virginia.
How much does vegan food cost at Taza?
Our vegan options are among the most affordable items on the menu. Zaatar manaeesh starts at $6.95. Hummus and baba ghanouj are each $4.95. A falafel pita is $8.95. A falafel bowl is $10.45. Individual falafel pieces are $0.85 each. Check the menu for current prices on every item.
Can I build a fully vegan meal at Taza?
Absolutely. Start with hummus or baba ghanouj as an appetizer. Choose a falafel pita, falafel shrak wrap, or falafel bowl as your main. Add zaatar manaeesh or spinach manaeesh on the side. Finish with a fresh fruit smoothie. Every component is vegan. You can also customize bowls with rice or greens and your choice of vegetables, tahini sauce, and olive oil dressing.
Is Taza a vegan restaurant?
Taza is not exclusively vegan. We also serve halal chicken and beef shawarma. However, our vegan and vegetarian options are not token additions -- they are full-bodied, traditional Levantine dishes that have been part of Mediterranean cuisine for centuries. Falafel is right there in our name, next to shawarma.
Where can I find vegan restaurants near me in Northern Virginia?
Taza Shawarma & Falafel in Falls Church, VA serves falafel fried to order, hummus, baba ghanouj, and manaeesh from the oven. We are centrally located on Seminary Rd, within 15 minutes of Arlington, Annandale, Alexandria, Fairfax, Tysons Corner, and Springfield. Open 7 days a week from 11 AM to midnight, so late-night plant-based cravings are covered.
Finding Great Vegan Food Near You in Northern Virginia
Northern Virginia's dining scene has expanded dramatically in the last decade, but vegan diners still face the same problem: most restaurants treat plant-based food as an obligation rather than a craft. A wilted side salad, a veggie burger pulled from a freezer, or a pasta dish with the cheese removed. These are not vegan meals. They are concessions.
Taza Shawarma & Falafel takes a different approach. Our plant-based dishes are not adaptations of meat-based items. They are traditional Levantine recipes that have always been plant-based. Falafel has been made from ground chickpeas and fresh herbs in the Middle East for centuries. Hummus is a dish that predates the restaurant industry entirely. Zaatar manaeesh -- flatbread with dried thyme, sesame, and olive oil -- is a breakfast staple across Lebanon and Palestine that contains zero animal products by design, not by modification.
Located at 5820 Seminary Rd in Falls Church, VA, Taza sits at the center of Northern Virginia. Arlington is 10 minutes away. Annandale is 7. Alexandria is 12. Tysons Corner and Fairfax are each 15. That central location makes Taza a practical option for vegans across the entire region, whether you are looking for a quick lunch, a dinner pickup, or a late-night meal.
Falafel is traditionally made from dried chickpeas, soaked and ground with parsley, cilantro, cumin, and coriander. At Taza, every falafel is fried to order. The result is a falafel with a shell that audibly cracks when you bite into it and an interior that stays green, moist, and herbaceous. Ask the counter if you need to confirm ingredients for a strict vegan diet.
Hummus is made from cooked chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil. Baba ghanouj starts with roasted eggplant, which gives it a smoky, silky texture. At Taza, both dips are served with warm pita baked in our oven, and both are also among the 14 free toppings in store.
Online pickup orders can be placed through Clover, and there is free parking at the door. Taza is open from 11 AM to midnight, seven days a week -- so fresh, made-to-order plant-based food is available late at night too. Call (703) 340-1014 or order online.
Your Search for Vegan Food Near Me Ends Here
Fresh falafel fried to order. Hummus and baba ghanouj. Oven-baked zaatar manaeesh. Plant-based food that has been perfected over centuries, not invented last year. Taza Shawarma & Falafel, 5820 Seminary Rd, Falls Church, VA. Open until midnight, seven days a week.