Phenomenal Mediterranean bowls and the best Falafels you'll ever have, fried fresh. Great spot for lunch or weeknight dinner. Total hidden gem. A very fresh and wide variety of toppings and pickles, hot shawarma to order. Select between wrap or bowl (even further customized w rice, salad, or fries as a base). I loved the eggplant dip & hummus toppings, chose a combo for my protein too. What stands out is this tastes and looks like real food, made from scratch. Filled pastries and flatbreads warmed up in an open oven fresh to top off your meal, yum!! Order at the counter. Service is fast and efficient, very nice sitting area next door to enjoy your food fresh. Pro tip: stop by the pastry shop around the corner for some delicious baclava & other fillo type desserts. Also ordering available online. read more

So sad to report that I was fooled by raving yelp reviews. Chicken shawarma gets zero stars. Completely soggy and inedible. Sauces are bland and nothing stand out despite ordering ketchup, white sauce and hot sauce on the side. I tried my best to eat the shawarma but it's impossible to hold because the wrap melted down into a soggy wet tissue after a 20 minute drive home. Even after air frying it was still disgustingly wet. I am leaving this review so other people don't suffer the same fate. On the positive side the crinkle fries were okay. read more

Taza - Chicken Shawarma and Fries - Mediterranean Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

This place is a hidden gem! I've passed by it so many time and little did I know THE BEST chicken shawarma sandwich is made here! I've tried a lot of shawarma on the DC/Virginia area, but this is as close to the Middle East as you'll get. The toasted/crispy thin bread wrapping the chicken, pickles, etc with the right amount of garlic sauce will have you dreaming about it for days after. read more

This is my first time at this place. It's a small cozy place like a hole in the wall. The customer service was awesome. The food was delicious. read more

This place is one of the best. It's a small non-descript place to eat but well worth it. The setting is small and casual, with just a few tables. The staff are all friendly and welcoming. And the food is delicious. I go there several times a week. The fries are better than McDonalds. The falafel is the best in the area, always cooked perfectly and with great flavor. The shawarma platter has great vegetables to choose from, with perfectly cooked meat. And a lot of sauces to choose from to top it off. And the smoothies are fresh and flavorful. read more

Taza - Chicken shawarma with fries - Mediterranean Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

I have eaten at Taza twice and it has been a great experience both times. We stumbled upon this place while looking at other businesses in the area, and we were shocked about how jam-packed and popular it was! It was during Ramadan, so probably many people were here breaking their fast. Parking is limited and it is very tight. Seating indoors is very limited and it is loud inside. There are many great Middle Eastern businesses in the area that you could look into while you're also here. There are many options for creating your own wrap or platter. There are a lot of toppings and it is a make your own bowl type of experience. The sizes are huge, the food is very flavorful, and the service is fast. Price was good and a typical entree could easily feed two people. This will be my go-to Middle Eastern spot in the future, and I'm happy we found it! 5/5 read more

Best middle eastern place hands down. It doesn't need my review as it seems already super popular with the locals. There was a line out of the door every time I came there. Everything was supper fresh and tasty. read more

I loved this place. The chicken shrak wrap sandwich is delious. You can layer it with hummus, baba ghanoush, olives, carmelized onions, all kinds of delicious things. They had a fresh baked dessert that was delicious. It's cheap and there isn't a lof of seating. This place is busy all day though. Great place for takeout. read more

Everything good can be said about this place, service, products, food is great, and they are clean and friendly.

Pretty solid, with some asterisks. In general, Taza is really good - relatively affordable, in a convenient location (for me), somewhat chill, and with fast service. That said, it's a bit of a cafeteria vibe that spoons stuff out of containers, so the food can get kinda dry on occasion. Some days, the meat is awesome and everything is tasty - others, everything ends up kinda dry and gummy. Not sure if I've been here on bad days, but it's certainly something I'd want to avoid in the future. read more

Ordered the falafel sandwich (hummus, garlic, harissa, pickled veggies) on shrak bread with a lemon, mint drink. The wrap was bursting with flavors and the drink was fresh and refreshing! It's situated on the side of 5820 the building hosts a lot of restaurants and shops. The staff were super friendly. I will deff be going back to try the rest of the menu. read more

My wife and I had the most incredible shawarma sandwiches and fries. The food was delicious and the staff we friendly and hospitable. We will definitely come back. read more

Taza - Beef Shawarma wrap with garlic sauce and chipotle sauce - Mediterranean Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

Love this place! Got the falafel wrap, bread made fresh and falafel cooked right on the spot. Didn't try the rotisserie meat, but omg it smelled amazing. The wrap? Full of flavor: hummus, a hint of garlic, crispy falafel... so good. I'm not Middle Eastern, but it felt really authentic. Can't wait to come back! read more

The food: Over all Menu Taste is just fine (that is if you tired every single item). However, anyone who visits Syria, Jordan, or Turkey and other countries in the ME and Africa he or she can see the vast difference in taste. Reason: the meat quality "halal of course" tends to be better than meats in the USA. Yes even halal meat in US is not the same. Also, you should know this "fact" about Shawirma "sha wirr mah" This is a meat (lamb.beef.or chicken or even Camel) which will not always taste the same depending on how long it has been hanging next to a grill (being cooked correctly). It can get dry and stale which influence the over all taste, Not to mention bacteria build up. Meat has to be exposed to constant heat at the right tempratures to prevent food bateria. The service: Well understand that most workers there -from what was seen after visiting them a dozen time- are just young kids trying to make it in today's life. it will be a smarter decission by owner to add an older cutomer service experienced person to his staff in order to monitor the youngsters, and to handle all type of custormers especially those who have issues. Ambiance: Average. Not a spacious palce for larger gathering. They do have an outdoor seating area as well. Atmosphere: Not comfortable at times when it gets noisy. You may experience unhealthy smoke in the air from near-by hookah places/ Also from annoying smokers who care less about their life and other creatures lives. Appearance: Average. We have to be fair and wait for improvement in the future. Recently they remodeled the interior which looks descent. Cleanliness: They need to improve that aspect of their business. If there are bugs that cannot happen. Although have not seen any restaurants in 50 years that are bugs free. Roaches and mosquitoes are the worst to be seen by customers. This has to be seriously addressed. Friendliness: Again what do you expect from teenagers. Today's young generation with some exceptions is a very disrespectful generation. No moral values what so ever. Price: Acceptible. They can add smaller portions with lower prices such as kids menu, daily specials...etc. Parking: There are several parking spaces around the restaurant. Just have to look around. it can get difficult at times. Just go early during the week and buy food and keep left overs for later in the firdge to avoid weekend nighmares. Waiting time and delivery: No issues so far. There is always an issue no one is perfect. Keep in mind Grubhub and other delivery companies are humans. Traffic in GWA can get extremely bad. Wait till we witness delivery by robots/IA's. Just imagine those machines going through horrible traffic congestions. Lord help us. Finally: Those commentators who say this place is the best or that place is the spot...etc. is neither true nor accurate. There are similar restaurants world wide that are many times better. If you have lived in the Greater Met. Washington area in the last decade, you probably have visited or seen a restaurant called "shawafil" that was located in H st. corridor NE Washington DC. This was by far one of the best tasting "shawirma" places ever in the area. Unfortunately the closed down. Total score: good but have potential to be great or beyond. read more

Taza - Mediterranean Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

Listen here....stop reading and GO!!!!!!!!! Omg! This place is 100/10. My coworker told me and I've been for 2 days straight. The chicken and beef shawarma pita is sooooo good. The garlic sauce set it's off. Today I got a chicken and beef salad with everything on it...my Lord!!! Heaven on earth! Best for eating healthy or bad. Their veggie pizza is good too and they have a plethora of smoothies!! I love the fact it's true to its culture!! It's a quaint place to pick up and go or order and sit outside or the small seating inside. The staff is so sweet and helpful! The best part is you can get a bunch of food for cheap...my salad and veggie pizza was $16. I'll be back again tomorrow ! read more

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Prices went up in 2022 like they have everywhere, but this is still a great value for fresh, homemade Lebanese food. Again, Taza delivers on: - Fresh spit-roasted carved-to-order shawarma - Fresh baked soft pita and breads - Fresh toppings - Low prices - Big portions At these prices, the pies (huge and as priced as low as $1.95) are more bread than filling, and don't expect your pita to be stuffed to overflowing. You also won't find expensive toppings like eggplant and roasted vegetables that some other places offer. So I would not call Taza a destination, but if you're looking for a fresh, satisfying bargain lunch, this place is hard to beat. It's good to support a small family business, but I sure wish they'd wear masks. read more

Taza - New prices for 2022 -- UPDATE: These are already outdated. They raised prices again. - Mediterranean Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

After seeing the videos and reviews on different social media platforms, I decided to give them a try and drove 40 minutes just to try their shawarma. Because I believe in supporting the community and helping small businesses and of course I LOVE shawarma. But unfortunately I wasn't very impressed and it wasn't worth driving so far. Food didn't taste fresh at all or even properly cooked. I have tried much much much better and fresh shawarma than that in the DMV area. I'd recommend the business to serve fresh food and focus on the quality. read more

Good food, friendly staff and authentic cuisine. Highly recommended. I ordered take out but I look forward to dining in some other time.

Haifa? Not even close! Halal Guys? Never a contender! Muncheez and George's COULD NEVER! TAZA has the best chicken shawarma in the DMV! I've tried them all, multiple times, and the quality, portion, sauces, and flavors at TAZA are unmatched!! This place is truly a hidden gem. The chicken shawarma is perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection, juicy and flavorful with every bite. The portions are generous, ensuring you get your fill, and the sauces add the perfect touch to the already delicious meal. The ambiance is cozy and welcoming, making it a great spot for a casual meal or a quick bite. The staff at TAZA are friendly and attentive, always making sure your experience is top-notch. It's the kind of place that feels like home, where you can always count on a fantastic meal. I love this place more than anything. If you haven't tried TAZA yet, you're missing out on the best chicken shawarma in town! read more

Great hole in the wall, amazing food with tons of flavor. Shawarma was juicy and flavorful, bread was super fresh. Went two days in a row! Highly recommend. read more

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Food and service were excellent but cleanliness was a big issue. So I hate to post this but it was my first time here. They literally fried the best falafel that I have ever had in my life hands down. I got the bowl but I could have gotten the sandwhich. It smelled great and the staff were super helpful. The down side was that there was a roach crawling on the displayed food. Not sure if anyone else caught on but if there's one... there's more. It's literally in the sketchiness strip mall in all of Bailey's so that's saying something. read more

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Thanks to those Yelpers who went before me. I tried this place out today and can see why there are so many glowing reviews. This place ROCKS -- it is good food, at affordable prices. Relatively fast ordering and food prep. ...and you can have it your way. Pick from a number of sides and sauces to dress up your meal. Tastes like authentic Lebanese food, nicely spiced and bursting with fresh house-made flavors and a generous portion to boot. Color me impressed. The place is not much too look at. Minimalistic in decor. And the seating is minimal. I opted for takeout as it was almost as hot inside the restaurant as it was outside 90 degrees+ today. The shawarma was still hot and delicious when I got home to eat it though. read more

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Great little place off the beaten path with easy access. Stopped in for a late night meal and was very pleasantly surprised! Run by what looks like a father-son operation. They were very very friendly and helpful. They Shrek beef and chicken mix with everything was awesome! We're going to go back again. read more

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Wonderful food. So flavorful. And tremendous value too. This is the kind of place that makes me very thankful to live in this area. Thanks for exceptional food. read more

I had a chicken shawarma sandwich at a friend's house. It was delicious and authentic!

Got the falafel sandwich and the hummus and pitas - everything was so fresh and the flavors rock. Did takeout here, which seems to be the call, unless you dig on sitting outside and enjoying hookah time. read more

They put customers in a hazardous situation while they were fixing the ceiling and the maintenance guy is in the middle of the hallway, adding to that the manager was rude and not welcoming we came as a family for a quick bite and enjoy our food and he start complaining of not pointing to the food.it was the worst experience never again . First of all there's no sign at all regarding pointing at the food. We did not touch or anything just pointed from above and the manager called us out in front of everyone which is considered not ethical. If you're a manager you should know this simple rule. read more

Wanted to love this place because I love Middle Eastern cuisine... but this was a huge disappointment. First of all, their website didn't take my credit card so I had to go in and order. Second, customer service is terrible. The person taking orders and prepping the food is very rude. Third, my food was BAD. What I had was definitely not a beef shawarma. I don't recommend this place. What I do recommend is for staff to get customer service training and to revamp their menu or cooking techniques. read more

Taza - Beef shawarma - Mediterranean Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

After reading several great reviews about this restaurant, I couldn't resist visiting here. Yes, it's a bit hard to find the restaurant as it's not facing Seminary Rd. When you get to the area, check the side of the building. I was intrigued by the authentic rotating oven where the man was heating my pizza and baking pita bread. I came here without any particular dish in mind to order. With the help from the lady at the cash register, I picked non-English named dishes! Lahm Bi Ajin (basically ground meat pizza), Zaatar pie, cheese pie and a bag of pita bread. Lahm Bi Ajin is full of meat. It puts pepperoni pizza to shame for the amount of topping. The whole pizza is covered with ground meat! I squeezed the lemon to eat. It was delicious and was not greasy at all despite the amount of meat on the top. Zaatar pie is something new to me. It's a bread with olive oil and sesame seeds. Freshly baked pita bread smells heavenly and I can enjoy just by itself. No dip needed! The whole order was only $12 and it became 2.5 meals for me. The staff was very kind and helpful to clueless me! I would love to try their Shawarma next time. It was a great find today! Highly recommended! read more

Taza - Mediterranean Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

This place is AMAZING! I have tried various items and everything has always been delicious! The shwarmas are huuuge and come with so many fresh and healthy toppings- they even sell their pickles and pita which I pick up every time i come in. They are also the friendliest people you'll ever meet, i always feel welcome! So grateful for this new(ish) shopping center off rt 7- its lively and full of other amazing shops! read more

Yum!! I love Mediterranean food done right! A good thing about Taza, they stay open to 4am! I ordered alot: Falafel Platter: came with 5 large pieces of falafel, a bed of rice, and fresh veggies. The falafel was moist and flavorful! Baba Ghanouj: which is basically roasted eggplant dip. This baba ghanouj was soooo good!!! Spinach Pie: I ordered 2. They are large pastries filled with spinach and spices. It was tasty, but was missing something. The gentleman who answered the phone said I was getting the last two so maybe that had something to do with it. I dipped the spinach pie in the baba ghanouj and then the flavor profile was complete. Pita Bread: I got 2 ordered of pita bread which I used to make falafel sandwiches and to dip in the baba ghanouj. Nothing special, just regular pita bread. All in all, this was a great choice! All the items were tasty, light, and filling! read more

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A surprise find in this area. Great food at a reasonable price. A couple of tables to it in . Best for take out.

Probably the most affordable and tasty food I've ever had. After trying their falafel I haven't been able to enjoy it elsewhere! The staff is always so kind and friendly. Make sure to check them out!! read more

This place is has literally the best Middle Eastern food I ever had. They have a baklava which has cheese in the middle. It's like a cheese danish on steroids. I eat here twice a week. Highly recommend this place, the service is outstanding. read more

I loved the flavor and I like how fresh it was and I also liked the service it was the first time I went and now I will always go to there because it's now my favorite place read more

Delicious! I ordered a meat flatbread, chicken platter, and yogurt drink. Prices are very reasonable. If you order a bowl they put your meat/falafel and rice etc into the bowl and then you help yourself to any of the vegetables and sauces they have set up in a kind of open salad bar. I love this because you can take what you want and not what you don't in any portion you like. If they get busy it would probably more efficient if they did it for you. Honestly for me the highlight was all of the pickles, sauces, and veggies. Mixed together it makes a perfect meal. I'll be going back. It is a bit hard to find using GPS because it's in a area that is transitioning from industrial type building to newer more traditional retail. read more

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A very very strong competitor for best shawarma in all of the DMV, a title not easily given.

Great food and Great service. I would say it is probably the best shawarma in the area. Love their fresh pita bread.

Great affordable shawarma in either chicken or beef sliced off a verticle spit. You can get plenty of toppings and options for veges on the side, and sauces as well. This is my go-to meal for when I was something delicious, not unhealthy, and affordable. They have garlic, green, a hot sauce, my tip is don't get too many of the sauces because IT WILL BE OVERPOWERING! Otherwise, get all the toppings you want and have fun. Add-ons are very reasonable too, an add on falafel ball is only 75 cents! read more

Taza is the DMV's local Chipotle for stuffed pita bread and bowls. Located in a shopping center off Seminary Ave known for Ethiopian restaurants and hookah lounges this place stands out with a simple menu and a have it your way attitude. Just choose either a pita or a bowl. Choose your meat. Choose your toppings. Voila!! Taza also has canned drinks including the Vimto fruit drink. Prices are reasonable for what you get. Especially having to put up with the hit or miss parking during the busy times. I recommend this place 10,000% for also being available for those who have the late night munchies and are looking for something to eat after midnight. read more