Taza

Taza had been sitting on my DMV-area bucket list ever since I stumbled across their Instagram, and let me tell you--it did not disappoint. Tucked away in a little alley, the storefront had that hidden-gem vibe that food lovers dream about. The second we stepped inside, we knew we were in for something special. The place was buzzing with locals, the energy was lively, and the staff? Absolutely wonderful--like being welcomed into a friend's kitchen. I went for the chicken wrap, trusting the employee's expert recommendations for toppings, while my husband took the fry platter route, piling on a similar mix of goodness. And wow--the portions were massive. The handmade bread was soft and pillowy, the meat was grilled to perfection, and every bite was bursting with fresh, bold flavors. The best part? We feasted for two days on just $30. If you're anywhere near Taza, do yourself a favor and go. Seriously. It's the kind of spot that makes you feel like you've uncovered a delicious little secret.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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!

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 !

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