Taza Cafe Menu (Update 2025)
Taza Cafe, a Greek-Middle Eastern-Mediterranean restaurant located in Chicago, offers a variety of delicious options for its customers. From lentil soup to falafel, hummus, baba ghanouj, and more, there are plenty of appetizers to choose from. The salads, such as falafel salad and shawarma salad, are fresh and flavorful, while the plates, like chicken shawarma and gyro plate, are packed with authentic flavors. Customers rave about the gyro meat, chicken shawarma, and friendly staff. With options for vegan, vegetarian, and meat lovers, Taza Cafe caters to a wide range of dietary preferences. The generous portions and welcoming service make this family-owned spot a must-visit for lunch or catering needs. Don't miss out on the authentic dishes at Taza Cafe.
Soup and Appetizers
Lentil Soup
12 oz. Red lentil with diced onions, carrots, celery and special spices. Gluten free and vegetarian.
Hummus
8 oz. Mashed chick peas mixed with tahini sauce, lemon and garlic served with olive oil and pita bread. Gluten free and vegetarian.
Baba Ghanouj
8 oz. Puree of eggplant with tangy tahini, lemon juice and garlic served with olive oil and pita bread. Gluten free and vegetarian.
Falafel
Gluten free and vegetarian.
Dolmeh
6 pieces. Grapevine leaves stuffed with seasoned rice and steamed. Gluten free and vegetarian.
Tabbouli
8 oz. Chopped parsley, cracked wheat, tomatoes, cucumbers, mint, lemon juice and olive oil. Vegetarian.
Jerusalem
8 oz. Diced tomatoes, cucumbers, parsley and mint dressed with our special tahini sauce. Gluten free and vegetarian.
Falafel Salad
Falafel with iceberg lettuce, mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers, red onions, and feta cheese. Dressed with house vinaigrette.
Shawarma Salad
Chicken Shawarma with iceberg lettuce, mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers, red onions, and feta cheese. Dressed with house vinaigrette.
Chicken Kabob Salad
Chicken kabob with iceberg lettuce, mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers, red onions, and feta cheese. Dressed with house vinaigrette.
Gyro Salad
Slices of Gyro meat with iceberg lettuce, mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers, red onions, and feta cheese. Dressed with house vinaigrette.
Turkey Salad
White, dark or mixed.
Garden Salad
Iceberg lettuce, mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers, red onions, and . Dressed with house vinaigrette.
Greek Salad
Garden salad with feta cheese.
Salads
Plates
Chicken Shawarma Plate
Delight chicken breast sliced hot from a revolving rotisserie.
Chicken Kabob Plate
Marinated white meat chicken tenders charbroiled.
Roasted Turkey Plate
Whole turkey roasted with Mediterranean spices. Carved with white or dark meat.
Gyros Plate
Thin slices of gyro meat with tzatziki sauce.
Falafel Plate
6 pieces falafel served on bed of lettuce with hummus, house salad, pita bread, tahini sauce and hot sauce.
Vegetarian Combination
Dolmeh, falafel, hummus, tabbouleh and house salad served with pita bread and tahini sauce.
Vegetarian Feast
Veggie Sandwiches
Falafel Sandwich
Crispy patties of ground chickpeas.
Hummus Sandwich
Mashed chickpeas mixed with tahini sauce, lemon and garlic.
Baba Ghanouj Sandwich
Eggplant with tahini, lemon juice and garlic.
Dolmeh Sandwich
Steamed grapevine leaves stuffed with seasoned rice. Served with lettuce and Jerusalem salad in a pita bread.
Chef's Special Sandwich
Falafel with chicken shawarma or gyros.
Chicken Kabab Sandwich
Marinated chicken tenders (white meat) charbroiled.
Chicken Shawarma Sandwich
Delight chicken breast, sliced hot from a revolving rotisserie.
Gyro Sandwich
Special topping. Served with lettuce, tomatoes, onions and tzatziki sauce on pita.
Sandwiches
Hummus Specialties
Hummus Gyros Bowl
Bed of hummus topped with Gyro meat and scoop of salad. Served with pita and 1 falafel.
Hummus Shawarma Bowl
Bed of hummus topped with Chicken Shawarma and scoop of salad. Served with pita and 1 falafel.
Hummus Falafel Bowl
Bed of hummus topped with Falafel and scoop of salad. Served with pita and 1 falafel.
Hummus Chicken Kabob Bowl
Bed of hummus topped with Chicken Kabob and scoop of salad. Served with pita and 1 falafel.
Falafel and Chicken Kabab Combo
3 pieces falafel and chicken kabob.
Taza Combo
Chicken shawarma and gyros.
Chicken Kabob And Gyro Combo
Chicken Kabob & Gyro plate
Combinations
Sides
12 oz. Cup of Meat
4 oz. Tzatziki Sauce
4 oz. Feta Cheese
12 oz. Basmati Rice
Pita Chips
Pita Bread
1 loaf.
French Fries
Baklava
2 pieces.
Assorted Baklava
1/2 lb.
Desserts
Beverages
Water
Soda
Chicken Shawarma Salad
Romaine lettuce, mix greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers and red onions dressed with house vinaigrette.
Greek Salad and Chicken Shawarma
Romaine lettuce, mix greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers and red onions dressed with house vinaigrette.
Greek Salad with Gyro
Romaine lettuce, mix greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers and red onions dressed with house vinaigrette.
Chicken Kabab Salad
Romaine lettuce, mix greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers and red onions dressed with house vinaigrette.
Garden Salad Tray
Gluten free and vegetarian.
Fatoush Salad
Romaine lettuce, mix greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers, red onions and pita chips croutons dressed with house vinaigrette.
Greek Salad Tray
Gluten free and vegetarian.
Fattoush Salad Tray
Gluten free and vegetarian.
9" House Salad Tray
48 oz. Gluten free and vegetarian.
9" Jerusalem Salad Tray
48 oz. Gluten free and vegetarian.
Catering Salad Trays
Catering Beverages
Catering Soda
Catering Water
Boylan Soda
Canned Soda
Drinks
Catering Appetizer Trays
9" Hummus Tray
48 oz. Gluten free and vegetarian.
9" Baba Ganoush Tray
48 oz. Gluten free and vegetarian.
Dozen of Dolma
Gluten free and vegetarian.
Grilled Veggies Tray
Gluten free and vegetarian.
Greek Potatoes Tray
Gluten free and vegetarian.
Rice Tray
Gluten free and vegetarian.
Chicken Shawarma Tray
Gluten free.
Gyro Tray
Chicken Kebab Tray
Gluten free.
Catering Protein Trays
Catering Build Your Own
Catering A BYO "Basic"
Choice of 1 Protein, 2 appetizer and 1 salad.
Catering B "Special"
Choice of: 2 proteins, 2 appetizers and 1 salad.
Catering C "Executive"
Choice of 2 proteins and 3 appetizers. Served with basmati rice, mix greens salad, sauces, pita bread.
Catering Taza Signature for 10 People
1/4 tray chicken shawarma, 1/4 tray gyros, 20 pieces falafel or dolma, 32 oz. hummus, 1/4 tray rice, 1/3 tray garden salad and 16 oz. tzatziki sauce.
Catering Taza Signature for 15 people
1/4 tray chicken shawarma, 1/3 tray gyros, 30 pieces falafel or dolma, 48 oz. hummus, 1/3 tray rice, 1/2 tray garden salad and 24 oz. tzatziki sauce.
Catering Taza Signature for 20 People
1/3 tray chicken shawarma, 1/2 tray gyros, 40 pieces falafel or dolma, 48 oz. hummus, 1/2 tray rice, two 1/3 tray garden salad and 32 oz. tzatziki sauce.
Catering Taza Signature for 25 People
1/2 tray chicken shawarma, 1/2 tray gyros, 50 pieces falafel or dolma, two 32 oz. hummus, 1/2 tray rice, two 1/3 tray garden salad and 48 oz. tzatziki sauce.
Catering Taza Signature for 30 people
Two 1/4 tray chicken shawarma, two 1/3 tray gyros, 60 pieces falafel or dolma, two 48 oz. hummus, two 1/3 tray rice, two 1/2 tray garden salad and 48 oz. tzatziki sauce.
Catering Taza Signature for 40 People
Two 1/3 tray chicken shawarma, two 1/2 tray gyros, 80 pieces falafel or dolma, two 48 oz. hummus, two 1/2 tray rice, two 1/2 tray garden salad and two 32 oz. tzatziki sauce.
Catering Taza Signature for 50 People
Two 1/2 tray chicken shawarma, two 1/2 tray gyros, 100 pieces falafel or dolma, three 48 oz. hummus, two 1/2 tray rice, three 1/2 tray garden salad and two 48 oz. tzatziki sauce.
Catering Taza Signature
Catering Simple Packages
Catering Simple Packages for 10 People
1/4 tray chicken shawarma, 30 pieces falafel, 32 oz. hummus, 1/4 tray rice and 1/3 tray garden salad.
Catering Simple Packages for 15 People
30 pieces chicken shawarma, 45 pieces falafel, 48 oz. hummus, 1/3 tray rice and 1/2 tray garden salad.
Catering Simple Packages for 20 People
40 pieces chicken shawarma, 60 pieces falafel, 48 oz. hummus, 1/2 tray rice and two 1/3 tray garden salad.
Catering Simple Packages for 25 People
50 pieces chicken shawarma, 75 pieces falafel, two 32 oz. hummus, 1/2 tray rice and two 1/3 tray garden salad.
Catering Simple Packages for 30 People
60 pieces chicken shawarma, 90 pieces falafel, two 48 oz. hummus, two 1/3 tray rice and two 1/2 tray garden salad.
Catering Simple Packages for 40 People
80 pieces chicken shawarma, 120 pieces falafel, two 48 oz. hummus, two 1/2 tray rice and two 1/2 tray garden salad.
Catering Simple Packages for 50 People
100 pieces chicken shawarma, 150 pieces falafel, three 48 oz. hummus, full tray rice and three 1/2 tray garden salad.
Catering Deluxe Packages for 10 People
30 pieces chicken kabob, 1/4 tray gyros, 20 pieces falafel, 32 oz. hummus, 1/3 tray baked vegetables, 15 pieces dolma, 1/4 tray rice, 1/3 tray garden salad and 16 oz. tzatziki sauce.
Catering Deluxe Packages for 15 People
45 pieces chicken kabob, 1/3 tray gyros, 30 pieces falafel, 48 oz. hummus, 1/3 tray baked vegetables, 20 pieces dolma, 1/3 tray rice, 1/2 tray garden salad and 24 oz. tzatziki sauce.
Catering Deluxe Packages for 20 People
60 pieces chicken kabob, 1/2 tray gyros, 40 pieces falafel, 48 oz. hummus, 1/2 tray baked vegetables, 30 pieces dolma, 1/2 tray rice, two 1/3 tray garden salad and 32 oz. tzatziki sauce.
Catering Deluxe Packages for 25 People
75 pieces chicken kabob, 1/2 tray gyros, 50 pieces falafel, two 32 oz. hummus, 1/2 tray baked vegetables, 40 pieces dolma, 1/2 tray rice, two 1/3 tray garden salad and 48 oz. tzatziki sauce.
Catering Deluxe Packages for 30 People
90 pieces chicken kabob, two 1/3 tray gyros, 60 pieces falafel, two 48 oz. hummus, full tray baked vegetables, 45 pieces dolma, two 1/3 tray rice, full tray garden salad and 48 oz. tzatziki sauce.
Catering Deluxe Packages for 40 People
120 pieces chicken kabob, full tray gyros, 80 pieces falafel, two 48 oz. hummus, full tray baked vegetables, 60 pieces dolma, full tray rice, three 1/2 tray garden salad and two 32 oz. tzatziki sauce.
Catering Deluxe Packages for 50 People
150 pieces chicken kabob, full tray gyros, 100 pieces falafel, three 48 oz. hummus, full tray baked vegetables, 80 pieces dolma, full tray rice, three 1/2 tray garden salad and two 48 oz. tzatziki sauce.
Catering Deluxe Packages
Catering Side Trays
Vegetable Crudite Tray
Gluten free and vegetarian.
Feta and Olives Tray
Gluten free and vegetarian.
9" Tzatziki Tray
48 oz. yogurt cucumber salad. Gluten free and vegetarian.
Catering 16 oz. Hot Sauce
Gluten free and vegetarian.
Catering 16 oz. Tahini Sauce
Gluten free and vegetarian.
Catering Chocolate Chip Cookies
10 piece