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About

LITA brings you Miami flavors with Caribbean influences. Our chef driven menu delivers classic Caribbean-Latino dishes, reimagined to highlight locally sourced ingredients. LITA is a fresh and modern approach to Latin Caribbean cuisine.

LITA, Bay Area’s Little Miami.

Hours & Location

View LITA at 1602 Bonanza St,
Walnut Creek, CA 94596 on Google Maps
Call LITA by phone at 925-933-LITA

Get Directions to LITA via Google Maps

Monday - Wednesday
11:30am - 9:00pm

Thursday - Friday
11:30am - 10:00pm

Saturday
11:00am - 10:00pm

Sunday
11:00am - 9:00pm

Dinner Reservation highly recommended

Menus

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These Menu Items are only available on either Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday.

Latin Lunes

Monday

Tacos Rebosado

trio of tacos, golden beer battered fried shrimp, house slaw served with a trio of salsas: Salsa Caribeña / Salsa de Aguacate / Salsa de Piña

Siete Mar(t)es

Tuesday

Siete Mares

a bold, tomato-based seafood stew, shrimp, crab, clam, mussel, octopus, salmon, cod Add on: Maine Lobster Tail

Mytilus Miércoles

Wednesday

Island Steamers

manilla clams, penn cove mussels, scotch-bonnet coconut broth, chive oil

Signature Cocktails

Violette Night

Nolet's Gin, Elderflower Liqueur, Giffard Violette, Hibiscus, Lemon, Fee Foam

Mamacita

Tanqueray seville orange gin, petal & plume peach wave vodka, lime, hibiscus, fever tree lime & yuzu

Cucumber Crush *

Gordon's Vodka infused with Cucumber, Enrico Toro Liqueur, Dolin Genepy, Liquid Alchemist Orgeat, Pineapple, Lemon

nuts

Blue Mountain Martini

Ketel One Vodka, Mr. Black Coffee Liqueur, Giffard Crème de Banane, Espresso, Liquid Alchemist Coconut

Rye-Tai *

Woodinville Rye, Liquid Alchemist Orgeat, Pineapple, Lemon, Angostura Bitters

nuts

Isle de Tigre *

Jarana Reposado Tequila, Smith & Cross Rum, Liquid Alchemist Orgeat, Giffard Crème de Banane, Angostura & Peychaud's Bitters, Pineapple, Lime

nuts

St. Croix Crystal Milk Punch

Hennessy V.S. Congac, Smith & Cross Rum, Denizen 5yr Rum, Denizen 8yr Rum, Batavia Arrack, Pineapple, Citrus, Billie Holiday Green Tea, Spices (Milk Clarified)

dairy

Jardin de Balata

Gordon's Vodka, Lillet Blanc, Guava, Liquid Alchemist Prickly Pear, Lime, Sparkling Rose

Mangonada Margarita

Jarana Blanco Tequila, Pierre Ferrand Dry Curacao, Mango, Lime, Chamoy, Chili Lime Salt Rim, Mango-Chamoy Popsicle

Midas Touch

Griffo Barreled Gin, Green Chartreuse, Montenegro Amaro, Citrus

Coco-naut

Gordon's Gin, Conch Rum, Dolin Genepy, Liquid Alchemist Coconut, Citrus, Lemon Hart 151 Float (Fire Show)

Sangria LITA

Thorin Cuvee Des Chevaliers Red Wine, 2 Towns Super Bad Apple Cider, Guanabana Liqueur, Giffard Caribbean Pineapple Liqueur, citrus, apple, pineapple

Draft Mojito

House Blend of Rums, Mint, Sugar Cane Syrup, Lime

Six Fathoms Deep

Your Choice: Belvedere Organic Vodka or Tanqueray No. Ten Gin, Kombu Infusion, Cocchi Americano, Toasted Sesame Oil. Served with: Yucca Chip, trout roe, wakame, twist, Filthy® pickled Olive & Onion

Nopa-LITA

Jarana Blanco, Pierre Ferrand Dry Curacao, Liquid Alchemist Prickly Pear, Lime, Black Lava Salt

Mezca-LITA

Union Mezcal, Pierre Ferrand Dry Curacao, Liquid Alchemist Passionfruit, Lime, Chili Lime Salt

Coco-LITA

Ron Zacapa Rum, Trader Vic's Macadamia Liqueur, Liquid Alchemist Coconut, Pineapple, Lemon, Coconut Crumb

Diab-Lita

Jose Cuervo Devil's Reserve Tequila, Liquid Alchemist Passionfruit, Fassionola, Lime, Chili Lime Rim

Sober Curious

Non Alcoholic Beverages

Garden Fizz

seedlip garden 108, pineapple, lime, agave, serrano pepper

non alcoholic

Agave Heat

orange, lime, cucumber shrub, agave, serrano pepper

non alcoholic

Jamaican Forktail

pineapple, lime, honey, fassionola, ginger beer

non alcoholic

Töst Sangria

Non-alcoholic wine alternative

non alcoholic

NON 1

Whole Raspberries, Chamomile, Murray River Salt, Organic Cane Sugar, Versus

non alcoholic

Wine Selections

"Garden Spritz", Chandon, Mendoza, Argentina

Prosecco DOC, Mionetto, Treviso, Italy

Brut Champagne, Moët & Chandon, Epernay, France

187ml

Brut Rose, Chandon, Napa, CA

Brut Rose, Simonnet-Febvre, Crémant de Bourgogne, France

2023 Rose, Syrah Blend, Justin, Central Coast, CA

2024 Txakolina Blanco, Talai Berri, Pais Vasco, Spain

2022 Verdejo, La Caprichosa, Ruedo, Spain

2023 Albariño, Abadia de San Campio, Rías Baixas, Spain

2023 Reisling, Weingut Staffelter Hof "Paradies", Mosel, Germany

2024 Sauvignon Blanc, Prisma, Casablanca Valley, Chile

2022 Chardonnay, Cave de Lugny 'Les Charmes', Mâconnais, France

2024 Chardonnay, Terrazas de los Andes Reserva, Mendoza, Argentina

2023 Pinot Noir, Salem Wine Co., Williamette Valley, OR

2021 Tempranillo, Numanthia "Termes", Toro, Spain

2021 Old Vines Cabernet Franc/Malbec, Belasco de Baquedano "Llama", Argentina

2022 Cabernet Sauvignon, Oberon, Napa, CA

2018 Black Muscat, Ferrari Carano "Eldorado Noir", Russian River Valley, CA

Beer

Light Lager, Tannery Bend, Napa, CA

Rotational Hazy IPA, Morgan Territory, Tracy, CA

Black Lager, Xingu, Santa Catarina, Brazil

(Limited) Crow's House Stout, Morgan Territory, Tracy, CA

(BTL) Lager, Red Stripe, Kingston, Jamaica

(BTL) Pineapple Tepache, Sazón, Mexico

(BTL) Howzit Punch Sour, Alvarado Street Brewery, Salinas, CA

(BTL) Non-Alcoholic, Estrella, Galicia, Spain

SIGNATURE STARTERS

LITA LOBSTER CORN DOG

battered & poached maine lobster tail. served with:
makrut aioli, tamarind-tomato chutney, jerk aioli

LITA HOUSE MADE CHIPS & DIPS

choose one
tropical tomatillo salsa
charred pineapple guacamole

BULJOL

bacalao, grape tomato, scallion, pepper emulsion, coco bread

fish

MIXED GREEN SALAD

shaved watermelon radish, plantain, pomegranate, pepitas, kumquat, pomegranate vinaigrette

gluten free, vegetarian

CALLALOO & CRAB

snow crab (in shell), okra, spinach, coconut milk

shellfish

DI STEFANO BURRATA

cranberry chutney, chive, yuca chips

dairy, vegetarian

EMPANADAS

three house made empanadas, cooked to order

COCONUT CURRY CHICKENN︀

curried aioli

CARIBBEAN BEEF

tamarind-tomato chutney

CALLALOO

seasonal squash & braised greens
green seasoning, jerk aioli
contains rum

vegetarian

SHAREABLES

YUM-NUMB SALT & PEPPER SHRIMP

crispy fried shrimp, szechuan pepper spice blend scallion, crispy garlic, herbs

shellfish

SALT COD FRITTERS

jerk aioli.
contains rum

fish

OCTOPUS SALAD

celery, shaved fennel, grape tomato

JERK MUSHROOM QUESADILLA

all spice butter, jerk marinade, queso oaxaca.
contains rum

vegetarian, vegan

TOSTONES

rainbow fingerling potato, makrut aioli, chive, tobiko.

fish, vegetarian

PLATANOS MADUROS

fried sweet plantain, coconut, jerk aioli.
contains rum

vegetarian

PORK BELLY BAO

braised pork belly, house-made jerk marinade, caribbean pickle, soft bao bun.
contains rum

2 pc

BRUSSEL'S SPROUTS

chili-lime vinaigrette, curried aioli, giant corn nut.
Pescatarian

fish

TACOS

blue corn tortillas.

COCONUT BRAISED PORK BELLY

roasted pineapple, caribbean pickle, citrus crema
contains rum

LITA JERK CHICKEN

caramelized onion, jerk aioli, charred pineapple guacamole
contains rum

gluten free

BEER BATTERED WILD ROCK COD

caribbean slaw, charred pineapple guacamole, pepper emulsion
contains beer

JERK MUSHROOM

charred pineapple guacamole
contains rum

vegan

OXTAIL TACOS

two tacos, macaroni pie

2pc

CEVICHES

add house made yuca chips or chile lime chips

SHRIMP AGUACHILE

cucumber, serrano chili, cilantro, lime juice

gluten free

GUAVA KAMPACHI

jicama, cucumber, guava marinade, scallion, coconut milk

gluten free

TAMARIND AHI TUNA

tamarind-tomato chutney, grape tomato, chive

gluten free

LITA TRIO

flight of all three ceviches

gluten free

LUNCH PLATES

PRESSED JERK CHICKEN SANDWICH

caribbean slaw, charred scallion relish, jerk aioli, french roll w/ parmesan fries
contains rum

COCONUT CURRY CHICKEN BURRITO

charred pineapple guacamole, bell pepper, queso oaxaca, fries, caribbean slaw, pepper emulsion served with chili lime chips and tropical tomatillo salsa

LITA’S STEAK FRITES

grilled skirt steak, green seasoning, cotija fries

DOUBLES

channa, cucumber chutney, tamarind sauce, green seasoning, mr. streete's peppa sauce

CURRY SHRIMP PASTA

linguine & shrimp, curry sauce, grape tomato, spiced bread crumb.
contains wine

CASSAVA RISOTTO

braised cassava, parmesan cheese, shellridge farms micro greens
contains wine

add jerk chicken

grilled shrimp

skirt steak

jerk salmon

gluten free, vegetarian

CARIBBEAN BOWLS

rice & peas, charred pineapple guacamole, caribbean slaw, scotch-bonnet tomatoes, plantain

OXTAIL (2PC)

JERK CHICKEN

contains rum

COCONUT CURRY CHICKENN︀

BLACK PEPPER SHRIMP

contains beer

JERK SALMON

contains rum

CALLALOO

vegetarian, vegan

JERK MUSHROOM

contains rum

Family Style Specials

SNAKE RIVER FARMS 12oz TOMAHAWK PORK CHOP

Grilled Kurobuta pork chop, heirloom fingerling potatoes, sunchoke, pork jus, shellridge farms micro greens

gluten free

HALF JERK CHICKEN

jerk marinated half ventura heirloom chicken caribbean slaw.
contains rum

gluten free

ESCOVITCH FRIED WHOLE FISH

caribbean pickle, thyme

SUPPLEMENTS

MACARONI PIE

PLATANOS MADUROS

jerk aioli, coconut crumb
contains rum

MIXED GREEN SALAD

shaved watermelon radish, plantain, pomegranate, pepitas, kumquat, pomegranate vinaigrette

1/2 Portion

gluten free, vegetarian

BRUSSEL'S SPROUTS

citrus-chile vinaigrette, curry aioli
Pescatarian

fish

RICE & PEAS

brown rice, red kidney bean, coconut milk

BRAISED SPICY RED CABBAGE

caribbean pickle

DESSERT

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE

caribbean spice, coconut gelato, rum raisin sauce.
contains rum

CHOCOLATE PASSION CAKE

valrhona chocolate, passionfruit sauce, ganache glaze, sesame-caramel

gluten free

FLAVORS OF KEY LIME

torched meringue, key lime curd, honey-graham crumble, coconut gelato (deconstructed)

LITA DONUT HOLES

canella & sugar, coquito filling
contains rum

STARTERS

DI STEFANO BURRATA

cranberry chutney, chive, yuca chips

dairy, vegetarian

MIXED GREEN SALAD

shaved watermelon radish, plantain, pomegranate, pepitas, kumquat, pomegranate vinaigrette

gluten free, vegetarian

BULJOL

bacalao, grape tomato, scallion, pepper emulsion, coco bread

fish

SIGNATURE STARTERS

LITA LOBSTER CORN DOG

battered & poached maine lobster tail. served with:
makrut aioli, tamarind-tomato chutney, jerk aioli

LITA HOUSE MADE CHIPS & DIPS

choose one
tropical tomatillo salsa
charred pineapple guacamole

CALLALOO & CRAB

snow crab (in shell), okra, spinach, coconut milk

shellfish

MIXED GREEN SALAD

shaved watermelon radish, plantain, pomegranate, pepitas, kumquat, pomegranate vinaigrette

1/2 Portion

gluten free, vegetarian

DI STEFANO BURRATA

cranberry chutney, chive, yuca chips

dairy, vegetarian

BULJOL

bacalao, grape tomato, scallion, pepper emulsion, coco bread

fish

EMPANADAS

three house made empanadas, cooked to order

COCONUT CURRY CHICKENN︀

curried aioli

CARIBBEAN BEEF

tamarind-tomato chutney

CALLALOO

seasonal squash & braised greens
green seasoning, jerk aioli
contains rum

vegetarian

SHAREABLES

YUM-NUMB SALT & PEPPER SHRIMP

crispy fried shrimp, szechuan pepper spice blend scallion, crispy garlic, herbs

shellfish

SALT COD FRITTERS

jerk aioli.
contains rum

fish

TOSTONES

rainbow fingerling potato, makrut aioli, chive, tobiko.

fish, vegetarian

PLATANOS MADUROS

fried sweet plantain, coconut, jerk aioli.
contains rum

vegetarian

JERK MUSHROOM QUESADILLA

all spice butter, jerk marinade, queso oaxaca.
contains rum

vegetarian, vegan

BRUSSEL'S SPROUTS

chili-lime vinaigrette, curried aioli, giant corn nut.
Pescatarian

fish

PORK BELLY BAO

braised pork belly, house-made jerk marinade, caribbean pickle, soft bao bun.
contains rum

2 pc

TACOS

blue corn tortillas.

COCONUT BRAISED PORK BELLY

roasted pineapple, caribbean pickle, citrus crema
contains rum

LITA JERK CHICKEN

caramelized onion, jerk aioli, charred pineapple guacamole
contains rum

gluten free

BEER BATTERED WILD ROCK COD

caribbean slaw, charred pineapple guacamole, pepper emulsion
contains beer

JERK MUSHROOM

charred pineapple guacamole
contains rum

vegan

OXTAIL TACOS

two tacos, macaroni pie

2pc

CEVICHES

add house made yuca chips or chile lime chips

SHRIMP AGUACHILE

cucumber, serrano chili, cilantro, lime juice

gluten free

GUAVA KAMPACHI

jicama, cucumber, guava marinade, scallion, coconut milk

gluten free

TAMARIND AHI TUNA

tamarind-tomato chutney, grape tomato, chive

gluten free

LITA TRIO

flight of all three ceviches

gluten free

DINNER PLATES

dinner entrees are served as described, with modifications limited to sauces on the side only

JERK FILLET OF SALMON

rice & peas, caribbean slaw, platano maduro

gluten free

LITA'S STEAK DINNER

grilled skirt steak, rice & peas, platano maduro, green seasoning

gluten free

BRAISED OXTAIL

rice & peas, ground provisions, oxtail gravy, platano maduro

RUNDOWNN︀

barramundi, manilla clams, russet potato, garnet yam, tomato, coconut milk

BLACK PEPPER SHRIMP

jumbo prawns sauteed, sweet heat black pepper sauce, rice & peas, pineapple-mango salsa
contains beer

CURRY SHRIMP PASTA

linguine & shrimp, curry sauce, grape tomato, spiced bread crumb
contains wine

CASSAVA RISOTTO

braised cassava, parmesan cheese, shellridge farms micro greens
contains wine

add jerk chicken

grilled shrimp

skirt steak

jerk salmon

gluten free, vegetarian

CARIBBEAN CALLALOO BOWL

okra, spinach, seasonal squash

vegetarian, vegan

CURRY GOAT

rice & peas, festival, platano maduro

FAMILY STYLE SPECIALS

ESCOVITCH FRIED WHOLE FISH

caribbean pickle, thyme

HALF JERK CHICKEN

jerk marinated half ventura heirloom chicken caribbean slaw.
contains rum

gluten free

SNAKE RIVER FARMS 12oz TOMAHAWK PORK CHOP

Grilled Kurobuta pork chop, heirloom fingerling potatoes, sunchoke, pork jus, shellridge farms micro greens

gluten free

SUPPLEMENTS

MACARONI PIE

PLATANOS MADUROS

jerk aioli, coconut crumb
contains rum

MIXED GREEN SALAD

shaved watermelon radish, plantain, pomegranate, pepitas, kumquat, pomegranate vinaigrette

1/2 Portion

gluten free, vegetarian

BRUSSEL'S SPROUTS

citrus-chile vinaigrette, curry aioli
Pescatarian

fish

RICE & PEAS

brown rice, red kidney bean, coconut milk

BRAISED SPICY RED CABBAGE

caribbean pickle

DESSERT

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE

caribbean spice, coconut gelato, rum raisin sauce.
contains rum

CHOCOLATE PASSION CAKE

valrhona chocolate, passionfruit sauce, ganache glaze, sesame-caramel

gluten free

FLAVORS OF KEY LIME

torched meringue, key lime curd, honey-graham crumble, coconut gelato (deconstructed)

LITA DONUT HOLES

canella & sugar, coquito filling
contains rum

BITES

FESTIVAL

SALT COD FRITTERS

Bacalao, Jerk Aioli

egg, gluten

BULJOL

PORK BELLY BAO

TRINIDADIAN DOUBLES

Platanos Maduros

fried sweet plantains, jerk aioli, coconut crumb

EMPANADA

curry chicken

beef

callaloo

Grilled Hamachi Collar

Tacos Dorados

Costillas de Maiz

SIPS

Fuego Dulce

jarana blanco, italicus, passion fruit, citrus, spicy agave, cranberry

Durazno Sour

bulleit bourbon, peach, citrus, falernum, spicy agave, peychaud's bitters

Sabrosura

vodka, aperol, huana guanabana liqueur, citrus, fassionola syrup

SANGRIA LITA

lita's blend of red wine, cider, and fresh fruit

WINE BY THE GLASS

chardonnay, terrazas de los andes cab franc/ malbec blend, belasco de baquedano

BEER

[draft] Light Lager, Tannery Bend

Howzit Punch sour ale, Alvarado Street Brewery

Come to Lita and lime! 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday (excluding holidays) lime Trinidadian origin a term. That means spending time with friends, socializing, or simply hanging out.

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