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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 Caribbean-Latin 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
Info@litawalnutcreek.com

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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SIGNATURE STARTERS

LITA Lobster Corn Dog

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

LITA Housemade Chips and Dips

choose one
tropical tomatillo salsa
charred pineapple guacamole

Summer Green Salad

mixed green lettuces, plantain, pomegranate, shaved root vegetables, citrus vinaigrette

gluten free, vegetarian

Di Stefano Burrata

pomegranate molasses, chive, yuca chips

dairy, vegetarian

Watermelon Gazpacho

chilled watermelon, english cucumber watermelon radish, red pepper, herbs

EMPANADAS

three house made empanadas, cooked to order

Coconut Curry Chicken

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

Jerk Mushroom Quesadilla

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

vegetarian, vegan

Crispy Marble Potatoes

twice cooked rainbow fingerling potato, makrut aioli, chive, tobiko.

fish, vegetarian

Pork Belly Bao

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

2 pc

Caribbean "Streete" Corn

brentwood corn, parmasan cheese, chili lime, chive, jerk aioli

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, potato, caribbean slaw, pepper emulsion served with chili lime chips and tropical tomatillo salsa

LITA's Steak Frites

grilled skirt steak, green seasoning, cotija fries

Curry Shrimp Pasta

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

Summer Risotto

braised cassava, parmesan cheese, scotch-bonnet tomatoes, micro greens

add jerk chicken

grilled shrimp

skirt steak

jerk salmon

gluten free, vegetarian

Pan Seared Barramundi

Mixed marble potatoes, stewed peppers, with pepper emulsion

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

roasted eggplant, brentwood corn, seasonal peppers, pork jus

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

Plantanos Maduros

jerk aioli, coconut crumb
contains rum

1/2 Summer Salad

pomegranate, plantain, pepita, shaved root vegetable, citrus vinaigrette

gluten free, vegetarian

Crispy Sprouts

chile-lime vinaigrette, curry aioli
Pescatarian

fish

RICE & PEAS

brown rice, red kidney bean, coconut milk

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

SIGNATURE STARTERS

LITA Lobster Corn Dog

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

LITA Housemade Chips and Dips

choose one
tropical tomatillo salsa
charred pineapple guacamole

Summer Green Salad

mixed green lettuces, plantain, pomegranate, shaved root vegetables, citrus vinaigrette

gluten free, vegetarian

Di Stefano Burrata

pomegranate molasses, chive, yuca chips

dairy, vegetarian

EMPANADAS

three house made empanadas, cooked to order

Coconut Curry Chicken

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

Crispy Marble Potatoes

twice cooked rainbow fingerling potato, makrut aioli, chive, tobiko.

fish, vegetarian

Jerk Mushroom Quesadilla

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

vegetarian, vegan

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

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

Summer Risotto

braised cassava, parmesan cheese, scotch-bonnet tomatoes, micro greens

add jerk chicken

grilled shrimp

skirt steak

jerk salmon

gluten free, vegetarian

CARIBBEAN CALLALOO BOWL

okra, spinach, seasonal squash. Paired with rice and peas, caribbean slaw, charred pineapple guacamole, and a plantain.

vegetarian, vegan

CURRY GOAT

rice & peas, festival, platano maduro

Pan Seared Barramundi

Mixed marble potatoes, coconut broth, finished with chive oil.

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

roasted eggplant, brentwood corn, seasonal peppers, pork jus

gluten free

SUPPLEMENTS

MACARONI PIE

Plantanos Maduros

jerk aioli, coconut crumb
contains rum

1/2 Summer Salad

pomegranate, plantain, pepita, shaved root vegetable, citrus vinaigrette

gluten free, vegetarian

Crispy Sprouts

chile-lime vinaigrette, curry aioli
Pescatarian

fish

RICE & PEAS

brown rice, red kidney bean, coconut milk

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

Signature Cocktails

Coco-naut

gin, rum, dolin genepy, house-made coconut syrup citrus, lemon hart 151 (flaming float)

Sol y Sombra

leon y sol blanco, house-made cilantro infused syrup pineapple, citrus

Mangonada Margarita

jarana blanco tequila, mango, dry curaçao, citrus chamoy, chili lime salt rim, mango popsicle

Violette Night

nolet’s gin, elderflower liqueur, giffard violette hibiscus, lemon, fee foam

Isle de Tigre *

jarana tequila, rum, orgeat, banana liqueur pineapple, citrus, angostura & peychaud bitters

nuts

Cucumber Crush *

vodka infused with cucumber, enrico toro dolin genepy, orgeat, pineapple, lemon

nuts

Mamacita

tanqueray seville orange gin, peach vodka citrus, hibiscus, fever tree lime & yuzu

Mojito

bacardi lime rum, mint syrup, citrus

add a flavor

black cherry, fassionola, prickly pear, hibiscus guava, mango, coconut, passionfruit

Chica-Litas

Guara-Lita

hennessy cognac, diplomatico rum, amaro nonino, banana liqueur saffron honey, citrus pineapple, szechuan peppercorn salt

Nopa-LITA

jarana blanco, liquid alchemist prickly pear, citrus, curaçao, black lava salt

Mezca-LITA

lost explorer mezcal, curaçao, tamarind, ginger, citrus, habanero sugar rim

Coco-LITA *

ron zacapa rum, trader vic’s macadamia liqueur, house-made coconut syrup pineapple, lemon, coconut crumb rim

nuts

Chica-LITA Flight

Sober Curious

Non Alcoholic Beverages

Garden Fizz

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

non alcoholic

Agave Heat

orange, lime, cucumber-thyme shrub, agave, serrano pepper

non alcoholic

Jamaican Forktail

pineapple, lime, honey, fassionola, ginger beer

non alcoholic

Töst Sangria

red grape, white tea, blood orange, white cranberry, cane sugar

non alcoholic

NA BEVERAGES

Premium Bottled Water

saratoga spring

saratoga spring sparkling

Mango Iced Tea

fresh brewed daily (unsweetened)

Housemade Lemonade

add your choice of flavor

black cherry, coconut, prickly pear, mango guava, hibiscus, passion fruit, fassionola

Carbonated

coca cola, diet coke, sprite, ginger ale

fever-tree: ginger beer, pink grapefruit, cucumber lime & yuzu, tonic water

Juices

cranberry, orange, pineapple grapefruit, vita coconut water

Beer & Spirits

16oz Draught

light lager, tannery bend, napa, california

amber mexican lager, morena mia, del cielo brewing, martinez, ca

juicy ipa, napa palisades, napa, ca

~ rotational handle, various brewers ~

Bottled & Canned

lager, red stripe, kingston, jamaica

non-alcoholic, estrella, galicia, spain

~ rotational selections ~

Spirits

Tequila

leon y sol blanco

leon y sol reposado

clase azul reposado

mijenta blanco

mijenta reposado

mijenta maestro selection

jarana blanco

jarana reposado

lalo blanco

don julio blanco

don julio reposado

don julio 1942

atanasio anejo

Mezcal

the lost explorer 8yr, espadín

the lost explorer 10yr, espadín

union mezcal, espadín

xicaru reposado, maguey-espadín

siete misterios “doba yej”

tres tribus, maguey cuishe

xicaru añejo, maguey-espadín

Vodka

tito’s

grey goose

ketel one

grey whale

belvedere

Gin

hayman’s citrus

hendrick’s

marin coastal

nolet’s

tanqueray no. ten

Rye Whiskey

bulliet

michter’s small batch

whistle pig 12 yr

true story finished rye

Irish Whiskey

teeling

tullamore dew xo caribbean cask

jameson

Bourbon Whiskey

redemption

maker's mark 46 “french oak”

nelson’s “green brier” reserve

michter’s small batch

woodford reserve

whistle pig 10 yr snout to tail

Scotch

monkey shoulder

macallan 12 yr

glenmorangie “signet”

Brandy & Cognac

argonaut speculator

hennessy v.s

hennessy v.s.o.p

remy xo

Rum, Rhum, Ron

bacardi 8 yr, sherry cask

batavia arrack van oosten

denizen 5 yr

denizen 8 yr

diplomatico planas

diplomático mantuano

ron barcelo, mizunara cask

ron barcelo, porto cask

ron barcelo, maple cask

papa pilar’s, blanco

papa pilar’s, sherry cask

ron colon, high proof

ron colon, banana oleo

ron zacapa

smith & cross, jamaica

santa teresa

uruapan blanco

uruapan anejo

Amaro & Liqueur

mperol

campari

foro amaro

grand marnier

huana guanabana rum liqueur

montenegro amaro

mommen pop grapefruit

mr. black coffee liqueur

nonino quintessentia amaro

unsinkable tcho chocolate

Wine List

Aperitif

Served over ice

Sangria LITA

red wine, guanabana liqueur, giffard caribbean pineapple, liqueur raspberry cider, lemon, orange, apple, pineapple

White Peach Sangria

prisma sauvignon blanc, rum, peach vodka, coconut syrup, citrus

Jardin de Balata

gratien-meyer sparkling rosé, vodka, lillet blanc, prickly pear, lime, guava

"Garden Spritz", Chandon, Mendoza, Argentina

Bubbles

Prosecco DOC, Mionetto, Treviso, Italy

Brut Champagne, Moët & Chandon, Epernay, France

187ml

Brut Rosé, Chandon, Napa, CA

Brut Rosé, Gratien-Meyer, Crémant de Loire, France

Rosé

2025 Rosé, Justin, Central Coast, CA

2022 Rosé, Minuty, “Prestige ”, Côtes de Provence, France

White

2024 Alvarinho, Quinta da Pedra, Graça da Pedra, Portugal

2025 Sauvignon Blanc, Prisma, Casablanca Valley, Chile

2024 Chenin Blanc, Mason Road, Brookdale Estate, South Africa

2023 Chardonnay, Cave de Lugny 'Les Charmes', Mâconnais, France

Red

2024 Pinot Noir, Willakenzie, Willamette Valley, Oregon

2022 Tempranillo, Numanthia "Termes", Toro, Spain

2023 Cab Franc/Malbec, Belasco de Baquedano, “Llama”, Argentina

2023 Cabernet Sauvignon, Caymus, “Bonanza ”, Napa California

Port

Reserve Porto, Graham’s Six Grapes

All wine pours are 5oz and port pours are 3oz unless otherwise posted.

Corkage is $25 per 750ml bottle, or format equivalent.

A 20% gratuity will be added to parties of 5 or more.

Tea & Coffee

Lita is proud to present a Leland Tea Company tasting experience.
William Otero, the president of Leland Tea, has deep roots in his Caribbean descent and has created a tea experience designed to complement our menu.
Please allow 5 minutes for our teas to steep for full flavor to develop.
Pot of tea: 8

Dietrich’s Blue Angel (white tea)

contains: organic pai mu tan white tea (caffeine), peaches quince, dried tangerine, orange blossoms

Billie Holiday (green tea)

contains: yin hao green tea (caffeine), whole bud roses, jasmine

Jamaican Bang (red tea)

contains: rooibos red tea (no caffeine), hibiscus, lemongrass, rose hips, orange peel, apple, blueberry, cornflower petals, vanilla

Jungle Woman (black tea)

contains: golden yunnan black tea (caffeine), mango, marigold petals

Ginger Rogers (herbal)

contains: herbal tea (no caffeine), lemongrass, dried ginger

Peppermint Chamomile (herbal)

contains: herbal tea (no caffeine), chamomile, peppermint

Peerless Coffee

balthazar blend coffee

italian espresso

americano

macchiato

cappuccino

latte

Come join us under the palms for rotating craft cocktails featuring Lost Explorer Mezcal, our trio of Tacos Rebosado (served with a trio of housemade salsas), and a live DJ from 7-close playing Latin inspired music

BITES

Festival

Salt Cod Fritters

Pork Belly Bao

Platanos Maduros

Empanada

curry chicken

beef

callaloo

Tacos Dorados

Scallion Cake

Pork Belly & Onions

SIPS

White Peach Sangria

prisma sauvignon blanc, rum, peach vodka, coconut syrup, citrus

Durazno Sour

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.

Dessert

Sorrel Poached Pear

coconut gelato, spiced coconut caramel, burnt cashew

Pineapple Upside Down Cake

(contains rum) caribbean spice, coconut gelato rum raisin sauce

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

LITA Donut Holes

(contains rum) canela & sugar, coquito filling

After Dinner Libations

Espresso Martini

M&M - Montenegro & Mezcal

Graham’s Six Grapes Port

Hennessy V.S.O.P

Macallan 12 yr

Glenmorangie “Signet”

A 20% gratuity will be added to parties of 5 and over. Please inform your server if you have a food allergy before ordering. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness.