LITA – Spanish
LITA transports diners to a sun-drenched coastal escape where the vibrant, soulful spirit of the Caribbean meets modern culinary artistry. The kitchen crafts playful yet sophisticated bites, from golden, spice-kissed empanadas and savory lobster corn dogs to bright, citrusy octopus salads that dance on the palate. Every dish, from the rich coconut curry to the delicate, salt-cured notes of fresh buljol, celebrates a storied heritage through a lens of contemporary elegance and bold, tropical flair.
LITA, Bonanza Street, Walnut Creek, Contra Costa County, California, 94596, United States https://www.litawalnutcreek.com/0Cuisine: Spanish
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at LITA
Dairy-Free at LITA
LITA in Contra Costa County has 12 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Rundown, Mixed Green Salad and Brussel's Sprouts. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at LITA
LITA in Contra Costa County has 9 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Rundown, Escovitch Fried Whole Fish and Mixed Green Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at LITA
LITA in Contra Costa County has 18 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Flavors of Key Lime, Rundown and Escovitch Fried Whole Fish. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at LITA
LITA in Contra Costa County has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Shrimp Aguachile and Callaloo & Crab. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at LITA
LITA in Contra Costa County has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Shrimp Aguachile. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at LITA
LITA in Contra Costa County has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Escovitch Fried Whole Fish and Shrimp Aguachile. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at LITA
LITA in Contra Costa County has 5 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mixed Green Salad, Lita House Made Chips & Dips and Mamacita. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at LITA
LITA in Contra Costa County has 14 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Flavors of Key Lime, Mixed Green Salad and Brussel's Sprouts. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at LITA
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Snake River Farms 12oz Tomahawk Pork Chop | 0 g | 52.5 g |
| Mamacita | 41.5 g | 36.1 g |
| Yum-Numb Salt & Pepper Shrimp | 57.6 g | 30 g |
| Shrimp Aguachile | 3.8 g | 28.9 g |
| Callaloo Empanadas | 29 g | 25.8 g |
| Red Stripe Lager | 72.9 g | 23.7 g |
| Platanos Maduros | 48.6 g | 22.9 g |
| Di Stefano Burrata | 85.7 g | 20.9 g |
| Braised Oxtail | 7.1 g | 15.2 g |
| Callaloo & Crab | 11 g | 15.1 g |
| Flavors of Key Lime | 162.6 g | 14.4 g |
| Coconut Braised Pork Belly Tacos | 62 g | 13 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Starters
- Lita Lobster Corn Dog - $24: Battered & poached Maine lobster tail, makrut aioli, tamarind-tomato chutney, jerk aioli Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lita House Made Chips & Dips - $12: Choice of tropical tomatillo salsa or charred pineapple guacamole Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buljol - $16: Bacalao, grape tomato, scallion, pepper emulsion, coco bread Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Callaloo & Crab - $18: Snow crab (in shell), okra, spinach, coconut milk Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Di Stefano Burrata - $18: Cranberry chutney, chive, yuca chips Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coconut Curry Chicken Empanadas - $15: Three house made empanadas, curried aioli Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caribbean Beef Empanadas - $15: Three house made empanadas, tamarind-tomato chutney Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Callaloo Empanadas - $14: Three house made empanadas, seasonal squash, braised greens, green seasoning, jerk aioli Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Mixed Green Salad - $14: Shaved watermelon radish, plantain, pomegranate, pepitas, kumquat, pomegranate vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Octopus Salad - $19: Celery, shaved fennel, grape tomato Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Shareables & Tacos
- Yum-Numb Salt & Pepper Shrimp - $18: Crispy fried shrimp, szechuan pepper spice blend, scallion, crispy garlic, herbs Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salt Cod Fritters - $14: Bacalao, jerk aioli Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jerk Mushroom Quesadilla - $16: All spice butter, jerk marinade, queso oaxaca Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Belly Bao - $16: Braised pork belly, house-made jerk marinade, caribbean pickle, soft bao bun (2 pc) Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coconut Braised Pork Belly Tacos - $16: Blue corn tortillas, roasted pineapple, caribbean pickle, citrus crema Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lita Jerk Chicken Tacos - $15: Blue corn tortillas, caramelized onion, jerk aioli, charred pineapple guacamole Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beer Battered Wild Rock Cod Tacos - $17: Blue corn tortillas, caribbean slaw, charred pineapple guacamole, pepper emulsion Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oxtail Tacos - $19: Two tacos, macaroni pie Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Ceviches
- Shrimp Aguachile - $18: Cucumber, serrano chili, cilantro, lime juice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Atkins, South-Beach, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Guava Kampachi - $19: Jicama, cucumber, guava marinade, scallion, coconut milk Dietary tags: Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tamarind Ahi Tuna - $19: Tamarind-tomato chutney, grape tomato, chive Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lita Trio - $28: Flight of all three ceviches Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Jerk Fillet of Salmon - $32: Rice & peas, caribbean slaw, platano maduro Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lita's Steak Dinner - $36: Grilled skirt steak, rice & peas, platano maduro, green seasoning Available at: dinner, lunch
- Braised Oxtail - $38: Rice & peas, ground provisions, oxtail gravy, platano maduro Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rundown - $34: Barramundi, manilla clams, russet potato, garnet yam, tomato, coconut milk Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Goat - $34: Rice & peas, festival, platano maduro Available at: dinner, lunch
- Snake River Farms 12oz Tomahawk Pork Chop - $42: Grilled Kurobuta pork chop, heirloom fingerling potatoes, sunchoke, pork jus Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Escovitch Fried Whole Fish: Caribbean pickle, thyme Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Macaroni Pie - $10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Platanos Maduros - $9: Fried sweet plantain, coconut, jerk aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rice & Peas - $7: Brown rice, red kidney bean, coconut milk Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brussel's Sprouts - $12: Chili-lime vinaigrette, curried aioli, giant corn nut Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Pineapple Upside Down Cake - $12: Caribbean spice, coconut gelato, rum raisin sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Chocolate Passion Cake - $13: Valrhona chocolate, passionfruit sauce, ganache glaze, sesame-caramel Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Flavors of Key Lime - $12: Torched meringue, key lime curd, honey-graham crumble, coconut gelato Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Lita Donut Holes - $11: Canella & sugar, coquito filling Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Violette Night - $16: Nolet's Gin, Elderflower Liqueur, Giffard Violette, Hibiscus, Lemon, Fee Foam Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Mamacita - $16: Tanqueray seville orange gin, peach wave vodka, lime, hibiscus Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Garden Fizz (Non-Alcoholic) - $12: Seedlip garden 108, pineapple, lime, agave, serrano pepper Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Red Stripe Lager - $8: Kingston, Jamaica
Frequently Asked Questions about LITA
- Is LITA dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. LITA has 12 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Rundown, Mixed Green Salad and Brussel's Sprouts.
- What can I eat at LITA on a dairy-free diet?
- Rundown, Mixed Green Salad and Brussel's Sprouts carry the dairy-free tag, out of 12 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does LITA have vegan options?
- Yes. 5 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Mixed Green Salad and Lita House Made Chips & Dips.
- Is LITA gluten-free?
- 9 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at LITA?
- Snake River Farms 12oz Tomahawk Pork Chop, at roughly 52.5g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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