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: vegetarian, dairy-free, keto, low-carb, vegan, high-protein, pescatarian, whole30, paleo, low-sodium, plant-based, low-fat, heart-healthy, high-fiber, atkins, south-beach, dash-sodium-reduced, anti-inflammatory, low-cholesterol, gerd, alkaline, carnivore, renal, volumetrics, aip, zone, tlc, slow-carb, lectin-free, macrobiotic, juice-cleanse
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, Pescatarian, Plant-Based 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: Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Di Stefano Burrata - $18: Cranberry chutney, chive, yuca chips Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coconut Curry Chicken Empanadas - $15: Three house made empanadas, curried aioli Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caribbean Beef Empanadas - $15: Three house made empanadas, tamarind-tomato chutney 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, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Octopus Salad - $19: Celery, shaved fennel, grape tomato Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline 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: Pescatarian 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, Pescatarian 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
Ceviches
- Shrimp Aguachile - $18: Cucumber, serrano chili, cilantro, lime juice Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, Juice-Cleanse Available at: dinner, lunch
- Guava Kampachi - $19: Jicama, cucumber, guava marinade, scallion, coconut milk Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tamarind Ahi Tuna - $19: Tamarind-tomato chutney, grape tomato, chive Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Zone, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lita Trio - $28: Flight of all three ceviches Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Jerk Fillet of Salmon - $32: Rice & peas, caribbean slaw, platano maduro Dietary tags: 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rundown - $34: Barramundi, manilla clams, russet potato, garnet yam, tomato, coconut milk Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline 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: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Escovitch Fried Whole Fish: Caribbean pickle, thyme Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Carnivore, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Macaroni Pie - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Platanos Maduros - $9: Fried sweet plantain, coconut, jerk aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rice & Peas - $7: Brown rice, red kidney bean, coconut milk Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brussel's Sprouts - $12: Chili-lime vinaigrette, curried aioli, giant corn nut Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, 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
- Chocolate Passion Cake - $13: Valrhona chocolate, passionfruit sauce, ganache glaze, sesame-caramel Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Flavors of Key Lime - $12: Torched meringue, key lime curd, honey-graham crumble, coconut gelato Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Lita Donut Holes - $11: Canella & sugar, coquito filling Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Violette Night - $16: Nolet's Gin, Elderflower Liqueur, Giffard Violette, Hibiscus, Lemon, Fee Foam Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Mamacita - $16: Tanqueray seville orange gin, peach wave vodka, lime, hibiscus Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Garden Fizz (Non-Alcoholic) - $12: Seedlip garden 108, pineapple, lime, agave, serrano pepper Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Red Stripe Lager - $8: Kingston, Jamaica
Restaurants near LITA
- Havana — Spanish
- Parada — Spanish
- La Sen Bistro — Vietnamese
- Cafe Nordstrom — American
- Lokanta — Mediterranean
- Oke Poke — Japanese (Poke is a Hawaiian
- Walnut Creek Yacht Club — Seafood
- Va de Vie — Mediterranean
- Noah's Bagels — American
- Torsap Thai Kitchen — Thai
- George's Giant Hamburger — American
- Pho Huynh Hiep 6 - Kevin's Noodle House — Vietnamese
