LITA Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing LITA, a Caribbean restaurant located in Walnut Creek, CA. Known for its diverse menu options, LITA offers a unique dining experience with dishes like ceviche trio, coconut curry chicken empanadas, and braised oxtail. The ambiance of the restaurant is described as casual, trendy, and upscale, catering to all types of diners. Customers praise the friendly service, delicious cocktails, and standout dishes like the pineapple upside-down cake with coconut gelato. LITA also offers outdoor seating, full bar service, and even gender-neutral restrooms for a inclusive dining experience. Overall, LITA is a must-visit destination for those looking to explore Caribbean flavors in a vibrant setting.
Starters
Di Stefano Burrata
Baby Kale Salad
Buljol
Lobster Corn Dog
Chips & Tropical Salsa
Chips & Pineapple Guacamole
Yum-Numb Salt & Pepper Shrimp
Lightly battered shrimp topped with a vibrant mix of fresh greens and herbs.
Salt Cod Fritters
Crispy salt cod fritters garnished with a tangy sauce and fresh microgreens.
Tostones
Platanos Maduros
Caramelized ripe plantains topped with fresh microgreens and a light drizzle of creamy sauce.
Jerk Mushroom Quesdilla
Blue corn tortillas filled with choice of squash & greens or jerk mushroom.
Brussel's Sprouts
Charred Brussels sprouts garnished with microgreens and roasted garlic cloves, served with a creamy dipping sauce.
Pork Belly Bao
Tender pork belly topped with fresh greens and sliced peppers, encased in a soft, steamed bun.
Kids Quesadilla
Grilled tortilla filled with melted cheese, cut into bite-sized pieces, and garnished with a decorative edible flower.
Shareables
Empanadas
Coconut Curry Chicken Empanadas
Golden-brown pastry filled with tender chicken in a coconut curry sauce, topped with a drizzle of creamy sauce and fresh greens.
Caribbean Beef Empanadas
Crispy empanadas filled with seasoned beef, topped with a vibrant herb sauce and garnished with fresh microgreens.
Callaloo Empanadas
Golden-brown pastry filled with callaloo, served with a side of fresh mixed greens and a rich, savory sauce.
COCONUT PORK BELLY TACO
Succulent pork belly with coconut glaze, topped with pineapple, pickled red chili, and microgreens on a blue corn tortilla.
JERK CHICKEN "TROMPO" TACO
Tender jerk chicken with guacamole, mango slice, and fresh greens on a blue corn tortilla.
FRIED WILD COD TACO
Crispy fried wild cod topped with pickled red onions, shredded cabbage, microgreens, and drizzled with a tangy orange sauce on a blue corn tortilla.
Two Oxtail Tacos
Tacos
Lunch Bowls
Oxtail Bowl
Jerk Chicken Bowl
Coconut Curry Chicken Bowl
Black Pepper Shrimp Bowl
Succulent shrimp seasoned with black pepper, served with rice, ripe plantains, tangy coleslaw, cherry tomatoes, and sauteed vegetables.
Jerk Salmon Bowl
Jerk Mushroom Bowl
Callaloo Bowl
Three savory rolls filled with callaloo, topped with a vibrant green sauce and garnished with fresh herbs.
Curry Goat Bowl
Jerk Chicken Sandwich
Grilled chicken seasoned with jerk spices, topped with shredded lettuce and served on a toasted bun. Accompanied by a side of pickled peppers and mixed greens.
Coconut Curry Chicken Burrito
Tender chicken, crisp lettuce, and vibrant peppers wrapped in a soft tortilla with a rich coconut curry. Served with a fresh mixed greens salad and marinated bell peppers.
Trinidadian Doubles
Curry Shrimp Pasta
Shrimp and linguine in a rich curry sauce, garnished with fresh herbs and cherry tomatoes.
Lita's Steak Frites
Thinly sliced steak, choice of temp, served with crispy fries.
Cassava Risotto
Creamy cassava risotto garnished with microgreens, tender broccoli, and a crispy cassava chip.
Small Plates
Dinner Plates
Jerk Fillet Of Salmon
Salmon seasoned with traditional jerk spices. Choice of temp: rare to well done. Served with Caribbean side dishes.
Lita's Steak Dinner
Choose temperature from rare to well done. Served as the main course for dinner.
Braised Oxtail
Tender braised oxtail in rich sauce, paired with seasoned rice, roasted sweet potatoes, and garnished with fresh microgreens and an edible flower.
Roasted Delicata Squash
Black Pepper Shrimp
Succulent shrimp seasoned with black pepper, topped with diced pineapple, red onions, and microgreens, accompanied by a crispy fritter and garnished with an edible flower.
Curry Shrimp Pasta
Linguine pasta tossed in a rich curry sauce with succulent shrimp, cherry tomatoes, and fresh herbs.
Cassava Risotto
Creamy cassava risotto with herb-seasoned grilled shrimp, garnished with a delicate edible flower and fresh greens.
Callaloo Bowl
Curry Goat
Escovitch Fish
Escovitch fish served family style. Comes with choice of sides: rice & peas, ground provisions, plantains, crispy sprouts, or baby kale.
Pork Shank
Pork shank with choice of sides: rice & peas, ground provisions, mashed plantains, crispy Brussels sprouts, or baby kale.
Half Jerk Chicken
Rice & peas, ground provisions, plantains, crispy sprouts, or baby kale.
Di' Duppy
Family Style
Desserts
Caribbean Pineapple Cake (No IceCream)
FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE PASSION
Rich chocolate cake layered with caramel, topped with sesame seeds, and garnished with a delicate flower.
LITA'S DOUGHNUTS
Soft doughnuts coated in cinnamon sugar, served with pipettes filled with a creamy filling.