My girls and I made a reservation for mothers day weekend and was happy that we did! The restaurant is nicely decorated and is perfect for a girls outing or dinner date. Our server was extremely helpful and friendly. We ordered the - seasoned fries (so good & perfect for sharing!!! must get 10/10) - beef empanadas (also very delicious 10/10) - octopus salad (very acidic, barely any octopus :/ 5/10) - jerk salmon bowl (very delicious 9/10) - jerk chicken bowl (my friend ordered this and I tried a piece of chicken, very yummy as well and they give you a good amount of chicken) Overall, we had a wonderful time eating here! read more

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Finally checked this spot off my list! It's been on there for a while, but reservations are hard to snag. We ordered the Mangonada Margarita, black pepper shrimp, and pork belly bao. Presentation across the board was a solid 10/10 everything looked incredible coming out! Flavor-wise, the margarita definitely delivered and was the standout for me. The black pepper shrimp leaned a bit too salty for my taste, and the pork belly bao was unfortunately a little on the dry side. Overall, still glad I went! I'd come back to give the lobster corn dog a try next time. read more

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Pretty solid spot, besides the ceviche! Their entrees here are pretty good, but ceviche was meh. Their meats are very good and are all very juicy and well seasoned. Ceviche was lackluster, which was sad bc I was really looking forward to it! Service was okay--we had a large party so we weren't sure how much to order. We consulted the server and she kept insisting we order more and more even though we kept asking if it was too much. When the food came out we were flabbergasted by how much food it was. Thankfully the food was yummy, but we felt misled to over order. Ambiance was chic and vibey. Slightly on the louder side read more

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Solid 5/5. Place is absolutely amazing. There are not that many Caribbean/ Trinidad food restaurants in the Bay Area. You have to be on top of your game to stay in business especially in Walnut Creek where there is an abundance of cuisines. The prices here are kinda expensive for the oxtail and steak dishes and others it's not super expensive. There is metered parking and a garage real close by. The menu is wonderful and unique and lets you get out of your food comfort zone to try new things the full bar and open kitchen just adds to the ambiance. Location is on point , not too noisy either to you can hear everyone in your immediate table. Caribbean music and outside seating is another plus . Great place For work meeting or small celebration gatherings like birthdays or graduations. Easy to book a reservation via OpenTable app. read more

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I really want to love this place because the menu is great, the Chef is so kind, and the drinks are fab, but the way that some of the servers treat customers is disconcerting. It was bad enough that our server was totally disinterested in working our table from the beginning, but she came over to let us know at the end of our visit that they had "another reservation" in a few minutes and they needed us to leave despite numerous empty tables. Normally I would not mind this because I get it, they need to turn the table over and probably try to stick to a time limit; but we also had a reservation, had someone in town who is considering moving to the area, service was unusually slow, and we sat for ~10 minutes chatting after finishing dessert (and spending over $400) before she came over. If they were slammed or understaffed I would be more understanding, but making customers feel like they're burdening you when the restaurant is still empty is poor customer service. I've also had this same server a handful of times and have had more negative experiences than positive with her. This used to be one of my favorite places downtown and I always take anyone who is visiting, but for the price and when competing with other restaurants in the area, I will stick to other places that provide better service. read more

My best friend and I came here for Happy Hour and we were very excited to try Lita as we have wanted to come here for quite a while. We decided to order Tostones, Scallion Pancake, and the Pork Belly Bao off the happy hour menu. The tostones were not tostones... it was a purple potato and the flavor just wasn't that great. The scallion pancake had a strong vinegar flavor and came with 2 sauces (we think it was a soy sauce vinegar flavored and a jerk aioli). We love traditional scallion pancakes and were looking forward to this but we were just not wowed. The pork belly bao was the best item we got. Had great flavor, but there seemed to be jerk aioli under the bao bun which made it soggy and was a big downside. Aside from food we also ordered 2 drinks. The weekly bartender special and the white peach sangria. The bartender special was just a drink of your choice. They didnt have any special that week. The sangria was extremely coconutty, it reminded me of Malibu. Staff were nice but the server we had it felt like when we asked questions he was lowkey putting down the restaurant and what the items were. It was just off putting when we were asking for more details on what the food was on the menu. Overall the place is cute, but we would be hesitant to come back. And if we come back we would not reorder anything that we tried. read more

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Perfect spot for our girl's bday lunch! Lush tropical classy interior, yummy Caribbean grub, strong cocktails, friendly quick service in the heart of downtown Walnut Creek. We had a cute side table with a nice view of the resto and everything we ordered came out beautifully plated. Really loved the plates, colors, garnishes! A lot of F's fit the eats and drinks vibe- fresh, fun, flavorful, fiery. I'd recommend all of the savory things we ordered: - Sangria Lita - Ceviche trio with yucca chips -Salted cod fritters -Jerk chicken (has a light kick) with rice and peas and Platanos maduros -Side of oxtail We got the pineapple upside down cake for dessert and although nicely plated, it was a tad too sweet for us. Our server Trevor was a gem- he was super accommodating and promptly met our requested time limit. I'd definitely come back try the rest of the menu! read more

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Made reservations here for party of 3 to celebrate brother's birthday. Restaurant gets booked pretty fast so lock in while you still are ahead. Seated at a table by the window. The restaurant is small but has a very lively vibe to it. We had two different servers and as we explored the menu we were given great suggestions. Wish there were more options added for shareables. The house chips were good just very overpowering with the seasoning, tasted like Tajin seasoning. The shrimp was very nice and fresh and the empanadas were a must! The veggie empanadas werent really as great unless youre a veggie person. The shrimp curry pasta was delicious and would definitely order again! It took some time to wave our server down to get assistance. The place can get really loud and we had a party of 4 next to us that were extremely loud but hey thats what you expect in a lively well known place. For Dessert, highly recommend the fresh donut holes which is amazing! Second server brought in coconut ice-cream that was complimentary for my brothers birthday. Bathroom personally threw me off. There was what seems to be a sink mirror in the mens restroom but was taped off or tinted black. It almost as seemed like it was those two way mirrors where they can see you from the other side. If you are planning to go on a date or even a boys night out this is a great place to come to. If they had upstairs seating that wouldve been awesome. read more

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Every time I come here, it reminds me of an upscale club...but without the dance floor and DJ. Not sure if it's the interior decor or their super strong drinks. It was my 4th time dining here and I guess you can call me one of their regular customers. I ordered the braised oxtails and chicken empanadas this time around. The oxtails were super tender and the chicken empanadas were amazing. Big kudos to the waitress working tonight. She provided exceptional service given that she was the only one serving all the customers (at least that's what it looked like tonight). Surprisingly, it wasn't busy tonight vs other nights. I guess Tuesday nights are the best time to dine-in. read more

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This is a super cute spot with wonderful service and yummy food! We tried the ceviche trio with yuca and chile lime chips, jerk chicken family platter with rice and plantains, and the chocolate passionfruit cake. We also got the sangria, milk punch, and rye tai. Everything was really good and worth trying. Ceviche was super fresh and the variety of flavors was appreciated. Their guava kampachi was our favorite! Jerk chicken was tender but I wish there was more seasoning. The sides sizes are a little small compared to the entree quantity. The chocolate passionfruit cake was by far one of the best desserts I've had. If you're a fan of super dense chocolatey desserts, you'll love this. The sesame caramel adds a nice crunch and passionfruit cuts through the chocolate perfectly. read more

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I've been wanting to try this Caribbean- Thai infused restaurant. It did not disappoint. The coconut chicken curry empanadas were my favorite. Don't sleep on them. The doubles was good and oxtail. The Mac and cheese pie wasn't my favorite but I didn't order it and my friend loved it. I don't like jerk seasoning and she loved it because of that. That's just more of a preference cuz now she wants to start making Mac and cheese this way. The place was big and servers were nice. I want to come back. read more

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I really wanted to love this place. While it was not quite love, I did enjoy it. The servers were kind, helpful, and friendly. They offered thoughtful descriptions of the menu items, and one even took the time to help us figure out how to use Boomerang. The food itself was mediocre. I opted for a cup of tea since I was feeling under the weather, while my three girlfriends each ordered cocktails, which they seemed to enjoy. Overall, it was nice to try. read more

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Check Please Bay Area put Lita on my radar and with the exception of the curry goat, went with some of the crowd pleasers mentioned on the episode. Coconut curry chicken empanadas, salt cod fritters, and guava kampachi ceviche (adding the yucca chips) to start, followed by the tender braised oxtail and curry goat with mofongo. The empanadas and salt cod fritters were both very rich so I could've made a meal out of the apps while the guava kampachi ceviche was light and refreshing and my favorite dish of the night. It would've been nice if a portion of yucca chips for the ceviche was included with the order instead of an additional purchase. The goat was spicier than I expected so I did not eat much of that which meant more tender oxtail for me. Good sized portion that gave me leftovers for the next day. read more

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The husband and I went out on a last minute date night. We made a reservation a couple hours in advance. We were seated in time upon arrival. Our server was attentive and gave a few suggestions. We ordered: Coconut curry empanadas Beef (something?) empanadas Salt fish fritters Chips and guac with pineapple Garden fizz-non alcoholic drink I ordered the goat curry My husband ordered the blackened shrimp Sooo we ended up switching meals.. the goat was ok it didn't have a bunch of flavor to me, it tasted like refried beans. The husband enjoyed it. He ordered a few more festivals with it (the side of festivals come with some type of aioli on top--beware).. also the curry had stray shards of bone in it--beware The shrimp was ok, a little sweet for my liking I enjoyed the coconut curry empanadas Salt fish fritters were ok, a lot of filler not so much fish; I still enjoyed them My garden fizz was yummy had a ton of ice so short lived Chips and guac we could have done without. I think it was the chips with all the seasoning on it I loooove peas and rice and they were ok Lastly everything we ordered came with micro greens on top.. even the side of festivals had a little pile of micro greens on the side. The restaurant itself is really cute.. the food is displayed beautifully. read more

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Good food Good ambiance Good decor Good service This is a really good spot for happy hour, lunches and dinners read more

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Lita offers fantastic food in a bright and modern interior for a good price. The food and drinks are both flavorful and pack a punch. I enjoy the twists on classic foods like guacamole, to which they add pineapple. Food was served hot and quickly, and we appreciated the server's recommendations. read more

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I see this is where people go out in Walnut Creek if they want to dress up a bit or have something to celebrate. I felt a bit undressed in just normal everyday clothing on out here on a Saturday evening. When we called to let the staff know we'd be a few mins late when trying to navigate the difficult parking situation downtown, we were reminded that the reservation comes with a 90 min limit as they have another table after us. Okay, no problem - we eat quickly. On the food itself, everything was generally good with the jerk chicken being my favorite. Drink was okay but well within expectations. I'll put this on the list to try again - maybe on a week night when it's not so packed. read more

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Ambiance - 5/5 Food - 4/5 Service - 4/5 Overall great meal. Oxtail - the sauce with the rice and peas + the plantain were a delicious combo. Cod fritters - loved these and would order again. Macaroni pie - Similar to Mac n cheese, but was okay. Paired nicely with everything else though. Jerk Chicken - tasty and juicy. But nothing memorable. Donut Holes - best donut hole I've ever had. Delicious. Will order again. Pineapple upside down cake - YUM. Very sweet but so flavorful. Loved the marriage of coconut rum ice cream with the moist cake 10/10. The colorful decor and vibrant lights bring a tropical ambiance to the restaurant which I think adds to the dining experience. read more

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WHY WE WENT HERE: - mother's birthday dinner THE LOOK (FROM THE OUTSIDE): - located on the corner of Bonanza St and Locust St - street parking or parking garages available and walk over THE LOOK (FROM THE INSIDE): - modern, industrial, and seaside vibes - lounge vibes as well, music is poppin but loud - restrooms are for 1 person occupancy; one of the rare instances where the toilets were black, just a fun fact THE MENU: - starters - signature starters - empanadas - shareables - tacos - ceviches - dinner plates - family style specials - supplements - dessert WHAT WE ORDERED: - coconut curry chicken empanadas - Caribbean beef empanadas - callaloo empanadas - tostones - jerk mushroom quesadilla - pork belly bao - Caribbean street corn - Lita's steak dinner - braised oxtail - black pepper shrimp - curry shrimp pasta - curry goat - Snake River Farms 12 oz tomahawk pork chop - pineapple upside down cake - chocolate passion cake - flavors of key lime - charred pineapple THE TASTE: - everything was great! least favorites were the jerk mushroom quesadilla and Lita's steak dinner CUSTOMER SERVICE: - I believe Matthew was our server and he was excellent! read more

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A great find! We were here for a friend's birthday and everything was top notch. As soon as we entered the restaurant we knew we picked the perfect spot. The food, the vibe, the ambiance and service everything was just perfect. Will definitely be back again. Food was healthy as well. read more

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Cute little spot located downtown in the heart of the shopping and food district. I had the oxtails and rice meal. It was nice to finally have an oxtail with more than two bites of meat on it. They give you one nice sized oxtail, and two smaller pieces. The service was quick, and the staff greeted everyone with a smile. read more

My birthday is coming up, and I was given two Peruvian restaurants to choose from. One in Oakland and one in Walnut Creek. I was game to try either one and told the hostess to surprise me. And surprise me, she did when she announced that we were going to Lita, a Caribbean restaurant. I always game to try new flavors and I trust my friends to point me in the right direction. While I may not always enjoy everything they suggest, I'm still willing to give things a taste. We have been to the Caribbean before but only on cruise ships. That method of travel doesn't always give you the opportunity to really explore local flavors. You're more likely to discover Americanized versions. After looking over the menu, I found two things that I definitely wanted. The Oxtail Bowl and the Caribbean Street Corn. I would leave everything else in the hands of my wife and our hostesses. Oh my. this is definitely a restaurant that you need to have at least four people to fully enjoy the menu. Two people can't possibly get enough flavors and achieve maximum satisfaction. Tyler was our server and answered all of our questions. He was attentive and efficient and made sure that we were happy throughout the meal. I asked for a glass of ice and we asked for extra utensils for serving. I was only drinking water and 1/2 way through the meal, even though I had some ice left, he asked if I'd like more. For some reason, that rarely happens anymore as servers are kept busy trying to handle larger and larger sections. Curry Chicken Empanadas - 5 - Curry is not the same world over. Japanese Curry does not taste like Chinese Curry, which is different from Singaporean Curry which can be distinguished from Indian Curries. This Curry was mild, the chicken was tender and the crust was tasty. Caribbean Beef Empanadas - 3 - The crust was similar but the Tamarind made the Beef salty to my taste. Tamarind Ahi Tuna with Yuca and Chili Lime Chips - 4 - This was a Caribbean version of Ahi Poke. I think I prefer soy sauce to tamarind. The Ahi itself was very good. The ratio of Chips to Ahi was definitely Chip heavy. Octopus Salad - 5 - Ever since my wife saw a documentary about Octopus, she will no longer eat them. Me? I won't order them but if someone else does, I'll still indulge. The two pieces that I ate were perfectly prepared. Salt Cod Fritters - 5 - Yum. Perfectly crispy, full of flavor with a nice Jerk Aioli. I could eat these all day long. Caribbean Street Corn - 5 - I'm still not sure that I love the Spiced Coconut Crumb but it's a personal texture thing. I love coconut so it really shouldn't be an issue. The corn was sweet and the Allspice-Thyme Butter and Jerk Aioli used to "glue" the Coconut Crumb were really good. A nice variation to Mexican Elote. Trinidadian Doubles - 5 - The name doesn't really describe the dish but the flavors are absolutely spot on and delicious. Fried flatbread as a base with chickpeas, cucumber chutney, tamarind sauce, green seasoning and Mr. Streete's Peppa Sauce. Curry Shrimp Pasta - 5 - Linguine with Shrimp, Curry Sauce, Grape Tomatoes, and Spiced Bread Crumbs with some wine to bind it all together. Oxtail Caribbean Bowl - 5 - Some of the most luscious Oxtails that I've ever been served in a restaurant. I'll never understand why Oxtails cost as much per pound as they do. Every cow has one so it seems like there should be plenty of supply. Are there 100's of 1000's of secretive Oxtail eaters out there driving up the price? Regardless, rinsed, trimmed of some (but not all) fat, slow-cooked in a crockpot or stove top, the bones, meat, and collagen combine for a wonderful warming and filling dish. The only negative that I have about Lita's Oxtails is that because they're served in a bowl, the cold Slaw sits amongst the hot food. Not a huge deal. Definitely worth a return with friends to try more flavors! read more

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Good food & good service We dropped in for lunch and sat outside since we didn't have reservations. It was a chilly day so the staff turned in the heaters (yay!). The food was good. I tried tostones for the first time and really liked theirs. I also had a jerk salmon/jerk chicken bowl. While it was good, I would make a different choice next time instead of two jerk options so I can have more variety in my bowl, but the flavor was really good. Unfortunately I didn't leave room for dessert, so I'll have to try that on my next visit. read more

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Friday night equals happening night at Lita's. Without any reservation, our party of 2 dined at the bar. My margarita is appetizing as it is. Popsicle and orchid? That's presentation. I recommend the empanadas and the steak dinner. If you want something spicy, the ceviche gave that extra kick. Our bartender / server took good care of us. We will be back with reservations for sure. read more

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This place is on the corner across from Broderick, which was where we were supposed to eat, BUT the Caribbean music caught my ear. We were greeted right away and the service was great. The drinks were super tasty but I didn't taste much alcohol and the ice was filled 2/3 so it didn't give you a lot. Aside from that, our server Gigi (I think that's her name) was AMAZING! Thanks for being so helpful and personable. The food was spectacular and very tasty. read more

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Always a great time at Litas! Great Caribbean style food, presentation and service! Our female server on Thursday night was outstanding and very attentive to our party of six and always checked up on us! read more

LITA - Ox tails, peas and rice, plantains, and SangriaRita! - Caribbean Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

The restaurant has such a fun vibe, the music is good and the ambiance is just right. I enjoyed the ceviche and like the beef empanadas. The coconut gelato was also very yummy. Overall great experience with nice and attentive staff. read more

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Wow! The food here is amazing. It was our first time trying Miami Carribbean food; our favorite star stellar food was the ceviche trio which is what I can describe as seafood shrimp salsa with plantain chips! Love it! The ambiance and decor feels so vibe! read more

I've heard of LITA on IG and had a day in Walnut Creek for brunch so I had to go. My party of 3 did not have a reservation so we walked in on Sunday afternoon around 1:30ish and were seated fairly quickly in the patio. The servers were all very attentive. Shortly after we ordered, the drinks came out. We opted for the LITA sangria and Mangonada Margarita - both were delicious! Refreshing for the warm summer day. Food wise, all the dishes came out fairly quickly one after another. The food was honestly pretty good - I came in with expectations that it was gonna be hype. But all the dishes we ordered were sooo good. We ordered: 1. Guava Kampachi 2. Caribbean Beef Empanadas 3. Octopus Salad 4. Oxtail Tacos We had also ordered a pasta but it never came out so we ended up cancelling that dish. Understandable if the kitchen was slammed bc it was packed! Overall, such a vibe, good food and drinks. Would def come back again read more

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I have been to Litas so many times it's actually one of my fav restaurants in Walnut Creek . I been a while since an ate there in search for new places and the menu for lunch I think changed a bit . The salad that my friend got was literally all parsley with a few slices of bell peppers and shrimp that was actually tasty but the parsley was so too much it got overwhelming we could not eat it . The mangonita is one of their signature drinks is refreshing. The service is good they were checking on us . The ambience is great . Will go back again but wont get the salads read more

LITA - Shrimp salad - Caribbean Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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I was incredibly excited to visit this place. This is the first restaurant my friends and I decided to eat at for our birthday WEEK! We made a reservation prior to the date. I would definitely recommend since this place was pretty full. It seems to be a very popular visit. Parking was easy. There's a parking garage around the corner or you can park street. We started off with some drinks: mango margaritas, lemon drop, jardin de balata, mango mojito! We also got a watermelon beer. The lemon drop was what I ordered and it was yummy! I enjoy when cocktails are stronger (haha just personal preference), and this was def well balanced. My friends really enjoyed the mango margaritas, as it came with a small popsicle in it. For food, we ordered quite a bit to share: Lita trio ceviche: 7/10 I enjoyed the Tamarind Ahi Tuna the most. The Guava Kampachi was on the sweeter side. This dish also came with some chips! I love love love the chips! Tostones: YUMMMMMM!!! The crisp of the potatoes were delicious. The aioli on top was A1!!! 10/10. Octopus Salad: 8/10 octopus was good, and flavorful! The salad dressing itself was good. But I wouldn't say there was anything crazy special about this dish. Half Jerk Chicken w/ plantanos maduros and crispy sprouts: 8/10 . Jerk chicken was delicious. The pieces were a good size! I love the seasoning in it. The plantanos was good, but is not my favorite. Brussel sprouts was spot on! I did not try the curry shrimp pasta or the coconut braised pork belly tacos to review about it, but my friends did enjoy them! Overall, food was great! Service was amazing (especially on a busy Sunday evening), and vibes were immaculate! I would definitely return in the future! read more

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Very nice modern - Latin Caribbean restaurant that feels a bit like a Miami restaurant. The service was good although it took me 2 requests for lemon for my water. Other than that, in it was great. The food. Very very good. The music was nice also. I had an amazing time. Will be back. read more

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Solid Caribbean flavors in a beautiful establishment. We initially wanted to get the Braised Oxtail and the Jerk Chicken, but they ran out of Jerk Chicken. So, we ended up getting the Curry Goat instead. Both of them were worth the elevated price: each plate had large protein portions, unique savory flavors, and nice accompaniments. We were able to get seated with no reservation on a surprisingly busy Sunday night. +1 for the great service too! read more

LITA - Dinner Menu (1/2) as of 12/28/25 - Caribbean Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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I don't usually go to these types of restaurants, but I was in Walnut Creek, which, let's be honest, has restaurants on every block, and I had been hearing great things about this place. I figured, why not give it a try? Originally, we were going to get poke, but since we had the pups with us, we went somewhere that would allow them to join us while we ate. When we walked up, we noticed they had a water bowl for dogs outside, which was a thoughtful touch, especially since it was such a hot day. We were seated outside, dog friendly of course, and had our own back area where the dogs could relax without bothering anyone. At one point, a larger family was seated behind us, and our big malamute was lying in the walkway. He did not budge, but the family graciously walked around him. Shout out to them for being so kind. The servers were wonderful and genuinely seemed happy to have our dogs there. They even brought out extra bowls of water for them, which we truly appreciated. As for the food, it was excellent. I ordered the jerk chicken sandwich, which was packed with flavor. The chicken was juicy with just the right amount of spice, layered with fresh greens and a tangy sauce that balanced the heat perfectly. The toasted bread had a golden, slightly crisp bite that held everything together without getting soggy. We also tried the burrito, which was hearty and satisfying. It was generously filled with tender meat, rice, beans, and fresh vegetables. Every bite had a great mix of textures and flavors. It came with a side of fresh, zesty salsa that had just enough kick to enhance the burrito without overpowering it. I am really picky about restaurants, and I feel like Walnut Creek's food scene has gone downhill in recent years. This place, however, is worth checking out. The ambience is wonderful, the bar is on point, and the seats inside are so comfortable you immediately feel like you are in a high-end restaurant. Couple things that I didn't like was we only got one menu and I had to ask for a drink menu and I had to ask for another meal menu. We also got poured some still warm water while we were sitting outside. Interesting..... but then all of a sudden we got ice cold water. It was just an interesting thing I think about. But anyways, I do have to say the ice they have in this restaurant is wonderful and delicious. I ordered a couple of the cocktails and they're both delicious one of the cocktails had like a prickly pear and then the other cocktail had a delicious mango Tajin and what is wonderful is that a game where they popsicle!!! What I heard behind me is if you don't want the popsicle the drink is two dollars less. I would've tipped those two dollars more if someone would've told me. Anyways, we ordered a couple dishes. One of the dishes was the jerk chicken sandwich. And let me tell you flavor, flavor, flavor, flavor!!! The bread was crispy and toasty, and that chicken was full and juicy! I believe it was green scallions and yellow onion, but it definitely added a flavor. Make sure to add the pickled Bell peppers that go with the meal. The second dish we got was the curry burrito and let me tell you the size is wonderful but pretty interesting you buy into it and there's chicken and a whole bunch of other stuff that was pretty much really mushy. I love french fries and there was a lot of french fries in there, a lot of chicken in there and I just kind of overpowered the whole entire day. If you want something with a little bit less powerful flavor get this dish. It was a nice curry but if you definitely want a flavor, get the jerk chicken! Look at the menu I posted a whole bunch. I just wanna make sure everybody sees everything because there's a lot to choose from. I have to give this place five stars because I really enjoyed the food the ambience the service and just like having our pups with us was wonderful. No, I want you to know that there is one thing you can definitely fix and bring it down to the whole entire Walnut Creek downtown! I need you to have misters around the back patio! We are certainly not Arizona, but we are getting there and it would be wonderful to be cooled down and have our pups really enjoy their time too. I bet if you start doing this, the whole entire street would join in, but you would definitely be the busy ones! read more

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Tasty, flavorful and delicious- and this goes to everything we ordered. Prepare your mouth for an explosion of flavors should you decide to come here... nothing is subtle here... in a good way. My first bite on the chips told me it was going to be an adventure tying their food. The chips boasted with flavors of sweet and sour... and it is just chips!! Jerk chicken that came with the cassava risotto has a variety of complementary taste that is really enjoyable. Oxtail was tender and savory. Ceviche has multiple flavors that harmoniously blends together. read more

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I love Lita's. Truly. The food is amazing, but if I'm being honest, the customer service might be even better. Every single time I've gone, I've had a different server--and every experience has been consistently great. That alone tells me the leadership and overall culture behind the scenes are solid, because that kind of consistency doesn't happen by accident. The drinks? So good. The food? Flavorful, high-quality, and clearly intentional. The menu is on the smaller side, but I actually appreciate that--it's curated for a reason, and it shows. I'd rather have a focused menu done exceptionally well than an overwhelming one that misses the mark. I've been here for just about everything--lunch meetings, dinner with girlfriends, social outings, and even casual meals with my kids on the weekend. The ambiance always delivers. Whether it's lunch or dinner, it feels elevated but still welcoming. I highly recommend making a reservation, especially Friday through Sunday. During the week, it's usually easier to book online without any issues. Food-wise, I love the oxtails and the empanadas, but honestly, I'm a "order a little bit of everything and share" kind of person--and this is the perfect place for that. The small plates concept makes it easy to try multiple dishes and really enjoy the experience. Only small note--if you're planning to sit in a booth, it's best for two people (or two and a small child). It can get a little tight for three full adults, so I'd recommend opting for a table if you're in a group. Overall: 9.5/10. And I only say that because I always leave room for improvement--but this place is definitely a go-to. read more

Went to Lita for a work event and their space is a good size to accommodate larger groups. We had a group of 8 and had a nice long table outside mostly covered by shade. The food was a bit of a blur, but here is my ranking in descending order: Pineapple Upside Down Cake - the star of the show. Cake is tender, flavorful and shaped like a pineapple! It would be good by itself, but the coconut gelato takes it over the top. Pork Belly Bao - I'm a sucker anything like a wrap. I liked this version of jerk better than the chicken bowl. Chocolate Passion Cake - smooth and creamy with a little tanginess from the passion fruit. There were little bits of spice (allspice?) on top that were overpowering. Tried one and moved the rest to the side. Chicken and Beef Empanadas Brussels Sprouts Macaroni Pie - an interesting macaroni casserole Yum Numb Shrimp - liked the flavor, but the shrimp are buried in greens Jerk Chicken Bowl - jerk seasoning was ok, a little flat. I think the main thing I was missing was texture - like crispy skin on chicken. This was kind of like a stewed chicken with minimal sauce. Tostones - I thought this was a bit of an odd combo. Sauced potatoes with tobiko. LITA Trio - a bit different than I was expecting. A lot of sweetness from the guava and tamarind ones. Charred Pineapple - we asked for the option for flaming pineapple but it wasn't a great idea to try lighting this thing on fire on a windy day. Ultimately, fire or no fire, this didn't deliver on pineapple or the char. It's more burnt flavor than caramelized/grilled flavor. Overall, they definitely have some winners here. For the price, I was hoping for some more consistency across the menu though. read more

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I chose Lita when I saw that the cuisine was a melange of Caribbean cuisines, and was not disappointed! My aunt and uncle enjoyed the steak frites and caliloo with crab and I had the jerk mushroom bowl with classic rice and peas. Everything was very flavorful and served with care! I want to go back to try the vegetarian empanadas next time. We couldn't choose between two desserts, so we got the deconstructed key like pie and flourless chocolate passion. read more

LITA - Key lime dessert - Caribbean Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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LITA was an amazing experience the kind of place that feels like a full moment, not just dinner. The ambiance is beautiful and very elevated, but still warm and inviting. The food was so flavorful and well plated, everything tasted fresh and high quality. Service was also top-tier: attentive, friendly, and made the whole night feel smooth and special. Perfect spot for date night, girls night, celebrating something or just out with the family. Definitely coming back. read more

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This was stop #2 for date night and it is a lovely spot for an intimate drink or bite with your person. We got the burrata appetizer which was super tasty but tiny for the price- really tiny. The yuca chips were crispy and salty and I could've eaten a bowl of them. To drink I did the Jardin de Balata which was a solid 7.5/10, however my husbands Rum kissed peach was an 8.5/10! The only thing they could've done to elevate that drink more is do a more luxe peach garnish instead of a canned peach slice. Brûlée it or something! We got the donuts to go for dessert and the coquito you squeeze into them is just divine. read more

LITA - Bar - Caribbean Near Me - Walnut Creek, California