Nicola's CantinaNelson East, Nelson
Nicola's Cantina – Mexican food
Nicola's Cantina – Mexican food
Nicola's Cantina – Mexican food
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Mexican restaurant · Nelson East

Nicola's Cantina

Nelson East, Nelson

Opening hours

Right now in Nelson5:56 pm
Hours not confirmed

We have not yet confirmed the opening hours for Nicola's Cantina. Many Mexican restaurants in Nelson open for lunch and dinner (typically 11:30 am – 2 pm and 5 – 9:30 pm), but please check before you go.

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About

About Nicola's Cantina

If you are looking for a Mexican restaurant in Nelson East, Nelson, Nicola's Cantina at the Nelson East area is one of the places worth knowing about. It sits right in the heart of Nelson, within walking distance of the centre.

Diners come here for Mexican food. If it is your first visit, look out for classics of the style such as guacamole. It is one of 5 Mexican venues we list in Nelson.

Opening hours for Nicola's Cantina have not been confirmed on our listing yet. As with many Mexican restaurants in New Zealand, trading hours can change with the seasons and public holidays, so we recommend calling ahead before you visit.

As a rough guide, expect to spend about $20–$40 a head at a Mexican restaurant like this. The neighbourhood is a busy food area – there are at least 10 other places to eat within a kilometre, so you have plenty of options for drinks before or dessert after.

On the menu

Menu highlights

Popular dishes for this style of Mexican restaurant with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
Tacos (3)Al pastor

Pork, pineapple and onion

$18–23

Tacos (3)Baja fish

Battered fish with slaw

$19–24

MainsBurrito bowl

All the fillings, no tortilla

$18–23

MainsEnchiladas

With mole or salsa roja

$22–27

AntojitosElote

Grilled corn with chipotle mayo

$9–12

MainsFajitas

Sizzling chicken or beef

$26–32

Plan your visit

When is Nicola's Cantina busiest?

Estimated busy times based on typical hours and how people usually dine at Mexican restaurants in New Zealand. The gold bar marks the current hour.

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Usually busiest around 7 pm on Fridays.

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Questions about Nicola's Cantina

Where is Nicola's Cantina?

Nicola's Cantina is at Nelson East, Nelson, about 400 m from central Nelson. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are Nicola's Cantina's opening hours?

Opening hours have not been confirmed on our listing. Please contact the venue before you visit.

What kind of food does Nicola's Cantina serve?

Mexican food. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of Mexican restaurant.

How much does it cost to eat at Nicola's Cantina?

As an estimate, a meal at a Mexican restaurant like this usually costs $20–$40 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

What other restaurants are near Nicola's Cantina?

The closest is East St Cafe (10 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

More places to eat near Nicola's Cantina

Closest restaurants, cafes and takeaways, measured in a straight line.

Map of Nelson East
East St Cafe – Mexican food 10 m
Mexican

East St Cafe

8 Church Street, Nelson East
Nelson East, Nelson
Hardy St Eatery 40 m
Cafe

Hardy St Eatery

136 Hardy Street, Nelson East
Nelson East, Nelson
Takor Thai – Thai food 50 m
Thai

Takor Thai

Nelson East
Nelson East, Nelson
Kismet 50 m
Bar

Kismet

Nelson East
Nelson East, Nelson

Other Mexican places nearby

Mexican in Nelson
NameAreaStatusDistance
East St CafeNelson East10 m
Reas TacosNelson East–190 m
ChimichangaThe Wood340 m
Red16The Wood400 m