church street, nelson
authentic Mexican
Street Food
Tasty Tacos and
epic Margarita’s
Cantina Nicola is a modern Mexican cantina in the heart of Nelson, serving bold, authentic flavours inspired by taqueria culture. Expect house-made tortillas, vibrant shared plates, legendary margaritas and a relaxed, lively atmosphere from afternoon till late.
we love Tacos
Menu
Antojitos - small cravings
Oysters natural, mezcal and lime mignonette $6ea
Chips & guac, tio pablo corn chips, guacamole, pico de gallo $16
Market fish aguachile, grapefruit, cucumber, radish $24
Spicy pickled Mills Bay mussels, salsa ‘borracha’, cucumber, almond $20
Prawn ceviche roja tomato, avocado, red onion, lime, coriander $28
Tuna tostada melon, tajin, pickled jalapeno, lime, onion $26
Chicken wings ‘al pastor’ pineapple, tamarind salt $22
‘Elotes’ Mexican grilled street corn, lime mayonnaise, cheese, tajin $16
Cabbage asada, sour cream, chipotle, macha salsa, peanuts $16
Taqueria 2pcs
Fresh tortillas made daily in house
Fried beef taquitos, corn mole, queso crema, pickled cabbage $20
Zucchini flower and cheese quesadilla salsa verde, onion $20
Cauliflower frittas fried cauliflower, salsa macha, peanuts, cabbage $18
Pork carnitas slow cooked pork, crispy skin, salsa roja $20
Baja fish taco battered fresh fish, guac, mayo, pickled jalapeno, lettuce $20
Lamb birria slow cooked lamb, cheese, onion, consomme $20
Chicken tinga pulled chicken, guac, pico de gallo $20
Mexican chorizo fried potato, green peppers, queso crema $20
Principales
All served with 5 fresh tortilla
Carne asada aged flank steak, chipotle butter, peppers, crispy onions $38
Sinaloa barbecued 1/2 chicken corn mole, salsa negra $36
Market fish ‘parrillada’ tamarind salsa, onion, coriander, lime $38
We are almost gluten free and love cooking with garlic, onion, nuts and dairy
If you have dietary restrictions the dishes that we can offer may be adjusted or limited to suit
Please advise at time of booking or with your server on arrival
