Nicola's Cantina in Nelson Menu

ENTRADA - starter ENTRADA - starter
  • Popcorn $8
    • Chilli & lime
  • Guacamole $10
    • with corn chips
  • Salsa $7
    • with corn chips
  • Nachos $11
    • Refried beans, black beans, salsa fresca, sour cream
  • Tamales $9
    • Steamed sweetcorn on corn husk, feta, salsa roja
  • Empanadas $9
    • Empanada del dia, savoury pastries (2) served with salsa and sour cream
TACO TACO
  • 6 Inch Flour Tortilla (Corn Add 50C)
  • Fish $8
    • Fish of the day, slaw, pickled cucumber, salsa verde, crema
  • Chicken $8
    • Chicken adobo, black beans, salsa fresca, crema
  • Pork $8
    • Tamarind pork, black beans, slaw, kiwi salsa fresca, chipotle tomatillo salsa, cilantro, crema
  • Vegetable $8
    • Baked pumpkin, black beans, feta, salsa fresca, salsa roja, crema
  • Corned Beef $8
    • Pulled corned beef, slaw, avocado & corn salsa, habanero mustard mayo
  • Potato & Chorizo Taco $8
    • Potato, chorizo, slaw, feta, pink onions, salsa, crema
  • Steaktaco $8
    • Flame grilled steak, slaw, pink onions, chilli jam, feta, crema
CEVICHE CEVICHE
  • Tarakihi Ceviche $12
    • Citrus marinated fresh tarakihi ceviche with tequila jelly
BURRITO BURRITO
  • Elvego Brunch $17
    • Black beans, egg, potato, cheese, greens, salsa fresca, salsa roja
  • Chicken $17
    • Braised chicken adobo, rice, black beans, cheese, salsa fresca, salsa roja
  • Pork $17
    • Tamarind braised pork, rice, black beans, cheese, salsa fresca, chipotle tomatillo salsa
  • Vegetable $17
    • Baked pumpkin, black beans, cheese, red rice, avocado, slaw, salsa fresca, salsa roja
QUESADILLA queso = cheese QUESADILLA queso = cheese
  • Vegetable $15
    • Mixed cheeses, seasonal greens, avocado salsa fresca, salsa roja
  • Chicken $15
    • Spice rubbed baked chicken, greens, salsa fresca, salsa roja
  • Pork $15
    • Braised pork, greens, salsa fresca, chipotle tomatillo salsa
  • Smoked Fish $15
    • Smoked Blue Warehou, greens, salsa fresca, salsa verde
  • Prawn $17
    • Jalapeno butter prawns, avocado, red onion, feta, cilantro, salsa verde
  • Potato & Chorizo $15
    • Potato, chorizo, slaw, salsa fresca, jalapenos, salsa roja
ENSALADA - salad ENSALADA - salad
  • Side Salad $8
    • Mixed greens, pink onions, jalapenos, beetroot, toasted pumpkin seeds, salsa verde, crema
  • Quinoa Salad $18
    • Quinoa with rice, spinach, caramelised orange, avocado, beetroot, toasted pumpkin seeds, salsa verde, crema
  • Beetroot Sombrero Salad $18
    • Nut filled beetroot sombreros, ensalada del dia
PLATO - PLATES PLATO - PLATES
  • Huevos Rancheros $20
    • Braised pork, black beans, fried eggs, salsa fresca, salsa roja, on crisp corn tortillas
  • Carne Fajitas $22
    • Flame grilled flank steak, onions, peppers, rice, black beans, salsa, crema
POSTRE - DESSERT POSTRE - DESSERT
  • Coconut Spanish Flan $9
    • with Holly's mango chilli ice cream

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Crumbed or Pan Fried Fish of the Day $28.00
    • Salad greens, citrus hollandaise & your choice of olive oil mash or gourmet potatoes
  • Breads & Dips $14.00
    • Home baked breads w/ a trio of dips
  • The Styx Big Breakfast $18.00
    • Grilled bacon, sausages, sauteed potatoes, baked beans, tomato, free range eggs & toasted ciabatta
  • Seasonal Vegetable Fritters $15.50
    • Served w/ poached eggs & hollandaise sauce
  • Fresh Seasonal Vegetable Pasta $25.00
    • Changing daily (please ask your waiter)
  • Salad Greens & Vinaigrette $6.00
  • Salt & Pepper Squid $28.00
    • W/ paprika, aioli & lemon wedge
  • Tiger Prawns $24.00
    • W/ hokkien noodles, sweet soy, fresh ginger & cashew nuts
  • Wenches chicken nibbles $14.50
    • Oven roasted chicken nibbles covered in a spicy peanut sasay sauce with salad garnish
  • From dr syn's kitchen
  • Scarecrows salmon patè $15.50
    • Homemade smoked salmon paté made with cream cheese, dill, lemon and horseradish served with crusty bread, crackers and salad garnish
  • Gluten free menun available
  • Billy bones ribs
    • Our infamous slow roasted pork ribs covered in house made tangy bbq sauce with seasoned fries and house salad
  • Side of fries $4.50
  • Bandits chicken burrito (v) $23.90
    • A soft tortilla parcel filled with spicy chicken, tomato, corn and bean salsa, topped with cheese, oven baked and served with crispy nachi chips, sour cream, guacamole and house salad
  • Fresh fish tacos $19.50
    • Three soft shell tacos filled with pan seared fresh fish, shredded lettuce and topped with a fresh mango, pineapple, red onion, coriander, herb and tomato salsa finished with a citrus wedge and side of lime aioli
  • Braised beef cheek, soft polenta, Wilted greens, bacon marmalade, green peppercorn sauce $35.00
  • Pan-fried fillet steak, ratatouille, potato terrine, Black garlic butter & watercress $35.00
  • Fish of the Day – Market fresh, wait staff will advise $33.50
  • Add blackened fish $4.50
  • Add grilled chicken $3.50
  • Roast potato, mixed season vegetables, garden green salad, fries $5.00
  • Brown butter Financier, mocha cream, red fruits & chocolate crumb $14.00
  • Fish empanadas (4) with jalapeno yogurt dip $9.50
  • Pad Thai stir fried rice noodles, egg & condiments n/a
  • Thai Green Curry (hot) with eggplant, greens & jasmine rice Chicken or Tofu $26.90
  • Lentil Dahl with chappati $13.5
  • Chai Creme Brulee with spiced plum & ice cream $12.00
  • Chicken Larb $16.80
    • chicken, lime juice, chilli & Kaffir lime with lettuce, cucumber & crisp wontons
  • Miso Soup $7.50
    • with tofu & shitake mushroom
  • Steamed greens with garlic & oyster sauce $8.50
  • Coffee / Tea $4.00
  • Sushi platters are portioned per person and include 11 pieces of assorted Sushi $21.50
    • 1 person
  • Spicy Tuna Roll $17.50
    • Inside out roll with fresh tuna with spicy sauce, cucumber and spring onion and Avocado
  • Fish of the Day $37.00
    • Please ask our friendly team for today’s creation with Panko Prawn and Miyazu’s special miso sauce.
  • Tataki $19.50/$21.50
    • Choose between fillet of beef or venison. Lightly seared and cooled down, served with ginger soy sauce and Japanese Karashi mustard.
  • Tuna Sashimi $22.50
    • Fresh tuna direct from Fiji. (9 pieces)
  • Assorted Vegetable Tempura $29.50
    • A selection of tofu and vegetables fried in a light and crispy Japanese batter with tempura dipping sauce.
  • Sushi and Sashimi platters are portioned per person and include 7 pieces of assorted Nigiri and Maki Sushi and 6 slices of premium Sashimi $ 23.00
    • servings per person (same platter)
  • Shabu-Shabu $59.50 per person
    • Minimum of two guests required with 24 hours advance pre-order:Shabu-Shabu is a Japanese hot pot meal in which you are presented with a selection of finely sliced beef and vegetables that you cook yourself hot Dashi broth. All Shabu-Shabu set menus are served with chef ’s appetiser of the day, your choice of a sushi or tempura entrée, miso soup, steamed rice, pickles and finished with green tea ice cream and fruit. >>
  • Crispy Chicken Nibbles $16.90
    • Chilli and lime marinated chicken nibbles served with spicy chilli dipping sauce
  • Extras each 1.50
    • BBQ Sauce, Aioli, Satay Sauce, Mayonnaise, Bacon, Beetroot, Cheese, Fried Egg, Pineapple, Jalapeno relish
  • Cross cut Fries $9.50
    • Tasty wafflestyle fries served with spicy tomato salsa
  • Chunky Fries $8.90
    • A big bowl seasoned chunky fries served with tomato sauce
  • Lemon Pepper calamari $15.90
    • Crispy fried calamari served over salad greens with a mango lime coulis
  • Crispy Chicken Nibbles $16.90
    • Chilli and lime marinated chicken nibbles served with spicy chilli dipping sauce
  • Lemon Pepper calamari $15.90
    • Crispy fried calamari served over salad greens with a mango lime coulis
  • Basil Pesto &Garlic Flat Bread $8.90
    • House made flatbread smothered in garlic and herb butter, with a basil pesto swirl
  • Tempura Prawn $3.50
  • Edamame $9.00
    • Boiled soy beans seasoned with sea salt.
  • Assorted Nigiri - 7pc $20.00
    • Tuna, salmon, white fish x 2, prawn, squid
  • Fried Calamari $14.00
    • Panko-crumbed, deep fried calamari served with pickled mayo for dipping
  • Nigiri A La Carte
    • Nigiri of today's fish with pricing per 2 pieces.
  • Ora Nation $23.00
    • Ora King salmon, tobiko (roe), cucumber, avocado and topped with mayo
  • Chawan-Mushi $9.00
    • Light and savory steamed egg custard with assorted seafood.
  • Kaisen Don $25.00
    • Assorted sashimi pieces on a bowl of steamed rice.
  • Grain fed angus ribeye steak, hand cut potatoes, salad, red wine jus $30
  • Wild venison, mushroom paté, red wine reduction $20
  • ‘Poutine’ Beer battered chips, cheese, red wine gravy $13
  • Haloumi, portobello mushroom, caramelised onion jam $19
  • Red wine braised lamb shank/s, mash, seasonal greens, jus $22 / $30
  • Smoked eel bruscetta, slow roasted tomatoes, red wine vinagrette $14.5
  • Wild goat balls, spicy napoli sauce, ciabatta $12.5
  • Wild goat, jamaican jerk sauce $18
  • Chicken Nuggets & Fries $9.00
  • Large Mixed Platter $30.00
  • Mini Hot-Dog & Fries $9.00
  • Small Mixed Platter $16.00
  • Cheese & Cracker Platter (serves 2) $15.00
  • Basket of Fries $5.00
  • Fish Bites & Fries $9.00
  • Mini Spring Rolls & Fries $9.00
  • ●Beer battered fish $24.00
    • With fries, salad, tartare sauce .
  • Fried platter for 4 $30.00
  • Bacon - each $2.00
  • Fried platter for 2 $20.00
  • Ginger beer smoked manuka pulled pork burger $18.00
    • With asian slaw, greek yoghurt, sour dough bun, swiss cheese served with fries .
  • Bacon and cheese wedges $15.00
    • With sweet chilli, sour cream, salsa .
  • Toasted sandwich with fries $10.00
    • Choose 2 fillings from: ham, bacon, egg, mushroom, cheese, tomato, pineapple or onion .
  • T-bone steak $20.00
    • Salad and fries, and your choice of sauce, peppered mustard, bacon and mushroom or garlic butter .
  • Miso Ramen $14.00
    • Miso base. Vegetable and pork mince stir-fry, bamboo shoots, spring onion
  • Spicy Black Tan-Tan Ramen $16.00
    • Sour and spicy black sesame base. Vegetable stir-fry, pork mince, bok choy, shredded leek. Freshly ground sesame
  • Tom Yum Ramen $16.00
    • Sour and spicy tomato base. Tofu, prawn and vegetable stir-fry, fresh coriander, shredded leek
  • Tsukemono $6.00
    • Pickled seasonal vegetables
  • Tonkotsu Ramen $13.00
    • Cloudy pork base. Chāshū pork, egg, bok choy, spring onion, bamboo shoots, ginger, mustard leaves
  • Tori Shio Ramen $15.00
    • Sea salt and shrimp extract base. Chicken chāshū, egg, bean sprouts, yuzu peel, spring onion, nori seaweed
  • Vegetable Gyoza $8.00 / $15.00
    • Pan-fried dumplings with shitake mushrooms, bamboo shoots, cabbage and chives (6pcs / 12pcs)
  • Yakisoba $14.00
    • Stir fried noodles with pork belly, onion, cabbage. Garnished with bonito flakes, mayo
  • -Salsa
  • Cress Cut Fries With Sour Cream $4.50
  • Jaritto Mexican Premium Soda $4.50
    • Mexi-Cola, Lime, Mandarin, Mango, Guava, Grapefruit, Jamaican Hibiscus, Strawberry and Pineapple
  • -Guacamole
  • Burrito Bandido $5.50
    • Chicken or our Mild Beef in a soft Tortilla with Rice, Cheese and Salsa
  • Tomatillo (Mild)
    • (Citrusy and Full of Flavour)
  • Tacos-soft or Crispy,
    • 100% corn tortilla (Gluten free) is heated and served with you choice of filling.
  • “Chipotle” Beef
    • (Roasted With Smokey Chipotle, A Bit of heat with Mexican Soul)
  • Pescado Con Patatas $21.00
    • Fish and chips. An English classic also popular in 'The Costas': beer battered market fish with salad and hand cut fries. (Also grilled with no batter).
  • Ensalada de Queso $22.00
    • Grilled haloumi salad with falafel, kalamata olives,tomatoes, roast vegetables nuts and seasonal greens.
  • Solomillo de Buey $35.00
    • Pure Angus eye fillet steak served to your liking with a blue cheese sauce, hand cut fries and salad.
  • Fuente de Tapas Variadas $25.00 x1 / $48.00 x2
    • Tapas platter of grilled vegetables, chorizo, empanadilla, chicken and lamb skewers, tortilla, croquette, mussels, olives, feta, dip and ciabatta.
  • Boquerones a la Malagueña $12.00
    • Crispy fresh anchovies "Málaga style" with aioli and lemon.
  • Alitas de Pollo Al Ajillo $9.00
    • Spicy chicken wings with garlic, herbs and sherry.
  • Calamares a la Romana $12.00
    • Crispy squid rings served with aioli and lemon.
  • Brocheta de Chorizo y Queso $12.00
    • Grilled chorizo, haloumi and vegetable skewer.
  • (Wheat & gluten free breadcrumbed fish extra $1.20)
  • Bannana Fritter $2.50
  • Battered Oyster $3.00
  • Calamari - 2 Rings $1.20
  • Calamari
  • Peppers
  • Sausage $3.00
  • Beetroot
  • Butter naan $4.00
  • Korma (prawn) $16.50
    • Creamy curry with cashew nut paste
  • Tandoori chicken full $18.00
  • Matar parneer $13.50
    • Cottage cheese and green peas
  • Balti (chicken, lamb or beef) $14.20
    • Ginger, garlic, coriander based thick sauce
  • Biryani (veggie) $12.00
  • Chicken tikka $12.00
  • Balti (prawn) $16.20
    • Ginger, garlic, coriander based thick sauce
Nicola's Cantina

Nicola's Cantina

location

Address

6 Church Street, Nelson, Nelson, Nelson, 7010, New Zealand

phone

Phone

035488761

clock

Opened hours

Monday: Closed, Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 11:00 PM, Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 11:00 PM, Thursday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 11:00 PM, Friday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 11:00 PM, Saturday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 11:00 PM, Sunday: Closed
price range

Price

$0 - $10

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Gluten Free , Latin American , Mexican , South American , Vegetarian

features

Features

Mastercard ,  Takeaway ,  Visa ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Reservations ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Vegan Options ,  Wine and Beer ,  Groups ,  Quick Bites ,  Lunch ,  Group Meal ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar

Location
6 Church Street, Nelson, Nelson, Nelson, 7010, New Zealand