ChimichangaThe Wood, Nelson
Chimichanga – Mexican food
Chimichanga – Mexican food
Chimichanga – Mexican food
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Mexican restaurant · The Wood

Chimichanga

The Wood, Nelson Closed Saturdays and Sundays

Opening hours

Right now in Nelson9:40 am
Closed Saturdays and Sundays
Weekly opening hours for Chimichanga
Mondaynoon – 2 pm
Tuesday4:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Wednesday4:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Thursday4:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Friday4:30 pm – 8:30 pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Times shown in New Zealand time. Public holiday hours may differ.

About

About Chimichanga

Chimichanga brings Mexican food to the The Wood area, making it a handy stop for anyone eating out in Nelson. Its central position makes it easy to reach on foot from most inner-city accommodation.

The kitchen focuses on Mexican food. Dishes typical of this style include burrito and nachos, so it is a good pick if those are on your list. With 5 Mexican options across Nelson, this corner of the local food scene is well covered. The menu also crosses into vegan territory.

Chimichanga opens 5 days a week and is closed on Saturdays and Sundays. The earliest start is noon on Mondays, and the latest finish is 8:30 pm on Tuesdays. In total it trades for about 18 hours each week.

Good to know: wheelchair accessible, vegetarian options and vegan options. As a rough guide, expect to spend about $20–$40 a head at a Mexican restaurant like this. It is surrounded by other eateries: we count 10 more venues within about 1 km, which makes this part of The Wood easy to explore on foot.

On the menu

Menu highlights

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

Full menu guide
Tacos (3)Birria

Beef with consommé

$20–25

Tacos (3)Baja fish

Battered fish with slaw

$19–24

Tacos (3)Al pastor

Pork, pineapple and onion

$18–23

AntojitosNachos

Beans, cheese, salsa and sour cream

$16–22

AntojitosGuacamole & chips

Made to order

$12–16

AntojitosQuesadilla

Cheese and chicken

$15–19

Plan your visit

When is Chimichanga busiest?

Estimated busy times based on its opening 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 Chimichanga

Where is Chimichanga?

Chimichanga is at The Wood, Nelson, about 200 m from central Nelson. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are Chimichanga's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday noon – 2 pm; Tuesday 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm; Wednesday 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm; Thursday 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm; Friday 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm; Saturday Closed; Sunday Closed. Hours can change on public holidays.

Which days is Chimichanga closed?

It is normally closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

What kind of food does Chimichanga 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 Chimichanga?

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.

Are there vegetarian or vegan options?

Yes – the listing notes vegetarian options and vegan options.

What other restaurants are near Chimichanga?

The closest is Viva la Vaca (0 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

More places to eat near Chimichanga

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

Map of The Wood
Kirby Lane 10 m
Food Court

Kirby Lane

105 Bridge Street, The Wood
The Wood, Nelson

Other Mexican places nearby

Mexican in Nelson
NameAreaStatusDistance
Red16The Wood70 m
Reas TacosNelson East–220 m
Nicola's CantinaNelson East–340 m
East St CafeNelson East350 m