About Red16
Red16 brings Mexican food to 19 New Street in The Wood, The Wood, 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 nachos and churros, 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.
Red16 opens 6 days a week and is closed on Sundays. The earliest start is 3 pm on Mondays, and the latest finish is midnight on Thursdays. Night owls should note the late closing on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. In total it trades for about 50 hours each week.
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.





