El Chido

El Chido is a Mexican rooftop bar and restaurant at Pullman Singapore Hill Street, near City Hall. It sits beside the hotel's rooftop infinity pool, with views over the city skyline towards Marina Bay. The menu mixes Mexican small plates, tacos and tostadas with cocktails built on tequila and mezcal.

The rooftop reopened in 2026 after a makeover. A canopy now covers the dining, bar and arrival areas, and the main lounge has a retractable roof. The hotel now describes the rooftop as weatherproof. A hand-painted mural and bright colours set a party mood.

What to order

The menu marks a few dishes as house signatures. One is elotes, charred corn with cotija cheese, Mexican crema and coriander. Another is the shrimp and chorizo taco, with poblano pepper, crispy capers and guacamole. For dessert, Mexican churros come with a tequila-chocolate shot.

Other plates suit sharing. Try the white fish ceviche, the chilled Spanish octopus, or loaded baked potatoes called La Papa. Nacho Man nachos come with minced beef or Impossible meat. Tacos and tostadas are served two to a plate, with fillings such as smoked duck breast and pulled beef short ribs. A Baja-style fish tortilla uses beer-battered barramundi.

Cocktails lean on agave spirits. The menu marks a spicy margarita, The Coconut Affair (rum with coconut water) and Ay Melón! Berry as signatures. A paloma and a mezcal cocktail are also on the list. Several cocktails also come in a zero-proof version. There is a long list of tequilas and mezcals, plus wine and Champagne.

The setting

Seating runs around the pool, with both covered and open-air areas. The hotel's website says visitors are welcome to eat and drink here, not only hotel guests. Since the refresh, Tatler Asia reports that the pool is open to the public every day at no charge, with towels and showers provided. Live music and DJ sets add to the mood.

Good to know before you go

• Adults only in the evening: El Chido becomes an adults-only venue in the evening, and pool parties are for guests aged 18 and over.
• Book ahead: the hotel recommends reserving, especially at busy times. You can book through its online system.
• Dietary needs: the menu marks vegetarian dishes and lists common allergens. Impossible meat is an option in several dishes.
• What to wear: bring swimwear if you plan to swim. For general tips, read our rooftop bar dress code guide.

Menus and booking links are on the official El Chido page.

Nearby

The hotel is in the civic district, close to the river. Nearby sights include the Armenian Church, the National Museum of Singapore and Clarke Quay. For dinner elsewhere in the area, try HolyCrab or Hanjip Korean Grill House.

For more ideas, browse our rooftop and sky dining picks, more burgers, Mexican and other international food, and all restaurants in City Hall and Clarke Quay. Our list of the best rooftop bars in Singapore has more places with a view.