Piedra Negra

Piedra Negra is a Mexican restaurant and bar in a corner shophouse where Haji Lane meets Beach Road, in Kampong Glam. Bright colours, mosaic tiles and Mexican-style decor make it hard to miss. The name is Spanish for "black stone".

It has been part of the Haji Lane scene since at least 2011. The kitchen covers the Mexican dishes most visitors know, from tacos and burritos to nachos. The bar serves cocktails, frozen margaritas, beer and mocktails.

What to order

• Guacamole: made fresh at your table in a stone mortar. It mixes avocado, tomato, onion, coriander, lime and serrano chilli, and comes with tortilla chips.
• Ceviche: there are several kinds. Choose from grouper with mango, shrimp with octopus, or a vegetarian one made with cauliflower. All come with crisp tostadas.
• Tacos: crisp flauta tacos, battered fish tacos with grouper, battered shrimp tacos and fajita tacos with beef or chicken.
• Burritos: flour tortillas filled with pulled beef, baked chicken or vegetables, rice and beans. They come with fries and salsas.
• Bigger plates: albóndigas (Mexican meatballs in a tomato and chipotle sauce), adobo-marinated grilled chicken and a Mexican-style burger.

The menu also has nachos, quesadillas, enchiladas, chimichangas and grilled corn with chipotle mayo. At lunch, set meals pair a main such as a burrito or quesadilla with a soft drink. For more choices like this, see our burgers, Mexican and more page.

The setting

There are indoor seats and outdoor tables along Haji Lane, a good spot to watch the street on a dry evening. Inside, the walls are covered in bright tiles and colourful decor. Music plays and the mood is lively and cheerful. It suits groups and celebrations more than a quiet dinner for two.

Good to know before you go

• Booking: you can book a table online through the restaurant's website, or call one of the numbers listed there.
• Parties: the restaurant hosts birthdays, anniversaries and company gatherings.
• Vegetarians: there are vegetarian burritos, quesadillas, nachos and ceviche.
• Takeaway: food can be ordered online for delivery or self-pickup.
• Drinks deals: happy hour offers change, so check the website before you go.

Nearby

Piedra Negra sits at one end of Kampong Glam and Haji Lane, with its small shops and street art. The golden domes of Sultan Mosque are a few minutes away on foot. For a special dinner, Seroja at Duo Galleria serves a tasting menu inspired by the Malay Archipelago. To stay close by, see Andaz Singapore or Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Beach Road. Our Kampong Glam and Bugis guide has more ideas for the area.