Traveling with someone who needs a gluten-free diet (celiac), and so grateful for our lovely, thoughtful, and well-informed bartender and the great chef who made me feel confident in my order. Great ambience, terrific guacamole, and a delicious dinner all around. My dining partner enjoyed the pork carnitas nachos, and I had the spicy soyrizo tacos. We're already talking about going back. read more

We stopped in on Wednesday evening after 8 so they were not too busy. We were seated right away, the waitress was very attentive and offered suggestions. The food was good and priced well for the quality. We will certainly return when we return to town. read more

Went here for a girls bachelorette dinner and had made reservations weeks in advance as well as confirmed. We get there on time for our reservation and they tell us our table wouldn't be ready for an another 15 minutes which we were okay with(half of us had worked in the service industry for years so we get stuff happens) but as we were standing there in the front area like sardines because there isn't a lot of room and it was pouring rain out, we watch them serve the table they told us they were waiting on another very large pitcher of margaritas so that 15 minutes turned into well over half an hour. During that time the hosts recommended we go to bubbles and bourbon down the street while we wait so out into the pouring rain we went. Once they informed us our table was ready and we sat down it got better but it wasn't anything special. They never apologized for the wait either which was strange to me and the least they could do. I had the tacos with corn tortilla and a margarita which were good. The people in our group that ordered sushi said it wasn't all that great. Another thing to point out is that those who ordered sushi got their food at least 15 minutes before the rest of us so the expo of food was off which I'm sure can be harder to coordinate with tacos&sushi but not impossible. On a positive note, our server was nice and the atmosphere is fun, trendy, and club like. read more

MESU - Clothes pin, crispy chicken, and some other pork taco. - Mexican Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Food. Service. Ambiance. All of it. Madison did a great job. Awesome place for dinner our first night in town. read more

MESU - Mexican Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Simple little spot along king- great place for a few cocktails and some bites to eat! We did restaurant week and def no complaints about anything. Service was great/ not too fast and not too slow. Cocktails were I guess in "small" glasses but had the rising sun and it was amazing and def strong enough! Head here early to beat the crowd, and they have an awesome happy hour menu we would be back for! I was nervous because I felt the reviews were either super good or terrible, but I had to post a review bc this place is def SOLID and a 4-5 star! read more

MESU - Spring street roll - Mexican Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Loved the options to get sushi or tacos -- or a combo. Very good for teenagers! The food was delicious, the decor was vibrant, and our server was prompt and helpful. She recommended we try the churros donuts, a current dessert special...and wow!!!! They were amazing! Put those on the menu. read more

Every bite was phenomenal and full of flavor! Server had no problem answering questions and made excellent suggestions. Fun and funky decor and although small, you don't feel crowded at all. Will be back! read more

Such a great idea. You wouldn't think Mexican and sushi would be a good combination, but Mesu pulls it off effortlessly. You could go here with someone who doesn't love sushi, or vice versa. Something for everyone. Got the chips and guacamole and a few sushi rolls and everything was amazing. The tequila roll with salt was phenomenal. The vibe of the entire place was great too, and staff was super friendly and helpful! Great spot for tourists and locals. read more

Great tacos! Great service! This is the 2nd year we've been to Mesu while in Charleston for our anniversary weekend. Last year we just happened upon Mesu but loved it enough to come back this year. We enjoy sitting outside and this was a perfect spot. This year our server, Lauren, was the best!! So friendly and treated us so very well! We'll be back!! read more

MESU - Mexican Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

The food here was amazing. The prices were a bit high, but that's to be expected in downtown Charleston. I got tacos and my husband got sushi. We were very pleased with both. The service and ambiance were great. read more

Interesting art work and colorful decor welcome you as you arrive. The food was great and our server was friendly and helpful. Our party of 3 had chips and queso, fish tacos, chicken tacos, and a chicken quesadilla. Everyone enjoyed the food which was fresh and delicious. The chicken quesadilla was large and will serve as lunch tomorrow. I liked that the queso seemed fresh and homemade; it's not your typical jarred sauce. My house made margarita on the rocks was just right. I'd recommend Mesu and hope to return soon! PS: The caramel churros with chocolate sauce were super! My husband was really impressed they was caramel in the middle, yum! read more

MESU is something special. There is no doubt in that. I do believe I caught it on a bad night. Our girl gang/girls night out made last minute reservations around 745pm for a 815pm table on Wednesday night. Everyone has experienced it there before except me. We arrived on time, but we're told we had to wait 15 minutes or so for our table. Not a problem. We waited at the bar for a few minutes before deciding to get a drink. When asked the bartender if we could get drinks while we wait, he said he didn't want to take money away from our server. Understandable, half of us have worked in the food/service industry, we get it. But-- we still had to wait regardless so now our no one is getting our money and we're empty handed without drinks. So we wait for another staff member behind the bar and ask him for drinks and a round of shots. He is happy to obliged and we are happy for him. We ended up getting sat around 845ish pm, but we're now happy so can't complain. Our server was a great time. He was everywhere. It didn't look like many servers were available so we bided our time until it was our turn. While we waited and because we waited we think, we were given chips and different salsas to keep us happy! The verde salsa was a big hit. My girls got sushi. I got tacos and damn, if that sweet potato taco wasn't the best idea and most flavor I've ever had. Our meals were enjoyed throughly. The queso we ordered arrived late and ended up tasting like really off and a little burnt. After convincing our server to taste it he agreed and we got a replacement. Our waters were never refilled, which was a bummer. To top off this weird encounter, there was a very large group of moms and their young, pre-teen daughters eating at a table behind us. They were giggling and having fun when a few broke out and started dancing. The first time it was fun and the restaurant cheered their enthusiasm, but after the second and third time the group did choreography in the main area it ruined the atmosphere for me. I will be back soon to see if I'm able to enjoy the vibe I hear it can pull off! I can't say I'd be able to stay away from those tacos. I hope to edit my review after a second go round. (: read more

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I'm hooked on the Bravo TV series, Southern Charm, so wanted to visit Leva's restaurant. They had 1 vegan option (veggie taco) so I had that and chef made me a vegan sushi roll (not on the menu). Service was great, too. Glad I went. Just wish they'd ban the explicit lyrics on the music in the restaurant. read more

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I had been wanting to try MESU for a while so we stopped by on a week night. The food and drinks were great. You can't go wrong with a margarita and my boyfriend enjoyed a wicked weed pernicious. Salads can either be really good or really bad and the taco salad was REALLY good. I added chicken and they were very generous with it. There was a perfect ratio of lettuce to toppings(?) and it was overall just an amazing salad that I devoured in ~3 minutes. My boyfriend loved both the veggie and shrimp tacos. Not to mention the food is presented beautifully, which does get points in my book. I'll definitely be back to try the sushi part of their menu! read more

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I don't understand what people like about this place. It was incredibly overpriced and the food was just ok. I would not recommend it to anyone. There were a few good things. I was with a large party and they were able to accommodate us, despite it being a Friday night. Our server was also responsive to requests. And I imagine the quality of the food you're paying for was also good, but I am a trash person and couldn't get over the cost. Also free refills on the chips and the queso was delicious. My biggest complaint is the cost: They were charging $8 for ONE taco. I thought for sure it must be three, and I've been tricked at so many restaurants where I think I'm ordering one taco, and out come three, so I asked to confirm. Nope, just one taco. Then there was the $39 poke bowl, which must cost that much due to the very special fish they put in it. But you can get quality tacos and poke bowls for a third of that price, so I can't understand the justification. If the cost had justified the taste, then I could let it go, but it didn't. I love crunchy tacos and was excited for the clothespin taco. But it was made with a flour tortilla, so it was gummy, making the texture very unpleasant. And unless you've never had a taco, I'm sure you've had a better carnitas taco anywhere else. And the person who had the poke bowl did that thing where they offer everyone at the table some of theirs because it's *so good*. It wasn't so good. There is also added seasoning to the tortilla chips, but it didn't compliment the chip or the available dips. Also, some comments mention the fusion aspect of the restaurant, but I would say there was no fusion at all. Unless you consider avocado being on both the tacos and sushi rolls fusion. You don't even have to be original, we've had TaKorean and Buredo for a minute now. I can only imagine this place is trying to compete with the other "fancy" restaurants in the neighborhood and so they think they have to elevate their flavors, but instead it was a total let down. read more

Out of towners review here!! The only negative I'll say is there wasn't a kids menu (at least we weren't offered one) but I wont take a star for that because it isnt really a part of town that caters to kids, as we found out the hard way, but everything we had was AWESOME!!! Street corn and queso apps, and the tuna handroll was SO fresh. Not the usual tuna mix a lot of places use. It was diced up poke style. Unfortunately we left after a few apps to find food for our picky son but we would 100% revisit for a kid-free night! The place was busy but they seemed adequately staffed. Service was quick and friendly!! read more

Mesu is a great addition to King Street. What a great concept--Mexican and sushi. At first, I thought it was a bit strange but it works. Inside is much smaller than I expected. The decor is very interesting--modern with artwork throughout. The menu isn't huge. We arrived during happy hour and it was taco Tuesday--double yay! My friend ordered sushi--the lobster rangoon roll. I ordered tacos--baja fish and shrimp and chorizo. We had street corn as the appetizer. The street corn was delicious. The tacos were average. My friend enjoyed her sushi. We also had margaritas--passion fruit and blood orange--which were great. Our waitress was friendly and attentive. The prices are reasonable. Definitely plan on returning. read more

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Food was good, we had both sushi and tacos. You really pay for the location here. Expensive. Loud, tight environment. Good service.

The ambiance was amazing when we walked in. The music and vibes were great. The cocktails were delicious and the food was awesome. Love the concept and service we received. Recommending this place to everyone visiting Charleston read more

MESU - Clothespin carnitas - Mexican Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Beating the Sunday scaries with a superb Sunday meal at Mesu. Trio of hand rolls margs Mexican style street corn. Mesu Chs again for the late night craving win and affordability. Always packed with CofC students and locals. People watching on King Street if you can snag a table outside is never boring. Bar seating also is an easy to grab option. Open table for reservations and points is the go to move however. Mesu to me is where Tex Mex and sushi have done the impossible and made the most absolute fantastic pairing. Not something you'd ever think would need to be paired together but now that they do, you're not upset. Also, If you don't get the street corn shame on you. Definitely byo a toothpick though. Grab the nachos and unbutton a button on dem skinny jeans. Don't forget the hand rolls and you're truly thriving and living your best life. You can Skip the tacos and taquito though...not the best on the Peninsula. But stick to nachos, corn and hand rolls and chefs kiss. Oh also shout-out to their wasabi edamame not pictured. #bergerknowsbest read more

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This is for sushi only! I haven't had a chance to try the latin inspired portion of the menu. ***Restaurant hours are not accurately reflected online, came once with a group of friends and they were closed even though their hours said open*** Other than than, fish is AWESOME. One of the best sushi spots I have found in Charleston since we moved here. The fish is really fresh, the sushi chef (yoshi) is knowledgeable and let us know what is available nigiri and sashimi style as well. Rice is prepared very well. We have told several people to come here and we ourselves plan to be back, and we will call first to make sure they're opened. read more

I enjoyed MESU on a girl's trip to Charleston. I love tapas types of places because we can order a little bit of everything. MESU has a super modern feel with beautiful artwork along the walls. We were seated right away and our waiter was also very friendly. For starters I had a margarita which was pretty good. However, we were pretty much starving and thankfully we didn't have to wait long for our food. We started of with "nacho" chips and dip (chips and queso) to share. The nacho is in quotation marks because it's literally like their version of a doritos nacho chips that come with the queso. It was pretty good. For myself, I ordered the street corn skewers, baja fish taco and the chicken wing taco. Street corn - was delicious, no complaints Chicken wing taco - Probably my favorite item. Crispiness of a chicken wing and the flavor was there. Would definitely order this again Fish taco - Eh. Two of us ordered the fish taco and unfortunately both were cold. Cold fish taco, no bueno. The only other things I'd say about the tacos is that two of us also ordered the chicken wing tacos. As you can see in my pictures, you don't really see the chicken or fish in either taco. I wish my tacos would have been meatier and hot. The chicken wing taco could be an undeniable winner if it had more meat etc. If I'm in Charleston again, I'd give them another shot. Service was good, food for the most part was good and atmosphere was nice. read more

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I had the pleasure of visiting MESU while on a girls trip. I was told it was very new and had just opened so we thought let's give it a try. Why not?! We got there around 5pm for an early dinner and was greeted and sat immediately. The waiter was very nice and very familiar with the menu. He gave us a lot of suggestions to try. We ordered the chips and Queso as an appetizer and I thought it was delicious. They have a special seasoning on the chips that make it taste different than a normal tortilla chip. The seasoning on the chips were a hit for us. We ate every single chip and asked for a refill. Oh and yes the Queso Cheese Dip was out of this world on that seasoned chip. We also ordered the street corn as an appetizer as well and MAN it was tasty! It has some kind of chipotle sauce and cheese on it and it really took that corn to another level. It was perfect! For my entree I ordered sushi. I chose the Lobster Rangoon Roll. It was delicious as well and I was happy that it was a whole roll and not 5pcs. It was hot and very filling. We didn't get dessert obviously because the tortilla chips took up most of our stomach space but I really enjoyed this restaurant. It will be around for a long time providing Mexican and Asian in one place. Genius! Overall, I will definitely be coming back to this restaurant next time I'm in Charleston. It was a great experience from the service, food, and cleanliness. Go get them chips! read more

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Mexican ...... Sushi ....... A true combination of a cultural collision. My wife and I thought this collaboration of food was impossible. However the team at mesu has found a way to seemlisly combine this two international. cusines . Upon entering this wonderful establishment i was blown away from the wall decor , very modern and electric vibes all over the place , the service was good , being the first night i felt the staff that served our table was very well prepared. A very diverse menu consisting of various sushi and mexican dishes. A wonderful bar scene as well. A wonderful experience indeed and a fresh atmosphere to go with it ..... read more

MESU - Barbacoa Braised Beef - Mexican Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Browngirlseatz does MESU If your headed out tonight and want a vibrant feel good atmosphere run straight to @mesuchs . We had such a great experience. Make sure to ask for Lauren she's the best. Try their street corn skewers or the build your own trio chips queso,guacamole,and your choice of mouthwatering salsa. Main courses that were spectacular Tsunami roll,pork chicken , fish, shrimp and beef tacos. But save room for their delectable desserts where the churro changes by the week!! read more

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This place just opened and has a great vibe inside. Tried a little bit of everything on the menu and it was all pretty good. Personally I liked their regular tacos over the "Clothes pin" tacos which are deep fried. Chips and salsa were spot on. The sushi was at par with other places in town. I'm not sure if I'd call it fusion when it's more like a Mexican restaurant with sushi options and the menu split down the middle. read more

MESU - Clothespin tacos one of which was orange-scented roast pork and the other barbacoa braised beef with smoked gouda. - Mexican Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

I'm sure someone has figured out fusion of Mexican and Sushi, but this place hasn't. Don't believe they've even figured out how to deliver a flavorful meal. Really tough time understanding the positive reviews. If you know anything about sushi, please avoid ordering it here. Not fresh or flavorful - a mess really. Apps were poorly made. I wish there was something positive I could say about any part of the experience. Finally, really poor value for money. Have no idea how they justify the prices, especially for the sushi. Guess they're charging for the unique vibe. Also, please note they add a 25% gratuity for parties over 6 and also add a credit card processing fee. I really didn't want to start off 2024 with a bad review, but feel compelled to let others know so they don't have a similar experience. read more

This roll was so delicious. The vibe was great. Right in the heart of kings street. The music was on point too. Such a great atmosphere. There were a lot of bachelorette parties there too so it was fun time to go with a group! read more

MESU - Dynamite roll. - Mexican Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

We visited Charleston over Christmas break and found this restaurant. It was delicious. We started with Street Corn Skewers and they were SO GOOD! I really loved those. For dinner they had tacos and I had sushi. The tacos were great, and the sushi was so fresh! We ended the meal with some churros. Overall I loved the entire meal and recommend this place to anyone in Charleston. read more

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After looking at all sorts of restaurants, we decided on Mesu because of all their Gluten free options. We walked down to the restaurant, sat down, and was greeted nicely. After talking for a minute or two, we got on our allergy. The server informed us that nothing on their menu was actually gluten free because of a shared fryer. This was maddening as it was Saturday night late and by that time everyone else was full reservations wise. Please do not go here if you have an allergy. read more

Ate here with a group of 9 girls for dinner Friday night and it was such a fun "party vibe" (almost every group was a bachelorette). The food is a mexican/sushi fusion which options for everyone with fun drinks (they do a great marg pitcher). Prices are on the higher end but everything we ordered tasted delicious. Deducting one star because of our server - he was very hard to track down and kept running away when we were trying to order then messed up a few things but ultimately it worked out. read more

Grandson said best sushi ever! He had tsunami roll. All our food was excellent! It was a pleasure to have Natalie serve our family! read more

MESU - Tsunami roll - Mexican Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Had an incredible experience and it was all thanks to NATALIA. The food was AMAZING but her hospitality is what made it memorable. Thank you so much for being so fun, and genuine and attentive. Service isn't easy and we really appreciated you. Give this woman everything she wants because it's people like this that bring others back to establishment. read more

Food was outstanding! I wish I could've tried everything on the menu Our server was Natalie who was very good and personable. read more

We came without a reservation. Even though in the website there were plenty of spots available (and tables) the hostess made us feel like if we were an inconvenience. Our server was really nice, but the hostess was not. Never again. read more

Great bar service. Outstanding sushi and mex combo. Had a great bartender, AJ. Looking forward to going back again real soon.

5 stars for the music alone. But also the sushi and the tacos were amazing!!! Great dinner before going to bars, highly recommend.

Super excited to try. The bartender was super rude. Will not come back. Don't waste your time with this please .

Sushi and tacos in one spot?! My dream come true! We ordered both of course and everything was delicious. I love the decor inside and the drinks were great too, but to mention to service! read more

What a cute nice addition to upper King Street. Located in the Hyatt retail space Mesu offers a unique menu of Tacos and Sushi ! We tried the tuna starter which was delicious & enough for a light dinner. Then we couldn't resist trying one of each of the taco specials - loved the brisket ... and the shrimp and chorizo - oh - and the clothespin one - honestly they were all excellent ! I can't wait to go back ... read more

MESU - Mexican Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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