Longtime lover of Mesu perfect for indecision- this visit we had excellent service from will and jordan!! my only complaint is that they no longer serve chaco tacos..... read more

Came here on a bachelorette trip and we had the best time! We sat at this amazing 12 top table and I could see every person in our group, it was such a great seating arrangement! The staff was so friendly and accommodating and they brought out a sparkler and shot to make our bride feel special. I got sushi and it was great! Margaritas were delicious too! I loved all the art on the wall, it was so fun inside. The manager was especially nice and helped us get into a bar nearby with a long wait. Definitely come check this place out for some sushi Mexican fusion! read more

MESU - Sushi - Mexican Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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I'm in love. Pull me away and I may always look back wondering why I ever doubted a Mexican Sushi restaurant. I am fairly certain I openly scoffed at such concepts before but I am drifting into food bliss and may never return. One thing about Charleston is by and large the food is delicious but there is delicious and there's this. I walked past Mesu pausing to notice the bright colors with the slightly industrial look. I felt an art vibe and was drawn in to sit at the bar. Ally, bartender extraordinaire, was brilliant. Here's the thing - I am here on business travel. For ten hours all I did was think, think, talk, talk and it gets exhausting. To sit at a bar and have someone say this is the best drink and the best rolls with such confidence that it was indisputable truth? Oh hell yea. I ordered Ally's recommendations and I was so very happy with them! The Barbacoa beef taco was brilliant. Tender beef, bright cheese, good texture. The Hamachi Tale was a great balance, flavorful, great texture, brilliant. The oyster shooter was among the best I have ever had. The cocktails in their cute Patron glasses were amazing. They were light, smooth, and perhaps too easy to drink. I couldn't want for more. It was a delight. I regretfully left because work called but I am glad to have stopped in here. read more

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Update: It's been a while since I was in MESU... (Disclosure.. My daughter now works here) We just went in for a drink at the bar prior to dinner. The bar is long & spacious. A perfect spot to sit & relax. The staff are so helpful and knowledgeable about the drinks. The place has a great vibe with lots of tables busy with big groups of people celebrating various events. MESU appears to be a great venue for this & still it didn't feel overcrowded. read more

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I love sushi and if you do also you have to try Mesu out. All we could say is "wow" as we tried the different dishes. Happy hour is the best deal for drinks and tacos. Ask for Jordon if you want a great bartender with excellent conversation. Born and raised In Charleston! read more

Great food, great prices, great drinks. I visited from Texas and found this establishment on yelp. I had to give it a try and I wasn't disappointed. Took my mom and it was low key and a great vibe. Several happy hour cocktails and food items to choose from. Big portions and very hospitable hostess and servers. Fish tacos and sushi were excellent selections. The margarita was flavorful and had a small kick to it. If your in the area give it a try and have yourself an enjoyable day. read more

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This entire experience was awesome. We made reservations on a Friday night and they event sat us early. We enjoyed sushi as appetizers and then tacos for dinner. The drinks and service were phenomenal. Ambiance was 10/10 and location is around a bunch of bars for after dinner drinks. If you love sushi, come here! read more

MESU - Mexican Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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This is a good hangout place for happy hour only. We were big party of 9 with reservation - however we still had to wait. Our cooked appetizers were edible - but Do not order the sashimi or raw platters! The sashimi was not cut properly and not sure on quality and the raw waygu included in sashimi platter was brown. One of us got sick immediately - we informed the server and manager. Only saving grace is they took off all the sushi sashimi items ordered and we were charged for cooked items. This the 2 stars as it's redeeming grace - but for happy hour cheap beer and chips it should be ok read more

This is the best sushi I've ever had in my life and I eat a lot of sushi. The fish is so fresh it melts in your mouth like cotton candy. Would give it 10 stars if I could. read more

I would be cautious if you're a group over six as there is an automatic 25% tip included. There is also a surcharge for credit card. A dinner of 8 cost us over $500 when 1/2 the table was not consuming alcohol. This was due to the outrageous auto gratuity and credit card surcharge. The food is incredibly mediocre so beware!!! If you make a reservation, it's $20 a person to cancel.... read more

To be completely honest, I would give this restaurant 0 stars if I could. My friends and I decided to make a reservation here for New Years Eve. We made the reservation 3 days prior for 6 people. Our first bad taste of the restaurant didn't come from the food but how it took us more than ONE HOUR to be seated. We were not sat until ~9:30 pm, being reminded that the kitchen closes at 10 as well as their New Year's Eve Party started at 10 as well. Upon being finally seated, I asked the general manager if there would be any compensation for the atrocious wait time and she said "I'll bring you guys out some chips and salsa." I, along with most of the guests work in restaurant service in downtown chs and I have never seen such neglect for guests (that again, made a reservation days prior). Not even halfway through our meal were the lights in the restaurant turned off and the New Year's Eve party started. We were the only ones still eating, waiting 20 minutes for our first round of drinks. Food was horrible all except for the fries, but that's another story for another day. I truly believe most of our bill should've been compted, but that wasn't the case. On top of everything but a few appetizers being included, they had the audacity to add an automatic 25% tip and additional service fee. I have never left a bad review in this city, despite having dined at some pretty questionable places but I, along with my friends felt as though this experience needed to be shared. I hope the entire Bourbon and Bubbles & Mesu conglomerate take this review into account and actually change something about their overall restaurant experience. read more

I'm just going to go ahead & give them 5 stars!! This place is such a vibe and I can't wait to return to try the rest of the tacos & sushi I didn't get to try!! The cocktails were fabulous and the service was excellent!! My favorite was the A5 Wagyu Philly taco, it will change your life!! read more

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Great service and good food. The waitress was amazing and never let our water go empty. It was my birthday and they celebrated in the best way at the end of our dinner. You have to come out and experience for yourself, I won't ruin the surprise!!! Don't go by some of the reviews, experience it for yourself. From our interaction with the hosts when we walked in the door, customer service was 10/10. Food was 10/10. Rainbow sushi roll and the smash burger taco was FANTASTIC!!! read more

Unique artistic vibes and fun music as soon as you walk inside. We had a reservation for party of 8 and were quickly seated at a table tucked into the back corner. It's best to come downtown after 6pm since that's when you don't have to pay for we're street parking. Wait staff was very considerate and asked if anyone in our party had any allergies. If you're thinking of checking out this downtown spot, I highly recommend on a Tuesday before 7pm for their $10 Tuesday menu! We did nachos and the 2 tacos off that menu as well as shrimp roll. Barbacoa Braised Beef Nachos [4 stars] The melted Gouda cheese was yummy and not too heavy. There were some yummy sautéed onions. The barbacoa was the star of the show. Perfectly flavored, not too much but not too little. And cooked just right, very tender and juicy. It was nice that it came with a side of guac. The dish was just missing more sautéed peppers and it needed a salsa so I had to ask the wait staff when they dropped off the plate for some pico de gallo or salsa (which they seemed confused by my ask). 2 Tacos [3.5 stars] Surprisingly do not order the crispy chicken. We had to tell our waiter that 2 people in our party could not finish it and asked to change it out for the smoked chicken which was so much better. Shrimp roll [2 stars] Wouldn't order again. The wasabi did not smell fresh. The roll was pretty dull and wouldn't suggest. We couldn't finish eating all of it. Pretty unfortunate that our table was charged a 25% gratuity for a large party. Pretty high rate. More familiar with 18-20% group gratuity rate. Overall I think the $10 menu probably saved our experience because I don't think the typical price would have matched what we got out the whole night. read more

MESU - Mexican Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Visited here for my birthday! The staff made me feel so special and it was so much fun!! The food and drinks were excellent too!

Shout out to the incredible staff at Mesu for taking such great care of us this past Saturday night! They helped to ensure we had a memorable evening while we were dining and well after thanks to their knowledge of their area and their sister companies. Thank you for your suggestions and generosity relating to our evening! Above and Beyond! read more

Mexican? Sushi? Why pick one when you can have BOTH? Located on Upper King, Mesu combines two of my *favorite* cuisines to bring us some bold, flavorful & delicious bites This spot is a VIBE with moody, colorful ambiance and is the perfect way to kick off a fun evening in downtown Charleston. What I ate/drank/loved: Tequila Crush Margarita Pitcher Chips & Dip Trio Bao Buns Habanero Glazed Edamame Street Corn Skewers Ceviche Taco Platter Sushi Platter Churros The staff really brought the party for our crew with sparklers, margarita pitchers, a massive sushi platter & tons of shareable plates making this is a great spot for a bachelorette party, birthday or just a fun night with a group of friends! Pro Tip: They offer sushi platters to-go with up to 125 pieces of sushi so keep them in mind for your next event read more

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I had a both a Tuna Roll and some tacos. Both were excellent. The beer list is lacking but the bartender recommended a drink off the special list that was outstanding. read more

MESU - Outside - Mexican Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Cutest place ever. They have a good mix of Japanese and Mexican cuisine. They have a variety of sake options. The guac was pretty tasty. Apparently the mix of Japanese and Mexican cuisine was sent up because the owner's wife liked both Japanese and Mexican food while pregnant (such a cute, romantic story). I loved the bartender. Also sake Sunday is just 5 bucks for sake which is pretty amazing. Randomly also there is a gong there you can hit if you are celebrating a special event (don't suggest...bartender might hate you after). read more

MESU - Mexican Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Hands down the best vibes!! You would think the combo of sushi & Mexican is odd but it hits every single time. Love love love this place!

Always a great experience here. Some how we always get the waitress Warner and she is great!! Try the lobster sushi and the teriyaki wings, you want be disappointed. read more

Reservation is highly suggested. Kinda pricey everything. The last time I went and got the taco salad with braised beef and not gonna lie, it was DELISH. Their chips (and just as is) and queso are amazing, but the guac is kinda blah. I love that you can get the best of all the worlds and have a mexican appetizer and then sushi for your main, but for me a $20+ sushi roll should be something of the best quality and spectacular. A roll that you take your first bite and it makes you want to tell every single person in the restaurant about it, but in all honesty, they're every other mediocre good roll. Service is good here and Rachel did AMAZING. Just missing the star because a taco salad with meat and a marg was a $50 dinner. And it was a house marg. Like what. read more

Overall my experience at Mesu with my group left us wanting a bit more. To start off the night our group was sat at the incorrect table and were made to get up and wait an additional 15 mins after having a reservation for 2 months prior. The food was very good but the chips with our appetizers were a bit stale. read more

MESU - Sushi Platters - Mexican Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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I enjoyed my dinner at Mesu. We where seated very quickly. I ordered the chips/queso and a chicken salad. The chicken salad has so much chicken! So filling and delicious. My favorite part was their spin on tortilla chips. They felt like a mixture between Doritos chips and tortilla chips. I was pleasantly surprised. I will defiantly be back to try more. read more

MESU - Chicken salad - Mexican Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

For context, I am a vegetarian with an egg allergy, so I'm mostly reviewing what I could eat here, so YMMV. I came with a group on vacation and we got guacamole and chips and also salsa and chips for the table, and the salsa was reasonably tasty but the guacamole was just okay. (I may be spoiled in terms of guacamole, as I hail from both Hawaii and California, so also take that with a grain of salt.) I split the vegan roll with the other vegetarian in my group and we each also got the vegan taco on the menu. I liked the taco more than she did, although she didn't dislike it, but we were both pretty lukewarm on the sushi roll--the chimichurri sauce just kinda disappears into it and it ends up being a pretty generic green roll. The whole group was surprised there weren't any normal smaller rolls like avocado or kappa rolls (I mean, no avocado & shishito or hatch chili pepper roll? I really expected something fusion-y like that to be here based on the "Mexican Sushi" name). The kids in our group would happily have eaten kappa (cucumber) rolls had they been on the menu, too. The omnivores in my group were reasonably happy with what they got, however, my husband and another friend in my group decided to split the "jumbo" slice of carrot cake, and it was very much not $25 worth of cake nor taste-wise worthy of that pricing (I wouldn't know first hand, I'm just relaying their disappointment). Apparently very moist and not a bad cake, but absolutely not $25 good in either quality or quantity. read more

Mesu is a one of a kind experience! The fact that you can order sushi and Mexican dishes together is what sold us. Drinks: Strawberry Margarita, Mango Margarita Food: Pico Shrimp Taco Bao Bun Tsunami Roll (Tempura Shrimp, Salmon, Avocado, Truffled Soy Sauce, Eel Sauce, Pickled Onions) King Street Roll (Tuna, Escolar, Tempura Shrimp, Spicy Tuna, Wasabi Aioli, Scallions, Black Tobiko) Churro of the Day - Caramel Everything was fresh and the pairings of food in each dish went so well together. I know Mesu said that have bold flavors, and their food stands up to that! So fresh and amazing flavor from start to finish. The atmosphere is also such a cool vibe. Lots of unique artwork and pieces, great music, and great staff. read more

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The concept of tacos and sushi would never have occurred to me. But it works! MESU is a unique establishment with excellent tacos and sushi and their fish is brought in from Hawaii. It's laid back vibe and music makes it a great place to relax after work with friends. I stopped in for a quick pickup and sat at the bar while I waited. The bartender kept me entertained and I hate that I can't remember his name. It was a Monday evening and not crowded which is good to keep in mind. Their appetizers are reasonably priced as well as their tacos which would make it sharable amongst your table. It's definitely some place I'll be spending more time in this summer. read more

MESU - Unique lighting - Mexican Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Such a good vibe. They played different types of music. The Tsunami sushi roll was delicious. And the house margarita was great. read more

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

Service were was so lively! Our waiter was so energetic and the kitchen staff was dancing like crazy. I loved the energy and the music was on point!! Our bachelorette party was going wild! They let us hit the gong and it got rowdy. The food is a fusion of Mexican and sushi. I didn't try the Mexican food but I got the sushi and it wasn't bad! It definitely wasn't the most authentic sushi I had but that is totally ok because I don't think that's what they are going for. It was filling, and good flavor. I would come back here for the ambiance and party vibes but not just for the food. Thanks for a good experience! read more

MESU - Mexican Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

This place was popping and had a good vibe. The good music and decor, the menu was my favorite. My two favorite foods are Mexican food and sushi and I got the best of both worlds that night. I love that you can make your own margarita options for drinks they offer sake too. Service was great, the food was absolutely amazing. The chips were soooooooo good too. Whatever seasoning was on them was perfect. The salsa was also delicious and the queso was freaking good. If I go back to Charleston I would def put this on my list bc it satisfied both my favorite food craving. The lobster roll was exactly what I'm was looking for. I thought one of the cuisines would out shine the other but they killed it at both perfectly. Thanks Leva and Lamar for nailing this menu! read more

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Called in a takeout order but it was over a message machine. They never got the order but service was quick with only a 10 minute wait. The place is a Mexican Asian Fusion so I ordered a rainbow sushi roll and fish tacos. They only had 1 draft so I took my chances. Very smooth tasting. I don't know the name and I heard they change the draft selection every month. The sushi was a little pricey but hey, it's Charleston in prime location. The quality was excellent. The fish taco was also very good. Since we frequently stay at King 583 across the street, we will be back. read more

MESU - nice vibe in the bar area - Mexican Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Our first visit to Charleston and this is such a goody destination . It is so hard to get into a restaurant without a reservation but luckily Mesu had a table for the 4 of us. The drinks menu is interesting , I went with the Japanese mule which tasted great. I went with the mesu fish bowl which is like a fixed poke bowl .... Interesting combination of the sticky rice with all the usual additions and fresh raw tuna and ... The tacos were interesting ... can't complain and the sautéed veg and veggie rolls were tasty as well The seating area was nice with an interesting g art decor and our server was great read more

DOWNTOWN CUISINES ARE SOOO OVERRATED!!!! Your paying for the expensive rent they have to pay. That's why they don't last or have to cut the cost in the quality of food. $21 for sake. So I say bring me the one you recommend. It's peach flavored sparkling something. She brings it to us. And it's in a bottle. Like the kind of bottle you get out of the gas station. Really?? The appetizer wings are $20. They have certain drinks that cost $80 to $90. It's sexy as hell in here tho. Nice lighting. Quaint. Better to hit restaurants on Sunday. Less traffic better service. I'm finding as far as sushi goes it's best just to go to King sushi West ashley. Some other spots might be a little better but you can eat all you want and have hibachi at King sushi. If they are better it's just a little better and it's not that serious. The food here wasn't bad just not worth it.. read more

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Walking into the space, it was super engaging and great vibe. All of the food was delicious and the service was great! read more

MESU - Seaweed salad and tiger roll - Mexican Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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The daily special was a Sha-Coozey Roll (garlic seared wagyu, tuna, salmon, avocado, ceviche onions, strawberry ponzu, cilantro, and black salt). I wish I had a picture but it was so delicious it didn't pause to document it. Our server said it was so popular it was making the menu and I couldn't agree more. Amazing flavor combo. My date had the tequila espresso martini and a smash burger taco, also with positive reviews. Give this place a shot if you find yourself searching for a late night meal. read more

While the food was good, the service and management attitude was not. First - a sushi roll we ordered did not have all the ingredients on the menu (it came out with shrimp in it, but that was not on the menu for ingredients) and we were told "oh yeah, that's the right roll, we just forgot to put shrimp on the menu". Luckily, no one had a serious shellfish allergy. Second - the credit card processing fee is misleading. Even though we paid with a debit card, we were still charged a "service fee" and were told "any card" will get this fee when questioning it. On top of a 25% mandatory gratuity, it felt like we overpaid for what we actually got here. read more

This place was amazing! The food reminded me of a Asian-Mexican fusion place. They had some twisted tacos that my husband and I got. I got a vegetarian taco and a fish taco. They were super unique and the flavor was outstanding. My husband got a chicken taco with an apple slaw on top and a barbacoa beef taco. The chicken one was an Asian bowl in a taco and the beef tacos were like fajitas in a taco. So good. We also got the chips and queso and glazed edamame. The chips had like a taco seasoning on them. It was soo good! Our service was amazing. Our server, AC, was super engaging and gave us recommendations for all the local spots. We had so much fun getting to know her and chatting with her through our service. Highly recommend! read more

MESU - Fish taco and the vegetarian taco - Mexican Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Sushi was good, my dad got tacos and then my brother got jerky wings. So they definitely have a verity of items. The restaurant it's self was cute and good for birthday dinners because of the wide range menu. read more

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

Went here for restaurant week and got their "4 course" option. The nachos were worse than high school cafeteria nachos, the bao buns were deep fried and not good, the tacos tasted like whatever seasoning they put on the chips only greasier, and to top it off the dessert was cotton candy cheesecake! Yikes! I understand you wanna get people in the door with cheap prices to buy drinks but that "meal"was hardly worth $15. That said our server Brady was the absolute man! Very diligent, friendly and timely. The ambiance was cool and at least they were bumping Bad Bunny's new album to make up for the disappointment on the table. I'm sure the real menu is better but I can't help but feel like we got scammed. read more

Stopped in for some drinks. The espresso martini was delicious. The food looked and smelled great read more

MESU - Mexican Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina