Mesu

4.4

731 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary Mexican

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 16 times today

About this restaurant

Lively
Great for happy hour
Great for creative cocktails

Mesu is a vibrant Charleston hotspot on Upper King Street, where urban street art meets the flavors of Mexico and Japan. Our menu features a diverse selection of tacos and sushi, crafted with fresh, high-quality ingredients. Complement your meal with an extensive list of premium tequilas and sakes, or explore our creative cocktail menu. Whether you make a reservation or walk in, Mesu offers a unique dining experience in the heart of the city with a lively atmosphere.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary Mexican, Mexican, Sushi
Hours of Operation
Bar Daily 4:00 pm–2:00 am Food Mon–Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(854) 429-1011
Website
http://www.mesuchs.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Mike Watson
Private party facilities
Email info@mesuchs.com for private event information or go to mesu.com to inquire on larger parties and event buyouts.

Location
570 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403
Area
Downtown Charleston
Cross Street
King Street and Spring Street
Parking details
Parking Available at the Hyatt Hotel.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

CHIPS & SALSAUSD 10.00
Choice of Fire Roasted Tomato or Avocado Tomatillo
CHIPS & QUESOUSD 11.00
CHIPS & GUACAMOLEUSD 12.00
BUILD YOUR OWN TRIOUSD 16.00
Queso, Guacamole, Your Choice of Salsa
STREET CORNUSD 11.00
Chipotle Ranch, Cotija, Chopped Cilantro
BARBACOA BRAISED BEEF OR PORK CARNITAS NACHOSUSD 20.00
Sautéed Peppers, Onions, Black Beans, Pickled Jalapeños, Sour Cream, Guacamole, Gouda
BAO BUNUSD 6.00
Fried Pork Belly, Quick Pickles, Golden Aioli, Cilantro
TACO SALADUSD 16.00
Romaine, Smoked Gouda, Black Beans, Tomato, Pickled Onion, Crispy Tortilla, Chipotle Lime Ranch
CHEESE QUESADILLAUSD 10.00
ADD PROTEIN TO ABOVEUSD 8.00
Choice of Smoked Chicken, Braised Beef, Market Fish, Crispy Chicken, Tempura Shrimp, Soyrizo

TACOS

BAJA FISH TACOUSD 7.00
Market Fish, Avocado Tomatillo Salsa, Purple Cabbage Slaw
CRISPY CHICKENUSD 7.00
Chipotle Ranch, Boneless Chicken, Pico de Gallo
SOYRIZO VEGGIEUSD 7.00
Soyrizo, Black Bean, Onion Peppers, Pickled Jalapeño
SMOKED CHICKENUSD 7.00
Purple Cabbage Slaw, Teriyaki
PICO SHRIMPUSD 8.00
Tempura Fried, Golden Aioli, Pico de Gallo
PORK CARNITAS CLOTHESPINUSD 8.00
Roast Pork, Smoked Gouda
BARBACOA BRAISED BEEFUSD 9.00
Poblano Peppers, Onions, Avocado Tomatillo Salsa, Cotija Cheese
A5 PHILLY STREET TACOUSD 9.00
Ground Wagyu, Peppers, Onions, Jalapeños, Smoked Gouda
A5 SMASHBURGER STREET TACOUSD 9.00
Smoked Gouda, Golden Aioli, Tomato, Lettuce, Pickled Onions

DESSERT

CHURRO OF THE DAYUSD 8.00
ask your server for our current selection
DESSERT OF THE DAYUSD 12.00
ask your server for our current selection

NIGIRI/PLATTERS

DANCING FANDANGO NIGIRIUSD 25.00
Garlic Seared Tuna, House Chimichurri, Crispy Chili Flakes (5 piece)
BONE MARROW NIGIRIUSD 25.00
Eel, Roasted Marrow, Red Wine Reduction, Crunchy Garlic, Torched Beef Bone
HOLY CITY TIRADITOUSD 28.00
Peruvian inspired sashimi, bright tuna, chilled spicy tomato jalapeño, pickled tomatoes, ground corn chips, sliced bread, red onion battalion
SUSHI PLATTER 4 ROLLSUSD 85.00
SASHIMI PLATTER 15 PIECESUSD 55.00
NIGIRI PLATTER 10 PIECESUSD 55.00
MIXED PLATTER 2 ROLLS 5 PC SASHIMI 5 PC NIGIRIUSD 80.00

SUSHI ROLLS

VEGGIEUSD 18.00
Tempura Vegetable, Avocado, Cucumber, Avocado Tomatillo Salsa, Micro Cilantro, Black Sea Salt
TIGERUSD 18.00
Salmon, Cucumber, Avocado, Spicy Ponzu, Cilantro
DYNAMITEUSD 18.00
Spicy Tuna, Avocado, Sriracha Sweet Chili Sauce, Tempura Fried
TSUNAMIUSD 20.00
Tempura Shrimp, Salmon, Avocado, Eel Sauce, Pickled Onions
HAMACHI TALEUSD 20.00
Seared Hamachi, Fresh Jalapeños, Cucumber, Avocado Scallions, Eel Sauce, Crispy Garlic
PATRIOTS POINTUSD 20.00
Tempura Shrimp, Cucumber, Seared Salmon, Golden Aioli, Togarashi, Scallions, Crispy Sweet Potato Strings
RAINBOWUSD 22.00
Salmon, Kanpachi, Hamachi, Ahi Tuna, Cucumber, Avocado, Tobiko
MISUUSD 22.00
Ahi Tuna, Avocado, White Fish, Fresh Jalapeño, Avocado Tomatillo Salsa, Cilantro
TAURUSUSD 23.00
Soy Paper, Cream Cheese, Coconut Shrimp, Jalapeño Spicy Tuna, Avocado, Tuna Sashimi, Voodoo Sauce Tempura Crunchies, Green Onions
LOBSTER RANGOONUSD 23.00
Lobster Cream Cheese, Avocado, Eel Sauce, Golden Aioli, Tempura Fried
SHISH COOZYUSD 25.00
Salmon, Tuna, Avocado, Seared Wagyu Strawberry Ponzu, Avocado Onions, Black Sea Salt, Micro Cilantro
KING STREETUSD 25.00
Tuna, White Fish, Tempura Shrimp, Spicy Tuna Spicy Ponzu, Diced Jalapeño Scallions, Black Tobiko
THE LAFAYETTEUSD 28.00
Spicy Tuna, Tempura Shrimp, Cucumber, Micro Cilantro Seared A5 Wagyu, Chimi, Spicy Avocado Sauce

Margaritas

BYO Margarita
Choice of Tequila (as priced below) +2, Make it a Cadillac +2 (Grand Marnier or Cointreau), Add Fresh Purée to any Margarita +2 (Mango, Strawberry, Passion Fruit, Peach), Add a Coronita +3, Make it Spicy +1, Choose a Rim (Salt, Sugar, Tajin)
- CadillacUSD 2.00
- Fresh PuréeUSD 2.00
- CoronitaUSD 3.00
- SpicyUSD 1.00
House MargaritaUSD 10.00
Fresh Sour Mix, Lunazul Tequila, Triple Sec
Mega Pitcher Margaritas BlancoUSD 200.00
Mega Pitcher Margaritas ReposadoUSD 300.00
Mega Pitcher Margaritas CasamigosUSD 400.00

TEQUILA

BLANCO
- LunazulUSD 7.00
- AltosUSD 8.00
- EspolonoUSD 9.00
- AstralUSD 9.00
- Cazadones CafeUSD 10.00
- TeremanaUSD 11.00
- Yave MangoUSD 11.00
- HerraduraUSD 12.00
- 818 Tequila BlancoUSD 12.00
- TanteoUSD 12.00
- Tanteo JalapenoUSD 12.00
- PatronUSD 12.00
- Tequila OchoUSD 12.00
- CodigoUSD 14.00
- CasamigosUSD 14.00
- Mijenta BlancoUSD 15.00
- Don Julio USD 15.00
- Fortaleza BlancoUSD 16.00
- Casa DragonesUSD 18.00
- MijentaUSD 36.00
- Patron SmokeyUSD 40.00
- Clase AzulUSD 51.00
- Clase Azul GoldUSD 87.00
- Gran Patron PlatinumUSD 89.00
- Casa Dragones JovenUSD 90.00
ANEJO
- Lunazul AnejoUSD 10.00
- CasamigosUSD 14.00
- Herradura Ultra CristalinoUSD 16.00
- Tequila OchoUSD 17.00
- Don FulanoUSD 18.00
- Don JulioUSD 18.00
- Patron ExtraUSD 20.00
- Mijenta CristalinoUSD 27.00
- Herradura Ultra LegendUSD 36.00
- Maestro Dobel Crist ExUSD 36.00
- Don Julio 1942USD 42.00
- Komos CristalinoUSD 44.00
- Casa DragonesUSD 46.00
- Tears of Llorona ExtraUSD 70.00
- Gran Patron PIedraUSD 85.00
- Gran Patron BurdeosUSD 100.00
- Komos ExtraUSD 100.00
- Clsae Azul UltraUSD 400.00
REPOSADO
- LunazulUSD 9.00
- CazadoresUSD 9.00
- Patron Mesu BarrelUSD 13.00
- HerraduraUSD 14.00
- Maestro DobelUSD 14.00
- CasamigosUSD 15.00
- La GritonaUSD 15.00
- Tequila OchoUSD 15.00
- Maestro Dobel DiamanteUSD 16.00
- Don JulioUSD 17.00
- Casamigos CristalinoUSD 17.00
- FortalezaUSD 18.00
- El TesoroUSD 19.00
- MijentaUSD 21.00
- CincoraUSD 36.00
- Patron El AltoUSD 47.00
- Clase AzulUSD 56.00
- Komos RosaUSD 36.00
MEZCAL
- Mezcal UnionUSD 10.00
- SombraUSD 12.00
- Los VecinosUSD 12.50
- MontelobosUSD 12.50
- Ilegal JovenUSD 13.00
- CasamigosUSD 22.00
- Ilegal AnejoUSD 23.00
- Clase AzulUSD 100.00
- Se Busca JovenUSD 14.00
- Ilegal ReposadoUSD 16.00

TEQUILA FLIGHTS

ILEGAL MEZCALUSD 40.00
Jovin , Reposado ,Anejo
MIJENTAUSD 50.00
Blanco, Reposado, Cristiano
DON JULIO USD 40.00
Blanco, Reposado Ultra Anejo
HERRADURA USD 47.00
Blanco, Reposado Ultra Anejo
KOMOS USD 115.00
Rosa, Cristalino, Extra
PATRON CORE 4USD 48.00
Blanco, Reposado Anejo, Extra Anejo
GRAN PATRONUSD 170.00
Smokey, Platinum, Peidra

Cocktails

Japanese MuleUSD 16.00
Tito's Vodka, Tozai Night Swim, Lemon Simple Syrup, Ginger Ale
Red Bull RitaUSD 16.00
Patrón Silver, Red Bull Watermelon, Triple Sec, Sour
Topo Chico Ranch WaterUSD 16.00
Astral Blanco, Fresh Lime, Paloma
Añejo Old FashionedUSD 16.00
Patrón Añejo, Angostura Bitters, Orange Bitters Agave
Lychee-TiniUSD 16.00
New Amsterdam Gin, Lychee, Lemon Grapefruit, *try as a mocktail!
Mesu MargaritaUSD 16.00
Tequila Ocho, Lime Juice, Agave, Yuzu Flotter, Mesu Salt
Tequila Espresso MartiniUSD 16.00
House Espresso Infused Tequila, Kahlua Ripple, Coffee, Baileys
La Frutilla AhumadaUSD 16.00
Union Mezcal, Strawberry Lime Ginger Beer, Tajin Rim make it spicy +1
ResolutionUSD 16.00
Hendricks, St. Germain Lime, Grapefruit, Prosecco
Rum RunnerUSD 16.00
Captain Morgan, OJ Pineapple, Mango Purée
Seasonal Frozen CocktailUSD 16.00

Sake

Ozeki Carafe (Hot)
6 oz $7 | 12 oz $13
- 6 ozUSD 7.00
- 12 ozUSD 13.00
Tozai Night Swim 180mlUSD 11.00
Miyozakura Junmai Cup 180mlUSD 12.00
Soon HariUSD 14.00
Hana Awaka Peach Sparkling 250mlUSD 21.00
Ozeki Strawberry Nigori 300mlUSD 24.00
Shichi Hon Yari 'Seven Spearman' 300mlUSD 27.00
Tozai Snow Maiden 300mlUSD 27.00
Drunken Whale 300mlUSD 30.00
Kikusui Perfect Snow (Unfiltered) 300mlUSD 30.00
Tozai Blossom of Peace Plum 720mlUSD 80.00
Yuagari Yuzushu 720ml
25/100
- 25mlUSD 25.00
- 100mlUSD 100.00

Wine

White - Aquamarine Sauvignon Blanc, NZUSD 14.00
Red - Gascon Malbec, ArgentinaUSD 14.00
Sparkling - Zonin Prosecco, ItalyUSD 14.00
Rose - Moulin de Gassac Rose, FranceUSD 14.00
Champagne - Veuve Clicquot 150 bottleUSD 150.00
ASK ABOUT OUR BOTTLE LIST

Beer

SapporoUSD 8.00
KirinUSD 7.00
Kirin LightUSD 7.00
Miller LiteUSD 7.00
Michelob UltraUSD 7.00
Stella ArtoisUSD 8.00
Wicked Weed Pernicious IPAUSD 8.00
Heineken 00 NAUSD 7.00
High NoonUSD 10.00
Tequila or Vodka

What 731 people are saying

Mesu reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.3Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

South Carolina
Lively
Charleston
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Mesu offers a unique fusion of Mexican and sushi cuisine in a lively atmosphere. Known for "great food and drinks," the restaurant is perfect for celebrations, especially bachelorette parties. While the music can be "a bit loud," the energetic vibe and attentive service make it a fun dining experience.

731 Reviews

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Paula
Jacksonville3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
If you like both Mexican and Sushi, this is the place to go! Great food and service!
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas1 review
3.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food was really yummy! Portions very small for the price. Place is quite small. A lot of seating at the bar though.
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Rachael
Charleston1 review
5.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the best time at Mesu last night. The whole experience was so much fun and our server was amazing!! I highly recommend stopping here.
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Molly VIP
Charleston11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great experience and delicious food! Love getting the trio for app and then sushi for dinner! 2 of my favorites plus yummy margaritas!
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Bailey
Tallahassee1 review
5.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
the atmosphere, food and service was AMAZING! we had the absolute best time and definitely recommended it to anyone!
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Hannah
Charleston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Y’all made my birthday awesome! Thank you so much!
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Tony VIP
Baltimore11 reviews
4.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
First Time at Mesu. Parked on public lot about two blocks away. Had reservations, was sat promptly. Waitress was attentive and informative. We mixed some sushi and tacos. Sushi was good, not great, but the tacos were fantastic. Craft drinks we good, strong and reasonably priced.
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Angelica
Chicago7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The sushi and tacos were amazing, the staff is wonderful, and the churros were just the perfect ending. The hubby and I loved it here, definitely will be back, my mom and sisters will be coming into town to visit and this is one of the places I will bring them to.
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Shelli VIP
Charleston10 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was fantastic from making the reservation to signing the check for our party of 8. The fandango! Patriot’s Poinr roll. The chips! Seriously— the chips!
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Mark VIP
Greater Boston4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good food, drinks and atmosphere . Right in the action in the middle of everything Charleston has to offer.
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FAQs

Mesu offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (854) 429-1011.

Mesu is rated 4.4 stars by 731 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

15 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

570 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403

Additional information

Cross Street
King Street and Spring Street
Area
Downtown Charleston
Hours of Operation
Bar Daily 4:00 pm–2:00 am Food Mon–Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary Mexican, Mexican, Sushi
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Parking Available at the Hyatt Hotel.
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Mike Watson
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.mesuchs.com/
Phone number
(854) 429-1011
Private party facilities
Email info@mesuchs.com for private event information or go to mesu.com to inquire on larger parties and event buyouts.

Mesu

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About this restaurant

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Sushi Platter

TACOS

Chips & Queso

STARTERS

CHIPS & SALSAUSD 10.00

CHIPS & QUESOUSD 11.00

CHIPS & GUACAMOLEUSD 12.00

BUILD YOUR OWN TRIOUSD 16.00

STREET CORNUSD 11.00

BARBACOA BRAISED BEEF OR PORK CARNITAS NACHOSUSD 20.00

BAO BUNUSD 6.00

TACO SALADUSD 16.00

CHEESE QUESADILLAUSD 10.00

ADD PROTEIN TO ABOVEUSD 8.00

TACOS

BAJA FISH TACOUSD 7.00

CRISPY CHICKENUSD 7.00

SOYRIZO VEGGIEUSD 7.00

SMOKED CHICKENUSD 7.00

PICO SHRIMPUSD 8.00

PORK CARNITAS CLOTHESPINUSD 8.00

BARBACOA BRAISED BEEFUSD 9.00

A5 PHILLY STREET TACOUSD 9.00

A5 SMASHBURGER STREET TACOUSD 9.00

DESSERT

CHURRO OF THE DAYUSD 8.00

DESSERT OF THE DAYUSD 12.00

NIGIRI/PLATTERS

DANCING FANDANGO NIGIRIUSD 25.00

BONE MARROW NIGIRIUSD 25.00

HOLY CITY TIRADITOUSD 28.00

SUSHI PLATTER 4 ROLLSUSD 85.00

SASHIMI PLATTER 15 PIECESUSD 55.00

NIGIRI PLATTER 10 PIECESUSD 55.00

MIXED PLATTER 2 ROLLS 5 PC SASHIMI 5 PC NIGIRIUSD 80.00

SUSHI ROLLS

VEGGIEUSD 18.00

TIGERUSD 18.00

DYNAMITEUSD 18.00

TSUNAMIUSD 20.00

HAMACHI TALEUSD 20.00

PATRIOTS POINTUSD 20.00

RAINBOWUSD 22.00

MISUUSD 22.00

TAURUSUSD 23.00

LOBSTER RANGOONUSD 23.00

SHISH COOZYUSD 25.00

KING STREETUSD 25.00

THE LAFAYETTEUSD 28.00

Margaritas

BYO Margarita

House MargaritaUSD 10.00

Mega Pitcher Margaritas BlancoUSD 200.00

Mega Pitcher Margaritas ReposadoUSD 300.00

Mega Pitcher Margaritas CasamigosUSD 400.00

TEQUILA

BLANCO

ANEJO

REPOSADO

MEZCAL

TEQUILA FLIGHTS

ILEGAL MEZCALUSD 40.00

MIJENTAUSD 50.00

DON JULIO USD 40.00

HERRADURA USD 47.00

KOMOS USD 115.00

PATRON CORE 4USD 48.00

GRAN PATRONUSD 170.00

Cocktails

Japanese MuleUSD 16.00

Red Bull RitaUSD 16.00

Topo Chico Ranch WaterUSD 16.00

Añejo Old FashionedUSD 16.00

Lychee-TiniUSD 16.00

Mesu MargaritaUSD 16.00