Mesu

4.5

733 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary Mexican

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2 people

Mar 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 17 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
Neighborhood
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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

CHIPS & SALSA$10.00
Choice of Fire Roasted Tomato or Avocado Tomatillo
CHIPS & QUESO$11.00
CHIPS & GUACAMOLE$12.00
BUILD YOUR OWN TRIO$16.00
Queso, Guacamole, Your Choice of Salsa
STREET CORN$11.00
Chipotle Ranch, Cotija, Chopped Cilantro
BARBACOA BRAISED BEEF OR PORK CARNITAS NACHOS$20.00
Sautéed Peppers, Onions, Black Beans, Pickled Jalapeños, Sour Cream, Guacamole, Gouda
BAO BUN$6.00
Fried Pork Belly, Quick Pickles, Golden Aioli, Cilantro
TACO SALAD$16.00
Romaine, Smoked Gouda, Black Beans, Tomato, Pickled Onion, Crispy Tortilla, Chipotle Lime Ranch
CHEESE QUESADILLA$10.00
ADD PROTEIN TO ABOVE$8.00
Choice of Smoked Chicken, Braised Beef, Market Fish, Crispy Chicken, Tempura Shrimp, Soyrizo

TACOS

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

DESSERT

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

NIGIRI/PLATTERS

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

SUSHI ROLLS

VEGGIE$18.00
Tempura Vegetable, Avocado, Cucumber, Avocado Tomatillo Salsa, Micro Cilantro, Black Sea Salt
TIGER$18.00
Salmon, Cucumber, Avocado, Spicy Ponzu, Cilantro
DYNAMITE$18.00
Spicy Tuna, Avocado, Sriracha Sweet Chili Sauce, Tempura Fried
TSUNAMI$20.00
Tempura Shrimp, Salmon, Avocado, Eel Sauce, Pickled Onions
HAMACHI TALE$20.00
Seared Hamachi, Fresh Jalapeños, Cucumber, Avocado Scallions, Eel Sauce, Crispy Garlic
PATRIOTS POINT$20.00
Tempura Shrimp, Cucumber, Seared Salmon, Golden Aioli, Togarashi, Scallions, Crispy Sweet Potato Strings
RAINBOW$22.00
Salmon, Kanpachi, Hamachi, Ahi Tuna, Cucumber, Avocado, Tobiko
MISU$22.00
Ahi Tuna, Avocado, White Fish, Fresh Jalapeño, Avocado Tomatillo Salsa, Cilantro
TAURUS$23.00
Soy Paper, Cream Cheese, Coconut Shrimp, Jalapeño Spicy Tuna, Avocado, Tuna Sashimi, Voodoo Sauce Tempura Crunchies, Green Onions
LOBSTER RANGOON$23.00
Lobster Cream Cheese, Avocado, Eel Sauce, Golden Aioli, Tempura Fried
SHISH COOZY$25.00
Salmon, Tuna, Avocado, Seared Wagyu Strawberry Ponzu, Avocado Onions, Black Sea Salt, Micro Cilantro
KING STREET$25.00
Tuna, White Fish, Tempura Shrimp, Spicy Tuna Spicy Ponzu, Diced Jalapeño Scallions, Black Tobiko
THE LAFAYETTE$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)
- Cadillac$2.00
- Fresh Purée$2.00
- Coronita$3.00
- Spicy$1.00
House Margarita$10.00
Fresh Sour Mix, Lunazul Tequila, Triple Sec
Mega Pitcher Margaritas Blanco$200.00
Mega Pitcher Margaritas Reposado$300.00
Mega Pitcher Margaritas Casamigos$400.00

TEQUILA

BLANCO
- Lunazul$7.00
- Altos$8.00
- Espolono$9.00
- Astral$9.00
- Cazadones Cafe$10.00
- Teremana$11.00
- Yave Mango$11.00
- Herradura$12.00
- 818 Tequila Blanco$12.00
- Tanteo$12.00
- Tanteo Jalapeno$12.00
- Patron$12.00
- Tequila Ocho$12.00
- Codigo$14.00
- Casamigos$14.00
- Mijenta Blanco$15.00
- Don Julio $15.00
- Fortaleza Blanco$16.00
- Casa Dragones$18.00
- Mijenta$36.00
- Patron Smokey$40.00
- Clase Azul$51.00
- Clase Azul Gold$87.00
- Gran Patron Platinum$89.00
- Casa Dragones Joven$90.00
ANEJO
- Lunazul Anejo$10.00
- Casamigos$14.00
- Herradura Ultra Cristalino$16.00
- Tequila Ocho$17.00
- Don Fulano$18.00
- Don Julio$18.00
- Patron Extra$20.00
- Mijenta Cristalino$27.00
- Herradura Ultra Legend$36.00
- Maestro Dobel Crist Ex$36.00
- Don Julio 1942$42.00
- Komos Cristalino$44.00
- Casa Dragones$46.00
- Tears of Llorona Extra$70.00
- Gran Patron PIedra$85.00
- Gran Patron Burdeos$100.00
- Komos Extra$100.00
- Clsae Azul Ultra$400.00
REPOSADO
- Lunazul$9.00
- Cazadores$9.00
- Patron Mesu Barrel$13.00
- Herradura$14.00
- Maestro Dobel$14.00
- Casamigos$15.00
- La Gritona$15.00
- Tequila Ocho$15.00
- Maestro Dobel Diamante$16.00
- Don Julio$17.00
- Casamigos Cristalino$17.00
- Fortaleza$18.00
- El Tesoro$19.00
- Mijenta$21.00
- Cincora$36.00
- Patron El Alto$47.00
- Clase Azul$56.00
- Komos Rosa$36.00
MEZCAL
- Mezcal Union$10.00
- Sombra$12.00
- Los Vecinos$12.50
- Montelobos$12.50
- Ilegal Joven$13.00
- Casamigos$22.00
- Ilegal Anejo$23.00
- Clase Azul$100.00
- Se Busca Joven$14.00
- Ilegal Reposado$16.00

TEQUILA FLIGHTS

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

Cocktails

Japanese Mule$16.00
Tito's Vodka, Tozai Night Swim, Lemon Simple Syrup, Ginger Ale
Red Bull Rita$16.00
Patrón Silver, Red Bull Watermelon, Triple Sec, Sour
Topo Chico Ranch Water$16.00
Astral Blanco, Fresh Lime, Paloma
Añejo Old Fashioned$16.00
Patrón Añejo, Angostura Bitters, Orange Bitters Agave
Lychee-Tini$16.00
New Amsterdam Gin, Lychee, Lemon Grapefruit, *try as a mocktail!
Mesu Margarita$16.00
Tequila Ocho, Lime Juice, Agave, Yuzu Flotter, Mesu Salt
Tequila Espresso Martini$16.00
House Espresso Infused Tequila, Kahlua Ripple, Coffee, Baileys
La Frutilla Ahumada$16.00
Union Mezcal, Strawberry Lime Ginger Beer, Tajin Rim make it spicy +1
Resolution$16.00
Hendricks, St. Germain Lime, Grapefruit, Prosecco
Rum Runner$16.00
Captain Morgan, OJ Pineapple, Mango Purée
Seasonal Frozen Cocktail$16.00

Sake

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

Wine

White - Aquamarine Sauvignon Blanc, NZ$14.00
Red - Gascon Malbec, Argentina$14.00
Sparkling - Zonin Prosecco, Italy$14.00
Rose - Moulin de Gassac Rose, France$14.00
Champagne - Veuve Clicquot 150 bottle$150.00
ASK ABOUT OUR BOTTLE LIST

Beer

Sapporo$8.00
Kirin$7.00
Kirin Light$7.00
Miller Lite$7.00
Michelob Ultra$7.00
Stella Artois$8.00
Wicked Weed Pernicious IPA$8.00
Heineken 00 NA$7.00
High Noon$10.00
Tequila or Vodka

What 733 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.3Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

South Carolina
Lively
Charleston
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Review summary

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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.

733 Reviews

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KimD VIP
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service and food were incredible! We loved it!
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Maddie VIP
New Orleans2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very loud and fun environment. Definitely a party sort of vibe but without the “ I feel to old for this place vibe.” We are in our mid to late twenties and went during st Patrick’s day weekend so that could have tied into it being loud but it was just fun. Good music they had a shotski. The food was great we got queso and chips and sushi. What a combo! Can’t get better than Mexican food and sushi in one dinner! The margarita was good too.
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Paula
Jacksonville3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
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 on March 9, 2025
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 February 23, 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 February 23, 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 February 22, 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 February 16, 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 February 16, 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 February 15, 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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FAQs

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

Mesu is rated 4.5 stars by 733 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Mar 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

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570 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403

Additional information

Cross street
King Street and Spring Street
Neighborhood
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, Takeout, 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.

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Additional information

Sushi Platter

TACOS

Chips & Queso

STARTERS

CHIPS & SALSA$10.00

CHIPS & QUESO$11.00

CHIPS & GUACAMOLE$12.00

BUILD YOUR OWN TRIO$16.00

STREET CORN$11.00

BARBACOA BRAISED BEEF OR PORK CARNITAS NACHOS$20.00

BAO BUN$6.00

TACO SALAD$16.00

CHEESE QUESADILLA$10.00

ADD PROTEIN TO ABOVE$8.00

TACOS

BAJA FISH TACO$7.00

CRISPY CHICKEN$7.00

SOYRIZO VEGGIE$7.00

SMOKED CHICKEN$7.00

PICO SHRIMP$8.00

PORK CARNITAS CLOTHESPIN$8.00

BARBACOA BRAISED BEEF$9.00

A5 PHILLY STREET TACO$9.00

A5 SMASHBURGER STREET TACO$9.00

DESSERT

CHURRO OF THE DAY$8.00

DESSERT OF THE DAY$12.00

NIGIRI/PLATTERS

DANCING FANDANGO NIGIRI$25.00

BONE MARROW NIGIRI$25.00

HOLY CITY TIRADITO$28.00

SUSHI PLATTER 4 ROLLS$85.00

SASHIMI PLATTER 15 PIECES$55.00

NIGIRI PLATTER 10 PIECES$55.00

MIXED PLATTER 2 ROLLS 5 PC SASHIMI 5 PC NIGIRI$80.00

SUSHI ROLLS

VEGGIE$18.00

TIGER$18.00

DYNAMITE$18.00

TSUNAMI$20.00

HAMACHI TALE$20.00

PATRIOTS POINT$20.00

RAINBOW$22.00

MISU$22.00

TAURUS$23.00

LOBSTER RANGOON$23.00

SHISH COOZY$25.00

KING STREET$25.00

THE LAFAYETTE$28.00

Margaritas

BYO Margarita

House Margarita$10.00

Mega Pitcher Margaritas Blanco$200.00

Mega Pitcher Margaritas Reposado$300.00

Mega Pitcher Margaritas Casamigos$400.00

TEQUILA

BLANCO

ANEJO

REPOSADO

MEZCAL