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Eclectic & funky vibe interior for Mesu - Mesu, Charleston, SC

Mesu

4.5
4.5
741 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary Mexican
570 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 12 times today
  • Lively
  • Great for happy hour
  • Good for groups
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
  • 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.
  • Neighbourhood
    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

What 741 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Carolina

    Lively

  • Charleston

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mesu offers a lively atmosphere with a unique fusion of Mexican and sushi cuisine. Renowned for its vibrant energy, it's perfect for celebrations. Guests praise the "fantastic" food and "outstanding" service, highlighting the churros, margaritas, and tacos. Not ideal for quiet dinners, but a "super fun" spot for group outings.
741 Reviews
  1. Jenna

    Exclusive1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food, service, and atmosphere!! The smash burger taco was amazing and the donuts were the perfect sweet ending to a phenomenal dining experience!!

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  2. Deborah

    Baltimore2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved our dinner at Mesu- our server was outstanding and she was well informed about food allergies and cross contamination. The vibe was fun with a great music playlist. Sushi was fresh and delicious and you’ve gotta try the green salsa that is blended with avocado - addictive! Would eat there again in a heartbeat.

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  3. Mayuri

    Las Vegas3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely wonderful and vibrant atmosphere. Food was wonderful! The vegetarian options were tasty. The staff friendly and quick. Will be back. Took our mom for her 80th birthday and she loved the excitement that was there. Thanks for making her hit the gong!!

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  4. Spencer

    New York City6 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 26, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Go to O-Ku for Sushi and TacoBoy for tacos. This place is a bust

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  5. Gus

    Richmond5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 24, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    First time trying Mesu, we felt like a combo of sushi & Mexican , our party of 3 enjoyed what we ate but our dishes came out all at different times, when one of us was the done the other was just beginning. Not sure we’d go back.

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  6. Greg

    Charleston3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was very attentive, which is a little surprising given how busy they were. Combining Mexican and Sushi makes for a lot of fun and innovative finger food.

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  7. RNMar

    Chicago12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was fantastic, and our server was incredible. There was two bachelorette parties towards the end of our reservation which brought a lot of energy, but also made it a little more loud. Overall though, we loved it!!

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  8. Beth

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    This place was great! You need to know going in that it's mostly sushi. We do not like sushi, but the people eating it looked very happy and were having loads of fun. We had tacos (pretty much the only non-sushi offering) and they were very good! I recommend the fresh fish taco and the barbacoa!

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  9. KimD VIP

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    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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  10. Maddie VIP

    New Orleans2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    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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FAQs

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

Mesu is rated 4.5 stars by 741 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 12 times today
Google Map for Mesu

570 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    King Street and Spring Street
  • Neighbourhood
    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
  • Phone number
  • 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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