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Mesu, Charleston, SC

Mesu

4.3
4.3
566 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary Mexican
We are a lively urban spot designed around street art with Mexican and Sushi cuisine. Tequila infusions complement sake sangrias with a full cocktail list.

Reservations accepted daily, walk-in availability is an option as well!

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 28 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • 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

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Executive chef

    Matt Greene

  • Private party facilities

    Email Jenn at jtoppe@republic-dmg.com for private event information.

  • 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, Wine

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What 566 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • South Carolina

    Innovative

  • Charleston

    Innovative

  • Charleston

    Hot spot

  • Charleston

    Lively

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Great food. Too loud for us. Lots of college kids. Was there early and didn’t sit for 20 mins past reservation.
  2. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall2food2service3ambience4
    Waited thirty minutes past reservation time to be seated. Took an hour for them to bring queso/salsa/ gauc trios to the table.
  3. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lauren and Oren were awesome and completed our wonderful food experience with amazing service and laughs.
  4. AmyL

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Liked the ambiance. Laid back and high class at same time.
  5. AlexKeddie

    Raleigh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our bachelorette group had a fun time at MESU! This is the perfect spot for a group of gals who are ready to go out after. Our waiter was attentive and made sure we were never thirsty!
  6. Foodie05

    Raleigh

    32 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    The food was good and the service was great. We would definitely go back
  7. JeremyS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and fun atmosphere. Such a cool concept!
  8. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall2food3service4ambience3
    Two of our three dishes were just okay. Also the drinks were not at all worth the price (margarita pitcher). Fun atmosphere for a party but choose wisely on your food.
  9. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall1food3service2ambience1
    This restaurant caters to bachelorette parties. No one over age 39 should step foot in the joint. The music is ear piercing and vulgar. Their website should be more specific about all of this.
  10. MichelleR

    Cleveland

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    It was a very upbeat place! Music is a bit loud but very fun! Food was excellent! Had the taco salad with beef and the flavors were fabulous!
  11. MichelleP

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience2
    This place was just okay. Was expecting more. The food was just average. The drinks were not good, super disappointed.
  12. MaryO

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    The tacos were delicious. Try the clothespin taco and the lychee martini. Chips were seasoned and very good with the cheese dip.
  13. anny

    Wilmington

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Sushi was amazing —much better than the tacos but the chips and salsa were great!
  14. TheresaV

    Raleigh

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Unique fusion of tacos and sushi options, and each item is so good!!
  15. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall2food3service3ambience5
    Sushi was pretty good, way too over priced. Every roll was over $20 when they probably should have been more like $12
  16. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall2food2service5ambience5
    Dinner was great and so flavorful, but the amount of filling I received in my taco was not worth $7 per taco.
  17. KyleandMarylyn

    Charleston

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    We enjoyed ourselves. The tuna appetizer was awesome.
  18. saturday

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall2food3service4ambience2
    Too loud for dinner. It’s like a night club while trying to eat. Maybe turn up the music after 9. Would not return
  19. mmrohrer

    New York Area

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Mesu stood out to me because of its unique menu, serving both Mexican dishes and sushi - which happen to be two of our favorites! We made a reservation for 6:30pm but since it was a rainy chilly day, we stopped by about 45 minutes early to get out of the cold and see if we could be seated early. The host was very accommodating and worked with the manager to get us seated which we really appreciated. Our server's name was Abby and she was so sweet! Very attentive and shared lots of helpful local recs with us. We bonded over both being from MD. To start, my husband and I shared the chips and guac - the chips were soggy for the most part and the guac did not seem that fresh, but when we ordered more chips, they tasted a lot better! My husband ordered two tacos - the Crispy Chicken Taco (which I also ordered) and the Barbacoa Braised Beef Taco. We shared the Tiger Roll. Everything was tasty and I felt like I had more than enough to eat. Around 7pm it started to get a little loud and the music was turned up which we didn't mind but didn't expect - seems like it becomes a fun college hang out Saturday nights.
  20. joro59

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience1
    Not much to say positive about this place. It doesn’t seem to have a purpose. Food very average. Weird art on walls.
  21. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service at the bar and delish food! Chips & red salsa were yummy. Wish we would’ve gotten the trio (salaa, guac & queso)!!
  22. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience2
    I went because I’m a southern charm fan and tried to support leva BUT most of our dishes got mixed up, it was expensive and so loud so we couldn’t really talk. I won’t go back.
  23. WilliamL

    Charleston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 29, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Food was absolutely incredible! Wait staff was attentive just short handed. We will definitely be back.
  24. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Staff was personable and attentive. The food and atmosphere were fantastic…and the overall energy was great!
  25. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    On vacation. Our server Rachel was amazing! She served our group of 8 and was super friendly. Food was good too!
  26. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall2food3service3ambience1
    Waited a long time for average food and had to sit through people drinking shots and banging on a very loud gong
  27. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Some dishes were great. Some weren’t.
  28. ChristinaT

    St. Louis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server, Lauren, was awesome! Great service and she was so helpful, not only with the menu but also recommended some other cool things to try while we are in Charleston. We loved her! The food was fantastic, we tried both the sushi and tacos. The vibe was also a lot of fun. It’s a happening place! It’s a little on the pricey side but we will definitely come back next time we are in Charleston.
  29. Arin

    Kansas City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing experience. Mexican and sushi, what more could you ask for! Best sushi we have ever had.
  30. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Great food and great service. Loud, party-type atmosphere. Hawaii Five-O roll was delicious. Husband had crispy chicken tacos that he said were delicious. Also ordered Jerk Chicken wings appetizer that were really good. Not a bad place, if you like the party atmosphere.
  31. Alegna

    Cleveland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    I really loved the crispy chicken taco! The food quality was great!
  32. FayeY

    Western NC

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall1food2service4ambience1
    We were greeted warmly and seated immediately. I made this res based on many reviews of great food and good service. No one mentioned the music so I don’t know if my experience was a one off or the norm. The restaurant is very small. The music was far too loud and frankly offensive. We left before ordering. We could not see ourselves enjoying this experience at all.
  33. Cuteshortness143

    Orlando

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love love love!! Fantastic cocktails and who doesn’t like to have Mexican apps and a Japanese dinner or vice versa!? I’m in love and will definitely go back asap !
  34. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    Birthday dinner. This was very loud and almost like a club atmosphere. The food was subpar and not worth the price.
  35. MorganD

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ate there in a group of 6. Everyone really enjoyed their food and wants to go back. Service was top notch and a manager was going around filling waters.
  36. nikkicuc

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Always a fan favorite! A little noisy but to be expected in such a heavily populated college town! Amazing service!
  37. DpopsK

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Big open, loud space. Great bar, not a great restuarant.
  38. OpenTable Diner

    Western NC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    This was a great experience. We sat at the “counter” aka the bar. The bartenders were hilarious and kept up with everything we needed. They make fantastic drinks and the food was pretty good! Recommend the shrimp taco, the truffled tuna tartare bowl, and the dynamite roll. If you’re feeling wild, get a spicy raspberry margarita!! It was loud but not insane to the point we couldn’t hear each other. We will absolutely be back
  39. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Great good and fun atmosphere. In the end it’s tacos and sushi. Very loud and loud music.
  40. AlexF

    Charleston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall3food1service4ambience5
    I’ve been here several times. All the food lacked a lot of flavor.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Mesu is rated 4.3 stars by 566 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 PM


Booked 28 times today
Google Map for Mesu

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

  • 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

    Matt Greene

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wine

  • Phone number

    (854) 429-1011

  • Private party facilities

    Email Jenn at jtoppe@republic-dmg.com for private event information.

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