Mexican-Asian fusion. I will be back! This place was great, having a daughter who is Mexican and Japanese this food hit the spot for her and myself. The food came out quick and was hot. We spend $70 plus, but got the food below which was plenty. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Enough seats for large groups and can serve many people.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Open table rsvp, we got there when they opened so not telling how packed this place gets at night. Taste of the ramen was excellent, maybe would have liked more noodles, but we had plenty of other stuff to eat. Couldn't even fit in desert, see you folks in August! read more

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Vibes were great. Food was delish. Drinks were great. Service was great (thank you Josie!). I ordered 3 street tacos (Philly, carne asada, and birria) and they were phenom!! My friends ordered the crispy rice, nachos, and quesadilla and all were great! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Not terribly over busy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]One downside - we were sat by the gong and after something (couldn't figure out fully what that was make a sake shot) they get to ring the gong. Make sure you pack your earplugs if sat below it like we were![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I've visited Mesu for drinks before, but this was my first time grabbing a bite with friends on a weekday. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience! We started with the chips and salsa--the chips have a unique seasoning that adds a great kick. We also shared the crab dip, which was incredibly creamy and delicious. Our waitress was fantastic! She was friendly and offered excellent recommendations tailored to our cravings. I also tried my first Leche Martini, and it was a total standout. [[HIGHLIGHT]]While the Tiger Roll was good (perhaps not the best sushi I've ever had, but solid), the overall vibe and service made for a great night.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I'd definitely recommend Mesu for a night out on King Street! read more

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Okay, I've been stewing on what to write. Let me walk you through the evening: (also I want to preface this by saying our waitress was great! I believe her name was Lauren.) We had a reservation, arrived with 2 minutes to spare. We told the hostess who informed us that it would be around 5 minutes "until your table is ready." Okay, fine. We are confused as there are multiple empty tables and they don't appear short staffed, but we just say okay and wait it out. About 3 minutes into waiting, in walks another reservation, same time as ours, also for two people. They announce themselves to the hostess who says "okay, follow me right this way!" Huh??? What's different between them and us? Two people? Same time? Same place? AND WE GOT THERE BEFORE THEM. But I digress. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We are still waiting, haven't said a word, until the hostess approaches and asks us if we want to sit at this table right in the doorway. (meanwhile it's 39 and windy and right next to the door which is why they weren't sitting anyone there)[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Call me dramatic but I wanted to not wear my overcoat to eat inside and the hostess totally understood that. I did at this point ask why we couldn't have the table they were preparing in the back and she then said we could wait for it but her reasoning was that "the people at your table haven't left yet." Let me remind, the restaurant is empty. And look, I am NOT one to complain. Look at my reviews, I try to find every little thing good to say, and I'm going to have nice things to say, but I have to get through this first. In comes another group of two, reservation at the same time. Lo and behold, they also get seated immediately. By this point I'm a little more than annoyed but I'm still willing to wait. We finally get seated and it wasn't even a long wait, 10 minutes to be exact. It wasn't the wait that was upsetting, it was the lack of explanation for not only why we couldn't take an empty table but also why other groups with the same time and amount of customers got seated first. ANYWAY, now for the decent stuff. Food was fine; not bad, not great. Couple of things: loved the crab dip and sushi was good. Serving sizes were great, and again our server couldn't have been better. Only other issue I had was the menu not describing what you were actually getting. Two examples: 1) the bao bun. It said bao bun, not fried bao. I was disappointed when my boa bun was crispy and deep fried. I have pictures of the bun and the menu description in my review. 2) the rum runner. Said absolutely nothing about coconut, so please tell me why it was 100% mainly coconut. Description also attached. [[HIGHLIGHT]]All in all, fun place to go with friends but remember to have mediocre expectations as to not be disappointed.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The end. read more

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This place is a great blend of Mexican and Japanese cuisine if you need a quick bite after walking up King Street! The service and food delivery were exceptionally fast and friendly. I had the bluefin tuna nachos which were well presented and abundant with fish, but did have that high quality bluefin tuna texture I'm used to. For my main meal I had the Birria ramen that I ate with excitement, but was a little disappointed with the lack of meat in the ramen and the over abundance of cheese in the taco to dip in their broth. The noodles were quite firm to my liking! I would definitely go back and try out more simple items rather than the "fusion" stuff. read more

MESU - Bluefin Tuna Nachos - Mexican Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Tacos & Sushi? Sign me up! Mesu is an awesome Mexican Sushi fusion restaurant on King Street! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The aesthetic here is great & the vibes are perfect for a meal with friends or a date night![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] There's bound to be something for everyone no matter what you're craving; & it's all delicious! If you have a hard time choosing between so many tasty options, I totally recommend trying a little bit of everything! The sushi is incredibly fresh and well prepared. The bao bun rocked & all of the taco combinations hit the spot! You need to check them out! read more

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I have been on the fence about trying this spot because sushi and Mexican food didn't sound like a good mix. Through a Yelp experience I had the opportunity to try it and I am happy to report that the food was amazing!! I was pleasantly surprised. I was there for a Halloween event so all of the spooky cocktails were crafted to fit the occasion and tasty. The bartenders were the only staff members I had the chance to interact with and everyone was nice. The food itself: there was an assortment of sushi to choose from, street corn ribs, birria, dumplings, and tacos. Every bite I had was great. I'll def be coming back with my friends so they can enjoy a Mesu experience as well. read more

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Tonight I crept into the Mesu Halloween Bash, and it was such a vibe! The place was alive with hauntingly good music, eerie lights, and plenty of spooky energy. My top food picks were the crispy rice and the Mesu Roll -- a lighter sushi with ahi tuna (my fav), avocado, white fish, tomatillo salsa, and cilantro. It was a fresh, flavorful contrast to the other fried treats at the party. The restaurant was transformed into a haunted hideaway draped in cobwebs and Halloween décor. The wait staff kept the plates coming and the tables clear. The only slight delay was at the bar, where our spooky-themed cocktails took a bit longer to brew... but honestly, with the high vibes, we didn't mind. read more

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We went to Mesu for dinner and had a great time! They were kind enough to seat us with about 5 minutes left before the kitchen closed which we really appreciated. We started with the street corn which came cut into long pieces instead of on the cob and it was incredible. We also got the guac queso and salsa sampler which is such a good app choice if you're with a group. The sushi was surprisingly really good too and super fresh with no fishy odors. We tried a few different tacos and the Baja fish taco had a bit too much slaw on top which kind of took away from the other ingredients but overall everything else was solid. Definitely would recommend this spot for small bites and drinks! read more

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I recently visited Charleston for our birthday getaway and this was the first place. I stopped and got some food. It was really close in the neighborhood that I was staying so we were able to walk to it. We went during happy hour wish a happy hour from 4 to 6. They had a new appetizer which was the calamari and pork belly and I decided to try it. It was pretty good, but I will say that it was overpriced for the portion size. I believe I paid 22 or $23 for it. The margarita was also on the happy hour menu. And it was a great price and tasted delicious. It's for my entrée. I got the brisket nachos, which was an amazing portion for the price of $20. I found it interesting that they used Gouda cheese, extra cheese a choice on their different tacos and nachos. I thought it was an interesting mix of flavors because the spot is a Asian Mexican fusion. I really enjoyed everything that I had. I love the ambience inside. It's a very cool spot. Loved all the different pictures on the wall. And the service was really good. We asked the young lady about the different items before we ordered and she gave a really honest opinion. And I really appreciated that. I would definitely come back and try some more items when I'm back in town! read more

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I'll preface my review by saying I definitely would come back and try this again. Maybe I just didn't order the right things. I was super excited to try this spot because it's a mix of my favorite things - Mexican and sushi! The queso was very good but I didn't love the seasoning on the chips, it was a bit overpowering. The fried pickles were delish! I ordered a smoked chicken taco - there was a ton of slaw on it, like way too much, and the chicken flavor was good but SO rich that I couldn't finish it. I ordered a shrimp tempura roll and it was very good but was missing cucumber. My friend also got the same roll and hers had cucumber in it. A mistake for sure but I was disappointed. However the atmosphere and service of this spot is awesome! They were able to accommodate a large group of 12 and was fast and friendly. Like I mentioned before, I would definitely try this place again but would order different things. read more

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I think I need to give this place another shot. I was super unimpressed with the food but it has such great ratings. The meat in the tacos was super dry and bland. The bun bao were good and I'd definitely order them again. Dessert tasted like a grocery store frozen cake. I'll go back and update my review because again, everyone seems to love them place. read more

MESU - Mexican Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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This place was incredible from start to finish! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Such a fun artistic atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Great service. The drinks were all creative and delicious- not overly sweet, just the way we like them. Every item we ordered off the menu was a home run- we will be going back to try more. We got a bunch of Mexican and sushi rolls for the table to share and were so glad we got to sample so many things. The sushi rolls were all very creative and delicious, out of the ordinary sushi rolls. The tacos were perfect and I have never eaten a better torta! Our kids enjoyed everything with us, including the mocktails. This place deserves a star! Can't wait to visit Charleston again to return here! read more

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very GOOD sushi!! I'm obsessed with this place!! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The vibes are fun[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and definitely try the lychee martini SO GOOD! I would just come here for the sushi, I'm Mexican and i've had better tacos... and tacos don't go on flour tortillas. Aside from that, I love it here and i'm obsessed. read more

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Went here for the yelp elite Halloween party and it did not disappoint. Tons of sushi and tacos to choose from. They had Halloween themed drinks and a DJ. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Could not have asked for a better place to celebrate Halloween[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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We had such a great time at the Halloween party hosted at Mesu! I was always a little scriptural of the Japanese Mexican fusion concept but it honestly works so well. Everything I tried was so yummy and the staff was so kind and accommodating. Over all 10/10. I definitely intend on visited here for dinner another time. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]When we arrived, there were only a handful of patrons...Plenty of open tables for a Sunday evening.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The hostess immediately stated they didn't have any available tables before we could share that we had a reservation. Quite off-putting. Our server was pleasant and gave us time to review the menu. The food was tasty but oddly enough, only 1 meal at a time was brought to the table (4 guests at our table), so we ate as they arrived instead of together. Dessert we chose the churros and they were delish but had an odd filling. Had the hostess been welcoming and our food arrived together, I would have given 4 stars. read more

Close to work (I'm glad I wore my sneakers that day!!), great food and service! You can't go wrong here! [[HIGHLIGHT]]I attended an event here and loved the set up.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very inviting space even if it was a little crowded which could be expected on Halloween.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The bar space was great and filled with guests from end to end.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I really enjoyed every bite of my dinner at MESU. It was my birthday weekend, and we opted to do a night on King Street. MESU had reservations left, so we booked it but ended up opting to sit at the bar instead...as close as possible to the front door since it was FRIGID inside. Like we would've stayed longer and bought more food if we weren't both shivering. My friend mentioned the special occasion, and they gave a blow job shot (lol) and had me bang the gong. Cute little touch. We split the dip trio and opted for the avocado salsa, which was delightful. I also had the clothespin pork taco, and goooodness. It was tasty! For drinks, I had a nice glass of Rose and my friend had a beer. Service was great, prices were reasonable, and really other than the temperature, we loved our visit. read more

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Food was delicious, our server was fantastic. We enjoyed the happy hour and I was happy they had vegan options (impossible taco) I had a veggie role and a taco salad! All was very good read more

MESU - Taco salad, veggie role, rainbow role - Mexican Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Interesting concept being a Mexican sushi spot! The rolls were good, but overall a bit on the pricey side. We didn't have a reservation but got seated at the bar which was fine. We were attended to regularly and the food was good and very filling! It's a fun vibe inside and was perfect for our girls night. read more

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We had a great meal at Mesu tonight. When Yelp helped us find this restaurant, we thought 'this is our perfect restaurant...sushi Mexican fusion, two of our favorite things'. And it was...We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner tonight. Loren was our server. She was friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. Warner was our bartender, she pushed me to try an anejo Old Fashion. She convinced me that a whiskey drinker would love this drink. She was right. We ordered another anejo old fashioned after the first. Food: oh Boy, did we eat. We started with the tempura shrimp taco(4/5) and a 'clothespin' crispy pork taco (4/5). Both were good. We then moved on to sushi rolls. We had the Taurus, hamachi tale, and the Mesu. They were all excellent (5/5), but our favorite was the Taurus with spicy tuna, jalapeño, coconut shrimp and cream cheese. The combination was absolutely ingenious. Dessert? Oh Man! The absolute best way to finish a meal...fresh made churros with caramel sauce (5/5). Two hot, crispy, and thick 8" long churros were absolutely amazing. We really enjoyed our meal. The only reason I didn't score it higher was the restaurant's ambiance. The decor, furnishings, and service is more fast casual and could have been more upscale. This ambiance didn't resonate with us... but don't miss out on giving this restaurant a try. You won't regret it! read more

Half of us wanted sushi and half wanted Mexican and we googled options and found this place last minute. Unfortunately it was extremely underwhelming. Saw that it was a 4.6! The ONLY thing that made our experience better was our server Sidney. The nachos were decent of all the things we tried. The bao bun was so disappointing, why did you deep fry the bao bun? It's meant to be steamed, soft and fluffy. When I bit into it, oil just seeped into my mouth and I literally didn't finish it. My husband tried one of the tacos and again, so oily and left a puddle of grease on the plate. The sushi ... you can just tell when it doesn't taste fresh. Maybe it "was" fresh but kept for too long? Idk For almost a $200 tab we left unsatisfied. It's VERY rare that my husband and I don't finish our food, but we did not enjoy most of it. Like I mentioned before, our server was attentive, friendly and nice. We did not make any complaints to her, we paid for everything but I would just hope that the feedback we gave is helpful. Please don't deep fry the bao bun!! read more

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just keep in mind that i was very tipsy. [[HIGHLIGHT]]the place was like a club. loud music, people dancing at there tables, it was just great energy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] it wasn't my birthday but i'm pretty sure they do really fun things for people birthdays, i saw someone get a complimentary shot which is AMAZING. [[HIGHLIGHT]]the place was packed so i kind of understand why there would be a bit of a wait for our food, but the loud music made up for it.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I got the trio as a starter, the queso (6/10), guac (9/10), salsa (7/10), the chips (6/10), overall was a 7/10. I then had the birria taco, 7/10, it was good but there wasn't anything too special about it. After i had the avocado tostada, at that point i was kind of full but i did really enjoy all of the flavors, 8.5/10. the service was great, very nice people, customers included:) read more

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I thought this place was good! We started off with the chip trio and got queso, guac and red salsa. I didnt love that the chips had seasoning all over it but the queso was really good. We got a few rolls to taste test. I didnt LOVE any of them... I felt like they were missing something? The waygu taco was pretty fire though read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]The music, the vibe makes it worth a try.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]If it's your birthday and you drink, it's especially fun.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service we receive was world class and we sat at the bar. The bartender was patient, and very accommodating. Both of our meals were delicious. It took me a long time to order because I am not a huge Mexican fan. I ordered the chicken teriyaki taco. It was very good. My daughter ordered sushi it was delicious too. I would recommend both of these dishes. Four stars because I think the options could be better read more

MESU - Chicken teriyaki taco - Mexican Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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I ordered food to go from Mesu, and was not disappointed in the food. My favorite thing I tried was the Tsunami sushi roll, which included tempura shrimp, salmon, avocado, eel sauce, and pickled onions. The salmon tasted fresh, the tempura was still nice and crispy, and the pickled onions added the bit of acidity needed to bring the whole roll together. It was my daughter's favorite as well. I ordered the Barbacoa Braised Beef, which included peppers, onions, salsa, and cotija cheese. The beef had good flavor - just the right amount of spiciness for me, and pretty tender and juicy. The toppings were plentiful as well. I also tried the Baja Fish Taco, which was grilled fish with salsa and purple cabbage slaw. The slaw was a bit excessive and overpowered much of the taco, and the fish a little dry. While the food was pretty good, and I like the concept of mixing Mexican with Sushi, the price point is steep. I get that it's on one of the busiest streets in Charleston, but even so, $7-9 for one taco and $20+ for a sushi roll seems a bit excessive. They had my order ready in a timely manner, allowing me to wait at the bar with a cup of water while I waited. The space seemed nice and clean as well, with a good amount of seating and plenty of bar seating. read more

Such a nice dining experience. We started out with the chips, salsa, and cheese dip and it was so good. The chips had a really yummy seasoning (their house seasoning the server said). For my meal I had the fish and shrimp tacos and they were both so yummy. My fiance had the barbacoa tacos and he loved it as well. For dessert we had the turtle cheesecake, which was good, I mean it's cheese cake. read more

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This place was phenomenal and I would highly recommend it. The food was fantastic and the service was great. The staff were all very friendly and the restaurant was clean. Besides what's pictured we also had the chips and queso (DEVINE) and Strawberry Margaritas which tasted like candy- very dangerous LOL!!! What a great experience and can't wait to go back!!! I'll be dreaming of that clothespin taco until then! THANK YOU MESU!!!! read more

MESU - (Top to bottom) Smashburger Taco, Lobster Rangoon Roll, Mesu Roll and Clothespin Taco - Mexican Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Terrible service at the bar, food was just ok, couldn't even get water refilled without asking multiple times, bartender did not know how to make drinks, ex: old fashioned was crazy sweet. read more

Mesu was right beside our hotel, actually part of the building, so easy walk if you are staying at the Hyatt, Historic District off King Street. I did not see any parking but that doesn't mean there wasn't any down the block. This is a Mexican/Sushi restaurant. We were intrigued. The menu was pretty straightforward with interesting sushi creations. I had the jerk wings and the Hamachi Tale sushi roll. The Wing portion was plentiful. The flavor was good, but was hoping for more of a kick. The skin was flabby/soft so I thought the wings were baked, but the waitress said they were fried so the sauce really took away any crispiness. The sushi roll was decent. Service was standard. Overall a solid experience. read more

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Urgg do not go. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Sat down to sticky chairs, menus were also sticky from alcohol and not being cleaned.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Table was rocky, probably the cause of the sticky uncleanliness.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Disgusting. This in the first 3 minutes. Got up and left[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. If it's bad at the beginning it's bad all the way. read more

Cool place on king on downtown. Philly taco was super tasty. Sushi was also very fresh and had pretty unique combinations. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Atmosphere very cool.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]A fun place to meet with friends for some tacos and sushi and a drink.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Definitely recommend read more

Mexican and sushi... who would have thought it should be in the same building?!? I do now! Wonderful! read more

MESU - Mexican Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Mesu is such a unique and unexpected fusion of Mexican and Japanese cuisine, but it works! I had the Barbacoa Braised Beef Taco and the Dynamite Sushi Roll, both of which were packed with flavor. The taco could've used just a bit more salt but it was very tender. The sushi roll had a nice kick of spice, so be ready for a little heat! The atmosphere is fast-paced and lively, with great music that will have you singing along all night. Plus, if you're a sports fan, there are TVs ready to go. Overall, a super fun spot with great food and energy. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Walked into this spot and immediately felt the vibe. Music was great![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food was delicious and the service was top notch. Will and Jorden were fantastic. A+ personalities and such a great conversation about Charleston. Already looking forward to coming back! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Love this energy Charleston just hits different when the vibe, food, and people align[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. read more

The vibe in the restaurant was fun with fun music- there were two bachelorette parties so it was loud and rowdy. The food was very tasty! The queso was great and we really enjoyed the lobster ragoon roll. Would come back! 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

Super fun place with a great vibe. Always recommended this place to friends who visit from out of town. Their menu for sushi is constantly changing so there's always something new and unique to try whenever I go. read more

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We had our the after party for our daughter's wedding at Mesu and it was wonderful. The food was great, [[HIGHLIGHT]]the venue was fantastic[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and the staff was friendly and easy to work with. We rented the venue, so it was a private event. I highly recommend working with the team for your next event or party. Thank you for all your work! read more