Tim C.
Yelp
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.