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The Black Sens

Name: The Black Sens
Address: Blvd Kukulcan, Cancún 77500, México Km 16.5, Cancun Quintana Roo 77500 Mexico, AW
Price range: Fine Dining
Rating: 5

★★★★★5.0 out of 5 · 513 reviews

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The Black Sens is a $$$$ fine dining & international upscale restaurant in Hotel Zone rated 5.0/5 by 513 TripAdvisor reviewers; walk-ins welcome.

About

The Black Sens sits in the Hotel Zone on Boulevard Kukulcán, a few kilometers down from the convention center. It's one of the pricier spots in the area, and the ratings back that up — perfect five stars across 513 reviews, with service hitting the ceiling and food and value both at 4.9. That combination is unusual at this tier. The kitchen runs fine dining without the stiffness you sometimes get in resort restaurants. People come back for the execution and the fact that the staff seems to actually care whether you're having a good time. The atmosphere rating suggests they've dialed in the room as carefully as the plates. Expect to spend accordingly. If you're looking for a serious meal in the Hotel Zone and don't want to gamble, this is where the numbers point.

At a glance

Area: Hotel Zone
Vibe: upscale
Price: ●●●●
Reservation required: –
Kid friendly: –
Cuisine: fine dining
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The Black Sens