Maybe Medenine's best place to eat is La Joconde, the restaurant of the Hôtel El Kssour. It has excellent Tunisian standards, including couscous and stews, plus a regular daily menu with salad, brik (savoury flaky pastry), main of the day (often fish) and fruit for around 15DT.
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