Darcie Duttweiler
Food Writer Extraordinaire
2 ibuprofens, super chug of water, an Electrolit (cucumber-lime), followed by two breakfast tacos (typically Tacodeli’s Jess Special and an Otto – add egg) with a Mexican Coke, and THEN if I’m still in rough shape a long-ass bubble bath to sweat that shit out. And maybe a nap if I’m truly dead. Works like a charm!
Brian Knowles
Owner, Terrible Love Coffee and Wine
At my age, there is no cure, only prevention. In my experience, even more important than staying hydrated, is eating plenty of carbs and calories before drinking. Meeting for drinks in the evening without dinner plans is a recipe for a hangover; it doesn’t matter how much cereal I eat when I get home.
Kendall Jackson
Wine Director, Terrible Love Coffee and Wine
Baked pineapple BBQ pork buns from Shanghai Dim Sum & Tximista vermouth, neat.
Matt Shook
Founder, JuiceLand
Recovery Punch juice and a 4-ounce shot of Yerba Mate.
Raf Miastkowski
Author, Texas Dive Bar Encyclopedia
The Texas Dives field research department has confirmed that the optimal hangover cure is a big bowl of pho. Broth and electrolytes to help you rehydrate, plus mild, carb-rich rice noodles that go easy on the stomach. Can’t beat it.
Chris Seals
Co-founder, Still Austin Whiskey Co.
My hangover cure is simple, and it starts the night before: prioritizing quality over quantity. I reach for a spirit, neat, and take my time with it.
Dustin Terry
Partner, East End Ballroom, host of Hangover Safe Space
On a rough Sunday I’ll knock back a milk thistle capsule with a glass of rosé topped off with a plate of fries while watching the Cowboys attempt a fourth-quarter comeback. Will dip the fries in our Diane sauce if I’m feeling fancy. If it’s cold, I’m replacing the fries with a bowl of spicy miso from Ramen Tatsu-ya!
Brian Montoya
Happy hour expert behind Instagram account Twenty Tab
Budget option: El Tacorrido, menudo, on weekends only. $11 for the menudo. $7.50 for the Pacifico Michelada. $18 total. Pricier option: one margarita, one Michelada, and two fried fish tacos from ESTE. Friday through Sunday happy hour is from 12pm to 5pm so it’s $10 for the margs, $10 for the Michelada, and $8 (each) for the fish taco.
Leslie Martin
Owner, Bouldin Creek Cafe
Over 17 years ago, our staff created a hangover cure drink that we now feature on our menu. It’s called the Swamp Thing, made of organic matcha mixed with Emergen-C and organic apple juice served over ice. It’s every staff member’s go-to the next morning. It wasn’t created by one single person, but forged mostly by me, our manager Chesley, and fine-tuned by who knows who else. Unfortunately the details are murky.
Kerbey Lane OGs
Executive team behind Austin’s longstanding brunch chain
A pumpkin cinnamon swirl short stack paired with Eggs Francisco + a Bloody Mary, if you need a little hair of the dog. For a next-level cure, follow it up with a dip in Barton Springs! Trust us, we’ve been around a while.
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This article appears in November 13 • 2026.
