Taildragger Cafe

Taildragger Cafe Taildragger Cafe...your restaurant at the Minden-Tahoe Airport. Check the kitchen hours...bar is open until 8:00 pm nightly. Full bar and gaming. We Do Takeout!

Taildragger Cafe: Your restaurant at the Minden-Tahoe Airport. Great food, reasonable prices, and friendly service. Open M-F at 6:00 a.m., Sat & Sunday at 7:00 a.m.

08/29/2026

We are fully staffed and our kitchen is now open until 4:00 pm on Sundays.
Here is our hours of operation.
Mon thru Fri - 6:00am to 8:00pm
Sat - 7:00am to 8:00pm
Sun - 7:00am to 4:00pm (Bar is open until 8:00pm)

Below are our daily specials for the week of 8/31 thru 9/4.
See you at the Taildragger Café! 😎
Monday
Lunch - Grilled Roast Beef, Cheddar and Bacon Melt served on Grilled Sourdough served with choice of side - $ 14.50
Dinner - Blackened Grilled Chicken Sandwich topped with Pepper Jack Cheese and Guacamole served with choice of side - $ 13.95
Tuesday
Lunch - Club Wrap served with Homemade Macaroni Salad - $13.95
Dinner - Western BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger served with choice of side - $ 14.50/Stuffed Baked Potato - $ 11.95
Wednesday
Lunch - Chili Verde served with Rice, Beans, Tortillas & Homemade Salsa - $14.95
Dinner - Grande Chicken, Cheese and Ortega Chile Quesadilla served with Rice, Beans and Homemade Salsa - $ 13.95
Thursday
Lunch - Cold Italian Ciabatta served with choice of side - $ 14.50
Dinner - All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti served with Soup or Salad and Garlic Bread - $ 14.50
Friday
Lunch - Hand Battered Fried Fish served with French Fries and Cole Slaw - $ 13.95
Dinner - Ribeye Steak topped with Garlic Shrimp, Baked Potato, Soup or Salad - $ 23.95 or Substitute Grilled Salmon for $20.95
Notice: Menu items and prices are subject to change.😋

08/22/2026

GOOD NEWS EVERYONE! We are fully staffed and our kitchen is now open until 4:00 pm on Sundays.
Here is our hours of operation.
Mon thru Fri - 6:00am to 8:00pm
Sat - 7:00am to 8:00pm
Sun - 7:00am to 4:00pm (Bar is open until 8:00pm)

Below are our daily specials for the week of 8/24 thru 8/28.
See you at the Taildragger Café! 😎
Monday
Lunch - Western BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger served with choice of side - $ 14.50
Dinner - Grilled Turkey, Ham and Swiss on Grilled Sourdough served with choice of side - $ 12.50/ Stuffed Baked Potato - $ 11.95
Tuesday
Lunch - Chicken Salad Croissant served with choice of side - $ 13.50
Dinner - Grilled Chicken, Bacon, Guacamole and Swiss Sandwich with choice of side - $ 14.95/Stuffed Baked Potato - $ 11.95
Wednesday
Lunch - Chicken Taco Salad served in a Flour Tortilla Bowl with Homemade Salsa - $ 13.95
Dinner - Grande Beef, Bean, Rice and Cheese Burrito topped with Red Sauce - $ 13.95
Thursday
Lunch - Italian Sausage Philly topped with Provolone served with choice of side - $ 14.25
Dinner - All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti served with Soup or Salad and Garlic Bread - $ 14.50
Friday
Lunch - Shrimp Louie Salad served with Garlic Bread - $14.95
Dinner - Ribeye Steak topped with Garlic Shrimp, Baked Potato, Soup or Salad - $ 23.95 or Substitute Grilled Salmon for $20.95
Notice: Menu items and prices are subject to change.😋

08/15/2026

Below are our daily specials for the week of 8/17 thru 8/21.
See you at the Taildragger Café! 😎
Monday
Lunch - Grilled Roast Beef, Cheddar and Bacon Melt served on Grilled Sourdough served with choice of side - $ 14.50
Dinner - Stuffed Baked Potato with Bacon, Grilled Mushrooms & Onions, Butter, Sour Cream, Chives and Cheese - $ 11.95
Tuesday
Lunch - Grilled Chicken, Bacon, Guacamole and Swiss Cheese Sandwich served with choice of side - $ 14.95
Dinner - Western BBQ Bacon Chicken and Cheese Sandwich served with choice of side - $ 13.95/Stuffed Baked Potato - $ 11.95
Wednesday
Lunch - Two Chicken and Bean Tostadas served with Rice and Homemade Salsa - $ 12.95
Dinner - Grande Beef, Cheese and Ortega Chile Quesadilla served with Rice, Beans and Homemade Salsa - $ 13.95
Thursday
Lunch - Chicken Pesto Melt served with choice of side $ 13.50
Dinner - All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti served with Soup or Salad and Garlic Bread - $ 14.50
Friday
Lunch - Half a Tuna Melt served with a cup of Clam Chowder - $ 13.95
Dinner - Ribeye Steak topped with Garlic Shrimp, Baked Potato, Soup or Salad - $ 23.95 or Substitute Grilled Salmon for $20.95
Notice: Menu items and prices are subject to change.😋

08/08/2026

Below are our daily specials for the week of 8/10 thru 8/14.
See you at the Taildragger Café! 😎
Monday
Lunch - Blackened Grilled Chicken Sandwich topped with Pepper Jack Cheese and Guacamole served with choice of side - $ 13.95
Dinner - Homemade Meatloaf served with a Baked Potato and a Side Salad - $ 15.95/ Stuffed Baked Potato - $ 11.95
Tuesday
Lunch - Grilled Turkey, Ham and Swiss Cheese on Grilled Sourdough served with choice of side - $ 12.50
Dinner - Southwest Ortega Roast Beef Melt served with choice of side - $ 13.95/Stuffed Baked Potato - $ 11.95
Wednesday
Lunch - 3 Al Pastor Street Tacos topped w/Pico de Gallo served with Rice, Beans & Homemade Salsa - $ 13.95
Dinner - Grande Beef, Bean, Rice and Cheese Burrito topped with Red Sauce - $ 13.95
Thursday
Lunch - Cold Italian Ciabatta served with Homemade Pasta Salad - $ 14.95
Dinner - All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti served with Soup or Salad and Garlic Bread - $ 14.50
Friday
Lunch - Hand Battered Fried Fish served with French Fries and Cole Slaw - $ 13.95
Dinner - Ribeye Steak topped with Garlic Shrimp, Baked Potato, Soup or Salad - $ 23.95 or Substitute Grilled Salmon for $20.95
Notice: Menu items and prices are subject to change.😋

08/01/2026

Below are our daily specials for the week of 8/3 thru 8/7.
See you at the Taildragger Café! 😎
Monday
Lunch - Grilled Turkey, Ham and Swiss Cheese on Grilled Sourdough served with choice of side - $ 13.50
Dinner - Stuffed Baked Potato with Bacon, Grilled Mushrooms & Onions, Butter, Sour Cream, Chives and Cheese - $ 11.95
Tuesday
Lunch - Grilled Chicken Club Sandwich served with choice of side - $ 14.25
Dinner - Western BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger served with choice of side - $ 14.50/Stuffed Baked Potato - $ 11.95
Wednesday
Lunch - Chili Verde served with Rice, Beans, Tortillas & Homemade Salsa - $14.95
Dinner - Beef Taco Salad served in a Flour Tortilla Bowl with Homemade Salsa - $ 13.95
Thursday
Lunch - Italian Sausage Philly topped with Provolone served with choice of side - $ 14.25
Dinner - All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti served with Soup or Salad and Garlic Bread - $ 14.50
Friday
Lunch - Seafood Combo Platter served with French Fries and Cole Slaw - $ 14.95
Dinner - Ribeye Steak topped with Garlic Shrimp, Baked Potato, Soup or Salad - $ 23.95 or Substitute Grilled Salmon for $20.95
Notice: Menu items and prices are subject to change.😋

07/25/2026

Below are our daily specials for the week of 7/27 thru 7/31.
See you at the Taildragger Café! 😎
Monday
Lunch - Chicken Salad Croissant served with choice of side - $ 13.50
Dinner - Southwest Turkey Melt served with choice of side - $ 12.95/Stuffed Baked Potato - $ 11.95
Tuesday
Lunch - Grilled Bratwurst topped with Grilled Onions and Sauerkraut served with choice of side - $ 12.95
Dinner - Club Wrap served with choice of side - $13.95/Stuffed Baked Potato - $ 11.95
Wednesday
Lunch - Beef Taco Salad served in a Flour Tortilla Bowl with Homemade Salsa - $ 13.95
Dinner - Grande Chicken, Bean, Rice and Cheese Burrito topped with Green Sauce - $13.95
Thursday
Lunch - Turkey Pesto Melt served with choice of side - $ 13.50
Dinner - All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti served with Soup or Salad and Garlic Bread - $ 14.50
Friday
Lunch - Hand Battered Fried Fish served with French Fries and Cole Slaw - $ 13.95
Dinner - Ribeye Steak topped with Garlic Shrimp, Baked Potato, Soup or Salad - $ 23.95 or Substitute Grilled Salmon for $20.95
Notice: Menu items and prices are subject to change.😋

07/18/2026

Below are our daily specials for the week of 7/20 thru 7/24.
See you at the Taildragger Café! 😎
Monday
Lunch - Western BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger served with choice of side - $ 14.50
Dinner - Chicken Cordon Bleu Sandwich served with choice of side - $ 13.95/Stuffed Baked Potato - $ 11.95
Tuesday
Lunch - Roast Beef & Cheddar served on a Hoagie Roll served with choice of side - $ 14.95
Dinner - Bleu Cheese Bacon Burger served with choice of side - $ 13.95/Stuffed Baked Potato - $ 11.95
Wednesday
Lunch - Three Homemade Chicken Taquitos served with Rice, Beans, and Homemade Salsa - $14.95
Dinner - Grande Beef, Bean, Rice and Cheese Burrito topped with Red Sauce - $ 13.95
Thursday
Lunch - Hot Italian Sandwich served on Grilled Sourdough with choice of side - $ 13.95
Dinner - All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti served with Soup or Salad and Garlic Bread - $ 14.50
Friday
Lunch - Shrimp Louie Salad served with Garlic Bread - $14.95
Dinner - Ribeye Steak topped with Garlic Shrimp, Baked Potato, Soup or Salad - $ 23.95 or Substitute Grilled Salmon for $20.95
Notice: Menu items and prices are subject to change.😋 See less

07/11/2026

Below are our daily specials for the week of 7/13 thru 7/17.
See you at the Taildragger Café! 😎
Monday
Lunch - Grilled Turkey, Ham and Swiss Cheese on Grilled Sourdough served with Homemade Macaroni Salad - $ 13.50
Dinner - Stuffed Baked Potato with Bacon, Grilled Mushrooms & Onions, Butter, Sour Cream, Chives and Cheese - $ 11.95
Tuesday
Lunch - Grilled Chicken Club Sandwich served with choice of side - $ 14.25
Dinner - Western BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger served with choice of side - $ 14.50/Stuffed Baked Potato - $ 11.95
Wednesday
Lunch - Chili Verde served with Rice, Beans, Tortillas & Homemade Salsa - $14.95
Dinner - Beef Taco Salad served in a Flour Tortilla Bowl with Homemade Salsa - $ 13.95
Thursday
Lunch - Chicken Parmesan Ciabatta topped with Provolone & Marinara served with choice of side - $ 14.95
Dinner - All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti served with Soup or Salad and Garlic Bread - $ 14.50
Friday
Lunch - Seafood Combo Platter served with French Fries and Cole Slaw - $ 14.95
Dinner - Ribeye Steak topped with Garlic Shrimp, Baked Potato, Soup or Salad - $ 23.95 or Substitute Grilled Salmon for $20.95
Notice: Menu items and prices are subject to change.😋

07/04/2026

The Taildragger Café will be closed for the 4th of July so our staff can enjoy and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the independence of the United States of America!
We will reopen at 7:00 am Sunday morning (July 5th).
See you at the Taildragger Café! 😎

07/01/2026

The Taildragger Café will be closed for the 4th of July so our staff can enjoy and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the independence of the United States of America.
We will reopen at 7:00 am Sunday morning (July 5th).
See you at the Taildragger Café! 😎

Address

1150 Airport Road
Minden, NV
89423

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 8pm
Tuesday 6am - 8pm
Wednesday 6am - 8pm
Thursday 6am - 8pm
Friday 6am - 8pm
Saturday 7am - 2pm
Sunday 7am - 2pm

Telephone

+17757829500

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Taildragger Cafe posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Restaurant

Send a message to Taildragger Cafe:

Shortcuts

Share

Category