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.

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! 😎

06/27/2026

Below are our daily specials for the week of 6/29 thru 7/3.
See you at the Taildragger Café! 😎
Monday
Lunch - Club Wrap served with choice of side - $13.95
Dinner - Stuffed Baked Potato with Bacon, Grilled Mushrooms & Onions, Butter, Sour Cream, Chives and Cheese - $ 11.95
Tuesday
Lunch - Grilled Bratwurst topped with Grilled Onions and Sauerkraut served with choice of side - $ 12.95
Dinner - Parmesan Sourdough Burger with Dijon Mustard, Swiss Cheese, and Grilled Onions served with choice of side - $ 13.95
Wednesday
Lunch - Grande Beef, Bean, Rice and Cheese Burrito topped with Red Sauce - $ 13.95
Dinner - Grande Chicken, Cheese and Ortega Chile Quesadilla served with Rice, Beans and 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 - 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.😋

06/20/2026

This Sunday (TOMORROW) is Father's Day. So bring that favorite man in your life out to the Taildragger Café for breakfast and try our Father's Day Breakfast Special - A Corned Beef Hash & Cheese Omelet with your choice of Potatoes and Toast. All for $ 17.95.
There is also a Breakfast Drink Special - Bird of Paradise, which is a wine glass filled with ice, champagne, orange juice and a splash of grenadine - $ 6.50 for this one!

For lunch there is a Garlic Aioli Ribeye Steak Sandwich topped with Caramelized Onions, Provolone Cheese with Lettuce and Tomato served on the side. It also comes with your choice of side. This one goes for $ 20.95

A second lunch special for the day is the Biplane Burger with your choice of side for $ 16.95

Below are our daily specials for the week of 6/22 thru 6/26.
See you at the Taildragger Café! 😎
Monday
Lunch - Western BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger 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 - Turkey, Swiss Cheese and Guacamole Croissant served with Homemade Macaroni Salad - $ 14.95
Dinner - Grilled Chicken, Bacon, Guacamole and Swiss Cheese Sandwich served with choice of side - $ 14.95
Wednesday
Lunch - Three Homemade Chicken Taquitos served with Rice, Beans, and Homemade Salsa - $14.95
Dinner - Grande Beef, Cheese and Ortega Chile Quesadilla served with Rice, Beans and Homemade Salsa - $ 13.95
Thursday
Lunch - Homemade Lasagna served with Garlic Bread - $14.95
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.😋

06/17/2026

Don't forget...This Sunday is Father's Day!

So bring that favorite man in your life out to the Taildragger Café for breakfast and try our Father's Day Breakfast Special - A Corned Beef Hash & Cheese Omelet with your choice of Potatoes and Toast. All for $ 17.95.
There is also a Breakfast Drink Special - Bird of Paradise, which is a wine glass filled with ice, champagne, orange juice and a splash of grenadine - $ 6.50 for this one!

For lunch there is a Garlic Aioli Ribeye Steak Sandwich topped with Caramelized Onions, Provolone Cheese with Lettuce and Tomato served on the side. It also comes with your choice of side. This one goes for $ 20.95

A second lunch special for the day is the Biplane Burger with your choice of side for $ 16.95

06/13/2026

Below are our daily specials for the week of 6/15 thru 6/19.
See you at the Taildragger Café! 😎
Monday
Lunch - Chicken Salad Croissant served with choice of side - $ 13.50
Dinner - Chicken Philly topped with Swiss Cheese served with choice of side $ 14.95/Stuffed Baked Potato - $ 11.95
Tuesday
Lunch - Turkey, Ham, American Cheese Sub Sandwich served with Homemade Pasta Salad - $ 12.50
Dinner - Western BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger served with choice of side - $ 14.50/Stuffed Baked Potato - $ 11.95
Wednesday
Lunch - Two Chicken and Bean Tostadas served with Rice and Homemade Salsa - $ 12.95
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 - Fish Sandwich topped with American Cheese served with Tartar Sauce and choice of side - $ 12.95
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.😋

06/10/2026

PLEASE NOTE:
SATURDAY, JUNE 13th, 2026
THE TAILDRAGGER CAFÉ WILL BE CLOSING
AT 11:00 AM UNTIL APPROXIMATELY 4:00 PM

The TAILDRAGGER CAFÉ will be closing at 11:00 am this Saturday (June 13th) to celebrate the life of the founder of the TAILDRAGGER CAFÉ,
Duncan “Dink” Getty.
Thank you for your courtesy and cooperation.
We will be reopening the restaurant and bar to the public that afternoon at approximately 4:00 pm for Dinner and Drinks. Please come back and join us.

06/06/2026

Below are our daily specials for the week of 6/8 thru 6/12.
See you at the Taildragger Café! 😎
Monday
Lunch - All American Burger topped with American Cheese and Grilled Onions served with choice of side - $ 11.95
Dinner - Stuffed Baked Potato with Bacon, Grilled Mushrooms & Onions, Butter, Sour Cream, Chives and Cheese - $ 11.95
Tuesday
Lunch - Polish Dog topped with Grilled Onions and Sauerkraut served with choice of side - $ 10.95
Dinner - Blue Cheese Bacon Burger served with choice of side - $ 13.50/Stuffed Baked Potato - $ 11.95
Wednesday
Lunch - Two Beef and Bean Tostadas served with Rice and Homemade Salsa - $12.95
Dinner - Chicken, Bean and Cheese Chimichanga topped with Sour Cream and Guacamole served with Rice and Salsa - $ 14.95
Thursday
Lunch - Hot Meatball Ciabatta topped with Provolone Cheese 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 - 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.😋

05/30/2026

Below are our daily specials for the week of 6/1 thru 6/5.
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 - Grilled Roast Beef, Cheddar and Bacon Melt served on Grilled Sourdough served with choice of side - $ 14.50
Tuesday
Lunch - Southwest Turkey Melt served with choice of side - $ 12.95
Dinner - Chicken Cordon Bleu Sandwich served with choice of side - $ 13.95/Stuffed Baked Potato - $ 11.95
Wednesday
Lunch - Three Carne Asada Street Tacos topped w/Pico de Gallo served with Rice, Beans & Homemade Salsa - $ 13.95
Dinner - Chicken Fajitas served with Rice, Beans, Flour Tortillas and Homemade Salsa - $ 14.95
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 - 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.😋

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

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