Esther’s Family Diner

4.7 ( 311 reviews )
Checking... 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM See Hours
$10–20
668 W Sumner Ave, Fort Sumner, NM 88119, United States
+1 575-355-3650

Esther’s Family Diner, nestled in Fort Sumner, NM, is more than just a stopover—it's a culinary gem that has captured the hearts of many travelers. This American diner offers a down-home vibe, making it the perfect refuge for weary road-trippers. Guests rave about the delicious cheeseburgers and the standout cream of chicken with green chili soup, which is so exceptional that it rivals offerings from upscale city restaurants.

Reviewers, such as C Stall, appreciated the cozy atmosphere and warm hospitality, highlighting how welcomed they felt by the attentive staff. Patrons like Teresa Allen were particularly impressed by the quality of the ingredients, noting authentic hand-cut fries and real hamburger meat in their meals. Tori Parsons bravely tried the spicy chicken tenders, declaring them a harmonious blend of flavor and texture that left a lasting impression.

Each dish at Esther’s speaks of care and craft, promising satisfaction for any palate. While some noted a slight downside in the limited dessert options, the overall dining experience is profoundly positive and soul-soothing. For anyone traveling along Highway 60, a visit to Esther's Family Diner is highly recommended—it might just be the highlight of your culinary journey.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Offers kerbside pickup
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
    • No delivery
  • Highlights
    • Has fast service
    • Serves great coffee
  • Popular for
    • Popular for breakfast
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves food
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
  • Dining options
    • Serves breakfast
    • Serves brunch
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
  • Crowd
    • Popular with tourists
  • Planning
    • Doesn't accept reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Plenty of parking

Reviews For Esther’s Family Diner

C Stall
Jun 29,2025
This cafe was conveniently placed next to our hotel, and being famished after a long drive, we didn't ask questions and just padded on over. We found the atmosphere down home and relaxed but didn't anticipate the amazing food quality. Okay the cheeseburger was solidly good, the fresh Caesar salad came topped with tender, moist and delightfully seasoned grilled chicken. But the star of this show was the cream of chicken with green chili soup, which could have been showcased in any upscale restaurant in a big city. The wait staff were truly hospitable and we felt very welcome there. If we ever return we hope it's on a cream of chicken green chili soup night. We chatted with the owner briefly and told him how much we loved his soup. He told us the story of the restaurant and also mentioned Esther's home made pot pies which we can't even imagine what sort of artful touch he might impart to those!. The only downside is the lack of dessert offerings. As strangers to a place, we have rarely felt so welcomed. Going into Fort Sumner? Don't pass Esther's Family Diner!
Zack McClure
Jun 14,2025
Best place to eat on Hwy 60! Best food from burritos to green chili cheese burgers! Service it top notch and probably the nicest people you’ll ever meet!!
Tori Parsons
Jun 14,2025
Delicious! I'm not a buffalo hot sauce person but I was daring and got their spicy chicken tenders- AMAZING. Perfect balance between meat and breading and the buffalo sauce just added a little kick. It was great! Next time I'm passing through I'm stopping in.
John 117
Jun 3,2025
Amazing food, service and atmosphere. So glad we stopped here. The fries, mushroom Swiss burger and chicken sandwich were perfect.
Teresa Allen
May 20,2025
Holy Cow! So glad we stopped here for lunch after visiting Billy The Kid Museum and gravesite. We ordered hamburger and fries, and when it came out it was real hamburger meat patties, and real handcut fries. It was the best lunch we’ve had in a long time. Everyone was super friendly, especially our sweet waitress. The prices are very reasonable, and we loved the small diner vibes. If we are ever this way again, we would definitely eat here again!
Samuel Mandello
May 18,2025
Small out of the way dinner. Reasonable prices. Large meal portions. Breakfast served all day long. Great waitress. Very polite, plus we were greated at the door when we entered.
Ken Gage
Apr 11,2025
Fresh beef hand-formed (not from frozen) hamburger patties. Fresh fries... Personable and friendly small-town service. Pro tip - get both types of cheese on the burger
Boater Girl
Mar 13,2025
Small town yummy restaurant with super welcoming owner. I had the steak fingers fried. Sodas were nice and cold.

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