I wouldn't go to Mexico if they paid me.
I live in San Diego, 15 miles north from the busiest border
crossing in the world.
If we think there are problems in the Middle East,
the problems just south are no better.
I will admit that I prefer the Caribbean island resorts to Mexico. But I do need to go to Mexico at least one time. That doesn't include the border towns...I've been to Juarez when i was stationed in New Mexico.
My brother lives in Chula Vista. What a nice area you live in.