Thanks for the info. Is that because of heavy traffic, citizen checks, or what? Will it make a difference if we have passports (as opposed to just birth certificates and drivers licenses)? We only have 3 days in the area, and planned just a partial day trip, is it not worth the hassle in your opinion?
It's been years since I've been there...but yes, you can expect both heavy traffic and ID checks; beginning this week I believe you'd need a passport.
If it were me making the decision, I'd pass unless you have a desire to become a ripped-off turista, as well as be very depressed at the poverty of the street urchins.
I imagine T.J. is still among the scuzziest, dirtiest, skankiest places in Mexico.