Agree.
Had an uncle who, many years ago, used to fish there.
We had family in El Paso and - many years ago - would visit and cross the border for a fun day of shopping and an excellent lunch. Same with Laredo/Nuevo Laredo.
NOT ANY MORE!!
I don’t know anyone who goes across that border, anymore.
Visitors still go to Tijuana (population 1.4 million, the same as San Diego) in significant numbers. It's reasonably safe if you're not targeted by the cartels. But obey all laws.