Music critics and musicians in the genre have since praised the book's release, calling it "overdue" and one of the best music guides for Latin music fans. Mario Tarradell of The Dallas Morning News, called the book "complete and comprehensive" and recommended it to music journalist. Joe Nick Patoski, editor of Texas Monthly, called it "an extensive examination". Director of Texas Music Office, Casey Monahan called the music guide "an important and timely contribution". Michael Greene, president of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences believed the book "comes not a minute too soon" during a time "when the whole world seems to be discovering and rediscovering the exciting Latin music forms" and called the book "valuable and culturally important".
