Yes, a man can call a girl cute.
Based on the provided reference, calling someone "cute" is generally considered a safe and acceptable compliment. The reference states: "Calling you cute is a pretty safe option, so it could be that he wanted to say more but chickened out. Maybe he wanted to call you hot or gorgeous but didn't want to go too far out on a limb." This suggests "cute" is a relatively mild and inoffensive compliment, unlikely to cause offense.
